WMC Ossian Clinic offering community classes

The Winneshiek Medical Center Ossian Clinic is offering six free health education programs starting later in August.

Taught by WMC Diabetes Educator Jean Irvin, the six-session series will help people to understand their risks for heart disease and diabetes, to take steps to improve their health and to get answers to their questions relating to chronic disease prevention and management.

Class sizes are limited.  The registration deadline for each class is the Thursday prior.  Call 563-387-3156 to register or for more information.

Session topics are:

"Walk-in Glucose Screening"
Saturday, August 23rd, 7:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m
No Registration Required For This Screening
Includes: Glucose, Blood Pressure, Height, Weight, Waist Circumference, and Body Mass Index.  Fasting Preferred.

Health Risk Assessment
Saturday, August 30th, 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m
What are your risks related to heart disease and type 2 diabetes?

Benefits and Options for Exercise
Saturday, September 6th, 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
Explore exercise options including aerobic, strengthening, core stability, flexibility, and balance; and learn how to incorporate activity into your daily routine.

Label Reading
Saturday, September 13th, 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
Understand how to interpret the information on a food label. Learn about serving sizes, how to reduce the amount of sodium and fats, how to eliminate trans fats and increase fiber content.

Stress Management
Saturday, September 20th, 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
Stress can affect your overall health. Learn the signs and symptoms of stress, healthy and unhealthy responses to stress, and options for stress management.

Health Myths and Facts
Saturday, September 27th, 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
Bring your questions about health issues to this session.