Somerset Hospital through Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield will offer the Drop 10 in 10 Program in March. Two separate classes will be offered beginning Wednesday, March 31st. One class will be held at 1:00 p.m. with the other being offered at 6:00 p.m.
Drop 10 in 10 is a 10-week weight management program designed to help participants lose 10 pounds (or 10 percent) of their body weight through an engaging program of optimal nutrition, regular exercise and behavior change. The program includes a combination of educational lectures, experiential activities, self-study, self-monitoring and personal goal setting. Drop 10 in 10 is designed to help individuals move away from the "all or nothing" mentality of fad dieting to the philosophy of making meaningful and long-lasting nutrition, exercise and lifestyle changes.
There is a $16 fee for Highmark members to participate in Drop 10 in 10 and a nominal fee of $101 for non-Highmark members to participate in the program. The professional staff at Somerset Hospitalhave been trained by Highmark’s team of exercise physiologists, registered dietitians, registered nurses and behavioral health specialists. Classes begin on Wednesday, March 31. There are two classes to choose from: Class 1 starts at 1:00 p.m. and Class 2 starts at 6:00 p.m. For information on program schedules or on how to register, call Melissa Wojtaszek at the Community Connection Department by calling 814-443-5735. Deadline to register is March 15.