Orientation date for First Place 4 Health is Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2012
A SUMMER PROGRAM TO HELP YOU LEARN TO LIVE A BALANCED LIFE
First Place 4 Health is a Christ-centered total wellness program that provides the support needed to help participants achieve emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual wellness.
Good health doesn’t start with healthy eating and regular exercise. The balanced life so many people long for—which includes good nutrition and physical fitness —begins with a change of heart and a transformed mind. The bible study book for the Summer First Place 4 Health program at St. Maria Goretti will be Motivated to Wellness, an all-new First Place 4 Health Bible study which invites members and participants to discover hope and motivation that will sustain them through a lifetime of fitness and good health.
Orientation for the Summer Session of First Place 4 Health, will be held in Room 10 of the Center at 7:00 PM on, Tuesday, May 22, 2012, and the first class will be held on Tuesday, June 5th. For additional information and/or to pre-register to attend orientation, call Alorea at 289-2247.
LET US HELP YOU KEEP YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS - Orientations for First Place 4 Health
Posted on Thursday, January 05, 2012
Do you need assistance making a New Beginning in 2012? Make plans to attend the Orientation for our bible Based First Place 4 Health total wellness Program to hear how a support group can help you make those changes you need to make to lead a balance life. The first orientation will take place on Tuesday, January 17 at 7:00 PM in Room 10 of the Center and again on Sunday, January 22 at 10:00 AM in Room 6 of the Center.
The First Place program is designed to help you learn how to live a balanced life by providing information in areas of nutrition exercising, managing stress, and most importantly, ways to develope a vibrant spiritual life.
The BIble Study for this upcoming session will be A New Beginning. This bible study will offer inspiration and motivation to help you deal with any issues of insecurity or failure-especially as they relate to meeting your weight-loss goals. When times get tough and things are off track, it is easy to allow disappointment to lead you to abandon your aspirations for living a life in balance. However, you can learn to cope with setbacks and regret in a way that pushes you toward succes instead of dragging you down? A NEW BEGINNING will help you explore 10 key scriptural principles to help you stand strong in your commitment to live the life God is calling you to live- a life of obedience, balance and victory!
For additional information and/or to pre register to attend orientation, call Rachel at 390-2660 (leader for the 10:00 AM Sunday class) or Alorea at 289-2247 (leader for the 7:00 PM Tuesday class).
Last chance to register for the free program to assist persons suffering from high blood pressure and/or obesity
Posted on Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Beginning on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 11:30 AM, The Wellness Ministry, in conjunction with The McFarland Institute Congregational Wellness Division, will offer a free twelve week program to assist persons suffering from high blood pressure and/or obesity.
The STAR (Strategies to trim and reduce) Project will feature free Blood pressure checks, exercise tips, nutrition tips, relaxation exercises, consultations with nurse, nutritionist and pharmacist, weight loss tips, tips on selecting healthy snacks, label reading and more
If you are interested in participating call Lois Davis at 388 1962 or Alorea Gilyot at 289-2247 to register. To assure your participation, you need to call no later than Monday, January 2, 2012.
The exercise class will resume on Mon. Jan. 2nd.
Posted on Thursday, December 22, 2011
The exercise class will resume on Monday January 2, 2012
Wellness Ministry to present program for people suffering from high blood pressure
Posted on Friday, December 09, 2011
Beginning on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 11:30 AM, The Wellness Ministry, in conjunction with The McFarland Institute Congregational Wellness Division will offer a free twelve week program to assist persons suffering from high blood pressure and/or obesity learn how to combat these serious health issues. The initial program will be limited to 15 persons. If you are interested in participating, see the flyer on the bulletin Board in the back of the church. Call Lois Davis at 388 1962 or Alorea Gilyot at 289-2247 to obtain additional information or to register.
Health Fair photos posted
Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2011
The 2011 Health Fair photos have been posted in the Multimedia section of the website.
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Orientation for FIRST PLACE 4 HEALTH this week
Posted on Friday, September 18, 2011
A NEW YOU FOR CHRISTMAS 2011
Are you committed to finally making those healthy changes YOU KNOW YOU NEED TO MAKE to live a balanced life? Let us help by introducing you to a Wellness program that helps you learn how to achieve emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual wellness.
The Fall 2011 Session of First Place 4 Health, a Christ-centered total wellness program, will be offered at Saint Maria Goretti Church beginning the first week in October (Sunday, October 2nd and Tuesday, October 4th).
This bible-based wellness program is more than just a weight loss program. Rather, it is for anyone interested in total wellness. In addition to learning how to eat healthy and how to establish an individualized exercise program, participants learn how to handle the everyday stress in life by learning to make Christ First in their lives. Members following the program report having success losing weight, lowering cholesterol, controlling blood glucose levels, and lowering blood pressure. Yet, most participants report that the bible study has been the most rewarding part of the program.
