Jan24

The Center for Health Improvement Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,The Center News

The Center for Health Improvement Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary

Hays, Kansas – Twenty years ago The Center for Health Improvement opened its doors becoming the first medically based fitness facility in Kansas. During February they will be offering a series of events highlighting their 20 years of making a difference in the Hays Community.

During February you can join The Center and the health enrollment fee will be waived. No agreement is required but monthly dues still apply.

Other activities for the community include:

Community members 18 and older can:

*Use the facility or attend classes for free on the following dates:

Thursday, February 3

Monday, February 7

Tuesday, February 15

Wednesday, February 23

*Attend a group fitness class at 9:00 am in the gym and 9:30 am in the lap pool on the following dates:

Saturday, February 5

Saturday, February 12

Saturday, February 19

Saturday, February 26

Youth activities include (parents may attend):

*Ages 10 – 14 – Free Activity on Saturday, February 12 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm in the gym.

*Ages 6 – 9 – Free Activity on Saturday, February 19 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm in the gym.

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May4

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FREE KidsQuest Summer Program for Kids

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,The Center News

HAYS, Kan.– The Center for Health Improvement and the HaysMed Foundation are sponsoring the annual FREE KidsQuest this summer. Kids will be encouraged to log 60 miles of fitness by running, walking, biking, swimming or completing the Kid’s Quest exercises. Participants will be figuratively traveling through Kansas. As they reach a destination, they will become eligible to earn prizes (coupons) from local business sponsors.

KidsQuest is recommended for children Pre-K through 8^th grade.

KidsQuest will begin on Tuesday, June 1^st and conclude on Sunday, August 15^th. T-shirt and coupon pick up will be offered Wednesday, August 11^th from 11:30a.m.-1:00p.m. and 4:30-6:30p.m. at The Center gazebo (located east of The Center). Prizes picked up after August 11^th will be available at The Center for Health Improvement front desk and can be picked up during normal business hours.

You can register your child at www.thecenter.haysmed.com/kidsquest . If you register by May 31^st you will receive a free t-shirt.

Apr6

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HAYSMED OFFERS SUMMER SESSION OF ATHLETIC EDGE

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,The Center News

Hays, Kansas – The Summer Session of Athletic Edge at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, will run from June 1 through July 29. This program is designed for ages 10 – 18 to increase their skills in a fun, positive environment.

We will be offering small group sessions held 4 times per week on Monday through Thursdays. Sessions will be 1 – 1.5 hours each day and include 1 hour of speed, agility, plyometrics, injury prevention training and conditioning. Participants will also have the option for 2 – 30-minute weight training sessions per week on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday immediately following the 1-hour gym session.

One on one sessions are also available. Any athletes interested in individual sessions should contact Shawn Landers at 785-623-8635 or slanders2@kumc.edu

Due to the safety measures in place for the COVID virus and to help decrease spread of the virus the following plans will be followed for the Athletic Edge for this summer.

Sessions will be kept smaller (10-12 kids maximum in a group)
Weight training groups limited to 5-6 kids per session and alternating lifting days
Temperatures will be taken at the entrance to The Center
Masks should be worn at all times in the facility (not while exercising)
Athletes should bring their own water bottles each session
All equipment will be disinfected frequently throughout the day as it is used

For more information go to Athletic Edge – Hays Medical Center

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Sep14

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Drive-Thru Flu Shots Available September 27 at HaysMed

By Gayla Wichman - Community Health,Emergency Department News,Family Medicine,HaysMed News,Pediatrics,The Center News

Hays KS – HaysMed’s annual drive-thru flu shot clinic has been scheduled for Sunday, September 27. The event, which will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., will offer free flu shots for all residents older than 6 months.

For the safety of the public and also those working the flu drive, masks will be required for all people ages 2 years and up. In addition, physical distancing will be observed at all locations on campus.

It will be the 21st year the hospital has offered the community service, and approximately 3,500 people are expected to be vaccinated during the free clinic.

