Team MUSC lists events for February
Michelle
Bowman, Department of Radiation Oncology, registers for the Lose to Win
contest. Individuals weighed in Jan. 16 for the six week program. Lose
to Win participants losing six pounds between now and Feb. 27 will be eligible
for cash prize drawings. Assisting Bowman with her sign-in is Holley Johnson,
left, and Purvi Shah, dietetic interns. Lose to Win is sponsored by the
MUSC Dietetic Internship program.
Team MUSC has compiled a list of activities and events that contribute to employee wellness. Following is that list:
Chef’s Choice Cooking Class—Heart Healthy Cuisine: 1 - 5 p.m. Feb. 9, Johnson and Wales. Fee is $50.
- This class will show participants cutting edge approaches to nutritious cooking, emphasizing the use of primary cooking techniques. To register, call 727-3036.
Know Your Risk for Heart Disease:
6:30 - 8 p.m. Feb. 11, MUSC Wellness Center Auditorium. Free.
- James C. Thomas, M.D., director of the MUSC Cholesterol Clinic, will discuss the risk factors you need to know about and the steps to take to prevent a heart problem before it starts. To register, call 792-1616.
Heart Risk Screenings: Cost
is $10 and registration is required by calling 792-1616.
- Prevent heart problems before they occur by getting a heart risk screening. This includes a cholesterol check with lipid profile (LDL, HDL, triglycerides) and blood glucose, blood pressure and body mass index check. Once you complete these checks, your results will be used to complete a computerized heart risk assessment. This will give you information about the risk factors for heart disease that you need to control. Each participant will receive a 12 Months to a Healthier Heart Tracking Chart and a new Care for Your Heart Nutrition Guide booklet.
Getting Started: Making Heart-Healthy Habits
a Habit:
6 - 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25, MUSC Wellness Center Auditorium, 45 Courtenay
Drive. Free.
- Changing eating and exercise habits is often easier said than done. Learn the secrets of getting off to a good start. MUSC behavioral psychologist, Peter Miller, Ph.D., will provide you with a step-by-step plan of action designed to make your new habits as routine and familiar as the old ones. Miller is the founder of the Hilton Head Health Institute and author of numerous best-selling books on behavior and weight control. To register, call 792-1616.
American Heart Association Eating Plan:
6 - 7:30 p.m., Feb. 28, MUSC Wellness Center Auditorium. Free
- MUSC registered dietitian, Sara Gassaway, will give you a step-by-step overview of the American Heart Association Eating Plan—including food group and portion recommendations, tips for controlling fat and sodium intake, recipe modifications and more. To register, call 792-1616.