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January 5th through February 23rd, 2011.

The Healthy Beginnings video series, sponsored by the Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) will be offered to the community free of charge by the First Presbyterian Church over eight Wednesday evening sessions.  

Healthy Beginnings will be held for 8 consecutive Wednesday evenings starting January 5, 2011. Supper will be offered at 6:00pm, followed by one-hour video and discussion beginning at 7:00pm.  Pre-registration is required for the supper at 815-968-0478. Address: First Presbyterian Church is located at 406 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61103 – 815.968.0478. 
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Roger Greenlaw, MD., program facilitator: 815-262-1776

Tuesday, January 25 at 6:30 PM:

A Preview of FORKS OVER KNIVES, a DOCUMENTARY FILM opening in theatres across the nation in March 2011. This 90 minute film examines the profound claim that many chronic diseases can be prevented, controlled, and even reversed, by making simple changes in the way we live. Meet the research scientists and doctors who are putting this new knowledge to work. Meet their patients who are getting striking results.    Learn how to make this knowledge work for you. Film location:  University of Illinois Rockford – Auditorium, 1601 Parkview Ave., Rockford, IL 61107 (please use the (old) south entrance). Call for reservations: 815-395-5600 as seating is limited.

Sunday, February 27 at 6:30 PM:

CHIP Class begins. Learn how to take charge of your health and begin living. 

HeartScreen #1 (Pre-Test)
Includes a review of medications, fasting lipid profile and blood sugar, lifestyle assessment, height, weight, and blood pressure readings, and a heart healthy breakfast.

16 Video-CHIP Lectures
Dr. Hans Diehl is the dynamic lecturer in this compelling video series complete with superb graphics, illustrations, and humorous stories (see below for lecture topics). Local presentations provide for live interaction, heart-healthy recipe demonstrations with samples, and lots of fun. Participants receive a textbook, workbook, notebook, various publications, a pedometer, CHIP tote bag, and water bottle.

Applied Nutrition Workshop and Shopping Tour (optional)
Teaches valuable grocery shopping and cooking skills.

HeartScreen #2 (Post-Test)
Measures the changes in lifestyle, clinical outcomes, and medications over the 30-day period.

Graduation
A celebration of progress with a special meal, diploma, CHIP pin, and kitchen knife.