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Wellness Library
with Lifestyle Medicine Staff, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
Visit our Wellness Library in the Social Hub at Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick!
Our Library consists of some well-connected topics, including but not limited to:
- Nutrition & Healthy Eating Cookbooks
- Therapies
- Dementia
- Parkinson's
- Child/Teen health
- Cancer
- Mental Health
- Stress
Our books are available for reading or check-out whenever we have a volunteer staffing the Social Hub.
MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick
207-373-6585
Cardiac Support Group
with Cate Parker MS, RN, DipACLM, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
This group is intended for patients who have experienced heart problems.
Caregivers are welcome.
What to expect:
· Social connection and support
· Ongoing contact with health professionals
· Keep updated on latest recommendations
· Explore elements of Lifestyle medicine
· Represent the needs of other heart patients
2nd Tuesday each month, 1:30-2:30 pm, at Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011
Participants do not need to have been a part of cardiac rehab to join in this group.
For more information, please call 207-373-6360.
Running Start Track at Bowdoin
with Running Start Exercise Physiologists, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
Running Start is a co-ed exercise program for all age groups that incorporates the proper technique of warm-up, stretching, calisthenics, and aerobic exercise tailored to your personal needs. The classes allow everyone to increase or maintain their fitness level in their own way. A clinical exercise physiologist facilitates this program.
Medical Release from a physician and Waiver of Liability are required prior to participation.
Regular physical activity improves your cardiovascular system, muscle tone, and flexibility, as well as reduces the risk of heart disease, the number one killer of adults in the United States. If you increase your physical activity level, you will improve your quality of life. You'll look better, feel better, and have more energy to enjoy your leisure time.
Running Start Swim at Bowdoin
with Running Start Exercise Physiologists, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
Running Start Swim is a co-ed exercise program for all age groups with shallow-end aerobics and lane swimming. A clinical exercise physiologist facilitates this program.
Medical Release from a physician and Waiver of Liability are required prior to participation.
Regular physical activity improves your cardiovascular system, muscle tone, and flexibility, as well as reduces the risk of heart disease, the number one killer of adults in the United States. If you increase your physical activity level, you will improve your quality of life. You'll look better, feel better, and have more energy to enjoy your leisure time.
Running Start Medical Gym at Parkview
with Running Start Exercise Physiologists, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
Supervised medical exercise consisting of an initial fitness assessment and progressive resistance training, flexibility exercises, and a cardiovascular program.
A clinical exercise physiologist facilitates this program. Classes are $40 per month per person and meet Tuesdays and Thursdays in either a morning or afternoon time slot.
Registration is required and is by the month.
* Please DO NOT register prior to completing your Intake and being assigned a class time.
* Medical Release from a physician and Waiver of Liability are required prior to participation. Once your Medical Release has been received, an exercise physiologist will contact you to schedule an Intake Appointment.
Please call 207-373-6585 for more information or to request required forms.
Food is Medicine
with Meghan Perham, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
Food is Medicine MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital
MaineHealth is offering a FREE 15-week program to help people improve their health with nutritious food and lifestyle changes. Eating healthy foods can help with conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. Your journey toward better health can start today!
Who can join? This free program is for people who:
- Are age 18+
- Have a chronic health condition (like type 2 diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol or high blood pressure)
- Have limited access to affordable, healthy food
- Want to make healthy lifestyle changes
What you can expect
- Weekly bags of healthy food and accompanying recipes from MaineHealth Food Pantry Brunswick
- Connect with and support others in your community
- Resources to help manage your health conditions
For More Information:
- call: 207-373-4513
- email: midcoastchi@mainehealth.org
- visit: https://mainehealth.org/fimbrunswick
A collaboration between MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick and the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program.
Infant Care Basics
with Erin Kirkpatrick, Mid Coast Maternity
In this 3 hour virtual course, we talk about how to care for your newborn when you bring them home, what to expect during the first few months, and how to be well prepared. Topics include:
- Sleep habits
- Laying a strong sleep foundation
- Bottle and formula feeding (separate breastfeeding class)
- Diapering & Digestion
- Soothing techniques
- Safety Guidelines
- Common ailments
- Postpartum Coping and Preparation
We recommend taking this between 30-35 weeks if possible. Only one parent needs to register, but all can attend. Please join us to build your confidence in caring for your newborn!
You will receive an email from the instructor with additional info 1 month prior to the scheduled class and an email with a zoom link 1 week prior to the scheduled class. Please check your spam/junk folder for emails from erin@lighthouselactationmaine.com in these time frames.
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Celebrity Chef: Kitchen Tools Demo and Light Lunch
with Lifestyle Medicine Staff, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
Wednesday, April 22, 11:30am-1:00 pm
Facilitator – Stephanie Danahy from Now You're Cooking in Bath
Spend some time in the kitchen and get inspired. We’ll be learning how to use fun and helpful cooking gadgets and tools that make meal prep easier and more enjoyable.
We’ll make and share a few favorite healthy plant based recipes, including:
- Butternut Squash & Apple Soup
- Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Veggies & Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Hearty Grain Bread
Registration is required, space is limited.
MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, Teaching Kitchen, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick, Main Entrance
For more information, call (207) 373-6585.
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