People age 10 and up can receive their free flu shot without leaving their vehicles. HaysMed volunteers will direct traffic during the event.

Children 6 months through 9 years of age will be vaccinated on the west side of the Center for Health Improvement. Adults attending with children can also receive their shots in the same location.

More than 100 volunteers will be on hand to help with the event. HaysMed partners with Fort Hays State University and North Central Kansas Vo-Tech as both facilities provide students to help with the shots.

There will be no nasal flu vaccine at the drive-thru flu shot clinic. There will be no egg free vaccines available at the drive-thru flu shot clinic. People with a severe egg allergy will need to contact their local healthcare provider for their flu vaccine.

The event is sponsored by the Hays Medical Center Foundation. While there is no cost for flu shots, participants are asked to bring a canned food item to benefit the Community Assistance Center.

The vaccine also is available at HaysMed clinics for patients who are unable to attend the drive-thru flu shot event. Charges will apply at regular clinic visits, though the vaccine is covered by most health insurance plans.

Sep9

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The Center for Health Improvement to Sponsor Challenge Events in September

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,The Center News

Hays, KS– The Center for Health Improvement (CHI) at HaysMed is proud to partner with the Medical Fitness Association to sponsor two activities during the 16^th Annual Medical Fitness Week, September 14 – 20.

The first activity is the WALK10K, a Worldwide Walking Challenge. The goal of the walking challenge is to walk 10K or 6.2 miles during the week of September 14-20.

The second activity is MOVE150, which focuses on getting participants moving, regardless of their abilities. Participants are encouraged to complete 150 minutes of activity utilizing a variety of activities indicated on the MOVE150 card.

“Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health”, says Stephanie Howie, Fitness Director at The Center for Health Improvement. “Being physically active is helpful for mind as well as body well-being, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

The goal of the Medical Fitness Association initiative is to promote an increase in physical activity levels in all ages and to highlight the medical fitness difference. During this international event medical fitness centers throughout the U.S., Canada, and Asia are offering resources and educational opportunities for their communities promoting the medical fitness difference and raising awareness of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

The Center for Health Improvement is inviting the community of Hays to help us in challenging other communities across the U.S. that we are indeed active and healthy. It is simple and there is no cost to participate. Start by downloading your log sheet at https://haysmed.com/the-center/exercises-to-do-at-home and begin recording your activity for the week of September 14-20 and then submit the form on-line before September 24^th to be eligible for prizes. Anyone can participate. Participants who are currently not a member of The Center who submit a form are eligible for a 7-day guest pass. Members are eligible to have their name entered into several drawings.

For more information or to participate, please call The Center for Health Improvement at 785-623-5900

Mar2

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Member of the Month March 2020

By Gayla Wichman - The Center News

Names:
Bev Pfeifer

Member Since:
May 2015

What are your fitness goals for 2020?

To decrease my BMI

What is your weekly workout routine?

Spin-Row-Strength
Strictly strength

What keeps you motivated?

My family and my grandkids
Also, my good friend, Jess Acosta

Jan6

01

HaysMed Recognizes Wellness Champion

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Pediatrics,The Center News

Hays, Kansas– HaysMed recently recognized Dr. Shari Claude, Pediatrician, as its Wellness Champion Award winner. The Wellness Champion Award celebrates and recognizes a HaysMed Associate who promotes healthy lifestyle choices and engages others in wellness activities.

Criteria for the award includes commitment to healthy lifestyle choices and motivating others to do the same, displaying an energetic passion for promoting health and wellness and striving to build a culture of wellness at HaysMed.

In the nominations, fellow Associates noted that Dr. Claude is someone everyone can look up to in the health and fitness world. She works out at home and is always eating healthy at work.

Dr. Claude is always doing something healthy whether it is eating healthy, working out at the gym and she is always doing a step challenge with someone on her fit bit. She is an advocate for helping her patients and their families how to incorporate healthy foods into their daily routine. She is always talking about her gym classes that she goes to and encourages us to join her. She’s always up moving and getting her steps in every hour. She is a true role model for others.

