December 1, 2009

Heart Smart for Women

Resolve to get your heart healthy in 2010!  Many women have a difficult time sticking with an exercise or healthy eating program.

To help women commit to keeping physically active and eating healthy, Rush-Copley is pleased to offer Heart Smart for Women.  This 12-week program focuses on building skills for increasing activity and eating a healthier diet. The program sessions are interactive and individualized to help participants overcome their specific exercise and diet obstacles to achieve optimal heart health.

• Program sessions will discuss topics including:
• Setting goals and rewarding yourself
• Understanding the risks of cardiovascular disease
• Reducing the impact of daily stress
• Overcoming barriers to physical activity and healthy eating
• Identifying appropriate meal portions
• Measuring goals with objective assessments

Some sessions will include games and prizes!

Dates and Locations

January 11 through March 29
(Mondays) 4 to 5 p.m.
VNA of Fox Valley — conference room
400 North Highland Avenue, Aurora

January 12 through March 30
(Tuesdays) 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Rush-Copley Heart Institute — conference room
2088 Ogden Avenue, Aurora

Fee: $10 for 12-week program

For more information or to register, visit rushcopley.com or call 866-4COPLEY (1-866-426-7539).

This program is generously funded by the Women’s Health Initiative Grant.

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