PeakYour guide to healthy living in the Pikes Peak regionLiving

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Looking for a new Doctor? We’re now part of University of Colorado Health—and growing

Air Force captain credits Memorial Hospital for his recovery from emergency brain surgery

Winning His Battlefor Life

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Peak LivingBrian Newsome Director, Marketing, Communications, Public and Media RelationsErin EmeryEditor, Communications and Marketing

Mary Mike LinzWriter

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MISSION The mission of Memorial Hospital is to provide the highest quality health care.

Peak Living is published four times annually by Diablo Custom Publishing 2520 Camino Diablo, Walnut Creek, CA 94597.

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• We’ve Got Your Back •

No words are more comforting in a difficult situation than

“We’ve got your back.”At Memorial Hospital, nothing

could be truer. Memorial has pro-vided great care to this community for more than a century, but last fall our family became even bigger and better. We joined University of Colorado Health, one of the most distinguished health care organiza-tions in the country.

That means 15,000 of the best medical minds now have your back whenever you or a family member needs help.

You might be asking, what does this look like?

It means that we have a partner that’s investing $90 million to improve your experience and the quality of your care. Our elec-tronic medical record will connect your doctor to his colleagues across the Front Range and allow them to exchange information that improves your care. Our da Vinci Si robot allows us to get patients home sooner and with less discomfort. Our physician group is expanding, giving you greater access to brilliant minds and the latest advancements.

Just as important, we have your back by keeping you healthy in the first place. Through online risk assessments such as What’s My Heart Risk (whatsmyheartrisk.org), we aim to prevent heart attacks

and other serious health events before it is too late.

In everything we do, we aim to improve lives.

But don’t take my word for it. If you really want to know exactly what having your back looks like, spend some time with the stories that follow.

Mike ScialdoneCEO, Memorial Hospital

Letter from the Ceo

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By T h e N u m B e r s

Want to be happier? Research indicates attitude makes a difference. Shawn Achor, author of The Happiness Advantage, says we can increase our happiness by making a positive mindset a habit.

Pick one of the following and do it every day for 21 days: • Jot down three things you’re grate-

ful for.• Write a positive message to

someone.• Meditate for two minutes.• Exercise for 10 minutes.• Take two minutes to write down

your most meaningful experience in the past 24 hours.Studies have shown that after the test

period, participants’ scores in optimism and life satisfaction were significantly higher. The positive results lasted for several months.Source: The Happiness Advantage

High blood pressure (hypertension) affects about 1 in 3 U.S. adults; and many people are not aware they have it. To beat those odds:• Get your blood pressure checked regularly.• Choose healthy meals and snacks—lower in salt, sugar, cholesterol, fat.• Watch your waist. A waist size of more than 35 inches for women

and 40 inches for men increases the risk of hypertension. • Get active. Walk 30 minutes a day, five days a week.• Don’t smoke.• Limit alcohol intake. Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Mayo Clinic

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For You: Memorial Hospital has a free, online assessment that will help you determine what your risk is for having a heart attack. Go to whatsmyheartrisk.org and take a short survey. It may save your life.

That’s the number of adults in the U.S. with high blood pressure

• Use it to lose it. Inactive adults over age 30 lose muscle. Strength training builds muscle mass to help burn calories and regulate weight.

• Increase bone strength. Decrease osteoporosis risk by building or maintaining bone density with strength exercises. • Reduce risk of injury. Building muscle can help protect bones

and joints and improve balance. • Build stamina. Stronger bodies mean better endurance. Sources: American Council on Exercise, Mayo Clinic

Magnet® NursingNation’s top designation is our aimMemorial Hospital, now part of University of Colorado Health, has launched an effort to achieve Magnet® nursing status, a premier nursing designation achieved by only 5 percent of hospitals nationally. Memorial aims to submit its application for Magnet® status in 2014, which will elevate the quality of care and signify nursing excellence.

University of Colorado Hospital, Poudre Valley Hospital and Medical Center of the Rockies—all part of UCHealth—have each achieved Magnet® status. Poudre Valley has been named the most recognized Magnet® hospital in the United States.

