A group of 68 people graduated from the Coronary Health Improvement Project on Wednesday night healthier than they were eight weeks ago.
The program, sponsored by Kadlec Regional Medical Center and Washington State University Tri-Cities, teaches how lifestyle changes can lead to health improvements. Since it began, the program has graduated about 500 people.
Participants spend eight weeks learning how nutrition and behavior can affect conditions such as heart disease, obesity and adult-onset diabetes.
The next session starts Jan. 19 and meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays for seven weeks. Cost is $300 per person or $425 per couple.
To register or for information, call CHIP Co-Director Kay Langevin at 627-6258.
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