Nyack Lifestyle: Be A Healthier You In 2015

The Rockland County Department of Health wishes you a happy and healthy New Year!

“We help you start the new year off right. We offer many programs that can help you make healthy changes in your life to reduce your risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and many types of cancer,” said Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert, Rockland County Commissioner of Health.

Sign up now for one of our free or low-cost programs to help you be a healthier you in 2015:

Better Choices, Better Health

Learn ways to manage your ongoing health conditions. Our next free six-session workshop series begins on Wednesday, February 4, from 1 pm to 3:30 pm, in Pearl River. Call (845) 364-2501 to reserve your spot.

Living Well With Diabetes

Learn to manage your diabetes and prevent complications. Our next free six-session workshop series begins on Tuesday, January 13, from 10 am to 12:30 pm, in Valley Cottage. Call (845) 364-2501 to reserve your spot.

Diabetes Prevention Program

This free, highly successful program is for people with pre-diabetes or at high risk of developing diabetes. It will help you prevent or delay getting type 2 diabetes. Our next program begins Tuesday, January 13, from 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm, in Pomona. Call (845) 364-2502 to find out if you are eligible to participate.

Lose to Win Weight Loss Program

Ready to lose weight? Our next eight-week workshop series begins on Tuesday, January 6, from 11 am to 12:30 pm, in Garnerville. There is a $10 fee due at the time of registration. Call (845) 786-3800 Ext.18 or 19 to register.

A Matter of Balance Fall-Prevention Program

Our free eight-week program can help you learn to reduce your fear and risk of falling, increase your activity levels, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance. Call (845) 364-2501 to see when our next program is starting. We are looking for volunteers to teach A Matter of Balance classes. Free training is provided. Our next eight-week training begins Wednesday, January 7, from 10 am to 12 pm, in Pomona. Call (845) 364-3839 for more information.

Put It Out Rockland Quit Smoking Program

Get help to successfully quit smoking. We offer one-on-one, or group, help with quitting and low-cost nicotine patches that can double your chances of being successful. Call (845) 364-2651 for more information.