According to the World Health Organization, nearly two-thirds of Americans are overweight and yet 50% of American women and 25% of men are currently on a diet. These two statistics seem to be at odds and beg the question: What’s not working?
Community Health Education at Rutland Regional Medical Center is offering its second wellness and weight loss workshop to assist participants to lose weight while adopting habits and tactics that introduce sustainable behavior changes for maximum, long-term results.
“The ultimate goal, beyond the weight loss itself, is to introduce a mindset as well as a set of behaviors that are anchored in making healthy choices”, said Elizabeth Dulli, Rutland Regional Community Health Education Coordinator. “We want participants to focus on wellness, rather than on the concept of ‘dieting’”.
The program will be held from 6 to 7:30pm at the CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center at Rutland Regional and begins onSeptember 26. The balance of the classes will be held on October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 with the final two classes on November 7 and 14.
This entire course is medically supervised and is designed for obese/overweight community members. Presenters include Elizabeth Dulli, RN, MS, Thomas Poole, DPT, Sheila Sharrow, LICSW, Bonnie Olson, Certified Martha Beck Life Coach and Bethany Yon, PhD.
The pilot program was introduced in spring of this year and, based on encouraging feedback, some modifications have been made. A key change is the addition of two additional weeks creating an eight week course. It is anticipated that this additional time will help to make this a more successful effort for our participants. Along with this, a weight loss/weight management support group will be established after this session to assist participants to continue their journey in healthy eating and weight management.
The Strategic Topics of this wellness/weight loss program include: diet/nutrition, fitness/exercise, stress management and sleep, psychological and physiological examination of food addiction and overeating.
Registration is required for the Rutland Regional Medical Center Weight Loss Workshop. The cost is $20 for the entire 8-week course. For more information or to register, visit www.RRMC.org or call 802.772.2400.
About Rutland Regional Medical Center
Rutland Regional Medical Center is the second largest healthcare facility in Vermont with a national reputation for outstanding patient care, nursing excellence and innovation. US News & World Report has recognized Rutland Regional as High Performing in three specialty areas including: Care for Heart Failure, COPD, and Hip Replacement. Healthgrades® named Rutland Regional among the top 10% in the Nation for Outstanding Patient Experience and Patient Safety, along with “high performing” designations for its clinical performance in Pacemaker Procedures, Prostate Surgery and Total Knee Replacement. As one of the safest hospitals in the nation, Rutland Regional was honored with an ‘A’ grade by The Leapfrog Group in the Spring 2016 Hospital Safety Score. Recently designated for a second time, Rutland Regional is a Magnet® hospital, providing the highest level of recognition for quality nursing care and received the Center of Blue Distinction designation for Maternity Care from Blue Cross and Blue Shield. For more information visit us on the web at www.RRMC.org