Come out and have all of your Medicare, Medicaid and SHIP questions answered through an interactive learning session where we play BINGO, have light refreshments, and win prizes!
Make your health your top priority and come visit us at the Portage YMCA! Our clinical staff with be available to check your blood pressure, perform glucose readings, and answer questions. Mark your calendar to come and see us!
Diner will take place at three locations this month! September is National Food Safety Education Month so join us as we discuss what foodborne illness is, key illness prevention steps, and why food safety is so important for individuals living with diabetes. We will end this session by sampling a healthy, diabetic friendly recipe!
Diner will take place at three locations this month! September is National Food Safety Education Month so join us as we discuss what foodborne illness is, key illness prevention steps, and why food safety is so important for individuals living with diabetes. We will end this session by sampling a healthy, diabetic friendly recipe!
Good nutrition is important for mom and baby! In this workshop, you will learn how to make the best choices, making sure that you and baby get the vitamins and nutrients that the both of you need. From learning about serving sizes and safe food choices to foods to avoid, let us help you feel better prepared to eat healthy during your pregnancy.
A NorthShore Health Insurance Navigator will be at the Portage Township YMCA to answer Medicaid, Medicare, and HIP questions as well as provide you with the best options for coverage.
One way to focus on weight loss it to break down your goals into smaller steps that you can better manage. SMART goals help you focus on specific, measurable, achievable, relevant & realistic, and timely steps to take in order to reach your weight loss goals. Join us this month to learn more about setting SMART goals for a healthier lifestyle, leading to a healthier YOU!
Food Distribution from 10 am - 12 pm at NorthShore Health Centers Demotte location. While supplies last.
Are you making time for your health this new year? Make your health your top priority and come visit us at the Portage YMCA! Our clinical staff with be available to check your blood pressure, perform glucose readings, and answer questions. Mark your calendar to come and see us!
A NorthShore Health Insurance Navigator will be at the Portage Township YMCA to answer Medicaid, Medicare, and HIP questions as well as provide you with the best options for coverage.
Are you making time for your health this new year? Make your health your top priority and come visit us at the Duneland YMCA! Our clinical staff with be available to check your blood pressure, perform glucose readings, and answer questions. Mark your calendar to come and see us!
After reviewing the important basics of diabetic care and self-management, this month’s Diabetic Diner will focus on meal planning and carbohydrates. Foods containing carbs become blood sugar when digested, and controlling your blood sugar is very important when living with diabetes. Join us to learn how to eat healthy, even when eating carbs. As always, this session will end with a diabetic friendly food sampling and a diabetic recipe card to make the food you sample at home.
Working towards a healthy weight is one of the best decisions you can make for yourself! Weight loss can be hard work, but the rewards of feeling better, having more energy, and reducing the risk of many chronic diseases is worth it. Opinions and advice about weight loss are all around us, from friends and family to social media and the internet. Deciding what really works versus what doesn’t can be frustrating, when you just want to get to the facts about weight loss. Join us as we go over some of the most common myths about weight loss and leave feeling empowered to make healthy choices to aid in your weight loss journey.
Make your health your top priority and come visit us at the Portage YMCA! Our clinical staff with be available to check your blood pressure, perform glucose readings, and answer questions. Mark your calendar to come and see us!
After reviewing the important basics of diabetic care and self-management, this month’s Diabetic Diner will focus on meal planning and carbohydrates. Foods containing carbs become blood sugar when digested, and controlling your blood sugar is very important when living with diabetes. Join us to learn how to eat healthy, even when eating carbs. As always, this session will end with a diabetic friendly food sampling and a diabetic recipe card to make the food you sample at home.
Do you have a 2 to 5-year-old that is about to be a big brother or sister? Join us for this fun workshop where your little ones will learn ways to prepare for a new baby and safe ways that they can help at home. There will be games, activities, refreshments, and each big brother and sister will get a certificate! Please have them bring their favorite stuffed animal or doll to class. You won’t want to miss this fun!