“This is exciting for us,” says Michelle Smith, chief nursing officer at Memorial. “It’s going to transform Memorial, accel-erating and defining the way that we provide highest quality health care.”

Hitting StrideOur employees take steps—lots of them—to boost their health. Ready to join ’em?Memorial Hospital employees walked serious miles in 2012—enough to walk across the United States more than five times.

Memorial’s employee health and wellness program encourages employees to get out and walk—and log their distances. Walking has many health benefits: weight loss, mood elevation and improvement in cholesterol.

At Memorial, about 200 employees logged 16,454 miles, with most participants walking a half-mile to a mile each day. “It was fun to do the tally and find out how much I walk,” says Jan Dreher, an administrative assistant in Memo-rial’s Oncology Department. ”I find walking to be a really good stress reliever, and I love being outdoors—so it is a great combination.”

When Chronic or Life-Threatening Illness StrikesNew program helps families copeMemorial Hospital recently launched a palliative care program to benefit patients and families that are coping with a chronic or life-threatening illness.

Palliative care is a growing medical subspecialty that was recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties in 2006. It offers patients and family members other options to relieve the pain, symptoms and stress of serious illness. Palliative care is often provided in tandem with curative treatments. Illnesses treated by palliative medi-cine include heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, renal disease, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.

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A Jewel on the PrairieFind your way to wellness in the great outdoors

Have Favorite Hikes?To trade tips on our Facebook page, scan QR code with your smartphone.

More Tips and Useful Info on the Paint Mines Experience• Four miles of easy, unpaved trails. Wear

comfortable walking shoes. • Wear sunscreen.• Restroom open April 2–Oct. 31. No con-

cessions or drinking water.• Open to public from dawn to dusk—seven

days a week.• No camping, climbing, biking, dogs or

horses. Formations are fragile, so please stick to the trails.

• East on U.S. Highway 24 through Calhan; south on Yoder Road/Calhan Highway; east (left) on Paint Mines Road then follow the signs to the trailhead.

Source: El Paso County Parks

About 35 miles east of Colorado Springs lies a delicious secret rock garden streaked with sherbet-colored canyons and topped with whipped cream

mounds of white clay. Welcome to Paint Mines Interpretive Park, named for

the multicolored clay formations once used by American Indians for pottery and ceremonial paints, and later by settlers to make bricks. It’s a tantalizing taste of the bad-lands, complete with hoodoos, spires and time-sculpted walls. Hidden in the prairie just outside of Calhan, the park is a mere 40-minute drive from Colorado Springs.

The prairie is home to multiple species of plants and assorted critters. Look for mule deer, red fox, lizards,

hawks and prairie falcons. You may see pronghorn ante-lope in the distance. In spring and summer, wildf lowers grace the landscape.

Paint Mines offers 750 acres of rich history and multiple ecosystems ripe for exploration. Plan two to three hours to enjoy the park. As you take in the scenery, you may not realize the bonus benefits of your visit. Your hike can help lower your blood pressure, control cholesterol, improve your mood and reduce your risk of diabetes.

There are several trails that comprise a figure-eight loop. The Paint Mines lie roughly at the juncture of the loops. It’s an easy walk that moves you along the road to better health as you explore the wonders of this natural gem.

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ABrain Cyst Gone BadDaniel had telltale signs of a severe migraine—sensitivity to light and noise, and a bit of nausea. Every bump in the road made his head pound even more. Two years earlier, while playing football with cadets, Daniel suffered a concussion. During testing, doctors discov-ered that he had a cyst in his brain. At the time, it wasn’t anything to worry about.

In the ER at Memorial Hospital North that Thursday, however, a CT scan showed the cyst had moved, and fluid was building on his brain. “I was crying, and I made him open his eyes and look at me and I told him he was going to have to have brain surgery but everything was going to be OK,” Christy says. “And he looked at me and he said: ‘You’re so beautiful.’ ”

Dr. Todd Thompson, a neurosurgeon at Memorial Hospital, sat down with Christy and explained where the cyst was in the brain and discussed options. Together, they agreed it would be best to remove the cyst. Surgery was scheduled the next morning.

