WFU School of Medicine – YWCA Collaborative Programs
Here are some programs that we offer now.
TO REGISTER: Rhonda Blaine rblaine@wfubmc.edu
FIT Meals - 10-weeks of making meals that fit into your day
and budget. (Hands on cooking and meal planning) Offered in Spanish and English
Contact: Stacy Kolbash skolbash@wfubmc.edu or
Angelica Guzman mguzman@wfubmc.edu
Y Not Be A Healthy Family – A 10-week program for families who are concerned about their child’s weight. The program will help parents change the eating habits and physical activity levels of the entire family. Offered in Spanish and English
Contact: Stacy Kolbash skolbash@wfubmc.edu or
Angelica Guzman mguzman@wfubmc.edu
Participants' favorite aspects:
"Having children do exercises and sampling of new items. Changing eating habits and classes being hands-on." (Y Not Be A Healthy Family)
"I modified my diet and lost 8lb or 4%; The class was informative and good to do as a family - it helped keep everyone helping each other to stay healthy. Good support." (Y Not Be A Healthy Family)
"This helped me to understand better what to look for at the store. I learned a lot, and it was a lovely presentation-- helpful in every way. Great instructors." (FIT Meals)
"I learned to better understand food labels and about eating less, about eating healthy and taking care of my health, about eating adequately and the right portion, and about choosing healthy foods." (FIT Meals)
"Thanks. We are very grateful and willing to participate in others topics--anything related with the family." (FIT Meals)
"We are eating more vegetables and fruit, low fat milk, cooking with less fat and salt." (FIT Meals)
**Keep checking back for new programs or join our mailing list to be contacted with updates. (see JOIN Our Mailing List tab)
Also, have an idea for a program? We would like your input. Contact Irma Richardson or Angelica Guzman at 336.722.5138 ext: 318 (Irma) or ext 319 (Angelica)