Please join us for a free community trunk or treat!
A NorthShore Health Insurance Navigator will be at the Duneland YMCA to answer Medicaid, Medicare, and HIP questions as well as provide you with the best options for coverage.
Weight Loss Level 1 is part of a series aimed to build a healthy lifestyle. This session is designed to help you get your weight loss journey kickstarted. A large part of weight loss and healthy weight management is making smart dietary choices and changes. Learn about the dangers of processed food, eliminating sugar, meal planning, and more!
A NorthShore Health Insurance Navigator will be at the Portage Township YMCA to answer Medicaid, Medicare, and HIP questions as well as provide you with the best options for coverage.
Please join us for a free community trunk or treat!
After reviewing the important basics of diabetic care and self-management, this month’s Diabetic Diner will focus on meal planning and carbohydrates. Foods containing carbs become blood sugar when digested, and controlling your blood sugar is very important when living with diabetes. Join us to learn how to eat healthy, even when eating carbs. As always, this session will end with a diabetic friendly food sampling and a diabetic recipe card to make the food you sample at home.
Are you making time for your health this new year? Make your health your top priority and come visit us at the Portage YMCA! Our clinical staff with be available to check your blood pressure, perform glucose readings, and answer questions. Mark your calendar to come and see us!
A NorthShore Health Insurance Navigator will be at the Portage Township YMCA to answer Medicaid, Medicare, and HIP questions as well as provide you with the best options for coverage.
Are you making time for your health this new year? Make your health your top priority and come visit us at the Duneland YMCA! Our clinical staff with be available to check your blood pressure, perform glucose readings, and answer questions. Mark your calendar to come and see us!
With holiday season in full swing for many, it is important to remember that people living with diabetes can enjoy those holiday meals and still stay healthy! Making good food choices helps put YOU in control of diabetes. We will review lots of tips for healthy holidays, such as portion control, healthy alternatives to high-carb favorites, and stress management! You won’t want to miss this session or this month’s diabetic friendly recipe and food tasting!
One way to focus on weight loss it to break down your goals into smaller steps that you can better manage. SMART goals help you focus on specific, measurable, achievable, relevant & realistic, and timely steps to take in order to reach your weight loss goals. Join us this month to learn more about setting SMART goals for a healthier lifestyle, leading to a healthier YOU!
Join as to discuss how eating healthy helps us stay healthy and active as we age. Learn more about what a healthy meal should look like and how our dietary needs change as we get older, including what foods best help us get Vitamin B12, proteins, and fiber. From healthy food and drink choices to ways to make eating healthy more affordable, you are sure to walk away knowing that you can make a healthy lifestyle change!
Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes? Diabetic Basics is designed to guide you through understanding what type 2 diabetes is and how to stay healthy living with diabetes. We will discuss how to identify signs and symptoms of diabetes and complications and how to take control of your diagnosis through self-management. Understanding things such as your A1C, blood sugar level goals, and why healthy eating and physical activity are important (as well as tips to get started!) will remove some of the stress of living with diabetes and empower you to live the healthy lifestyle you deserve!
Make your health your top priority and come visit us at the Portage YMCA! Our clinical staff with be available to check your blood pressure, perform glucose readings, and answer questions. Mark your calendar to come and see us!
With holiday season in full swing for many, it is important to remember that people living with diabetes can enjoy those holiday meals and still stay healthy! Making good food choices helps put YOU in control of diabetes. We will review lots of tips for healthy holidays, such as portion control, healthy alternatives to high-carb favorites, and stress management! You won’t want to miss this session or this month’s diabetic friendly recipe and food tasting!
A NorthShore Health Insurance Navigator will be at the Portage Township YMCA to answer Medicaid, Medicare, and HIP questions as well as provide you with the best options for coverage.
Our Insurance Navigators can assist you in completing the federal Health Insurance Marketplace application, answer Medicaid, Medicare, and HIP questions as well as provide you with the best options for coverage.