Dec30

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Member of the Month December 2019

By Gayla Wichman - The Center News

Names:
Mandy Fox, Jessica Spend, Alaina Cunningham and Rhonda Dopita

Member Since:
Mandy: June 2013
Jessica: 2008
Alaina: August 2010
Rhonda: November 2002

What are your fitness goals for 2020?

Mandy:

Run ½ Marathon under 2 hours!

Jessica:

To stay consistent in my workout routine

Alaina:

To gain more strength and definition

Rhonda:

Eat healthier, gain strength, and get back to running!

What keeps you motivated?

Mandy:

Working out with my friends!

Jessica:

Having people to keep me accountable!

Alaina:

The individuals I get to work out with each day!

Rhonda:

Working out in a group setting! Friends push me harder than I would push myself and hold me accountable!

What is your weekly workout routine?

Mandy:

3 days Strength Training
2 days Running
1-2 days Yoga

Jessica:

2-3 classes
Small-group workout
Running

Alaina:

I get the pleasure to teach multiple times a week while enjoying our training group each Wednesday

Rhonda:

Yoga 2x per week
Strength training 2x per week
Walking outdoors 2x per week

Do you have a success story to share?

Mandy:

Coming back after a back surgery and staying in a routine!

Alaina:

I was able to work out through my entire last pregnancy and love the “family” I have gained through The Center

Rhonda:

I had an Achilles tendon rupture nice month ago. Seeing how my body can hit that low and then be able to get back to a good place is pretty remarkable. It takes hard work, time, and patience but is all worth it feel healthy and strong again!

Dec3

00

The Center for Health Improvement offers Progressive Box n Burn Workout

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,The Center News

Hays, Kansas – Starting in January The Center for Health Improvement (CHI) is offering a unique 3 part workout series, Box n Burn. The workout series is designed around boxing strategies and moves.

Series 1, Boxing 101, begins on January 6 – 30 and provides a beginners program for men and women to learn the basics of boxing. Participants will learn about boxing equipment and how to throw a variety of punches correctly.

Series 2, Boxing Reload begins on February 10 and runs through Mach 5. In this session participants will learn combo moves with intense footwork. To enroll you must have attended the Boxing 101.

Series 3, Boxing Unleashed begins on March 16 and runs through April 9. In this session you will train like an elite fighter and learn new strength training techniques and drills including speed, agility, reaction and defensive. A pre-requisite of enrolling in Series 3 is the completion of Series 2.

All three sessions are held on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm. Registration is limited to 20 participants per session. The fee for Series 1 is $60 for CHI members and $96 for non-members. Fees for Series 2 are $45 for CHI members and $81 for non-members. Series 3 fees are $45 for CHI members and $81 for non-members.

The instructor for all sessions is Tomas Partida, who has over 19 years of boxing experience. He has fought in over 100 amateur fights and was a regional and national competitor in the states of New Mexico and Kansas. He also represented Kansas in the 2016 Olympic trials for Rio.

To register go to www.haysmed.clubautomation.com

Nov4

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Member of the Month October

By Gayla Wichman - The Center News

What are your fitness goals for 2019?
Husband:
– To maintain health as much as possible
Wife:
– Endurance, Strength and Increase Bone Density
What is your weekly workout routine?
Husband:
– One hour each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
o 20 minute Nuestep and 40 minutes strength machines
– Working in yard and garden
Wife:
– 3 hours at The Center per week
o 20minutes on treadmill and 40 minutes strength machines
– Plus walking and aerobics 30minutes the other 3 days per week
What keeps you motivated?
Husband:
– I am trying to maintain strength and maneuver ability at my after of 83
Wife:
– I know it is good for my health
– My husband comes at the same time, so we are accountable to one another! 
Do you have a success story to share?
Husband:
– I feel much better and stronger than I did last year!
Wife:
– I feel stronger and have more energy!