Focus on weight maintenance vs. weight loss during the holidays. Plan on NOT dieting after the New Year, it should be a lifestyle change instead. Be physically active in some way most days of the week. Make sure you don’t skip meals during the day. Take steps to minimize recreational eating. Reduce the fat in your holiday recipes.

Please join us for the Hazen Memorial Hospital Association Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 25 at Hazen City Hall. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with a free dinner being served at 5:30; and business meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend.

This event will be held at the Hazen City Hall and features Comedy Hypnotist Justin James. Social Hour is 6:00 — 7:30 p.m. with the show starting at 8:00 p.m. Silent and live auctions will take place throughout the evening. Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door. Please contact the Hospice Office at 7017487380 for more information.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Sakakawea Medical Center (SMC) is offering a free gift for anyone that schedules a mammogram during the month of October. Call SMC at 7017487278 to schedule your appointment today!

Eat Breakfast. Start your morning with a healthy breakfast that includes lean protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Try making a breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs, low‐fat cheese, salsa and a whole wheat tortilla or a parfait with low‐fat plain yogurt, fruit and whole grain cereal.

Join us on Wednesday, October 3^rd for the 2^nd Annual Women’s World of Wellness event where women can stop & shop while taking care of their wellness screenings! SMC Mammography Marathon is from 7 am‐7 pm; offering 3D Mammography, call 7017487278 to schedule. CCCHC will have providers available for physicals, screenings, and immunizations, call 7017482256 today to schedule those appointments! In addition, health education booths go from 1‐5 pm and local vendors/businesses will be set up from 3‐7 pm. for your shopping pleasure, no appointment needed to shop!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Sakakawea Medical Center (SMC) is offering a free gift for anyone that schedules a mammogram during the month of October. Call SMC at 7017487278 to schedule your appointment today!

Join CCCHC is celebrating National Recovery Month! You are invited to a sober barbeque at Hazen Heritage Park on Thursday, Sept 20 from 5:30‐8:00 p.m. Bring the family for a fun evening filled with guest speakers, music, education, yard games and zumba. Please bring your own lawn chair.

All adults should have their cholesterol measured, learn their cholesterol numbers and their risk for heart disease, and follow a heart‐healthy lifestyle to lower their risk for disease. To learn more go to www.cdc.gov/cholesterol

Are you on track? Coal Country Community Health Center is offering backpacks filled with fun! Children ages 3‐6 years old must complete their Well Child Check in the month of September to receive a backpack. Call to schedule an appointment for your child at any of the CCCHC Clinic locations!