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Taking Care of YourselfNutritional Health (cont.)this program, will help you continue tolearn and practice the skills you need toeat healthy, be active and reach a healthyweight. Attendance at the first class isrequired in order to participate in thisprogram.Location: Apple Hill Medical Center25 Monument Road, YorkCost: 15 (make check payable toWellSpan Health and mailpayment to Community Health& Wellness, 605 South George St.,Suite 160, York, PA 17401)Registration is required; please call851-3500 or 1-800-840-5905.Steps Toward a Healthy YouThursday, March 10 6:30 to 8 p.m.This program provides you with up-todate physical activity and nutritionguidelines and answers your questionsabout how to begin taking steps toward ahealthy you.Location: Apple Hill Medical Center25 Monument Road, YorkRegistration is required; please call851-3500 or 800-840-5905.Healthy Cooking Made EasyWednesday, March 23 6 to 8 p.m.Keep your heart healthy by learning toprepare a simple healthy masterpiece.Find out how easy and fun it can be tomake a great tasting, healthy recipe thatyou and your family will love.Speakers: Chef Rosario Campisi,Corporate Executive Chef,Amy Watson, RD,Wellness Coach andSarah Lagrou, RDLocation: Central Market34 W. Philadelphia St., York 10Registration is required; please call851-3500 or 800-840-5905.Cost:I Can! Challenge10-Pound ThrowdownEvery Tuesday, April 5 through June 28 6 to 7:30 p.m.Tuesday, March 15 through Monday,May 23This is a 13-week program for individualswith diabetes or heart disease who areready to take the next step in improvingtheir health. The I Can Challenge givesindividuals the tools and support they needto set goals, eat healthy, manage stress andget fit! Each week focuses on a differenttopic and includes presentations by expertsand engaging discussions with peers.If you want to improve your eatinghabits, be more active and/or lose weight,we encourage you to join the ThirdAnnual 10-Pound Throwdown. Thisyear’s online program features weeklychallenges designed to guide you inmaking healthy lifestyle choices. Join asan individual or create a team with yourco-workers, friends or family. Visit ourwebsite to register and learn more aboutthe weekly challenge “badges;” prizes forindividual and team participation; and the“traveling” employer trophy.Location: WellSpan Surgery &Rehabilitation Hospital55 Monument Road(Apple Hill Health Campus),York 25, (make check payable toWellSpan Health and mailpayment to CommunityHealth & Wellness, 605 SouthGeorge St., Suite 160, York,PA 17401)Registration is required; please call851-3500 or 1-800-840-5905.Cost:Register at:www.10poundthrowdown.comWellSpan York Hospital TobaccoEducation & Cessation ProgramTuesday, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, 27, Feb. 2, 9 &16 5:30 to 7 p.m. orTuesday, April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 19, 24,31 & June 7 5:30 to 7 p.m.Are you ready to set yourself free fromthe chains of tobacco addiction? Thenthese classes are for you. The “Freedomfrom Smoking Program,” which wasdeveloped by the American LungAssociation, will be presented. This 8session clinic is designed to help peoplequit smoking, fight the addiction anddevelop a smoke-free lifestyle.Location: January Program:WellSpan Surgery &Rehabilitation Hospital55 Monument Road, (AppleHill Health Campus), YorkApril Program:Community Health & Wellness605 South George St., YorkRegistration is required; please call851-3500 or 800-840-5905.

Tobacco Cessation 101Wednesday, Jan. 20 10 a.m. to noon orThursday, Feb. 25 2 to 4 p.m. orTuesday, March 15 6 to 8 p.m. orThursday, April 21 10 a.m. to noonFor those who want to quit on their own,this program provides individuals with thenecessary tools to quit smoking on a selfguided path, including reviewing whattobacco does to the body, discussingapproved medications to help you quit,helping you create a “quit plan” andproviding support. One-on-one consultationsare also available upon request.Location: Jan. 20, Feb. 25 & March 15 –WellSpan Surgery &Rehabilitation Hospital55 Monument Road, (AppleHill Health Campus), Yorksurgery. The advantages of the surgerywill be discussed. Weight loss surgery isespecially beneficial for people with type2 diabetes and are overweight.Location: Apple Hill Medical Center25 Monument Road, YorkRegistration is required; please call851-3500 or 800-840-5905.Evolution in the Psychology of MeTuesday, April 12 6 to 7:30 p.m.This talk will outline the spectrum ofhow a person’s sense of identity evolvesfrom identification with a group, toidentification with a role and nowchanging to a sense of identity based ontheir felt sense of individuality as theunique person they were born.Speaker: Mike Gobel, MSWellSpan Behavioral HealthApril 26 – CommunityHealth & Wellness605 South George St., YorkRegistration is required; please call851-3500 or 800-840-5905.Registration is required; please call851-3500 or 1-800-840-5905.Surgery for Weight LossMindfulnessFriday, Jan. 8 2 to 4 p.m. –James Ryan, M.D.Tuesday, Jan. 12 6 to 7:30 p.m. –Edward H. H. Garber, M.D.Monday, Jan. 25 10:30 a.m. to noon –John S. Monk, M.D.Thursday, Feb. 11 10:30 a.m. to noon –Edward H. H. Garber, M.D.Wednesday, Feb. 17 6 to 7:30 p.m. –John S. Monk, M.D.Friday, Feb. 26 2 to 4 p.m. –James Ryan, M.D.Monday, April 4 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. –John S. Monk, M.D.Monday, March 7 6 to 7:30 p.m. –John S. Monk, M.D.Tuesday, March 15 10:30 a.m. to noon –Edward H. H. Garber, M.D.Tuesday, April 12 6 to 7:30 p.m. –Edward