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We are currently offering the following classes:
EVENT CALENDAR
As an extension of our mission to help others, St. Joseph's Hospital plans and hosts health-related events and activities year-round.
Farm Family Event March 15, 2010 The Friends of St. Joseph’s Hospital‚ along with its Farm Family Committee‚ will present the eighth annual Farm Family Event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday‚ March 15‚ in the hospital’s McDonald Hall. The free event – targeted at farmers but open to anyone – will feature speakers and lunch‚ with health screenings offered before and after.
Heather Hunt‚ an attorney with Wiley Law Office in Chippewa Falls‚ will present “We Won’t Live Forever… Even Though We Want To (Let’s Begin Our Estate Plan)” at 11:30 a.m. At 1 p.m.‚ Steve Henry‚ a columnist and humorist for the Chippewa Herald will offer “The Lighter Side of Farming.”
A variety of health screenings‚ including blood sugar and cholesterol‚ hearing‚ blood pressure and prostate-specific antigen tests‚ will be available from 11 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Note that PSA screenings are for male attendees ages 40 and older.
Call the hospital’s Development Office at 726-3397 by March 7 to make a lunch reservation or health screening appointment.
The Friends of St. Joseph’s Hospital serves the philanthropic mission of the hospital‚ receiving and granting charitable gifts for the benefit of patients and the community. The purpose of the Friends’ Farm Family Committee is to help keep the hospital connected to the farming community. Each year‚ the group hosts a free event showcasing topics of particular interest to farmers.
ONGOING CLASSES
E-Quit : Online Stop Smoking Program— If you want to stop smoking but don't want to come to weekly group meetings, we now offer individual guidance from Respiratory Therapists specially trained in smoking cessation. Following an individualized assessment held at the hospital, goals and a realistic quit date will be established. Weekly sessions are emailed with opportunities for questions, concerns, and progress reports via email (at your convenience and based on your needs). Participants can start anytime. Cost is $50.
Way For Life: Online Weight Management Program— If you want to learn about eating healthy but don't have time to come to evening meetings or dislike group sessions, get individualized guidance from our nutrition professionals with weekly sessions emailed directly to your home. After a one-on-one consultation with a Registered Dietitian, you will set realistic goals for your specific needs. You are emailed sessions weekly. You can email your questions, concerns, and progress reports back at your convenience. This series is facilitated by a Registered Dietitian with special training in adult weight management from the American Dietetic Association. Participants can start any time. Cost is $175.
Grief Support Group— If you or someone you know experienced the loss of a significant person in your life, the Chippewa County Grief Support Group is here to help. The Grief Support Group offers the opportunity for participants to discuss or listen about adjusting to life without their loved one. The ongoing group sessions are free of charge and are facilitated by a collaborative group of grief professionals. The group offers afternoon and evening sessions. Evening sessions are held the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Afternoon sessions are held the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. All sessions are held at St. Joseph's Hospital. For more information regarding the support group, call 726-3581 or 726-3540.