Once you’ve started on your weight loss journey, it is important to stay motivated and informed! There is no one size fits all approach to a healthy weight, and this session will provide you with some information to keep you focused on your goals. From understanding what your individual calorie needs are and finding the hidden calories in the foods you eat, to understanding the science behind what makes you hungry vs feeling hungry when you are bored, this is session that you will want to be a part of!
Are you making time for your health this new year? Make your health your top priority and come visit us at the Portage YMCA! Our clinical staff with be available to check your blood pressure, perform glucose readings, and answer questions. Mark your calendar to come and see us!
As you get further along in your weight loss and healthy weight maintenance journey, it is important to not loose momentum. Learning more facts about nutrition and your dietary needs can help take your journey to the next level. Weight Loss Level III goes more in depth regarding a balanced diet. Complex carbs, the best sources of protein, and understanding the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats are just a few of the topics covered in this session. Go into the holidays ready to make smart food choices!
One way to focus on weight loss it to break down your goals into smaller steps that you can better manage. SMART goals help you focus on specific, measurable, achievable, relevant & realistic, and timely steps to take in order to reach your weight loss goals. Join us this month to learn more about setting SMART goals for a healthier lifestyle, leading to a healthier YOU!
A NorthShore Health Insurance Navigator will be at the Portage Township YMCA to answer Medicaid, Medicare, and HIP questions as well as provide you with the best options for coverage.
Are you making time for your health this new year? Make your health your top priority and come visit us at the Duneland YMCA! Our clinical staff with be available to check your blood pressure, perform glucose readings, and answer questions. Mark your calendar to come and see us!
Make your health your top priority and come visit us at the Portage YMCA! Our clinical staff with be available to check your blood pressure, perform glucose readings, and answer questions. Mark your calendar to come and see us!
This month’s Diner is designed to help you get through the holidays enjoying healthier versions of “sweets”. Topics will include curving those cravings for sugar, better understanding carb content, and maintaining healthy habits if holiday stress hits! As always, this session will include a diabetic friendly recipe and sampling. Let us help you have a healthier holiday season!
Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes? Diabetic Basics is designed to guide you through understanding what type 2 diabetes is and how to stay healthy living with diabetes. We will discuss how to identify signs and symptoms of diabetes and complications and how to take control of your diagnosis through self-management. Understanding things such as your A1C, blood sugar level goals, and why healthy eating and physical activity are important (as well as tips to get started!) will remove some of the stress of living with diabetes and empower you to live the healthy lifestyle you deserve!
Our Insurance Navigators can assist you in completing the federal Health Insurance Marketplace application, answer Medicaid, Medicare, and HIP questions as well as provide you with the best options for coverage.
A NorthShore Health Insurance Navigator will be at the Portage Township YMCA to answer Medicaid, Medicare, and HIP questions as well as provide you with the best options for coverage.
One way to focus on weight loss it to break down your goals into smaller steps that you can better manage. SMART goals help you focus on specific, measurable, achievable, relevant & realistic, and timely steps to take in order to reach your weight loss goals. Join us this month to learn more about setting SMART goals for a healthier lifestyle, leading to a healthier YOU!
Working towards a healthy weight is one of the best decisions you can make for yourself! Weight loss can be hard work, but the rewards of feeling better, having more energy, and reducing the risk of many chronic diseases is worth it. Opinions and advice about weight loss are all around us, from friends and family to social media and the internet. Deciding what really works versus what doesn’t can be frustrating, when you just want to get to the facts about weight loss. Join us as we go over some of the most common myths about weight loss and leave feeling empowered to make healthy choices to aid in your weight loss journey.
A NorthShore Health Insurance Navigator will be at the Portage Township YMCA to answer Medicaid, Medicare, and HIP questions as well as provide you with the best options for coverage.
Are you making time for your health this new year? Make your health your top priority and come visit us at the Duneland YMCA! Our clinical staff with be available to check your blood pressure, perform glucose readings, and answer questions. Mark your calendar to come and see us!