H. H. Garber, M.D.Friday, April 22 2 to 3 p.m. –James Ryan, M.D.Wednesday, April 27 6 to 7:30 p.m.This presentation will address the conceptof mindfulness, and how we can usemindfulness for stress reduction, emotionregulation, interpersonal effectiveness,and self-acceptance. We will also practicemindfulness-based relaxation skills.If you are at least 50 pounds overweight,come learn about the WellSpan SurgicalWeight Loss program. Our speakers willdiscuss our options and help minimizeyour concerns regarding this life-savingLocation: Apple Hill Medical Center25 Monument Road, YorkSpeakers: Mike Farrell, MS andAndrea Reca, LPC, CAADCWellSpan Behavioral HealthLocation: Apple Hill Medical Center25 Monument Road, YorkRegistration is required; please call851-3500 or 1-800-840-5905.Oh My Aching Joints! TreatmentOptions for Hip and Knee ArthritisMonday, Jan. 11 6 to 7:30 p.m.Do you feel like joint pain has pushed yourlife into the slow lane? Do you avoidactivities you used to love due to chronicpain? Are you afraid to discuss theproblem with your doctor because you fearsurgery may be your only option? Join usfor a discussion about hip and kneearthritis, as well as current treatmentoptions and lifestyle changes that may help.Speaker: Mark Richardson, M.DWellSpan OrthopedicsLocation: WellSpan Surgery &Rehabilitation Hospital55 Monument Road (AppleHill Health Campus), YorkRegistration is required; please call851-3500 or 800-840-5905.Caring for the Shoulder – theMost Mobile Joint in the BodyWednesday, Feb. 24 6 to 7:30 p.m. orMonday, April 11 6 to 7:30 p.m.This program is designed for individuals whosuffer with shoulder pain or discomfort. Theprogram will review medical and surgicaltreatment options as well as lifestyle changesthat may help alleviate discomfort.Speaker: Craig Ruder, M.D. – Feb. 24Damian Rispoli,M.D. – April 11WellSpan OrthopedicsLocation: WellSpan Surgery &Rehabilitation Hospital55 Monument Road, (AppleHill Health Campus), YorkRegistration is required; please call851-3500 or 800-840-5905.Understanding the Journey:Surgical Treatment Options forHip and Knee ArthritisMonday, March 14 6 to 7:30 p.m.So you think joint replacement surgery isin your future? Join us for an upfrontdiscussion about current surgicaltreatment options for hip or knee jointpain due to arthritis. Learn about thesurgical joint implants and what toexpect from the surgery and recovery.Speaker: David Maish, M.D.WellSpan OrthopedicsLocation: WellSpan Surgery andRehabilitation Hospital55 Monument Road, (AppleHill Health Campus), YorkRegistration is required; please call851-3500 or 800-840-5905.

Taking Care of Yourself (cont.)Minimally Invasive SurgicalOptions for Back PainOh My Aching Back! TreatmentOptions for Back PainThursday, Jan.28 6 to 7:30 p.m.Thursday, March 24 6 to 7:30 p.m.Less is often better when consideringspine surgery. Join us to learn more aboutminimally invasive spine procedures, suchas spinal cord stimulators and microendoscopic spine procedures that areavailable through WellSpan Spine Care.These surgical procedures are performedto treat many different spine diseases,including disc herniation, stenosis and discdegeneration, just to name a few.Back pain is one of the most commonmedical problems, affecting eight out of10 people at some point during theirlives. It can range from a dull, constantache to a sudden, sharp pain. Learnabout common causes and treatmentoptions.Speaker: Joseph Krzeminski, M.D.WellSpan Spine CareSpeakers: Joseph Krzeminski, M.D.WellSpan Spine CareandDon Douglas, MPT, CMTWellSpan RehabilitationLocation: WellSpan Surgery &Rehabilitation Hospital55 Monument Road, (AppleHill Health Campus), YorkLocation: WellSpan Surgery &Rehabilitation Hospital55 Monument Road, (AppleHill Health Campus), YorkRegistration is required; please call851-3500 or 800-840-5905.Registration is required; please call851-3500 or 800-840-5905.What’s that Doc? Explanation ofSome Common Spine DiseasesA Patient’s Journey ThroughSpine PainThursday, Feb. 25 6 to 7:30 p.m.Stenosis, osteoarthritis, disc herniation,osteoporosis, degenerative disc diseaseand disc bulge! What does it all mean?Join us to learn about these and otherspine disease processes. We will discusstreatment options, both surgical and nonsurgical.Thursday, April 28 6 to 7:30 p.m.Ellen Portz, of York, was like 65 millionAmericans suffering from back painannually. That was, until she met severalof the WellSpan Spine Programproviders. Follow Ellen’s journey fromdaily pain to recovery as our spineexperts discuss spine treatment optionsSpeaker: Joseph Krzeminski, M.D.WellSpan Spine CareLocation: WellSpan Surgery &Rehabilitation Hospital55 Monument Road, (AppleHill Health Campus), YorkRegistration is required; please call851-3500 or 800-840-5905.available and how they can help you, likethey did with Ellen.Speaker: Joseph Krzeminski, MDWellSpan Spine CareGuest:Ellen PortzLocation: WellSpan Surgery andRehabilitation Hospital55 Monument Road, (AppleHill Health Campus), YorkRegistration is required; please call851-3500 or 800-840-5905.Medical Management of WeightLossWednesday, Jan. 20 6 to 7:30 p.m.Are you struggling with your weight?This program will discuss weightmanagement options available throughWellSpan. The medical, physiciandirected weight loss program is a teamapproach to support your weight lossgoals. The program offers a variety ofchoices to fit every individual’s needs.Speaker: Minnie Taw, M.D.andEmily Sachs, RDWellSpan Medical WeightManagementLocation: Apple Hill Medical Center25 Monument Road, YorkRegistration is required; please call851-3500 or 800-840-5905.

