This is a lively mall-walking program that meets at Plaza Bonita's Food Court (second level). Walk at your own pace or team up with
friends as you improve your health and get in shape. Keep track of your miles to win fun prizes! Walkers of all ages and fitness levels are welcome. Our instructor leads a half-hour warm-up stretch class. CLUB Walkers enjoy free blood pressure screenings the first Tuesday of the month and periodic lectures
and health screenings.
| Call 619/470.4346 for information. FREE |
Fitness for All
A low impact strength and flexibility exercise class offered to the community free of charge. Seniors find this class perfect. Those with special needs may participate in chair exercises. No appointment necessary. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes with good support.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Counseling provided by Paradise Valley Hospital's registered dietitians. They will evaluate your diet, develop a special meal plan just for you, coordinate a personalized exercise routine, and check your body weight and body fat.
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Smoking Cessation
Smoking Cessation is a six-session program meeting once a week for smokers who want to break the habit. Classes are offered in English and Spanish. The program encourages group support, offers discussions of physical and mental addictions to cigarettes and encourages lifestyle and
behavior changes such as the importance of exercise, good nutrition and stress management. Advanced registration is required.
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Diabetes Management
Our Diabetes Educator will help you manage your blood glucose levels with dietary changes and lifestyle adjustments. The program includes blood glucose monitoring.
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| Call 619/470.4346. FREE |
Hypertension Patient Education
Learn to reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke by controlling your blood pressure. The class discusses the use of
low fat diet, sodium restriction, exercise and lifestyle adjustments.
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Cholesterol Patient Education
Find out what are acceptable cholesterol
levels and how to control your cholesterol through diet and exercise.
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| Call 619/470.4346. FREE |
Stress Management
Learn your stress triggers and how to reduce stress through relaxation, exercise and visualization. Understand the differences between stress and distress.
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Weight Management
Join us for an educational and fun twelve week program to manage your weight. Topics include good nutrition, lowering fat intake, increasing fiber, exercise, reading food labels, grocery shopping tips and much more.
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Breast Health Education
Breast Self-Exam Education is offered in English and Spanish to any group of women in homes, worksites, and social groups in a
variety of group settings within the community. A health educator teaches women how to perform regular breast self-exam and answers questions about breast
health.
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| Call 619/470.4346 to arrange a presentation.
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For medical services designed with Seniors in mind, contact Paradise Valley Senior Health Center at 619/472.2665.
FREE transportation to all office visits included, as well as help doing Medicare/MediCal paper work.
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| Call 619/472.2665 for an appointment |
For information about Paradise Valley Hospital's Behavioral Health programs, click here or call 1.800.585.2767
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