There is a committee formed at St. Francis Xavier that focuses on activities that promote wellness and disease prevention.  The committee focuses on people of faith working together and creating healthier communities. This committee meets with Sister Cordy Korkowski and the Parish Nurses, Jackie McCann and Karen Reinholz, Parish Nurses every two months, for one and a  half hours.  Interest and experience in health education and promotion is helpful for committee members.

Parish Nurses Karen Reinholz and Jackie McCann

WHICH HEALTH & FITNESS PRODUCTS REALLY WORK?

As consumers, we’re constantly bombarded with promises of a quick fix for our fitness or weight control woes. The makers of many new health and fitness products make claims which, at time, sound “too good to be true.” How do you separate fact from fiction? John Procari, PhD, a professor of exercise and sports science at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, will review some of the latest fitness equipment, fads and gimmicks to help you determine what works and what doesn’t.

Who: John Procari, PhD  

When: February 7, 7-8:30 pm

Where: CentraCare Health Plaza

Tickets can be purchased for $5.00 at the door. For more information call (320) 255-5642. Tickets can also be purchased at the Gift Gallery – St. Cloud Hospital & CentraCare Health Plaza, Byerly’s at the Service Desk, Cash Wise – Waite Park at the Video Department and Coborn’s Superstore – Sauk Rapids at the Service Counter.

Provided by: SFX Health & Wellness Committee Members