Chester County Hospital is committed to providing a broad scope of high-quality health education programs. Check out its wide variety; you’ll surely find one that meets your health needs.

Weight Management and Nutrition

• Struggles and Solutions on Aug. 16 from 5:15-6:15 PM: A Registered Dietitian will lead a discussion on an interesting, timely, and immediately useful topic about food, activity and wellness. Program provides ideas and encouragement for anyone on a journey to lose weight or begin to live a healthier lifestyle.
• Healthy Eating on a Budget on Aug. 18 from 6-7 PM: Do you think eating healthy has to be expensive? Come learn easy tricks from a Registered Dietitian to prepare healthy meals while on a budget.
• The Truth About Weight Loss on Aug. 24 from 6-7 PM: Almost everyone wants to lose weight, but not many are successful. This program explains why weight loss is challenging and will also provide you with the real-life solutions you need to find your “weigh” down.
• Weight Loss Surgery Information Sessions (Online): Staff from Penn Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery discuss the latest surgical options for people with obesity seeking effective weight loss treatment in a recorded presentation. For more information: 215-615-7500 or visit PennMedicine.org/Bariatrics.

Diabetes

• Reversing Pre-Diabetes on Aug. 10 from 6-7:30 PM: Approximately 88 million Americans have pre-diabetes. This program teaches you how to change your lifestyle and reduce your risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
• Diabetes Support Group on Aug. 24 from 1-2 PM: This monthly support group is for individuals living with the day-to-day challenges of diabetes. You and your family members can join us for ongoing support, share your experience with others, and receive updates in diabetes management.

Heart Health

• Living with Heart Failure Support Group: Is There a Need for Weed? Pharmacist Discussion of Medical Cannabis on Aug. 12 from 2-3 PM: If you or a loved one suffer from chronic heart failure, join others who also deal with this issue and learn important information from a heart failure nurse to help you avoid hospitalizations, and enjoy greater quality of life.

Orthopedics

• Bones and Joints – Shoulder on Aug. 10 from 6-7 PM: Join a board-certified orthopedic surgeon to learn about the latest surgical and non-surgical treatments for shoulder pain. These include medications, injections, small incision joint replacement, and other state-of-the-art advancements.

Register for these events offered by Chester County Hospital.

Keeping You Well

• Dr. Sherif Sherif brings medical experience from around the globe to Chester County Hospital. He answers questions about his medical career, his values and what makes him excited about becoming a part of the Chester County community. Learn more.
• Here are five easy ways to ditch those unhealthy comfort foods — and replace them with healthy (but still delicious) ones, instead. Learn more.
• Identifying possible causes of migraines is the first step to preventing them. Here’s what might be causing your migraines and how you can keep them away. Learn more.