Local Health Events for:
"Fitness"
- Senior Health & Fitness Day - Holy Redeemer Health System
- May 20 (10:00am)
Senior Health & Fitness Day will consist of a lecture by Dr. Barry Fabius on “Laughter is the best medicine”. Dr Fabius is on staff at Holy Redeemer but continues to perform stand-up comedy as a hobby. At the lecture, he will show us how laughter makes us feel better. The “act” will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Aerobics classroom at the Health & Fitness Center and will run 45 to 60 minutes followed by a “Healthy Cooking” demonstration by Whole Foods from noon to 1 p.m. To register and to learn more, call 1-800-818-4747.
- H.E.A.R.T. Screening - Nazareth Hospital
- May 22 (9:00am)
H.E.A.R.T. (Helping Everyone Address Risks Today) Program screenings include: Lifestyle risk assessment; Physical fitness evaluation; Blood pressure and leg circulation measurements; and Cholesterol and blood sugar testing. After screenings are completed, registered nurses from Nazareth’s Community Outreach Department share the results with participants. For more information or to make an appointment, or to arrange a screening event for a community group, call 1-866-NAZARETH (1-866-629-2738). Nazareth Hospital, 2601 Holme Avenue, Philadelphia.
- Stroke Fair - Holy Redeemer Health System
- May 29 (1:00pm)
In recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month, Holy Redeemer is sponsoring its annual stroke fair. The event will feature a presentation by Holy Redeemer Neurologist Gregory Cooper, MD; stroke assessments; blood pressure and Body Mass Index screenings; and pulse checks. You’ll also find health and fitness tips and healthy refreshments. Registration requried, call 1-800-818-4747.
- H.E.A.R.T. Screening - Nazareth Hospital
- June 02 (9:00am)
H.E.A.R.T. (Helping Everyone Address Risks Today) Program screenings include: Lifestyle risk assessment; Physical fitness evaluation; Blood pressure and leg circulation measurements; and Cholesterol and blood sugar testing. After screenings are completed, registered nurses from Nazareth’s Community Outreach Department share the results with participants. For more information or to make an appointment, or to arrange a screening event for a community group, call 1-866-NAZARETH (1-866-629-2738). Nazareth Hospital Medical & Wellness Center, 1407 Rhawn Street, Philadelphia.
- The Aging Athlete - Chester County Hospital
- June 03 (7:00pm)
As we grow older our body’s slow down and become more prone to injury. Learn how to exercise safely without injury at any age. Prevention and care can contribute to a healthy active lifestyle. Participants may wear comfortable, loose clothing and sneakers in order to participate in demos if desired.
- For more information, visit the website
- H.E.A.R.T. Screening - Nazareth Hospital
- June 10 (9:00am)
H.E.A.R.T. (Helping Everyone Address Risks Today) Program screenings include: Lifestyle risk assessment; Physical fitness evaluation; Blood pressure and leg circulation measurements; and Cholesterol and blood sugar testing. After screenings are completed, registered nurses from Nazareth’s Community Outreach Department share the results with participants. For more information or to make an appointment, or to arrange a screening event for a community group, call 1-866-NAZARETH (1-866-629-2738). Nazareth Hospital, 2601 Holme Avenue, Philadelphia.
- H.E.A.R.T. Screening - Nazareth Hospital
- June 17 (9:00am)
H.E.A.R.T. (Helping Everyone Address Risks Today) Program screenings include: Lifestyle risk assessment; Physical fitness evaluation; Blood pressure and leg circulation measurements; and Cholesterol and blood sugar testing. After screenings are completed, registered nurses from Nazareth’s Community Outreach Department share the results with participants. For more information or to make an appointment, or to arrange a screening event for a community group, call 1-866-NAZARETH (1-866-629-2738). Nazareth Hospital, 2601 Holme Avenue, Philadelphia.
- H.E.A.R.T. Screening - Nazareth Hospital
- June 23 (9:00am)
H.E.A.R.T. (Helping Everyone Address Risks Today) Program screenings include: Lifestyle risk assessment; Physical fitness evaluation; Blood pressure and leg circulation measurements; and Cholesterol and blood sugar testing. After screenings are completed, registered nurses from Nazareth’s Community Outreach Department share the results with participants. For more information or to make an appointment, or to arrange a screening event for a community group, call 1-866-NAZARETH (1-866-629-2738). Nazareth Hospital, 2601 Holme Avenue, Philadelphia.