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Arthritis Action
Take an active role in managing your arthritis. Recent research revealed that participants in an arthritis self-help course experience an 18% reduction in pain and a per-person savings of $267 in health care costs over 4 years. Discussion topics include: understanding arthritis, medications, joint protection, energy conservation, exercise guidelines, and stress management. Please call 452-8098 for more information.

Diabetes Education
The Diabetes Education Center at Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center offers individual and group education opportunities. A seven-week educational series is designed for persons diagnosed with diabetes. The classes are held each Monday from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. in the Duke Endowment classrooms on the 2nd floor of the Fitness Center. Physician referral is necessary for reimbursement and pre-registration is required. Please call 452-8085 for more information.

Freedom from Smoking
If you desire to stop smoking, let Haywood Regional Medical Center help you get started. This seven-session program “Freedom from smoking” is sponsored by the American Lung Association and it is designed to help you kick the habit. Instruction provided by at the Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center staff. Class will meet on Mondays. It is $25 for the class series. To register, call 452-8088.

Healthy Weight Solutions
A weight management program that offers a new solution to an old problem is being offered at the Health & Fitness Center. The program combines easy nutritious meal plans that include your favorite foods with affordable, convenient classes to help you lose weight and make long-term lifestyle changes. Call 452-8085 for a free consultation or more information.

Osteoporosis Education Classes
The Osteoporosis Center at HRMC offers two education and rehabilitation courses for patients with osteoporosis: "C.O.R.E."(Comprehensive Osteoporosis Rehabilitation and Education) and "Fitcore". Both classes meet in the Fitness Center classrooms and require a doctor's referral. Classes include an initial physical therapy evaluation, dietary information, exercise guidance with a physical therapist or exercise physiologist and social services information. For more information, please contact the Osteoporosis Center at 452-8850.

Parent Education Program
A complete program of pregnancy, birth and parenting classes for the entire family, presented by the Women's Care Center Childbirth Educators. For more information, please call 452-8440.

Wellness Wednesday
You are invited to stop by for free blood pressure and blood sugar checks. The checks are offered from 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. Call 452-8085 for more information.