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Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is offering YogaFit^®, a Hatha style of yoga designed for a total mind and body workout. YogaFit^® features cardiovascular conditioning, functional strength, flexibility, muscle balance, relaxation and breath work, and is appropriate for all ages with at least a beginner fitness level. read more 

Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia among older people. It involves the parts of the brain that control thought, memory and language. read more 

Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is offering “Power60,” which is a 60-minute, group workout that uses barbells and weights to challenge all major muscle groups in the body. The goal of the 8-week program is to improve muscle strength and endurance. read more 

Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s Gastrointestinal (G.I.) Lab has been recognized with an “Excellence in Professionalism” award by The American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses. The award was received because 50% or more of the hospital’s G.I. Lab staff is certified in gastroenterology. Currently, six of the nine nurses in the department have their certification. Paula Britt serves as Surgical Services Director, and Sid Fritch is the G.I. Lab Manager. For more information about the services offered at Memorial Hospital, please contact the Community Relations department at 996-2323. read more 

Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center has announced the recipients of the 2012 Service Awards. Through the annual service awards, the hospital recognizes its employees for their consecutive years of service. This year’s 216 recipients have collectively given 2,675 years of service. read more 

To bring more awareness to cardiovascular diseases, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is sponsoring a combination PAD, AAA, and stroke screening at Memorial Cardiovascular Services located at 440 Scott Rolen Drive in Jasper. These screenings allow individuals with certain risk factors the opportunity to assess their health status. read more 

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is the narrowing or blockage of the vessels that carry blood to your organs and limbs. PAD affects more than 8 million Americans, and nearly 20% of those affected will experience heart attack, stroke or hospitalization. The most common symptom of PAD is painful cramping in your hip, thigh or calf muscles during activity. Risk factors include: being over the age of 50 and having high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol, or if you are a smoker. read more 

Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is offering “Core20” -- a quick, high-energy, 20-minute muscle conditioning class that tones and shapes hips, lower back, butt, and abdomen. This class is a fun and stress-relieving way to burn calories. read more 

Memorial Hospital’s Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center offers a discussion group for men who have had cancer of any type or who are currently undergoing cancer treatment. “Men with Cancer Discussion Group” gives individuals the opportunity to talk with others in an open forum about their cancer-related experiences. Group facilitators are men who have been previously diagnosed with cancer and are volunteering their time to talk with others. read more 

Registrations are now being accepted for the 2012 Wettlauf 5K Road Race & Fitness Walk, which will be held at the Strassenfest in Jasper on Saturday, August 4. The race will begin at 8:00 a.m. ET at the corner of 9th & Main Streets. The course includes rolling, paved city streets, and the route will be well-marked and policed, have water stations and mile splits. read more 

“1-2-3 A Healthy Me” is a fitness and nutrition program offered to children ages 9-12. This class will include activities such as nutrition BINGO, ball toss, fitness twister and a sit-and-reach activity to assess flexibility. Children should wear shoes (not sandals) and comfortable clothing suitable for movin’ and groovin’. read more 

Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is sponsoring a Farmers' Market in order to provide hospital employees, visitors, and local residents with the opportunity to purchase fresh, healthy produce from local farmers and growers. The Farmers' Market will take place every other Wednesday beginning May 23 through October 3, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. in the East Parking Lot along Ninth Street.  read more 

Smoking causes a significant increase in the risk for cancer, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema as well as diseases of the heart and coronary arteries, yet quitting tobacco is very challenging. The health educators at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center recognize this challenge and offer the Becoming a Non-Smoker program to help prepare individuals who want to quit smoking. read more 

Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center sponsors a continuing education program for persons with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or anyone who is interested in learning about the disease on the third Monday of each month, except December. The next meeting will be Monday, May 21 from 7:00 8:00 p.m. in the hospitals Pavilion Classroom. read more 

A public forum for anyone interested in learning more about bariatric surgery is scheduled for Wednesday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Medical Arts Building Conference Center, located at 721 West 13th Street in Jasper.  read more 

Strength training, when combined with regular aerobic exercise, has a positive impact on a persons mental and emotional health. Research shows that strengthening exercises are both safe and effective for men and women of all ages. "Zumba Toning," an 8-week fitness program offered by Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, combines body-sculpting exercise and high-energy cardio work with Latin-infused Zumba moves, to create a calorie-burning, strength-training dance fitness class. Participants will use hand weights to enhance rhythm and tone target zones. read more 

The race course in and around Jasper, Indiana has been described as very fast which should make the inaugural running of the Heartland Half Marathon nothing less than exciting! This new Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk event is slated for Sunday, September 2nd during the middle of Labor Day Weekend in Dubois County, just west of the Hoosier National Forest in southwestern Indiana. read more 

Regular physical activity has several health-related benefits. Not only does it reduce the risk of many long-term health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, but physical activity can also help you to manage your weight, sleep better, improve the way you feel, and increase your chances of living longer. read more 

A new, full-color booklet outlining the walking paths in Dubois County is now available to the public free of charge. The Dubois County Walking Paths booklet lists 18 different paths throughout Dubois County including the location and distance of the path, as well as the surface and terrain, and if illumination, water fountains, restrooms, etc. are provided along the path. read more 

It is estimated that 25.8 million people have diabetes, a disease in which your blood glucose or sugar level is too high. Diabetes can cause damage to your eyes, kidneys, nerves, and can also cause heart disease, stroke and even the need to remove a limb. It is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. People with diabetes can work to take steps to control the disease and lower their risk of complications. read more 

Memorial Hospital and Health Care Centers Medical Staff is awarding a $500 scholarship to an area high school senior entering a two- to four-year educational program in a health-related field. To qualify, the applicant must maintain at least a B (3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale) grade point average. Other criteria for consideration include SAT scores, financial need, and community involvement. A brief essay is required along with letters of reference. read more 

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