Like Grey’s AnatomyChristy and 6-week-old Paisley stayed in the hospital that night with Daniel. At about 2 a.m., Christy heard her husband vomiting. She rolled him over and his eyes were white, and he was “sort of foaming.”

Air Force Capt. Daniel Carroll is forever grateful that he made it home to his girls—his wife, Christy, and their newborn daughter, Paisley.

When he called his wife to come and pick him up that Thursday from his job at the Air Force Academy, he knew something was very wrong. “You need to take me to the emergency room,” he said to Christy.

After flatlining in his hospital bed, this Air Force captain recovered from emergency brain surgery—and applauds Memorial Hospital’s neurosurgery team

For You:To read more on Memorial’s neurology and neurosurgery doctors, scan the QR

code or visit memorialneuro.org.

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With Paisley in her arms, Christy ran for a nurse, who called Dr. Thompson. “I heard him say, ‘Your patient who is scheduled for surgery tomorrow, I cannot get him to respond.’ ”

The nurse tried to arouse Daniel by calling his name and shaking him, but he did not respond. The charge nurse ran to Daniel’s side, felt for a pulse and triggered a code blue. The nurse asked for Christy to leave the room. She quickly grabbed Paisley and with tears streaming from her face, she went into the hallway.

“The whole floor jumped into action,” Christy says. “People are running from every room; they’re running down the hallway; people are coming from the elevators and running past me,” she says. “I felt like I was in Grey’s Anatomy or something.”

Christy cried as she held her newborn child close. The baby slept peacefully, oblivious to the emergency around her.

“So I am walking down the hallway as everybody is running by me, and there was one nurse who stopped,” Christy says. “Her name was Daniele, and she stopped and put her arm around me and she stayed with me through the whole thing. She calmed me down and talked me through it.”

Within minutes, Dr. Thompson was at Daniel’s side.“It felt like he was here instantly,’’ Christy says. “From the beginning, from the initial

consultation, he made me feel so confident and comfortable that he was doing the surgery.”Dr. Thompson explained that he needed to transfer Daniel to the Intensive Care Unit

where temporary tubes would be placed in his head, to drain fluid. A nurse stayed with Christy in the waiting room, while the procedure was under way. A chaplain prayed with her. When it was time to join Daniel in his room, a nurse brought Paisley a bed from the nursery, and another brought Christy heated blankets.

In the quiet of the morning, Christy thought about how much the couple had been through in the past 18 months. Daniel had been deployed to Afghanistan for six months during a particularly deadly time in that war. He made it home safely. They were married, had a baby, and things seemed like they were settling down when Daniel fell ill.

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For You:Call 719-365-6300 to schedule a consulta-tion with Drs. Todd Thompson, Christopher S. Williams and John McVicker.

I can’t imagine receiving better care,” says Capt. Daniel Carroll. “We’re just thanking God for every day we have together now—it was a close call.

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At 9 a.m., Daniel went to the operating room. Every hour, a nurse kept Christy advised of the progress. When the surgery ended at 1:30 p.m., Dr. Thompson went directly to Christy. “He came in and said the surgery went really well,” she says. “He sat down with me, and he explained everything that he did. Again, he was just incredibly personable. I can’t say enough about him.”

Appreciating Life and RecoveryDr. Thompson explained that Daniel would have a six-week recovery period, and then he should be OK. Family and friends flew in from Ohio and Michigan. Daniel’s military family was extraordinary, providing meals, covering the classes he teaches at the Academy. “They just took over,” Daniel says.

Weeks after the surgery, Daniel says he could not have imagined going through brain surgery at a different hospital. “Dr. Thompson was incredible, all the nurses were incredible. I can’t imagine receiving better care—especially the night I flatlined,” Daniel says. “We’re just thanking God for every day we have together now—it was a close call.”

