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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, January 23, 2009

Wellness program to be offered

Advertiser Staff

Maui Memorial Medical Center will offer its free Malama Pu'uwai (Take Care of Your Heart) community cardiovascular wellness program in Lahaina starting Feb. 23.

The program will be presented Mondays through March 30 at Calvary Chapel Westside, 75 Kupuohi St. Class time is 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Malama Pu'uwai focuses on education, healthful food choices, exercise, screening and referrals. Participants must commit to the entire six-week program, with follow-up meetings held six and 12 months later.

Included is a free health assessment and lifestyle profile, blood pressure and body mass index evaluations, blood glucose and cholesterol lab tests, counseling with a nurse and 30 minutes of weekly exercise.

Space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, call Kim Finney at 243-3047.