Many health, wellness options at Franklin Rec
INDOOR CYCLING Indoor cycling classes are offered daily at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Beginning cycling is offered along with extended ride classes. All classes are open to the public. Cycling classes are $8 for adults and $4 for teens (ages 13-17). Discount monthly passes are also available. No registration required. For a complete schedule, view the monthly newsletter at www.wcparksandrec.com or call (615) 790-5719, ext. 10. TAE KWON DO MPact Martial Arts People of any age and physical condition may participate in this Martial Arts program. Instructor Eric Melton designed the class to bring the beginner into a high level of physical well being! The adult class is offered on an ongoing basis, Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Contact Eric for information, registration and class fees at (615) 275-7002. INTRO TO YOGA Learn how yoga can increase strength and flexibility in this step-by-step class for yoga novices. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions. Intro to Yoga is on Tuesdays, January 10-February 28 (skip 2/7) from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. The seven–week course is $70. Please bring a yoga mat to class. Register by calling the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. at (615) 790-5719, ext. 10. YOGA BASICS Learn fundamental poses and how to practice them with steadiness and joy. This class is appropriate for adults in good health who have previously taken an introduction to yoga class. Yoga Basics meets Thursdays, January 12-February 23 (skip 2/9) from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. The six week course is $60. Register by calling the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. at (615) 790-5719, ext. 10. TAI CHI THURSDAYS-Introductory This introductory class introduces the ancient Chinese healing art and exercise form known as Tai Chi. Learn how this method of breathing and exercise can help achieve relaxation and boost the immune system. Introductory Tai Chi meets on Thursdays, January 19-March 8 from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. The cost is $84 for the eight-week course. Instructor: Susan Schmitter. To register, call (615) 790-5719, ext. 10. TAI CHI-Intermediate Yang style Tai Chi is a basic class in the traditional Chinese form. It is a flowing meditative style which can improve fitness, build strength and help reduce stress. This class is open to people with prior Tai Chi experience and meets on Thursdays, January 19-March 8 from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. The cost is $84 for the eight-week course. Instructor: Susan Schmitter. To register, call (615) 790-5719, ext. 10.
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Longview needs votes in Get Kids Fit contest
Longview Elementary School could win up to $10,000 to use toward its fitness program. The school was recently named a finalist in the Henkel Helps Get Kids Fit contest.
As part of the competition, Henkel Helps will award $30,000 to deserving schools that show how they get their students fit and active. Each finalist was asked to submit a two minute video which explains how they would spend the prize money.
"If we win, we'd like to use the money to purchase PE equipment that students could check out and take home," said Longview PE Teacher Robin Reding. "So we put together a video that kind of brings that idea to life."
Beginning October 31, people will be able to vote ONLINE for their favorite school video. The schools with the most votes between October 31 and November 20 will win. People can also sign up today to receive an email reminder when voting begins later this month.
Variety of health, wellness classes set for November
ONGOING ADULT HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS IN FRANKLIN
The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of ongoing health and wellness programs for teens and adults at the Franklin Recreation Complex, located at 1120 Hillsboro Road. For more information about activities at the Franklin Recreation Complex call (615) 790-5719, ext. 10 or view the monthly newsletter at www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” us on Facebook. Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone can register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. Pre-registration is required for all classes (unless otherwise noted).
AEROBICS
A variety of aerobics classes are offered daily at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Classes include: Step, Absoglutely, Zumba, Chisel and Sculpt, Pilates, Cardio Interval and Fit Camp. All classes are open to the public. The walk-in rate is $6 for adults and $4 for teens (ages 13-17) per class. Discount monthly passes are also available. No registration required. For a complete schedule of classes, view the monthly newsletter at www.wcparksandrec.com or call(615) 790-5719, ext. 10.
WATER AEROBICS
Water Aerobics classes are offered daily Monday - Saturday at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Class fees are $3 for Youth/Adults and $2 for Seniors (55 and older). High Impact meets Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.; Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Low Impact meets Mon. – Fri., 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Annual passes and punch cards do not cover class fees. No registration required. Walk-ins welcome.