Learn more about the program by visiting www.firstplace4health.com. Prayerfully consider whether you should commit to this twelve week program dedicated to helping you learn how to live a healthy, balanced life.
In order to participate in the program you must attend one of the orientation meetings, where you will learn more about the program and the cost of the materials needed to participate. Orientation meetings will be held at 10:00 AM on Sunday, September 18, 2011 in Room 6 of the Center and at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 in Room 10 of the Center. For additional information call Rachel at 390-2660 (leader for the 10:00 AM Sunday class) or Alorea at 289-2247 (leader for the 7:00 PM Tuesday class).
Smoke and Air Quality Facts
Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Please see attached flyer
FREE HEALTH CARE SCREENINGS AND INFORMATION
Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011
AT WALMART SUPER STORE
Xavier College of Pharmacy Health & Wellness Center
5110 Jefferson Hwy
Harahan, LA 70123
Phone: 504-733-1127 Fax: 504-733-1193
Current Programs
Blood Pressure Checks - Free, Just walk on in when were open.
Blood Sugar Checks - Free, Just walk on in when were open.
Diabetes Classes - Wednesday Evenings - Sign - Up and attend for free
Healthy Cooking Classes - As Schedule - Up and attend for free
Healthy living Seminars - Up and attend for free
Healthy Happy Weight Club - Sign -Up for $25 a year
Medication Check -ups Appointment
Individual Diabetes Self Management by Appointment
The purpose of the Wellness Ministry is to provide information and services to help parishioners and members of the New Orleans community live a healthy, balanced life.
The Wellness Ministry offers the First Place 4 Health Total Wellness and Weight Loss Program, a bible-based program designed to help participants learn to live a balanced life by placing Christ first in their lives.
Participants learn the basics of establishing healthy eating and exercise habits, developing one’s spiritual life, and techniques for maintaining one’s emotional health. There is no charge for participating in this twelve week program; however, participants must purchase a member’s kit and a bible study book in order to participate. Additional information about this bible- based health program can be obtained at www.firstplace4health.com.
In order to participate in the 2011 Winter Session, which begins the second week of February, one must attend an orientation class. Orientation classes will be held in Monsignor Gauthreaux Center on Sunday, January 30th at 10:00 AM and on Wednesday, February 2nd at 7:00 PM. The bible study for this session will be God’s Best for Your Life. This bible study book, as well as a Member’s Kit for first time participants may be purchased from various sources. A list of suppliers and costs will be available at orientation.
The Wellness Ministry currently offers 5 exercise classes to assist in the establishment of a regular exercise program. The aerobic exercise class meets on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6:00 PM. The class is currently being led by certified personal trainer and certified group exercise trainer, Toya Layman, assisted by Herbert “Flip Smalls”. The forty-five minute class consists of aerobic, flexibility and strength training exercises. The yoga class meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 PM and Thursday mornings at 11:00 AM. The class is currently being led by long time yoga practitioner and certified instructor, Edna Stewart. The individualized exercise class for persons with limitations and/or persons looking for a less vigorous exercise routine is led by certified personal trainer and certified group exercise trainer. Herbert “Flip” Smalls. The forty-five minute class consists of low impact aerobic exercises (many performed seated in chairs for those who prefer chair exercise), flexibility exercises and strength training. Many of the exercises simulate everyday activities.
The Wellness Ministry also works with various health care and service organizations to provide programs to help individuals learn to manage chronic conditions. In 2009 and 2010 the Pontchartrain Chapter of The Links, Incorporated sponsored an eight week program aimed at helping reduce the incidence of heart disease in women. In 2010 we held the first session in our Men’s Health Series. Other sessions are being planned for 2011. In 2010 we also partnered with Morehouse School of Medicine and Excel to provide the ABCD program, a diabetes education program to help diabetics learn to control diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and depression. We also began a partnership with Peoples Health Program that brought the hugely popular Zumba for Seniors to Goretti. Other events and health seminars are currently being planned with this healthcare group.
The Wellness Ministry sponsors an annual Health Fair, usually in the month of September. Thanks to the assistance of numerous health care providers in the City and the various organizations in the church, the Health Fairs have been very successful. Additionally, the Wellness Ministry surveys the health needs of the parishioners annually in order to effectively plan activities to assist parishioners and residents of New Orleans pursue a healthy lifestyle.
On Tuesday, February 1, 2011, the Wellness Ministry resumes its referral program. Individuals needing information concerning the availability of health care and/or information related to other wellness issues may come to the Center on Tuesday evenings between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM and meet with members of the Wellness Ministry, including the church nurse and/or the church nutritionist. The members of the Wellness Ministry will be located in the office immediately adjacent to the meeting room used by the St. Vincent De Paul Society.
The Wellness Ministry welcomes suggestions for improving the services and programs being offered. We also invite persons interested in becoming members of the Wellness Committee to contact us by calling the church office or by sending an e-mail to ldavis@smgnola.com.
