Well & Wise - Spring 2022

8166 West Main Street,Houma LA 70360

26 January, 2022

Description

Well and Wise is an educational and inspirational six-month wellness program for anyone 60 years or older offered at no cost. According to the National Council of Aging, millions of older adults struggle every day with health challenges, such as mental health issues or chronic disease. These conditions can negatively impact their quality of life. Good health helps ensure independence, security, productivity, and overall happiness, which is why the Terrebonne General Health System created the Well and Wise program. Well and Wise, presented by The Foundation for Terrebonne General, Terrebonne Council on Aging and Peoples Drug Store is an educational and inspirational six-month wellness program designed for anyone 60 years or older offered at no cost. Attendees will receive the tools and resources they need to stay healthy and active which in turn can add years to their life. The program meets on the last Wednesday of every month from 9 – 10:30 am in the Medical Atrium Auditorium at Terrebonne General Health System and covers a variety of topics designed to entertain, educate, and empower. Topics include nutrition, prevention, and educational talks led by Terrebonne General experts covering topics, such as heart disease, bone health, prescription education, healthy lifestyle tips, and more. Each class features complimentary breakfast, games and prizes, a weight loss challenge, senior fitness discounts, and a graduation ceremony at the end of the course.  Spring 2022 Meeting Schedule: Wednesday, January 26Wednesday, February 23Wednesday, March 30Wednesday, April 27Wednesday, May 25Wednesday, June 29There will also be a FREE grocery store tour at Cannata's guided by Michelle Briceno, Registered Dietitian with Terrebonne General Health Systems Weight & Diabetes Management Clinic. This date is to be determined and will be communicated at a later date. Class size is limited to 50 participants per 6-month session. Don't miss out on all the fun; sign up today!For more information, contact Amanda Pontiff. Direct phone: 985-850-6204 Email: [email protected] Where medical science meets the art of caring. Our staff at Terrebonne General Health System takes pride in being the largest community-based health system in southeast Louisiana. Our skilled hospital team consists of over 1,500 employees, with over 450 medical staff providers on its Medical Staff and offers 42 various specialties to serve our region. Patients visiting our immaculate facilities are treated with the most advanced technologies available. Our hospital has been honored with many prestigious awards and accolades on both the national and international level in recognition of these outstanding healthcare services. As a member of the Ochsner Health Network and the governing board who oversees Chabert Medical Center, Terrebonne General is part of an alliance of healthcare-focused entities across the greater Gulf South region. We offer a wide range of services, including the award-winning Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, our comprehensive Women’s Health Center, world-class cardiology services, advanced orthopedics, full rehabilitation services, and our Healthy Lifestyles Center. Terrebonne General offers primary and specialty care clinics to meet all your healthcare needs. All along, we've maintained the genuine compassion that inspires our drive to find better ways of caring for you. We've been here in your most urgent moments and shared in your most joyful occasions. Through an advanced array of medical and technological resources, we offer incomparable specialized care that focuses on being proactive and preventative first.