The Lois A. Kratz Health and Wellness Center houses a gym where people of all types can workout on their own or exercise under the supervision of a certified fitness trainer. The state-of-the-art facilities provide cardiovascular, weight-bearing, non-weight-bearing, and resistance training. The center is available to anyone who wishes to improve his/her health, regardless of fitness level or current health status, such as those who might be recovering from surgery or an illness.

The Wellness Center is open Monday through Thursday from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Friday from 6 a.m. -6 p.m. It is closed on weekends and holidays. Membership is $30 per month. Membership includes body fat analysis, weight checks, health assessment interview and initial exercise program. Personal trainers are available at all times for assistance. Shower facilities and lockers are available at no additional charge.

Weight Management Program

Clark Memorial Hospital is here to help you in your quest to lose weight and live a healthier life. With guidance and support you can accomplish anything - even losing weight.

Participants will receive:

• One month gym membership
• Certified fitness trainers on staff to assist you with your work-out routine
• Weekly weigh ins
• Food diary
• Weekly food diary consultations
• Body fat analysis beginning and after four weeks of program
• E-mail access to weight management consultant for crisis situations

In addition to exercise programs, the Lois A. Kratz Health and Wellness Center offers a variety of screenings to the public throughout the week (no appointment is necessary):
*  Blood pressure (free)
*  Weight check (free)
*  Body fat analysis ($20
   fee)
*  Three minute step test for aerobic fitness level ($20 fee)
*  Flexibility assessment (includes instruction on
    proper stretching techniques), ($30 fee)
*  Personal training sessions for non-members - $30
   per session (must pre-schedule).
All the above are available Monday - Friday from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Call (812) 283-2600 for more information on any of the above services.

In addition to the gym, the Lois A. Kratz Health and Wellness Center houses the following:

The Diabetes Self-Management Program

Accredited by the American Diabetes Association, the highly successful program is staffed by health care professionals with special diabetes expertise who work with you and your family to help control your diabetes. Call for more information on the physician-recommended program. The Diabetes Management program has extended hours on Tuesday for patient convenience. For more information call (812) 283-2077.

Diabetes Support Group at Clark Memorial Hospital

Time: 7- 8 pm
Location: Lois Kratz Health & Wellness Center
                  1319 Missouri Ave
Call to Pre-Register: 812-283-2077

For individuals living with diabetes, challenges are everywhere. Learning to cope with these everyday struggles is hard, but others share in those challenges and provide support and comfort. The Diabetes Support Group at Clark Memorial Hospital offers support, education and fellowship among people with diabetes and their families. Meetings are held in the Lois A. Kratz Health and Wellness Center Conference Room. For more information or to RSVP, call 283-2077.

Due to potential inclement weather there will be NO Jan or Feb meetings

March 2, 2009
April 6, 2009
May 4, 2009
June 1, 2009
July 6, 2009
August 3, 2009
September 7, 2009
October 5, 2009
November 2, 2009
December 7, 2009

Insulin Resistance/Pre-Diabetes Class

Insulin resistance can lead to diabetes and cardiovascular disease, two of the most deadly diseases in the U.S. This class will help explain the function of insulin on your body. Insulin resistance can be controlled through diet and exercise, helping you reverse the problem and become proactive in taking care of yourself. Risk factors for insulin resistance include being overweight or obese, participating in little or no physical activities, being over the age of 40, having high blood pressure and cholesterol, being in a high-risk ethnic category; having a family history of type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, having glucose intolerance, and having a history of gestational diabetes or history of delivering a baby over 9 lbs. This two-hour program is taught by a registered dietitian/certified diabetes educator, and a certified exercise specialist. For more information on this physician-recommended program call (812) 283-2078.

FREE Stop Smoking Successfully Classes

A certified Quit Smart™ facilitator addresses nicotine, emotional and social triggers in a supportive group environment. The first 10 participants in each class will receive their choice of free one-month supply of nicotine replacement patches or $40 voucher toward Chantix™ Classes are held regularly and run for 6 weeks. Call 812-283-2649 to reserve your seat.