Bottoms Up for Better Balance – This program will demonstrate the vital role the muscles of the pelvic girdle play in improving balance and walking, as well as correcting/preventing incontinence. Participants will be instructed in simple exercises to enhance the function of these muscles and potentially reduce the incidence or severity of low back pain. Contact: Maureen Fleagle, P.T., 601-328-8808 or email at maureen.fleagle@crozer.org
Ensuring Your Child a Healthier Tomorrow – Provides parents an overview of the New Growth Screening Guidelines for Schools. Discussion of body mass index, encouraging healthful eating and activity habits, and what parents can do if their child is overweight. Contact: Shannon Burke, Coordinator, Community Health Education, 610-447-6024 or email at shannon.burke@crozer.org
Exercise and Aging – Learn how exercise can improve the quality of your life as you age. This lecture addresses the benefits of exercise as we age, how to start an exercise program and safety considerations related to exercise. Contact: Carla DeWald, Interim General Manager, Healthplex® Sports Club, 610-328-8892 or email carla.dewald@crozer.org or Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealthservices@crozer.org
Exploring MyPyramid with Professor Popcorn – A series of nutrition lessons, designed by Purdue University, for students grades 1-6. Provides information on nutrition, physical activity, and food safety. Contact: Shannon Burke, Coordinator, Community Health Education, 610-447-6024 or email at shannon.burke@crozer.org
Fall Prevention through Exercise – Learn how to reduce your risk of falling through simple fitness exercises. This presentation will cover the risk factors for falling and exercises you can use to improve strength and balance. Contact: Carla DeWald, Interim General Manager, Healthplex® Sports Club, 610-328-8892 or email carla.dewald@crozer.org
Fitness Topics (tailored to your specific audience) Contact: Carla DeWald, Interim General Manager, Healthplex® Sports Club, 610-328-8892 or email carla.dewald@crozer.org
Game On! – A series of games for students age 8-12 created by Action for Healthy Kids. Best for a group of 10-20. Includes “Food Pyramid Search and Rescue”, “Energy In/Energy Out Tag”, and “All Foods Fit” relay race. Contact: Shannon Burke, Coordinator, Community Health Education, 610-447-6024 or email at shannon.burke@crozer.org
MyPyramid – Overview of MyPyramid, the updated food pyramid. Based on the revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans, with practical tips for making small changes that can positively impact health. Can be tailored to fit any age group, from youth to adult. Includes MyPyramid trivia game and 10 minutes of exercise. Contact: Shannon Burke, Coordinator, Community Health Education, 610-447-6024 or email at shannon.burke@crozer.org
Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness Programs – This discussion will focus on the benefits and concerns of pre- & postnatal fitness training programs. Contact: Carla DeWald, Interim General Manager, Healthplex® Sports Club, 610-328-8892 or email carla.dewald@crozer.org
Schools are Fighting Back – A presentation for school administrators and staff, parents, and interested community leaders. Discussion includes what schools can do to reduce childhood obesity by promoting positive eating and activity habits among students. Discussion of the role of the school health councils and Comprehensive School Health. Contact: Shannon Burke, Coordinator, Community Health Education, 610-447-6024 or email at shannon.burke@crozer.org
Strength Training Program: Stay Stronger Longer – Discover the benefits of strength training. Learn how you can improve balance, strength, bone density, flexibility and your feeling of self worth. Participate in simple chair exercises and learn how easy it is to incorporate some of these exercises into your lifestyle. Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Strength Training and Sport Specific Training – Learn the proper use of strength training for sports. Participants can use simple guidelines to improve performance for any sport. Contact: Carla DeWald, Interim General Manager, Healthplex® Sports Club, 610-328-8892 or email carla.dewald@crozer.org