Weight Management Program Offered

April 3, 2009

GOSHEN, Ind. - Beginning in April, Healthy Generation of Goshen Health System is offering a weight management program called The LEARN Weight Management Maintenance Program for those wanting to make healthy lifestyle changes.

This 12-week program is taught by a registered dietician and a registered nurse certified and degreed in fitness and nutrition. The focus is on developing skills needed to make healthy lifestyle choices that will result in long-term weight loss.

Beginning April 14, classes will be held for 12 consecutive Tuesdays, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the Retreat Women's Health Center, 1147 Professional Drive, Goshen.  Cost is $150 for the program and includes all materials.  Call 535-2855 or email FitnessandNutriton@goshenhealth.com for more information.

About Healthy Generations
Healthy Generations, Goshen Health System's community outreach program, offers a number of community events from health screenings and health fairs to its worksite wellness program, Get Fit Get Healthy. Additional programs include CPR/First Aid classes, EMS training, Diabetes Education, Childbirth Education, Fitness classes and Nurse on Call, our 24 hour Triage and Health Information Line. For more information contact Healthy Generations at 574.535.2621 or visit www.goshenhealth.org.

About Goshen Health System
Goshen Health System is a not-for-profit provider of health care that includes Goshen General Hospital, The Goshen Center for Cancer Care, Park Home Medical Equipment, PrimeCare Physician Network, Team:Bariatrics, The Retreat Women's Health Center and Indiana Lakes Managed Care Organization. The health system is an affiliate partner of Clarian Health. For more information about Goshen Health System, contact Bridget Levitz, Public Relations Coordinator at 574.535.2776 or visit www.goshenhealth.org.