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

Exploring MyPyramid with Professor Popcorn – A series of nutrition lessons developed 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

Game On! – A series of games for students age 8-12 created by Action fro 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.or

“Healthy Aging” – Identifying strategies for staying healthy and independent in our later years.  Participants will take a look at the benefits of a healthy diet, exercise and a positive attitude. Techniques discussed to incorporate these key issues into a life-long commitment to increase the quality of life. Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org

Healthy Living: The Magic of Healthy Living – A dissertation on the positive methods and advantages of creating healthy habits (through the use of balloon animals and magic).  The key elements of the program focus on being mindful of the decisions we make on a daily basis and how those decisions can influence the very breath we take and increase the chance for a healthy future. By using magic and balloon sculpting, the message to be mindful of and treat one’s body well, is easier to communicate to children and young adults. The program is both instructional and entertaining, as well as being interactive.  Contact: James P. Cape, Manager, Customer Service, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, 610-447-6359 or email at james.cape@crozer.org

“Laughter Is the Best Medicine” – Humor Program Part 1 – Strategies and techniques to reduce stress.  Determining the physical, social, and emotional changes stress can cause.  Learning the best method to relieve stress through laughter. Strategies to incorporate humor into our lives. Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org

“Laughter for a Lifetime” – Humor Program Part II – A positive and enthusiastic outlook may be as important as eating our oat bran and doing our push-ups.  We all need to learn how to get into the laughter zone. If we learn not to take our lives and ourselves too seriously we may be surprised how much happier we can be.  Assess your laughter quotient and discover ways to add laughter and enjoyment to your life. Remember that laughter and longevity go hand in hand. Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@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

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

Sleep Disorder: “Things That Go Bump in the Night” – Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org

Stress – Less is Best: Techniques That Can Help – Participants will demonstrate the ability to practice guided imagery as a relaxation and stress management technique.  In addition, music bingo will allow participants to recognize the importance of music and how it influences relaxation and self-enjoyment. Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org

Stress Management – A consumer friendly presentation on stress and stress reduction techniques.  Presentation is available by request only and there may be scheduling and location limitations. Contact: Ursula Watson, Health Education Coordinator, Crozer-Keystone Healthy Start Program, 610-497-7344.

We Can! Energize Our Families – Is a 6 week program for Parents and Caregivers of children ages 5-11 covering the basics of maintaining a healthy weight. In a fun and hands-on-way, the lessons focus on helping participants learn essential skills that can help their families make healthful food choices and become more physically active. Contact: Shannon Burke, Coordinator, Community Health Education, 610-447-6024 or email at shannon.burke@crozer.org