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Capital Region Medical Center
As
Jefferson City’s only hospital-based fitness center, the Sam
B. Cook Healthplex offers the community a secure choice for
outpatient therapies, rehabilitation and total wellness. Unlike
some health clubs and gyms, the Sam B. Cook Healthplex
provides a relaxed and friendly workout environment. This
environment allows you to meet your personal wellness goals
with expert supervision.
The Sam B. Cook Healthplex
offers a number of options
for reaching your wellness
goals, ranging from group
fitness and exercise classes to
state-of-the-art cardiovascular
equipment and free weights.
Plus, fitness plans are available
for individuals, families, seniors
and businesses.
You don’t have to be a
patient to reap all the benefits
These steps
can help
you along
the path to
better health
You
may know the saying “You
have to crawl before you can
walk and walk before you can
run.” It may be a good one to
remember when you’re trying
to take care of your health—you
might not know where to begin.
If you feel that way, read on.
The five health tips below are
relatively easy to follow.
1.
Have a primary care provider.
A primary care provider is your
main doctor, physician assistant
or nurse practitioner. He or she
can manage your health care
and help you stay healthy by
conducting regular exams and
ordering necessary medical tests.
2.
Take your medicines as
prescribed.
Medicines can fail to
do their job or even cause harm
if you don’t follow instructions
on how and when to take them.
3.
Pile on the produce.
Almost
all of us need to eat more fruits
5
to
TRY
Step right into
a world of health
and
fitness
A primary care provider can help manage your health
care. For a list of providers currently accepting new
patients, visit
crmc.org/acceptingnewpatients.
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and vegetables. They’re chock-
full of vitamins, minerals and
fiber, which are essential to good
health. You can start by filling half
your plate with fruits and veggies.
4.
Take a few more steps.
Exercise
can help fend off numerous
diseases, including heart disease,
high blood pressure and type 2
diabetes. It can also help you
manage your weight. Walking is
a good exercise because it’s low-
risk, inexpensive and easy.
5.
Gather information.
Do you
need to lose weight or quit
smoking? Research ways that
might work best for you, and
seek the support of friends or
family members who have made
those changes. Good sources
of reliable health information
include medical organizations,
government-sponsored websites
and your primary care provider.
Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; U.S. Department of
Agriculture; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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