Idaho State Employee Wellness Program

Classes

Southwest & South Central Idaho Classes

• Breads for the Holidays
  Ada County Extension Office, Boise, November 19, 2009 & December 1, 2009
  Hands on preparation using whole grains for family meals and snacking during the holidays. Read more...
• Early Heart Attack Warning Signs: The Difference Between Men & Women, November 18, 2009, 7:00 p.m. - Make plans to attend this free community health talk at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center in Boise. Presented by Dr. Frederick Costello of
  St. Luke's Cardiology Associates. Read more...
• Diabetes, Adult Weight Management, Back Care, Cardiac Risk Clinics, Smoking Cessation Classes - St. Luke’s Magic Valley Regional Medical Center in Twin Falls offers these and much more.
• Living with Arthritis - Monthly support group meetings.

North & North Central Idaho Classes

• Healthy Weighs - Kootenai Health, Coeur d'Alene, 10/20 to 12/15
  Lose weight, get in shape, and feel great! Register for Healthy Weighs, an 8-week program led by a Kootenai Health Dietician. First session is free -check it out!

Southeast Idaho Classes

• Quit and Live: FREE - Sick of smoking? Sick of chewing? Can't quit? No pressure to quit; just come learn how to quit. November & December in Pocatello.
• Heart Smart Seminars - Next class November 12, 2009. Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.  If you are concerned about your heart’s health, symptoms, or treatment, or just want a better understanding of cardiac health, attend one of these free monthly seminars. 
• Heart Health Education - Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello has cardiovascular educators available to provide worksite presentations at your agency. Learn more.
• CPR and/or First Aid/AED Classes - Contact Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello for this month's schedule.   Pre-registration is required; call the Community Health Education Office at 208-239-2430 for more information.
• “Diabetes: I’m in Control” education program at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello.  Call 208-239-2432 for more information.  (Note: program approved by The American Diabetes Association; most insurance providers will help cover the cost.)