As Daniel came out of anesthesia in the recovery area, a nurse asked him if he wanted to see his girls—Christy and Paisley. Of course, he did.

Christy brought Paisley into the room, and though Daniel was hooked up to many monitors and his head was wrapped in a sterile bandage, she held Paisley close to Daniel. He kissed his baby girl on the forehead and closed his eyes.

“Big tears started rolling down his face,” Christy says. “He was so happy to see her.”

Did You Know?Blueberries and strawberries are good for brain health. Studies show that people who eat berries improve motor skills and memory. In addi-tion, berries have antioxidants, which help protect the brain. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Weeks after his lengthy brain surgery, Air Force Capt. Daniel Carroll still contemplates the travails of his experience—and the triumphs. With the aid of Dr. Todd Thompson and the support of co-workers, family and friends, he returned to the Air Force Academy about six weeks after his surgery to teach the classes that he loves.

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Only a few months after Memorial Hospital officially became part of

University of Colorado Health, the hospital is off to a quick start.

Memorial has hired 14 cardiolo-gists, two neurosurgeons, a breast surgeon and 74 other staff members. In all, Memorial’s physician network has grown by more than 40 percent.

The hospital acquired Pikes Peak Cardiology, the city’s largest cardiol-ogy practice, and the practice of Dr. Laura Pomerenke, a breast surgeon. Neurosurgeons Dr. John McVicker and Dr. Todd Thompson were hired shortly after Memorial became part of UCHealth on Oct. 1.

The hiring of so many doctors reflects a turnaround for Memorial, which struggled to recruit and retain doctors during a prolonged political discussion over the future of the health system, which the city has owned since 1943. That discussion ended Aug. 28, when voters overwhelm-ingly approved the lease of Memorial to UCHealth. The Colorado-based health system includes University of Colorado Hospital, named the No. 1 academic medical center in quality

by University Health System Con-sortium; Malcolm Baldrige Award-winning Poudre Valley Hospital and Medical Center of the Rockies. The cardiologists are among other doctors who’ve joined since Memorial became part of UC Health.

“Voters issued a mandate when they agreed to make Memorial part of University of Colorado Health,” says Memorial CEO Mike Scialdone. “We are wasting no time delivering on that mandate, moving forward boldly and swiftly to not just meet consum-ers’ expectations, but to set them.”

Other signs of change: Memorial has recently been certified in stroke care, an important quality distinc-tion for hospitals, and it is the first southern Colorado hospital to offer the O-arm, an advanced surgical imaging device. Memorial is also seeking Magnet® nursing status, a multiyear endeavor that will raise the level of nursing care provided at its hospitals. (For details, see page 4.)

“We have accomplished many things in a short amount of time,” Scialdone says, “but the truly excit-ing thing for patients is the fact that we’re just getting started.”

Now part of University of Colorado Health, Memorial’s physician network has grown by more than 40 percent

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Meet Memorial’s New DoctorsMemorial’s new physicians are now part of UCHealth’s Colorado Health Medical Group. The newly hired cardiologists, under CHMG Cardiology, are:

Dr. Nita Harris

Dr. Jonathan Sherman

Dr. Kimberly Dulaney

Dr. David I. Greenberg

Dr. Mary Olsovsky

Dr. Jorge Davalos

Dr. Ronald D. Blonder

Dr. Chris Kim

Dr. James M. Glass

Dr. Russell Linsky

Dr. Joseph R. Lee

Dr. David J. Schwartz

Dr. David Rosenbaum

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How You Can HelpMothers who have excess breast milk and want to

sign up to become a breast milk donor should visit

milkbankcolorado.com. Donors may also call

Memorial’s Lactation Department at 719-365-5997.

Human breast milk is the best food for babies. It contains strong immunity and antibody properties, which help prevent illness and promote healing. In

babies that are pre-term or sick, breast milk may make all the difference.

Memorial Hospital partners with Mothers’ Milk Bank in Denver to ensure that babies born to a mother who may not be able to produce breast milk have the nourishment they need while in the hospital. Mothers who have excess breast milk can drop off their milk at Memorial Hospital Central; the milk is then taken to Mothers’ Milk Bank in Denver, where it is gently pasteurized to preserve nutrients and immune properties. The milk is analyzed for fat, protein and lactose content.

