Learn about nutrition, fitness at Centegra event

Posted January 11, 2015 10:00 pm

Submitted by Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center

Guests at the upcoming annual Centegra Healthy Living Event will receive information about fitness, nutrition, weight-loss options and healthy lifestyle choices. The event will be from 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 23, at Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center-Huntley, 10450 Algonquin Road.

Doctors, nurses and other clinical team members will offer interactive exhibits, a cooking demonstration and free lectures:

• "Weighing the Options for Weight Loss" with surgeons Dr. Amir Heydari and Dr. John Cheregi

• "Optifast and Optitrim: More than your Average Shake" with nurse practitioner Tanya Tanzillo

• Healthy cooking demonstration with registered dietitian Lauren Henke

• "Living a Healthy Life with Diabetes" with endocrinologist Dr. Achal Ahmed

Guests also will receive free screenings including diabetes, blood pressure, bone density, body mass index and foot checks.

To register for the free event, visit centegra.org/healthyliving or call (877) CENTEGRA (236-8347) to register.

Article Comments

Article Comments

Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.