Civista Health Blog » Cholesterol http://www.civista.org/blog Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Announcing Our New Mobile Website! http://www.civista.org/blog/index.php/2012/05/announcing-our-new-mobile-website/ http://www.civista.org/blog/index.php/2012/05/announcing-our-new-mobile-website/#comments Tue, 29 May 2012 18:26:39 +0000 Civista Health http://www.civista.org/blog/?p=2521 We are excited to share that we recently launched our mobile website.

The new site, developed by NDG Communications, makes it even easier for you to find a doctor, get directions, check our events calendar, and browse for health resources, all from your smart phone. There’s even a video a tour!

Check it out on your smart phone at m.civista.org.

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Fat, Fiber and Fitness will offer proven information about incorporating soy- and plant-based foods in your diet, increasing your fiber intake and exercise, and its effect on cholesterol—we will even be tasting some yummy foods!

This class is free, but pre-registration is required. Click here or call 1-888-332-4847 to register.

Fat, Fiber & Fitness
Wednesday, November 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Civista Medical Center, Ground Floor Classroom A
Free. Pre-registration required.

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Fat, Fiber & Fitness

September 8, 6-7:30pm

Civista Medical Center, Ground Floor Classroom B

Free. Registration required.

Please call 1.888.332.4847.

]]> http://www.civista.org/blog/index.php/2011/08/get-the-facts-on-fat-fiber-fitness/feed/ 0 Learn the 3 Factors to Lowering Cholesterol with Civista Health TODAY http://www.civista.org/blog/index.php/2011/06/learn-the-3-factors-to-lowering-cholesterol-with-civista-health-today/ http://www.civista.org/blog/index.php/2011/06/learn-the-3-factors-to-lowering-cholesterol-with-civista-health-today/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:08:22 +0000 Civista Health http://www.civista.org/blog/?p=1560 Learn all about the 3 factors that can lower your cholesterol without medication: Fat, Fiber, and Fitness! Today, June 1st from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Civista Medical Center, join us for this hands-on class you’ll get to taste some of the best foods like nuts, alternate spreads, and soy based foods.

And, you’ll learn how to interpret your lab values and find out more about scientifically proven lifestyle changes that can improve your health and help you say goodbye to your medication. Please click here to register for the Fat, Fiber, and Fitness class.

]]> http://www.civista.org/blog/index.php/2011/06/learn-the-3-factors-to-lowering-cholesterol-with-civista-health-today/feed/ 0 Good Health for Our Community Starts at Civista http://www.civista.org/blog/index.php/2011/02/good-health-for-our-community-starts-at-civista/ http://www.civista.org/blog/index.php/2011/02/good-health-for-our-community-starts-at-civista/#comments Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:56:54 +0000 Civista Health http://www.civista.org/blog/?p=1198 Civista Health is your community’s hospital and medical system. While our hospital has all the things that hospitals are supposed to have—an emergency department, experienced doctors and nurses—we also have a heart for the community we serve. Watch our new video to see how Civista Health helps our community members live better, more healthy lives.

And you are part of that community, and that heart! Explore our storybook website to learn more about all the healthy things you can learn, do, and share with Civista Health.

]]> http://www.civista.org/blog/index.php/2011/02/good-health-for-our-community-starts-at-civista/feed/ 0 Lower Your Cholesterol Without Medication http://www.civista.org/blog/index.php/2009/11/lower-your-cholesterol-without-medication/ http://www.civista.org/blog/index.php/2009/11/lower-your-cholesterol-without-medication/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:59:24 +0000 Civista Health http://www.civista.org/blog/?p=643 Learn the latest ways to incorporate plant sterols and stanols, fiber, monosaturated fats, fish, and soy into your daily diet to reduce the risk of heart disease. A comprehensive two-hour class, Lower Your Cholesterol Without Medication will teach you the latest ways to incorporate these healthy items into your daily diet with instructor Mary Sistrunk, RD, LD. Held at the Civista Women’s Health Center, Waldorf. Pre-registration and $30 fee is required. For more information click here or call toll-free (888) 332-4847.

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Civista Women’s Health Center, Waldorf

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Tuesday June 23rd, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Civista Women’s Health Center, Waldorf

Research has shown that by including plant sterols and stanols, fiber, monosaturated fats, fish, and soy in your diet, the risk of heart disease can be reduced by 29-32% — equal to starting statin medication. A comprehensive two-hour class, Lower Your Cholesterol Without Medication will teach you the latest ways to incorporate these healthy items into your daily diet with instructor Mary Sistrunk, RD, LD. A $30 pre-registration/prepayment is required. Click here to register online.

Civista Medical Center offers a number of classes, programs and events designed to meet the needs of the community. Call 1.888.332.4847 for more information, to confirm dates and times, and to register for classes.

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