Manitowoc, Wis., (August 23, 2022) – Are you at risk for pre-diabetes? Join Holy Family Memorial (HFM) for a year-long, lifestyle change program starting Monday, Sept. 12. The program is designed to help delay or prevent type 2 diabetes. With the help of a lifestyle coach, participants will learn how to make healthy eating choices and incorporate physical activity into their lives.
The program consists of 16 weekly core sessions and 7 monthly post-core sessions. Participants meet Mondays from 4-5 p.m. Why Weight also has a fitness component that includes a three-month membership to the HFM Wellness Center. Starting Oct. 12, after the first month of core sessions, participants will meet for weekly private small group exercise classes on Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m.
The cost for Why Weight is $350 for HFM Wellness Center members and $500 for guests. For more information about Why Weight, attend an information session at the Wellness Center on Friday, Sept. 9 at 4 p.m. To sign up for Why Weight, call 920 320-4600 or email [email protected].
About Holy Family Memorial
Holy Family Memorial, a partner of the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network, is the recognized leader and largest provider of comprehensive health care services in Manitowoc County. Founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, Holy Family Memorial, rooted in the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, is committed to providing high-quality medical care and dedicated to helping individuals in the communities Holy Family Memorial serves to achieve healthier lives.
About Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma Center at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, an internationally recognized training and research center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes 10 hospital locations, more than 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics, draws patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation. In our most recent fiscal year, outpatient visits were nearly 1.5 million, inpatient admissions to our hospitals were 55,085 and visits to our network physicians exceeded 1.1 million. For more information, visit froedtert.com.