“None of the milk goes out of the milk bank unless it’s been thoroughly tested,” says Cathy Janoka, a registered nurse who is a certified lactation consultant at Memorial. “There’s zero tolerance for any viruses or bacteria in the milk itself.’’

Memorial Hospital frequently uses breast milk for babies in its mother-baby units and in the neonatal intensive care unit at Children’s Hospital Colorado at Memorial Hospital. “We established a breast donation center at Memorial because we want babies who are pre-term or sick to benefit from the antibodies and immunity that breast milk provides,’’ Janoka says. “This prevents illness and allows babies to come home from the hospital sooner.’’

FYI: Donated breast milk will be distributed to hospitals across the western United States. Mothers must be in excel-lent health and free of medications while collecting milk and must pass a blood test, which is provided at Memorial and paid for by Mothers’ Milk Bank. “This is strictly something that mothers do for the good of the cause," says Janoka, “and for the emotional benefits that come with knowing your breast milk has made a difference in a young life.’’

The Milk of Human Kindness

Memorial Hospital is partnering with Mothers’ Milk Bank to provide newborns with the breast milk they need

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In Colorado Springs, the Olympic Training Center provides athletes with

world-class training opportu-nities. When those athletes are injured, they turn to Memorial Hospital for their medical care. Memorial is the Official Hospital of the Colo-rado Springs U.S. Olympic Training Center.

“Good health is critical not only to the success and dreams of the amazing ath-letes but also for the country’s standing on the world stage,’’ says Mike Scialdone, CEO of Memorial Hospital, now a part of University of Colorado Health. “This is a testament to our mission to provide highest quality health care.’’

Under an agreement signed last summer with the U.S. Olympic Committee, ath-letes in the Colorado Region have access to a wide range of medical care, from Memo-rial’s concussion clinic and holistic therapies to treatment from specialty physicians and

emergency care. Memorial provides a sports liaison to ensure athletes receive coor-dinated care.

Dr. David Weinstein, a Colorado Springs orthopedic surgeon who has been a team physician for the United States Olympic Team for three Olympic Games and was the head physician for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, is among those who treat the athletes at Memorial Hospital. He practices with Drs. John R. Shank, Derek B. Purcell and Karl M. Larsen at the Colorado Center of Orthopaedic Excellence, the Official Orthopedic Medicine Provider to the U.S. Olympic Training Center.

“The challenge with world-class athletes is helping them to be able to perform at the highest level possible,’’ says Dr. Weinstein. “We use the same expertise and techniques with our world-class athletes that we utilize for all of our patients,

whether they are a child recovering from a broken arm, a weekend warrior recovering from a knee injury or a senior patient undergo-ing joint replacement.’’

“This agreement helps America’s finest Olympic and Paralympic athletes receive the medical care they need to make their dreams come

true,” says Dr. Bill Moreau, USOC Managing Director of Sports Medicine. “The men and women at Memorial are great medical providers, and we’re grateful that their services will be available to some of the amazing ath-letes that come through our Olympic Training Center here in Colorado Springs.”

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World-Class Care for Team USA AthletesBeing entrusted with the care of U.S. Olympians and Paralympians is a big honor

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Nutrition

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Stew

––♦ 2 tablespoons vegetable oil♦ 1 New Mexican chile, dried♦ 1½ cups yellow onions, peeled and chopped♦ 1½ teaspoon cumin, ground♦ 2 cups Swiss chard, chopped♦ 3 cups/1½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled,

cut into ½-inch cubes♦ 6 cups/46.5 ounces canned black beans,

reduced sodium, drained and rinsed♦ 1½ cups orange juice, fresh♦ 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock, reduced

sodium♦ 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar♦ ¼ teaspoon salt♦ ¼ teaspoon pepper, freshly ground––Heat the oil and briefly fry the chile; remove it from the oil and set aside. Saute the onions until they smell sweet. Add the cumin and saute until it smells toasted. Add the chard and heat through. Then add the sweet potatoes, black beans, reserved chile, orange juice and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil and turn down to a simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the chile and discard; add the vinegar, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve as a stew or over brown rice or couscous.

