To register these classes,
call Via Christi Health
Connection at 689-5700
Or 866-689-5700 weekdays
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Unless another number
Is listed. More information
about these classes is
available.
CLASSES
Did You Know
That Via Christi Offers the Following Support Groups?
--Amputee Support Group
--Arthritis Support Group (i.e. rheumatoid, osteo, scleroderma, etc.)
--CVA/Stroke Support Group
--Parkinson’s Support Group
--Sleep Support Group (i.e. lack of sleep, apnea, tired, CPAP/BiPAP, etc.)
Please call Via Christi Health Connection for further information at 316-689-5700 or toll free 866-689-5700.
You Have a Lot to Gain by Losing Weight
Learn abut the HMR Program for Medical Weight Management offered by Via Christi Solutions for Life. Registration is required by calling 316-689-6082 or online at www.solutionsforlifewichita.com. This information session is free.
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 (Tuesday), Noon
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 (Monday), 5:30 p.m.
Location: Solutions for Life, 6100 E. Central, Suite 101 (in Genesis Health Club, NW entrance)
Cardiac Nutrition Classes
Join our registered dietitians for a series of four nutrition classes, one each week, on the topics below. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers. Presented by Sarah Marcy, MS, RD, LD and Vicki Engelhardt, RD, LD, CNSD, Via Christi Nutrition Services. Attend one or all sessions. Cost: $5 per person, per class, payable at the door. Registration is required by calling Via Christi Health Connection at 316-689-5700.
All classes: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Via Christi-St. Francis, 929 N. St. Francis, 2nd floor, Room 2039.
Feb. 3 - Heart Healthy Nutrition - We will help you understand cholesterol, fiber, healthy oils, and guide you to an overall heart healthy lifestyle.
Feb. 10 - Shaking It Up and Spitting Out The Facts - Learn how to include lower-sodium options with flavor, increase whole grains, and understand food labels.
Feb. 17 - Cooking Up A Healthy Heart - Learn low-fat cooking techniques, healthy cooking substitutions, and receive recipe modification tips.
Feb. 24 - Survival Skills for Dining Out - Learn how to make the best choices for your heart when eating out and explore restaurant menus.
Surgical Weight Loss Information Session
Gastric Bypass and Lap Band
Learn options for treating severe obesity, including surgical options available through Via Christi Solutions for Life. Registration is required by calling 316-689-6082 or online at www.solutionsforlifewichita.com. This information session is free.
Feb. 9 (Tuesday), 6:30 p.m.
Location: Frederic C. Chang MD Clinics, 707 N. Emporia (Emporia & Murdock)
Or
Feb. 24 (Wednesday), 11:45 a.m.
Location: Solutions for Life, 6100 E. Central, Suite 101 (in Genesis Health Club, NW entrance)
Introduction to Lymphedema
This class, sponsored by Via Christi Health, will focus on the prevention and treatment of Lymphedema. The manual lymphatic drainage system will be discussed as a treatment option. Instructor: Anita Metcalf, CLT, OT, Via Christi Rehab-Our Lady of Lourdes. Registration is required by calling Via Christi Health Connection at 316-689-5700. Cost: Free.
Feb. 9 (Tuesday), 11 a.m.-Noon
Location: Via Christi Cancer Resource Center, 817 N. Emporia
Heart Failure: What it is and What it isn’t
Did you know that Via Christi has the only certified heart failure clinic in Kansas? Come and learn more about heart failure from our expert in the field: Mary Medina, ARNP, Heart Failure Clinic, Via Christi Health. Questions are welcome. Registration is required by calling Via Christi Health Connection at 316-689-5700. Cost: Free.
Feb. 10 (Wednesday), 9:30-11 a.m.
Location: West River Plaza, 2622 W. Central
AARP Driver Safety Program
Via Christi Senior Connection sponsors this program for motorists age 50 or older. Participants may be eligible for auto insurance discounts. Contact your insurance agent for details. Cost: $12 for AARP members with membership card, $14 for nonmembers. Please make check to AARP-DSP or bring correct cash, payable at firs session. Registration is required by calling Via Christi Health Connection at 316-689-5700.
Feb. 15 & 16, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: Via Christi Our Lady of Lourdes, 1151 N. Rock Road
Or
Feb. 22 & 23, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: West River Plaza, 2622 W. Central
Eating Disorder Awareness
Join our Via Christi dietitian for information about this all too common disorder. Feel free to bring a guest and your questions. Registration is required by calling Via Christi Health Connection at 316-689-5700. Cost: Free.
Feb. 16 (Tuesday), 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Location: West River Plaza, 2622 W. Central
Varicose Veins: Now You See Them, Now You Don’t
Come and learn about an exciting procedure that is minimally invasive and proven to get results without the pain and lengthy recovery of surgical vein stripping. Registration is required by calling Via Christi Health Connection at 316-689-5700. Cost: Free.
Feb. 17 (Wednesday), 2-3 p.m.
Location: Anatomi Imaging, 2734 N. Woodlawn
Do I Have a Problem with Sleep?
Have you been told that you snore? Do you feel tired or groggy when you wake? Do you experience sleepiness and fatigue during the day? Do you frequently awaken during the night? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, we can help! Join our experts as we discuss sleep apnea, its symptoms and its effect on your health. Presented by Robb Rose, MA, BHS/RT, FABDA, Via Christi-Our Lady of Lourdes. Registration is required by calling Via Christi Health Connection at 316-689-5700. Cost: Free.
Feb. 23 (Tuesdays), 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: Via Christi-Our Lady of Lourdes, 1151 N. Rock Road
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