LEARN HOW TO OPTIMIZE YOUR OWN HEALTH WITH THE HELP OF ST. LUKE'S LIFESTYLE MEDICINE
Meridian, ID -- St. Luke’s is offering a new course to help you optimize your own health through the new trend in health care called, “Lifestyle Medicine.”
The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) is an 18-session course held in the Treasure Valley and Magic Valley that will teach you how to integrate optimal nutrition, exercise and stress reduction techniques in to your life.
You will discover how you can be your own best medicine:
· Reverse chronic disease
· Lose weight
· Gain energy
· Spend less on food and medication
· Enjoy life
Some chronic conditions like weight and Type 2 diabetes are reversible. Many are preventable. Class participants will find out how to get a handle on high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar. You'll also learn about managing your triglycerides, reducing your stroke risk, depression issues and more.
ABOUT THE 18-SESSION COURSE:
You may register for one of the 18-session courses during upcoming free information sessions in Meridian, Boise and Twin Falls. The course cost is $379 and includes lab testing, a textbook, workbook, cookbook and exercise book. The program is physician-guided and supervised, and facilitated by registered dietitians and exercise physiologists.
FREE INFORMATION SESSIONS – TREASURE VALLEY:
St. Luke’s Heart Health and Rehabilitation Center
5th Floor Classroom/Kitchen
Meadowlake Building, 3525 E. Louise Drive - North of St. Luke’s Meridian
· Thursday, March 15, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
· Thursday, March 22, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
· Wednesday, April 25, noon-1 p.m.
St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center
South Tower, Anderson Center, 5th Floor, Ada 3 Room
190 E. Bannock Street, Downtown Boise
· Tuesday, March 20, noon-1 p.m.
St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Hospital
Idaho Elks Medical Plaza, 4th Floor, Large Elks Room
600 N. Robbins Road, Downtown Boise
· Thursday, April 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Register for one of the free information sessions here. (Pick the location you want at the bottom of the page, and click through on that tile to see more information for your area.)
FREE INFORMATION SESSIONS – MAGIC VALLEY:
St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center
Oak Room 3, lower level
801 Pole Line Road W., Twin Falls
· Thursday, March 15, 5:15-6:15 p.m.
· Monday, March 19, 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Register for one of the free information sessions here. (Pick the location you want at the bottom of the page, and click through on that tile to see more information for your area.)
UPCOMING CHIP COURSES:
· Treasure Valley begins: April 3 | April 17 | May 1 | May 9
· Magic Valley runs April 2-May 31, from 5:15-6:15 p.m.
CHIP is a program of the Lifestyle Medicine Institute. Learn more at chiphealth.com.