October 2011

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Invest in your health

The new seminar season starts now!

Granite Medical Group Seminars and Support Groups
for 2011 - 2012

Attend one or all of Granite Medical’s Health Seminars and Support Groups.

Seminars are free and support groups have just a nominal fee. Registration is limited to 20. You do not have to be a Granite Medical Patient to attend. Take a friend!

Free Seminars

Open to the public | requires registration | limited to 20 participants

Managing Diabetes

Helen Jenest, RNC, NP, CDE
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Topics will include glucose testing and recording, nutrition, signs of high and low blood glucose, benefits of exercise, and goal setting.

Family and Friends CPR

Non-certificate course
Jeanne Benoit, RNC, NP and Marilyn Green, RNC, NP
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

This American Heart Association course is designed for those who want to learn CPR but do not need a course completion card. During the course, participants will have hands-on CPR practice, but there is no skills testing or written test.

Menopause - A Time of Change

Marilyn Green, RNC, NP
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

We will discuss the symptoms and how simple lifestyle changes can make the transition much easier. Certified menopause specialist, Marilyn Green will also talk about the latest research on hormone replacement therapy.

Support Groups

Open to the public | require nominal fee | limited to 20 participants

Weight Loss

Carolyn Chu, MS, RD
4 weeks, Tuesdays, January 10 – January 31, 2012
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cost $40 upfront with $10 refund for every class attended.

A practical and effective approach to weight loss led by a registered dietitian. In addition to a weekly weight check, the group will cover topics such as Goal Setting for Successful Weight Loss, Meal Planning to Fit Your Lifestyle, and The Facts About Fats.

Smoking Cessation

Mary Hopwood, RNC, NP
4 weeks, Thursdays, March 29 – April 19, 2012
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
$25 due at first meeting with $5 refund for every class attended.

It is not easy to quit smoking, yet no other behavior change offers such dramatic improvements in health. Get the latest information and the support you need.