Institute for Healthy Living Offers Numerous Ways to Improve your Health
Central Texas Medical Center (CTMC) recently expanded its commitment to prevention and healthy living with the creation of the CTMC Institute for Healthy Living (IFHL). The Institute was created to provide information, education, health screenings and events that emphasize living healthy. A new Healthy Living Resource Center located in the hospital’s main lobby as well as a new Community Classroom just a few steps away, serve as the hub for the new Institute.
The Institute offers a wide array of additional programs and classes that focus on disease management, support groups, women’s health, nutrition, financial wellness, healthy living for seniors, children’s health and many others. The Institute also spearheads CTMC’s annual HealthCheck Community Health Screening & Fair.
For a full calendar of coming classes, link here. You can also call 512-753-3818 to speak with someone from the Institute.
Programs and Classes:
Health and Safety
· Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training
· Certified Heart Saver First Aid with CPR & AED
Diabetes Programs
· Free blood sugar screenings are offered the first Wednesday of every month in CTMC's main lobby from 9-10 a.m.
· CTMC Diabetes Support Group Presentations
September 2, 2010-Importance of keeping records and keeping blood glucose on target
September 30, 2010-Transitioning from oral medication to insulin
October 14, 2010-Use of insulin pump
November 10, 2010-Monitoring glucose, counting carbohydrates and comfortable testing
November 13, 2010-Diabetes Dialogue Day
Aquatic Programs (requires physician clearance)
· Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
· Water Works Program
· Moms' Water Exercise Class
LoneStart Wellness Initiative
· This behavior-based program provides participants with the opportunity, information, motivation, and support to achieve healthy lifestyle goals by overcoming inactivity and making better dietary choices.
Childbirth & Parenting
· Baby Basics
· Breastfeeding Class & Lactation Consulation
· Breastfeeding Support Group
· Car Seat Safety Checks
· Cesarean Section Preparation Class
· Childbirth eduction for first-time moms
· Childbirth refresher class
· Dads 101
· Fit for Delivery Exercise Program
· Moms' Water Exercise Class
· Preventing Incontinence During & After Pregnancy
· Women's Center Tours
Support and Activity Groups
· Breast Cancer Support Group (Call 512-392-5207)
· Central Texas Autism Network (Call 512-216-8424)
· Grief Support Groups (Call 512-754-6159)
· Look Good, Feel Better (Cancer Support) (Call 512-395-7739)
· H.O.P.E. (Stroke and Brain Injury) Support Group
Talk with The Expert
· New Physician and other clinician-led presentations and lectures on a variety of health topics including arthritis, diabetes, joint pain, heart disease and healthy cooking demonstrations.
Personal Wellness & Weight Management
· Individual Nutrition Counseling (by physician order)
· LoneStart Wellness Initiative
· Way 2 Go Kids Program (by physician order)
· TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) (Call 512-357-2243)