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February 2010

RELEASE UPON RECEIPT February 19, 2010

For more information, contact: Blair K. Sartory Communications Specialist 618-257-5932

Memorial Hospital to Host Weight Loss Program

(Belleville, Illinois) Memorial’s comprehensive eight-week weight loss program – Healthy Weigh – will begin Thursday, March 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Memorial Health Education Center, East Highway 50, O’Fallon.

The Healthy Weigh program includes diet counseling, weekly weigh-ins and behavior modification along with practical tips for shopping and cooking. The program, taught by registered dietitians from Memorial, helps participants design a weight loss program to achieve long-term results. An optional exercise program is also available using either Memorial’s Belleville Health and Sports Center or the YMCA of Southwest Illinois.

The cost for the class only is $50 and $90 for the class and exercise component. Class size is limited.

For more information on Healthy Weigh or to register for the program, call Memorial’s Community Relations Department at (618) 257-5649.

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