Visit our Calendar of Events for a complete list of Health 1st activities.

Highlighted events:

**Farmers Market- Get your fresh fruits and vegetables (flowers now too!) from local farmers right here at MUSC! Every Friday from 7am until 3:30pm in the Horseshoe area (location is subject to change and will be announced on broadcast and the Health 1st website). **NEW LOCATION: You can now also get fruits and vegetables at Charleston Memorial Hospital (grassy area in back, next to the parking garage and ART) from 7am until 3:30pm on Fridays

Wellness Teams Competition- Tour the 7 Wonders of the World AND Develop a Healthier Lifestyle by joining or starting a Health 1st Wellness Team. The competition will go from September 1st to November 30th. FREE pedometers and log books will be given to all team members and coach will receive a hat as well. Winner's will receive a winner's certificate and Whole Foods bags filled with delicious, healthy groceries from Whole Foods. Click here for FAQs or on the Team Competitions link to the left for more information

2 Mile Wellness Run/Walk- Come celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Harper Student Wellness Center on September 20th. Registration includes a FREE week membership at the Harper Student Wellness Center. The race begins at 8am. Click here for more information

Smoking Cessation Class- Ready to quit.....FOR LIFE? Health 1st and Dr. Robert Mallin of the Dept of Family Medicine want to help you succeed! Sign up for this series of FREE classes in the College of Nursing room 524. You must attend all sessions which will take place on Sept 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 and Oct 2 from 12pm until 1pm. YOu will receive a free medical consultation and prescriptions will be written for any approved smoking cessation medications. Call 792-9959 to register.

AHA 2008 Start! Lowcountry Heart Walk- You are invited to join the MUSC team for this upcoming walk celebrating the promotion of physical activity and heart healthy living in a fun, family and dog friendly environment. The walk is on September 20th starting from Liberty Square near the Aquarium (FREE parking) at 9am but family activities start at 8am. See flyer for more details.

FREE Yoga Classes for Cancer Survivors- Classes are led by Stacy Abbattista on Tuesdays from 4pm until 5pm at Hollings Cancer Center room 120. This class is for survivors wanting to gain strength, movement and control lost during treatment. Learn more by clicking here

Running Club- Join MUSC's running club on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6pm. This is for ANY pace. See flyer for details.

Worksite Screening- Subscribers of the State Health Plan can receive this thorough preventive health screening right here at work!

This screening is available:

   1. September 25th- Rutledge Tower (scheduling will begin at the end of week 8/25)

This screening, valued at $200, is available to you for only $15 (spouses can participate for $15 and dependents for $38)! Employees without this insurance can participate for $38. This screening includes: height, weight, blood pressure and a blood draw for blood chemistry profile, hemogram, and a blood lipid profile. Sign up Today!

Weight Management: need to lose more than 50 pounds? MUSC's Weight Management Center is offering two weeks of free meal replacement bars and shakes (over $150 value) when you enroll in the HealthFast program and pay in full. Click here for more information or call them at 792-2273

La Leche League- Breastfeeding? Or considering it? La Leche League of Charleston offers mother-to-mother support, monthly meetings, and telephone help from accredited leaders. Meetings are the 4th Wednesday (next meeting is 8/27) of every month in the Children's Hospital Conference Room 501 at 11:30am. Click here for more information

Midday Mile- Get outside and get active! The next walk is TBA

Mobile Van: Mammogram-Looking for a convenient way to have your mammogram? The Hollings Cancer Center van is coming to serve you on October 15th from 10am-6pm. Click here for more details and to schedule an appointment

Free and Clear Fit for Life Program - Over the last 20 years this program has helped people quit tobacco successfully.  Learn more.*

Diabetes - Do you or someone you know have diabetes, and you want to know more about diabetes and self-care?
Sign up for our FREE Saturday classes. Or click here to see upcoming REACH events

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