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New free health class comes to Petersburg

Posted at 7:46 AM, Sep 17, 2012
and last updated 2012-09-17 07:46:32-04

PETERSBURG, Va. (WTVR) – If you want to learn how to take better care of yourself and maybe someone you care for too, a new class starting soon at the Appomattox Area Health & Wellness Center could help.

The Lay Health Promoter Program is a free, 12-week set of classes, beginning Tuesday, September 26.

The class hopes to teach participants how to take better care of themselves and be able to share the information they learn with others. Participants will receive information on goal setting, infection control, heart disease & cholesterol, stroke & blood pressure, Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, nutrition & exercise, diabetes, breast & cervical cancer, prostate & colon cancer, dental & vision, & medication safety.

The classes will meet once weekly at 321-C Poplar Drive in Petersburg on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. All classes will be held at the Appomattox Area Health and Wellness Center in the conference room. Participants are welcome to bring a snack or dinner with them.

Registration is required by calling Betty Smith at 804-896-5813.