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Fitness Focus: Body Composition & Nutrition Analysis
$40. For an appointment call (703) 670-1877 or (540) 659-1800 ext. 1877.
Fitness Focus will help you focus on changes for a healthier lifestyle. Our healthcare professional will provide a personalized healthy eating plan and a computerized analysis of your body fat, lean muscle mass and hydration status. Recommendations are based on the food pyramid guidelines, as well as your age, gender and activity level with a strong emphasis on the importance of balancing calories consumed with calories burned.
Healthy Heart and Diabetes Screening
Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, and Blood Glucose Screenings plus Body Composition Analysis (no fasting required)
Wednesdays, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
February 13, May 14, August 13, November 12, 2008
Hylton Education Center (Garden Level of Potomac Hospital)
$30. To schedule an appointment call Potomac’s Health Connection at
(703) 221-2500 or register online.
Do you know your numbers? Find out for your heart’s sake. Take three quick steps to heart health awareness. Your total cholesterol and blood pressure, which are two important indicators of heart health, will be measured as well as your blood glucose level. A body composition analysis is also included. Professional health educators will discuss your results with you at the time of your appointment.
Heart to Heart Support Group
For people with cardiac disease
Fourth Tuesdays, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
January 22, February 26, April 22, May 13, June 24, July 22, August 26, September 23,
October 28, November 25, (no December meeting)
Special joint meeting: March 18
Hylton Education Center (Garden Level of Potomac Hospital)
Free. For information call Potomac's Health Connection at (703) 221-2500.
Nicotine Anonymous
For people who want to stop smoking or using tobacco products
Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Potomac Place, 2133 Montgomery Ave., Woodbridge
Free. For information call (703) 670-1877 or (540) 659-1800, ext. 1877.
Nicotine Anonymous meets weekly and offers group support and a 12-step process to assist anyone who would like to stop using tobacco products.
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening
Saturday, September 27, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Potomac Center, First Floor (next to Potomac Hospital)
Free. To register call Potomac's Health Connection at (703) 221-2500 or register online.
If you experience leg pain, particularly when walking or exercising, that usually disappears after a few minutes of exercising, you may have Peripheral Arterial Disease or PAD. PAD affects the body's blood vessels, especially in arms, legs, feet and hands. In addition to leg pain, other symptoms of PAD can include: (1) numbness and tingling in the lower legs and feet, (2) coldness in the lower legs and feet, or (3) ulcers or sores on the legs or feet that don’t heal. This screening is for adults who are currently not being treated for PAD.
Potomac Mills Mall Walkers’ Club
Monday-Friday, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. There is no organized walking on Saturdays.
Free. Registration is held Monday-Friday, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. in the Food Court of Potomac Mills Mall.
An excellent alternative to outdoor exercise! The mall offers a safe, temperature-controlled environment with soft wooden floors designed specifically for walking. Monthly blood pressure screenings are offered at the Food Court on the third Tuesday of the month, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
Self-Guided Smoke Stoppers (A Smoking Cessation Program)
By appointment.
$75. For an appointment call (703) 670-1877 or (540) 659-1800, ext. 1877.
Smoke Stoppers is a highly successful self-guided smoking cessation program that uses a variety of up-to-date techniques and tools to help the smoker reach his/her goal of becoming a non-smoker. The techniques include positive and negative reinforcement, a special relaxation program on CD, and nutrition tips to avoid weight gain while quitting. Smoke Stoppers endorses the use of nicotine replacement therapy as an adjunct to the program and encourages the prospective non-smoker to use a "coach approach" while quitting.
GROUP PRESENTATIONS
For more information about group presentations call (703) 670-1877 or (540) 659-1800, ext. 1877. Instructors will come to your workplace or group meeting. A minimum of 10 people is required for these programs.
Heart Health Education Group Program
In cooperation with the American Heart Association, Potomac Hospital offers heart health education programs to community groups of 10 or more. Children and adults alike can benefit from these presentations aimed at identifying risk factors and encouraging a lifestyle to prevent heart disease.
Don't Tighten Up, Lighten Up! A Stress Management Group Program
Stress can take a toll on productivity, health and well-being. This popular program focuses on prevention through effective stress management techniques. Learn the connection between your mind and body in managing stress and how to prevent stress through meditation, humor and exercise.
Nutrition Topics
Offered by registered dieticians, topics can be presented on healthy eating with menu planning, food labels, cholesterol, fats, sodium, optional supermarket tours, cancer presentation and heart health
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