Week of Events
Breastfeeding and You
Breastfeeding and You
Welcome to the Department of Health’s FREE Breastfeeding Prep Class for you, family members, and other moms-to-be to plan for breastfeeding your newborn in the first month of life. Personalize your breastfeeding plan, line up your support, go over the basics, ask questions and get real-life answers. You can do it, WIC can help! Location: […]
Cancer Exercise Rehab Group
Cancer Exercise Rehab Group
Featuring: Wendy Lawrence, certified NMC Oncology Rehab Physical Therapist Location: NMC Rehab gym, Cobblestone Building Pre-Registration Required: Call 524-1064 Fee: Free for the first 8 weeks, then $40 This class pinpoints the common needs of patients, which include decreased range of motion, decreased strength, and cancer-related fatigue. A physical therapy evaluation is required to assure that […]
Stretching
Stretching
Northwestern Medical Center Rehab and RiseVT are partnering with Collins-Perley to offer educational sessions to both the community and active members at Collins-Perley. In this program, led by NMC physical therapist Katherine Lowe, you will learn when and when not to stretch, how to stretch, tips and more. Learn all you need to know about […]
Movement for Parkinson’s Disease
Movement for Parkinson’s Disease
Movement for Parkinson’s Disease is being offered for people with Parkinson’s (wheelchair-bound as well as able to stand participants), their care partners and/or others interested in participating. The dance class is designed to engage participant’s minds and bodies through many styles of dance while exploring stretching, muscle strengthening, postural stability, and rhythm through instruction and […]