Ask the Experts |
| "Get Your Plate" in Shape with Aren Dodge, registered dietitian at Fauquier Health. |
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Make One Change: March Events |
Are you participating the Make One Change Program?
Click here for a complete list of March's Make One Change events.
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Fitness Reassessment
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Every three months the Wellness Center sets aside time to reassess our client's programs and progress. It is a great way to check on your progress and get ideas for the next steps you should take in your exercise program.
Monday, March 19: 6:30 - 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 20: 12:30 - 2 p.m. and 6:30 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 21: 6 - 7 p.m. Friday, March 23: 1 - 3 p.m.
If these times do not work, you can book an appointment at the front desk. The reassessment should take approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
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Registered Dietitian Day |
Wednesday, March 14, is Registered Dietitian Day. The Wellness Center would like to thank Aren Dodge all her hard work! |
Pulmonary Rehab Week: March 11 - 17 |
Our program is successful because of our wonderful staff. Thank you to our registered nurses Linda Costello and Laurie O'Connor, respiratory therapist Hank Peters, exercise physiologist Sara Freeman and the Wellness Center staff who support the program. We also want to thank Dr. Joseph David for being our medical director. Pulmonary Rehab is obviously a big team effort!
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Weather Policy at the Wellness Center |
When inclement weather strikes, check out the Wellness Center's Facebook page for the latest updates!
During bad weather the Wellness Center may alter its operating hours. Like us on Facebook to receive updated notices, or call us at 540-316-2640 to see if we have changed our schedule. If no one answers the phone, please listen to our message for information on our operating hours for that day.
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Please Help Us Prevent the Spread of Infection |
Avoid colds and flu this season by using the available spray sanitizer (called Virex) to wipe down equipment before and after each use. Hand sanitizer is also available throughout the facility for your use.
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Healthy Eating, Healthy Living |
This delicious Eggplant Bake recipe was submitted by Wellness Center member and hospital volunteer Kathleen Rhodes.This hearty vegetable dish is great when served over brown rice or whole wheat pasta.
The Wellness Center would like to present Kathleen with a $10 Bistro gift card for her submission. Enter for your chance to win next month!*
*Only one recipe will be selected per month.
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The Seven Simple Things You Can Do For Your Heart |
Last month's survey showed over 55% of respondents were concerned about their risk of having their life shortened due to poor cardiac health.
Join us Thursday, March 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wellness Center for a free lecture on The Seven Simple Things You Can Do For Your Heart, presented by exercise physiologist Sara Freeman. |
Member Feedback |
May is Physical Fitness and Sports month. The Wellness Center will be hosting a field day. What events would you like to be available? Click here to respond.
a. Lesson from a master gardener (Gardening can be good exercise.) b. Hiking c. Bowling d. Dancing
e. A team activity f. Your suggestion
Please be sure to enter your name and email address to be eligible for the drawing. |