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SUMMARY:Healthy Nutrition on a Budget
DESCRIPTION:HEALTHY NUTRITION ON A BUDGET FOCUS OF DEMONSTRATIONS AT WOOD RIVER HEALTH\n\n \n\n "Good\, Healthy and Cheap"\, a three-part informational series being offered by the nutritional staff at Wood River Health Services and their partners at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island this summer\, will focus on discovering cost effective ways to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle.  \n\nThe sessions will take place from noon till 2 p.m. on June 20\, July 24 and Aug. 29 in the lobby of the health center\, located at 823 Main Street in Hope Valley\, and will include demonstrations\, fresh produce samples\, and basket raffles for participants. Sessions are open to the public.\n\n"Healthy Beginnings" on June 20 will include a review of the basics of nutrition\, what healthy eating looks like and how to choose nutrient-rich foods. Seasonal fruits and vegetables will be a major focus of the discussion.  \n\nSession two\, "Healthy Meal Planning on a Budget" on July 24\, will offer participants tips to eating healthy without spending a lot of money\, as well as a primer on purchasing and cooking cheap\, healthy foods.  \n\nThe August 29 session\, "Understanding your BMI (Body Mass Index)"\, will help participants to understand the relationship among their food choices\, weight and overall health.  \n\nProgram organizer Michelle Schavoir\, RN\, a nurse case manager at Wood River Health services\, will discuss the series on the center's radio show\, "To Your Health"\, on WBLQ1230am Tuesday\, June 11 at 8:30 a.m.\n\nYou do not have to be a patient of the health center to attend\, registration is not required and raffle baskets and healthy food samples will be available!  \n\nFor more information\, contact Michele Schavoir or Sarah Marotto at 401-539-2461.\n\nWood River Health Services is the Federally Qualified Community Health Center for southwestern Rhode Island\, providing medical and dental care and social services\, including referrals\, nutrition counseling\, and WIC\, to over 9\,000 area residents. \n\nThe center also provides a nationally recognized chronic disease management program\, lab testing in cooperation with Westerly Hospital\, including blood work\, x-ray and mammography\, and behavioral and mental health counseling through a partnership with Psychological Centers. \n\nSliding scale payments are available to those who qualify. \n\nWood River Health Services is located at 823 Main St.\, Hope Valley (on Route 3 south of the village\, just off Route I-95 at Exit 2). For more information\, call (401) 539-2461 or visit www.woodriverhealthservices.org.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-size:18px\;"><strong><span style="font-family: times new roman\,serif\;">HEALTHY NUTRITION ON A BUDGET FOCUS OF DEMONSTRATIONS AT WOOD RIVER HEALTH</span></strong></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;">&nbsp\;&ldquo\;Good\, Healthy and Cheap&rdquo\;\, a three-part informational&nbsp\;series being offered by the nutritional staff at Wood River Health Services and their partners at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island this summer\, will focus on discovering cost effective ways to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle. &nbsp\;</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;">The sessions will take place from noon till 2 p.m. on June 20\, July 24 and Aug. 29 in the lobby of the health center\, located at 823 Main Street in Hope Valley\, and will include demonstrations\, fresh produce samples\, and basket raffles for participants. Sessions are open to the public.</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;">&quot\;Healthy Beginnings&quot\; on June 20 will include a review of the basics of nutrition\, what healthy eating looks like and how to choose nutrient-rich foods.&nbsp\;Seasonal fruits and vegetables will be a major focus of the discussion.&nbsp\; </span><br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;">Session two\, &quot\;Healthy Meal Planning on a Budget&quot\; on July 24\, will offer participants tips to eating healthy without spending a lot of money\, as well as a primer on purchasing and cooking cheap\, healthy foods.&nbsp\; </span><br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;">The August 29 session\, &quot\;Understanding your BMI (Body Mass Index)&rdquo\;\, will help participants to understand the relationship&nbsp\;among their food choices\, weight and overall health.&nbsp\; </span><br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;">Program organizer Michelle Schavoir\, RN\, a nurse case manager at Wood River Health services\, will discuss the series on the center&rsquo\;s radio show\, &ldquo\;To Your Health&rdquo\;\, on WBLQ1230am Tuesday\, June 11 at 8:30 a.m.</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;">You do not have to be a patient of the health center to attend\, registration is not required and raffle baskets and healthy food samples will be available!&nbsp\; </span><br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;">For more information\, contact Michele Schavoir or Sarah Marotto at <a href="tel:401-539-2461" target="_blank">401-539-2461</a>.</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;">Wood River Health</span><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"> Services is the Federally Qualified Community Health Center for southwestern Rhode Island\, providing medical and dental care and social services\, including referrals\, nutrition counseling\, and WIC\, to over 9\,000 area residents. </span><br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;">The center also provides a nationally recognized chronic disease management program\, lab testing in cooperation with Westerly Hospital\, including blood work\, x-ray and mammography\, and behavioral and mental health counseling through a partnership with Psychological Centers. </span><br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;">Sliding scale payments are available to those who qualify. </span><br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;">Wood River Health Services is located at 823 Main St.\, Hope Valley (on Route 3 south of the village\, just off Route I-95 at Exit 2). For more information\, call (401) 539-2461 or visit <a href="http://www.woodriverhealthservices.org/">www.woodriverhealthservices.org</a>.</span>
LOCATION:Wood River Health Center 823 Main St Hope Valley\, RI
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