Recipe courtesy of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service

Makes 6 servings

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The ingredients in this flavorful stew are heart-healthy—sweet potatoes and beans are naturally low in fat, and the recipe’s stock is low in sodium. Another bonus: Black beans are high in protein, fiber and iron. per serving (about 1 cup):

calories 392Fat 8 g- saturated fat 0.8 g- Monounsaturated fat 4 g- polyunsaturated fat 2.4 gsodium 342.1 mgcarbohydrates 65.1 gprotein 17.4 gsugars 10.3 gFiber 20.4 giron 6.8 mg

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EXERCISEPilatesStretching, strengthening and toning that improves flex-ibility, balance and posture through a unique system of exercises. Eight classes.Fee: $65

Yoga for Beginners Yoga helps people become stronger and more flexible. It also helps to relieve every-day stress.Fee: $55

Yoga for SeniorsYoga can reduce stress, enhance flexibility and strengthen the immune system. This yoga experi-ence is suitable for seniors or those who prefer gentle yoga. The class meets once a week for four weeks. Fee: $50

MIND/BODYAromatherapy Learn basic uses of essential oils to help restore balance to the mind, body and spirit. Get introduced to various aromas and their benefits. Fee: $35

PARENTING

Love & LogicLearn how to enjoy parenting using the “C.O.O.L.” formula created by Jim Fay and Foster Cline.Fee: $55

Newborn CareThis two-night class provides hands-on experience in newborn care, including diapering, dressing, bathing, soothing techniques and

burping, plus so much more.Fee: $45

PRENATALBoot Camp for New DadsThis class brings new dads and dads-to-be together to discuss the joys and responsi-

bilities of fatherhood. Topics include holding, burping, changing, swaddling and comforting the newborn. Other issues of parent-ing will be addressed too, including balancing work and family, supporting new moms, dealing with relatives, providing safety and prevent-ing child abuse.Fee: $45

Prenatal PilatesGeared to the pregnant woman, this class helps build strength, increase circulation and relaxation, and relieve common aches and pains. Fee: $40

Events SIGN UP NOW: For a complete listing of class dates and times, and to register for classes, please go to our website, memorialhealthsystem.com. Prices, dates and times are subject to change. For information, or to register, call 719-444-CARE (2273).Registration information: Please have your credit card number ready when you call. Payment is required at time of registration. If you are unable to attend a class, we require a seven-day notice for a refund. Cancellation policy: We reserve the right to cancel any program for lack of partici-pation or inclement weather. In such cases, a full credit will be applied toward another class.

Childbirth

Zumba

Childbirth ClassesWhen it comes to your questions about childbirth, liz ash has answers. She has been teaching memorial Hospital’s childbirth classes for 25 years. during a series of four night classes or an all-day Sunday class, you'll learn what to expect and how to maximize comfort during childbirth.Fee: $85

Zumba—It’s How Your Body Parties

Create Your Weightlearn three codes to live by:• Count calories.• Eat breakfast.• Reduce the time that you are sedentary.

during these 90-minute classes that run for six consecutive weeks, students learn how to manage their weight through healthy eating and exercise. each student is individually evaluated, and a proper caloric intake is calculated for meals.Fee: $135

Weight

this dance exercise has a global influ-ence: merengue from the dominican republilc, salsa from cuba, samba from Brazil with a twist of african tango. no matter what shape you’re in, you'll get moving and grooving!Fee: $45

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Could you be

at risk?

The online risk assessments are free, confidential and take just 7 minutes to complete. Participants may qualify for a free clinical screening provided by Memorial Hospital. Participants may opt out of educational emails.

To learn your heart attack risk, visit:

whatsmyheartrisk.org

To learn your stroke risk, visit:

whatsmystrokerisk.org

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