Dr. Diane Pege. Courtesy photo.

LAKEPORT – sutter Lakeside Hospital and Center for Health’s Wellness Center is hosting its Winter Well Check and Open House event on Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

It's that time of year again when many people resolve to improve their health. The problem is that most good intentions get derailed within a few weeks. With that in mind, this year’s theme is “Hardwiring Wellness.”

Whether your goal is to lose weight, exercise regularly or stop smoking, the Wellness Center provides resources to maintain your motivation and avoid common pitfalls. This event gives community members the opportunity to:

• Explore the facilities including the Fitness Center and Integrative Healing House.

• Hear a dynamic wellness presentation from Dr. Diane Pege, medical director, Sutter Lakeside Hospital.

• Experience wellness coaching with Leslie Lovejoy, Ph.D.

• Get tips on getting well and staying well.

• Learn about the many services offered at the Wellness Center.

• Meet the wellness staff and integrative health practitioners.

Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to participate in some healthy movement through interactive demonstrations.

Visit the Winter Well Check event and find out how you can hardwire healthy habits and make 2009 the year you make good on your New Year's resolutions.

Call the Wellness Center at 262-5171 for more information.

Leslie Lovejoy, Ph.D. Courtesy photo.

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