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CHIP program ready to promote healthy food and lifestyle changes

The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) is a research-tested, intensive lifestyle intervention designed to prevent, arrest, and facilitate the reversal of many common chronic diseases. With CHIP, you can experience remarkable benefits gained through simple lifestyle changes, many of which you'll begin to see in a matter of weeks.  

Over 300 people have already taken advantage of this wellness benefit offered by Life Healthy Appalachia and the Ohio University Benefits Office.*  

Once again, The Patton College of Education is partnering with Live Healthy Appalachia to offer the classes in McCracken Hall with whole food plant-based recipes prepared by students in the college’s Restaurant, Hotel, and Tourism program.  

Class sessions will be held:
Mondays and Wednesdays from noon to 1 pm
McCracken Hall, Room 120
Sept. 16 through Nov. 20

Whether you want to make gradual changes or are ready to make a leap toward better health, CHIP will provide you with the research, recipes, and support that you need to succeed. 

Want to learn more? Attend one of the free, upcoming CHIP Info Sessions listed below. 

Sept. 4, McCracken Hall, Room 120, noon - 1 p.m.
Sept. 9, McCracken Hall, Room 120, noon - 1 p.m.
Sept. 11, Ohio University Baker Center, Room 230, noon - 1 p.m. 

To register for an Info Session, visit: https://livehealthyappalachia.org/what-we-do/chip/upcoming-classes.html  

*Ohio University Benefits-Participating Employees and Spouses/Partners
If you are interested in participating in a clinical research study, Ohio University Human Resources will cover 100 percent of your program fees and you can receive a $120 participation reward.  

Please reach out to Amy Lipka, director of adult education at Live Healthy Appalachia, for more information or questions: AMY@LIVEHEALTHYAPPALACHIA.ORG  

Published
August 29, 2019
Author
Staff reports