Women’s Health SeminarsDiabetes Education ProgramThe diabetes education program offersclasses to help people with diabetes andtheir family members understand thedisease. Initially, each individual meetswith a diabetes educator to assess currentknowledge related to diabetes as well asskills. After the initial appointment,participants enroll in the program, whichconsists of four classes:Class 1: Diabetes Facts, Medication andMonitoringClass 2: Nutrition and Meal Planning,Carbohydrate Counting, Label ReadingGo Red for Women AnnualLuncheon (American HeartAssociation)Friday, Feb. 5 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Learn more about this No. 1 killer ofwomen. Take some time for yourself andattend this special women’s heartluncheon featuring:Program Title: Survive. Don’t Drive.Call 911.A look into the signs and symptoms ofheart attack and stroke and theimportance of recognizing early symptomsand seeking prompt medical care.Class 3: Strategies for Using Fat, Fiber,Alcohol, Restaurant Eating and ExerciseActivities include:Class 4: Coping with Diabetes,Complications, Sick Day Information,Travel Tips and Resources Tap Snap Photo aka Photo BoothAfter completing the class series,participants meet individually with adietitian to assist in developing individualmeal plans and health goals. Participants areencouraged to take all four classes in orderto get a complete overview of diabetes.Classes are taught by diabetes educators.Individual appointments are alsoavailable. Please call 851-5341 toschedule appointments. Many insuranceplans cover these services. Participants areencouraged to check their insurancecoverage. A physician referral is requiredfor these services.Diabetes Support Programs are held on aregular basis free of charge. These areopen to anyone with diabetes and theirfamilies or friends. Please call 851-5341for topic information, dates and times. A silent Pursesonality auction Heart healthy lunch Fashion show sponsored by FirstCapital Harley Davidson featuringsurvivors and EMS models Inspiring story from a survivor sharingtheir personal story Informative talk from David Vega,M.D., Chairman, Department ofEmergency Medicine, WellSpan YorkHospital.Location: Out Door Country Club 50 (proceeds benefit theAmerican Heart Association)Registration is required for this event; pleasecall Celesa at the AHA 717-207-4222.Cost:“ But I Love Him/Her!”Tuesday, March 15 6:30 to 8 p.m.This interactive workshop is designed toteach teens and their parents how torecognize the warning signs of “toxic”relationships and how to develop theskills needed for healthy dating. Openingand maintaining a dialogue with yourteen is one of the most important thingsyou can do, and the subject of healthyrelationships is an important topic youneed to talk about. Parents and theirteens will engage in conversation andactivities together and separately to helpidentify and understand what they shouldexpect from any relationship and whatthey should not tolerate. We invite bothmothers and fathers (or significant adults)to bring their teens and join us in thisvital discussion.Speaker: Jessica CastleCommunity & PreventionAdvocateYWCA ACCESSYork/Victim AssistanceCenterLocation: WellSpan York HospitalChildbirth & Family Education2017 Springwood Road,(Queensgate Towne Center),YorkRegistration is required; please call851-3500 or 800-840-5905.Hot Flashes, Mood Swings &Hormones, Oh My!Tuesday, March 29 6:30 to 8 p.m.This program will provide an overview ofperimenopause/menopause and focus onthe latest information regarding copingwith symptoms and staying healthythrough menopause and beyond.Speaker: Dianne Moore, MSN, RN,CM-ELocation: WellSpan Women’s Center35 Monument Road, (AppleHill Health Campus), YorkTo register for this free program call,851-3500 or 800-840-5905.

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Happiest Baby on the Block Saturday, April 30 † 9:30 a.m. to noon This program teaches parents, grandparents and caregivers the “Five S’s” which help caregivers to soothe babies’ crying in minutes, promote bonding, improve breastfeeding success and even help babies t