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Elk Grove celebrates National Nurses Week

Submitted by California Correctional Health Care Services, Office of Communications
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 12:00pm
Elk Grove celebrates National Nurses Week

The City Council of Elk Grove issued a proclamation to the California Correctional Health Care Services to celebrate National Nurse's Week "Delivering Quality and Innovation in Patient Care," May 6 through May 12, 2013.

The proclamation honors the registered nurses who strive to provide safe and high quality patient care, and asks the residents of Elk Grove to celebrate registered nursing's accomplishments and efforts to improve our health care system. 

 

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WEEKLY CHALLENGE: "CLOSE" the Kitchen!

Submitted by Lorri Ann Code, Owner of Mama Bootcamp
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 9:00am
WEEKLY CHALLENGE: "CLOSE" the Kitchen!

 

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Kaiser Permanente to offer Saturday hours at Elk Grove clinic

Submitted by Chyresse Hill
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 1:30pm
Kaiser Permanente to offer Saturday hours at Elk Grove clinic
For the first time in its 10-year history, the Kaiser Permanente Elk Grove Medical Offices on Big Horn Boulevard will be offering Saturday primary care appointments and other services to help make it more convenient for busy families and individual members to access care.

Starting this Saturday, May 4, physicians and staff will be caring for members in Adult Medicine, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Pediatrics, Lab, Pharmacy, Radiology/Walk-in Mammography, Optical Center and Optometry Services.

Not included in the expanded Saturday hours are Health Education, Dermatology/Mohs Surgery, Member Services and Psychiatry.

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Elk Grove Lion's Day Camp

Submitted by Linda Park, Multimedia Web Producer
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 8:00am
Elk Grove Lion's Day Camp

California Diabetes Association (CDA)

Northern California: The California Diabetes Association will be hosting a day camp Saturday May 4, 2013 From 10 am – 3:30 pm at the Elk Grove Senior Center 8830 Sharkey Ave; Elk Grove, CA 95624. This event is open to all. Reservation are a must register online at diabetesca.org or call 800-379-3839 for more information.

This is a free event for the whole family.

The goal of this event is to educate and to connect people with diabetes together while having fun in the process. The Speakers and activities will be focused on the latest and greatest information for the diabetes community. There will be a also be games, prizes and food available.

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Weekly Challenge #14: Veggie Bags (aka Grab and Go!)

Submitted by Lorri Ann Code, Owner of Mama Bootcamp
Sunday, April 7th, 2013, 9:00am
Weekly Challenge #14: Veggie Bags (aka Grab and Go!)

2013 Weekly Challenge #14: Veggie Bags (aka Grab and Go!)

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There’s still time to register for Running of the Elk race this Sunday

Submitted by Chyresse Hill
Friday, April 5th, 2013, 2:39pm
There’s still time to register for Running of the Elk race this Sunday

There won't be any running elk, but there will be plenty of walkers and runners from Elk Grove turning out for the  second annual Kaiser Permanente Running of the Elk in this weekend. Some 2,000 walkers and runners are expected to take part in a Half Marathon, Two-Person Relay or Thrive 5K. There is still time for you to join them and help to raise money for the Elk Grove Youth Sports Foundation, providing scholarships for children in need to participate in sports leagues. A scholarship will cover most of the necessary expenses and allow every child an opportunity to participate in sports.

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Sutter Dietitian Tasks Patients to Take Action in National Nutrition Month

Submitted by Sutter Health on Tuesday, March 19th, 11:52 am
Sutter Dietitian Tasks Patients to Take Action in National Nutrition Month

One in three adults is obese in America and Sutter Health registered dietitians are taking advantage of national nutrition month to raise awareness of the many strategies to combat the obesity epidemic.

“You can reach healthy weight goals by making gradual, healthy and reasonable changes in your eating and activity,” said Debbie Lucas, Registered Dietitian with Sutter Options for Success, one of the medical weight loss programs in the new Sutter Weight Management Institute.

In order to lose weight it is important to eat a healthy diet. What does that mean? “Eating less fat and fewer calories than what you are currently taking in.” says Lucas. “There are three ways to do it: eat high-fat, high-calorie foods less often, or in smaller amounts, or eat  lower-fat, lower-calorie foods instead.”

She says being physically active must be a priority.

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