Trouble viewing this email? Click on this link to view in your browser JANUARY 2016 • VOLUME 9, ISSUE 1 MAKE 2016 A HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR Preparing for Your Best Year of Health If you're getting ready to make New Year's fitness resolutions — don’t. Instead, design a yearlong fitness plan to make sure that you have effective lifestyle changes in place. How Strength Training Can Decrease Your Blood Pressure. Studies have reported several benefits of resistance training — or weight training — including strengthening of bones, muscles and connective tissues (tendons and ligaments). Find out how this type of training can also decrease your blood pressure during a hectic time of year. How to Be a Wise Healthcare Consumer. Every healthcare provider visit or medicine treatment presents you with choices and responsibilities. Sometimes the right choice isn’t so clear. Here are common problems you may run into as a healthcare consumer, with tips for wise responses... AS PRESCRIBED BLOG 3 Steps to a Healthier You in 2016 The New Year is symbolic of change; of breaking old habits and forming new ones. With 2016 right around the corner, “New Year, New You” is one of the most commonly heard buzz phrase. But how many years in a row have you had the same health or fitness-related resolutions, anticipating this year to finally be your year of change? HEALTH NEWS Fort HealthCare Recognized as Top Performer Fort HealthCare announces that it has been recognized as a 2014 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States. Scholarship Programs Applying for scholarships has never been easier. Fort HealthCare scholarship programs have combined the application process into ONE Unified Application made available to you online. FEATURED HEALTHY RECIPE Black Bean Chili Savor the holiday spirit with a warm bowl of healthy chili. This recipe is sure to warm you up without adding on the extra calories. WELLNESS CLASSES & EVENTS Fort HealthCare is proud to sponsor a number of community events. All year long, you can find a number of health and fitness related events and classes for the whole family. Check out Health365Events.com to find more activities throughout the community. American Heart Association AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider Certification AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED AHA Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Recognition Course Fitness Classes Absolute Arms Aqua Zumba® Below the Belt Body Blast Core Concentration Fitness Class Punch Pass Glutes & Abs Hardbody Boot Camp Healthy-Steps Kick & Crunch Kickbox Cross Meditation and Breathing Techniques Meditation and Breathing Techniques (Noon Class) Skinny Arms Express Tabata Burn Triple Threat Fitness Class Zumba® Family Fitness Fun! Fitness Class Punch Pass Healthcare Provider Courses Care of the Pediatric Patient Critical Care Classes Health Education & Training Brother, Sister: Sibling-to-Be Movin' and Losin' Families Movin' and Losin' Families Lake Mills On My Own at Home Weight-Loss Surgery Seminar Look Good...Feel Better Health Events Diabetic Management Clinic Performance Enhancement & Athletic Training Get N Fit EDGE Training Three Ways to Register: • Online at FortHealthCare.com/Classes • Call (920) 568-5475 • Visit the Registration Desk at Fort Memorial Hospital in Fort Atkinson ©2017 Fort HealthCare  |  611 Sherman Avenue East Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 Phone: 920.568.5000  |  www.forthealthcare.com This email was sent to [Email]. You may unsubscribe at any time.