“It’s Your Time” is the theme for this year’s National Women's Health Week (May 8-14) which empowers women to make their health a top priority. McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is offering a free 8-week interactive educational program designed for women 18 and older to foster healthy choices for a better quality of life. The classes will be lead by MCDH’s Lila Keller, BSN, RN and are held at the Woodstock Recreation Center (Multi-Purpose Room A), 820 Lake Avenue, from May 12-June 30, 7pm-8:30pm. Pre-registration is required at 815-338-4363.
The “Life Smart for Women” program will provide participants with skill building tools, goal setting and self-help tips to improve their health. Discussion topics will include nutrition, coping with stress, dealing with tobacco, alcohol, drugs and violence, and how to stay healthy through all ages of your life. They will also have the opportunity to evaluate their own personal risk factors for developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke. Free cardiovascular screenings will be provided.
National Women's Health Week is a week-long health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women’s Health http://www.womenshealth.gov/whw/. It brings together communities, businesses, government, health organizations, and other groups in an effort to promote women's health. It encourages women to take steps to improve their physical and mental health and lower their risks of certain diseases. For more information, call Lila Keller at 815-334-4510 or visit http://www.mcdh.info/.
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