Wellness
Tobacco Cessation
If you are ready to stop smoking, we have programs that can help you including free nicotine replacement, individual or group counseling, and other resources. Call the Fletcher Allen Health Care Tobacco Cessation program at 847-6541 or Email wellness@vtmednet.org
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Getting Through the Work Day Smoke Free!
Weight Management
The rate of adult and adolescent obesity is on the rise. Good health begins with effective weight management including proper diet and physical activity.
FAST FACT: To lose one pound of fat, you need to burn 3500
more calories than you consume. To do this, eat foods that are
low in calories and fat content and get regular daily physical activity.
Food Facts: What You Need To Know About The Foods You Eat
Stress Management
Stress related illnesses are preventable and treatable. For more information on stress management offerings in the community, please call us at 847-2278 or Email wellness@vtmednet.org.
Activity
Increasing your physical activity gradually over time is a good way to get on the road to becoming physically fit and maintaining your health! Just 30 minutes a day on most, if not all, days of the week can improve your health.
The Get Moving program at Fletcher Allen is a pedometer-based walking and physical activity program geared at getting people more active (taking more steps) each day. Pedometers can be purchased through Wellness for $10 and come with free activity logs, an area activities calendar, and suggestions on ways to get started. To order a pedometer, please download the order form here and send back to Wellness with your check for $10. Pedometer Order Form.
. For more information contact Wellness via email at wellness@vtmednet.org.
Physical Activity For Yourself and Your Family!
Other offerings:
Healthsource Radio Show: A weekly health and wellness program hosted by Michael McKnight. Shows air each Sunday at various times on Hall Communications radio stations throughout Vermont.
Employer Health Management: If you are a Vermont employer looking to improve the health and wellness of your employees, call us about our extensive Employer Health Management Program at 847-6543 or visit our website by clicking here.
Page updated 6/02/08