INDOOR CYCLING
Indoor cycling classes are offered daily at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Beginning cycling is offered along with extended ride classes. All classes are open to the public. Cycling classes are $8 for adults and $4 for teens (ages 13-17). Discount monthly passes are also available. No registration required. For a complete schedule, view the monthly newsletter at www.wcparksandrec.com or call (615) 790-5719, ext. 10.
INTRO TO YOGA
Intro to Yoga is a step-by-step class that builds strength and flexibility, opens the shoulders and hips and provides answers to your questions about yoga. Recommended for those who are new to yoga. Please bring a yoga mat to class. Intro to Yoga meets on Tuesdays, November 1-December 13 from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. The cost is $70 for the seven-week session. Classes are held at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Instructor: Ellen Treanor. To register call (615) 790-5719, ext. 10.
TAE KWON DO
MPact Martial Arts
People of any age and physical condition may participate in this Martial Arts program. Instructor Eric Melton designed the class to bring the beginner into a high level of physical well being! The adult class is offered on an ongoing basis, Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., November 2-30 at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Contact Eric for information, registration and class fees at (615) 275-7002.
YOGA BASICS
In Yoga Basics, learn to practice fundamental poses with steadiness and joy. This class is appropriate for adults in general good health who have previously taken a yoga class. Yoga Basics meets on Thursdays, November 3-December 15 (skip 11/24) from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Please bring a yoga mat to class. The cost is $60 for the six-week session. Classes are held at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Instructor: Ellen Treanor. To register call (615) 790-5719, ext. 10.
GENTLE YOGA
Gentle Yoga is supported conscious movement for persons of all ages and conditions seeking increased vitality and range of motion. Recommended for those who are new to yoga, less flexible or have chronic physical conditions. Please bring a yoga mat to class. Gentle Yoga meets on Thursdays, November 3-December 15 (skip 11/24) from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. The cost is $48 for the six-week session. Classes are held at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Instructor: Ellen Treanor. To register call (615) 790-5719, ext. 10.
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GracePointe Healthcare
With the cost of health care rising at an alarming rate, it is exciting to
Have an affordable option in Cool Springs.
GracePointe Healthcare is an affordable “self-pay” or “insurance-free”
family practice - the first one of its kind in the Franklin/Cool Springs
area. Patients pay for services when they are seen and, if they have
insurance, can submit for reimbursement to their insurance company.
Their motto is “Modern Medicine the Old Fashioned Way”. Similar to the
1950’s, many people are shifting to higher deductibles or catastrophic-only
polices to lower the cost of their health insurance premiums. Often, patients
pay high out of pocket fees for their routine care but not at GracePointe
Healthcare. Office visits are just $69 for an existing patient ($89 for first
time patient) and their labs are the lowest cost around – mono and strep
tests are just $10, a cholesterol test is $15, and a urinalysis is $5. They
also offer Smart Care Plans (that include some basic lab tests and phone
consultations for free) which lower the cost of visits even more.
They offer same day and next day appointments with very little wait time and
individualized, “no rush” care.
They even do housecalls!
Physician Assistant, Rob Tomsett, owns 99% of the practice with Dr. Edward
Leichner owning 1%.
For more information visit their website at www.gracepointehealthcare.com or
call to make your appointment today. Phone 615-293-1906
Williamson schools adopt healthier milk option
In an effort to provide students with the healthiest food options available, the Williamson County Schools Food Nutrition Department is changing the type of milk that is served in school cafeterias. The district is converting all chocolate and strawberry milk to a more wholesome product called TruMoo.
"TruMoo chocolate milk has fewer calories and less sugar than our previous chocolate milk and is made without high fructose corn syrup," said WCS Food Service Director James Remete. "It is fat-free with 130 calories and 22 grams of sugar."
By switching to TruMoo chocolate milk, Williamson County Schools will be following updated government regulations, which call for schools to serve only low-fat unflavored milk or fat-free flavored milk beginning in 2012. TruMoo chocolate milk meets all of the proposed USDA requirements.
"Williamson County Schools cares deeply about each child’s nutrition," said Remete. "We see TruMoo as a great solution to provide our students with the nutrients they need in an improved formula we know they'll enjoy."
