High Plains Community Health Center - Old: Classes and Events.

Community Classes and Events

Chronic Care and Prevention Team
Emily Nieschburg, RD, CDE
Kacee Lucero, Patient Navigator
Crystal Cook

Health Coaches:
Holly Burton,HC for Tim Bewley, PA-C
Liliana Davis, HC for Cameron Freemon, PA-C
Heather Hudson, HC for Susan Petrin, FNP-C
Courtney Neuhold, HC for Dr. Figlio
Beth Parker, HC for Dr. Hudson
Lisa M. Thomas, HC for Dr. Lam
Riley Williams, HC for Sandy Summers, DNP-BC

Free Health Coaching
Health coaches help patients improve their health! High Plains is the only local provider of FREE health coaching services. Your health coach will assist you in personalized goal setting, offer helpful tips, and connect you to local resources setting you up to successfully achieve your goal. Each site and provider team has a health coach available for your convenience.

Fit Family Challenge
FREE family program designed to help families work together to be active, eat better, and set goals for healthier living. Sessions are held at the HOPE Center. Talk to your provider or health coach to sign up today.

Get Lean Lamar
Tuesday Nights @ 6-6:30 pm
Join our FREE weekly support group focused on nutrition and weight management.

Free Personal Training
Exercise is an important part of living healthy and well. If you are not sure where to start or need a boost to your current program a personal trainer can help. Health coach Liliana is a Certified Personal Trainer who provides free assistance to you at the Lamar Community Building. She teaches proper use of the equipment, new exercises and can answer questions. Check the Events Calendar for details and availability.

Diabetes Education Classes
This two-part class is taught by our two certified diabetes educators: Mary Shy, FNP-C, and Emily Nieschburg, M.S. R.D. In this class, you will learn why taking care of your diabetes is important for your health, how to better control your blood sugar, the role of physical activity in controlling blood sugars, and effective techniques of carbohydrate counting. Class is 6 pm - 7:30 pm. FREE and OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY. Call 719-336-0261 for dates and to register.

Nutrition Classes
These FREE classes are taught by a Registered Dietitian. By empowering yourself with the basics on healthy eating, along with sorting through the myths and facts of nutrition topics, you will be on your way to being your own nutritionist. Call 719-336-0261 to register. All classes are 6-7:30 p.m. Various classes include: Nutrition For Women, "Hearty Eating" -Nutrition for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease, General Nutrition, Nutrition for Weight Loss, Real World Nutrition, Family Feast, and Meals in Minutes.

Healthier Living Colorado Classes
Healthier Living Colorado classes are FREE. They provide simple and practical techniques to help people with ongoing health conditions reduce pain, increase energy, follow their doctor's instructions and do the activities they love despite their health problems. Participants will meet others who have similar health conditions and will learn how to set goals and solve problems. They will also learn strategies to think positively and communicate effectively with their doctors and family members. Classes are offered in Lamar many times throughout the year. Certain workshops are available specifically to patients with diabetes. All classes are available in either English or Spanish.

Freedom From Smoking
If you're ready to quit, FFS can offer you a step-by-step process to quit for good. This 7 week workshop will provide you with skills and techniques to support quitting and gain control over your behavior. You will work through the quit process individually and in a group. Join us and become smoke free.

Sliver Sneakers
This fun exercise class for seniors or those with limited mobility will help to make your daily activities easier. Health Coach Holly Burton will teach you techniques to improve your balance, build muscle strength and increase your range of motion. Participants use hand held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and resistance balls. Chairs can be used for seated and/or standing support. There is a nominal fee for this class; however some Medicare clients are eligible to join for FREE. Stop by the LCC Wellness Center to register anytime or ask your health coach for more information.

Happy Birth Story Classes
Every mommy should have a happy birth story. Join our FREE birthing classes lead by Susan Portner, RN, BA. Classes will be offered in five week sessions at our Adult Health Center. Topics include breath awareness, relaxation, pain control, breast-feeding, and other topics related to pregnancy, delivery and newborn care. This class is open to all area pregnant women. Please call today to reserve a spot for you and your birth coach.

Check the calendar for specific class dates and times.

Free Health Education On-Line
For free health education from reliable sources in various languages and formats click www.healthyroadsmedia.org. Includes downloadable written, audio, and video education on many diseases.