Northwestern Medicine - Empower Health

Spring 2014

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Have a story to share? "Like" us at facebook.com/kishhealth STRETCH THOSE Journaling MUSCLES! FOCUSING YOUR ATTENTION on a specific aspect of your life helps you notice fine details and connections. Do you feel less out of breath after climbing the stairs four days in a row? If your goal is to exercise more, write down the number of minutes you work out every day. At the end of the week, record any changes in how you feel. Is it easier to start? Logging your activities makes you more mindful of your choices and gives you a great tool for improving your health. To learn more about the benefits of keeping a food journal, turn to page 4. KEEPING A DAILY LOG CAN PROVIDE A JOLT OF MOTIVATION TO HELP YOU MEET YOUR HEALTH GOALS. DOCTOR DISCUSSION MEAL PROVIDED YOUR GUIDE TO CLASSES AND PROGRAMS '' '' FROM KISHHEALTH SYSTEM (10/30/13): Brighten a patient's day with a free electronic Cheer Card! A card will be hand-delivered to the patient's room, or it can be delivered to a patient's personal email address. COMMENT FROM KISHWAUKEE UNITED WAY (10/31/13): Great thing to offer! FACEBOOK BUZZ As you look through the magazine, you will find listings of classes and other events. Some are selected to coordinate with the content on the page. Additional listings are grouped by category on pages 8 and 9. Most classes are free and require registration. Classes with low enrollment are generally cancelled three days prior to the start date. Please register early. Register online at kishprograms.org. 2 Developing Positive Emotional Habits Free//Registration Required KISH HOSPITAL ROBERTS CONFERENCE CENTER - 815.748.8962 Feb. 25, 6 - 7 pm VALLEY WEST MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING - 815.786.3962 March 5, 6 - 7 pm Turn to center spread for more information. KISHPROGRAMS.ORG ON THE COVER: MARY REHAK, CANCER SURVIVOR AND DEKALB RESIDENT, SPENDS TIME IN HER GARDEN AS PART OF DAILY ACTIVITIES. 2

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