Ongoing health, wellness classes at Franklin Rec in July
The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of ongoing health and wellness programs for teens and adults at the Franklin Recreation Complex, located at 1120 Hillsboro Road. For more information about activities at the Franklin Recreation Complex call (615) 790-5719, ext. 10 or view the monthly newsletter at www.wcparksandrec.com.
You may also receive department information by “liking” us on Facebook. Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone can register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. Pre-registration is required for all classes (unless otherwise noted).
AEROBICS
A variety of aerobics classes are offered daily at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Classes include: Step, Absoglutely, Zumba, Chisel and Sculpt, Pilates, Cardio Interval and Fit Camp. All classes are open to the public. The walk-in rate is $6 for adults and $4 for teens (ages 13-17) per class. Discount monthly passes are also available. No registration required. For a complete schedule of classes, view the monthly newsletter at www.wcparksandrec.com or call (615) 790-5719, ext. 10.
WATER AEROBICS
Water Aerobics classes are offered daily Monday - Saturday at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Class fees are $3 for Youth/Adults and $2 for Seniors (55 and older). High Impact meets Mon. - Sat., 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.; Tues. & Wed., 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Thurs. 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Low Impact meets Mon. – Fri., 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Annual passes and punch cards do not cover class fees. No registration required. Walk-ins welcome.
INDOOR CYCLING
Indoor cycling classes are offered daily at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Beginning cycling is offered along with extended ride classes. All classes are open to the public. Cycling classes are $8 for adults and
$4 for teens (ages 13-17). Discount monthly passes are also available. No registration required. For a complete schedule, view the monthly newsletter at www.wcparksandrec.com or call (615) 790-5719, ext. 10.
TAE KWON DO
MPact Martial Arts
People of any age and physical condition may participate in this Martial Arts program. Instructor Eric Melton designed the class to bring the beginner into a high level of physical well being! The adult class is offered on an ongoing basis, Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., July 6-27 at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Contact Eric for information, registration and class fees at (615) 275-7002.
YOGA
You don’t have to be in great shape to do yoga! Yoga is a great form of exercise for people at all fitness levels. Each pose can be adapted, and the stretching and strengthening of yoga will help in overall fitness and energy. Mixed Level Yoga meets on Thursdays, July 7-28 (skip 7/14) from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Beginners are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat to class. The cost is $30 for the three-week session. Classes are held at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Instructor: Ellen Treanor. To register call (615) 790-5719, ext. 10.
TAI CHI-Yang Style 37 Form
Yang style Tai Chi is a basic class in the traditional Chinese form. It is a flowing meditative style which can improve fitness, build strength and help reduce stress. This class is open to all levels and meets on Thursdays, July 7-August 11 from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. The cost is $72 for the six-week course. Instructor: Susan Schmitter. To register, call (615) 790-5719, ext. 10.
GENTLE YOGA
Gentle Yoga is supported conscious movement for persons of all ages and conditions seeking increased vitality and range of motion. Recommended for those who are new to yoga, less flexible or have chronic physical conditions. Please bring a yoga mat to class. Gentle Yoga meets on Thursdays, July 7-28 (skip 7/14) from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. The cost is $24 for the three-week session. Classes are held at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Instructor: Ellen Treanor. To register call (615) 790-5719, ext. 10.
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Tennessee Excels in Childhood Immunizations
Tennessee continues to make great strides in the rate of immunization for young children. The Department of Health is dedicated to increasing immunization rates as part of its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all Tennesseans, and reminds parents of the need for this important preventive health measure.
“Recent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable illnesses such as pertussis, or whooping cough, remind us of the urgent need for vaccination,” said Health Commissioner Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN. “Vaccines save lives, and we are committed to ensuring the health of Tennessee’s youngest citizens.”
According to the recently released America’s Health Rankings®, Tennessee is ranked first for having the nation’s highest rate of immunization for children aged 19 to 35 months for selected vaccines. Because the benchmark used in this year’s report has not before been published, it is not possible to compare this rate with past years. However, AHR ranked Tennessee fourth in the nation for immunizations among the same age group in its 2009 report.
“Immunizations are the first line of defense in protecting children from an array of very serious illnesses," said Kelly Moore, MD, MPH, medical director of the Tennessee Immunization Program. “However, it’s not easy to vaccinate every child on time. We celebrate the accomplishment of parents, doctors, nurses and other public health professionals in making the state’s childhood immunization program among the best in the nation.”
Disease prevention is a key component of public health. The Department of Health follows recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for vaccinations and urges immunization as a crucial part of preventive health care.
“We are also working to improve Tennessee’s immunization rates of teenagers and adults,” said Moore. “Everyone should ask about influenza and other vaccines they might need the next time they visit a health care provider. When people get the vaccines they need, everyone in the community is safer and healthier.”
Every child under 19 years of age in Tennessee can get all routinely recommended vaccines, regardless of ability to pay. The federal Vaccines for Children program guarantees that children without insurance coverage for vaccines can get them for just a small administration fee at many doctors’ offices and all county health departments. Those interested in learning more are encouraged to contact their health care provider or local health department for details. A list of Tennessee’s county health departments is available online at http://health.state.tn.us/localdepartments.htm.
Ongoing health, wellness classes at Franklin Rec in June
The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of ongoing health and wellness programs for teens and adults at the Franklin Recreation Complex, located at 1120 Hillsboro Road.
For more information about activities at the Franklin Recreation Complex call (615) 790-5719, ext. 10 or view the monthly newsletter at www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” us on Facebook. Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone can register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. Pre-registration is required for all classes (unless otherwise noted).
AEROBICS
A variety of aerobics classes are offered daily at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Classes include: Step, Zumba, Chisel and Sculpt, Pilates/Yoga, Cardio Interval and Fit Camp. All classes are open to the public. The walk-in rate is $6 for adults and $4 for teens (ages 13-17) per class. Discount monthly passes are also available. No registration required. For a complete schedule of classes, view the monthly newsletter at www.wcparksandrec.com or call (615) 790-5719, ext. 10.
WATER AEROBICS
Water Aerobics classes are offered daily Monday - Saturday at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Class fees are $3 for Youth/Adults and $2 for Seniors (55 and older). High Impact meets Mon. - Sat., 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.; Tues. & Wed., 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Thurs. 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Low Impact meets Mon. – Fri., 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Annual passes and punch cards do not cover class fees. No registration required. Walk-ins welcome.
INDOOR CYCLING
Indoor cycling classes are offered daily at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Beginning cycling is offered along with extended ride classes. All classes are open to the public. Cycling classes are $8 for adults and
$4 for teens (ages 13-17). Discount monthly passes are also available. No registration required. For a complete schedule, view the monthly newsletter at www.wcparksandrec.com or call (615) 790-5719, ext. 10.
TAE KWON DO
MPact Martial Arts
People of any age and physical condition may participate in this Martial Arts program. Instructor Eric Melton designed the class to bring the beginner into a high level of physical well being! The adult class is offered on an ongoing basis, Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., June 1-29 at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Contact Eric for information, registration and class fees at (615) 275-7002.
YOGA
You don’t have to be in great shape to do yoga! Yoga is a great form of exercise for people at all fitness levels. Each pose can be adapted, and the stretching and strengthening of yoga will help in overall fitness and energy. Mixed Level Yoga meets on Thursdays, June 2-30 (skip 6/23) from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Beginners are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat to class. The cost is $40 for the four-week session. Classes are held at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Instructor: Ellen Treanor. To register call (615) 790-5719, ext. 10.
Latest on the CHS accusations
Community Health Systems Inc. has confirmed that it is the subject of "overlapping claims" in several federal investigations that the for-profit hospital chain said could be related to claims that it overbilled Medicare.
In a filing Monday with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Franklin, TN-based CHS said it was told last Friday that the U.S. Justice Department would intervene in a whistleblower lawsuit filed in Fort Wayne, IN, against CHS and affiliate Lutheran Hospital.
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CHS upped its buyout offer
The new bid was launched just three days after Franklin, TN-based CHS acknowledged that it was "cooperating fully" with a subpoena issued by the Department of Health and Human Services, which is investigating alleged billing irregularities in Medicaid and Medicare.
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