LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The second summer session for “Motion for Moms” will start at 5:00p on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education in Lafayette, Indiana.

Motion for Moms is a light exercise and fitness program for expecting moms, as well as for moms who have recently delivered.

Motion for Moms is a light exercise and fitness program for expecting moms, as well as for moms who have recently delivered and is sponsored by St. Elizabeth Regional Health’s Physical Therapy Department.

Motion for Moms will include traditional strengthening, stretching, endurance activities including yoga and Pilates, as well as resistive exercises to prepare the new mom for her childbirth experience and for caring for her newborn. An educational component will be a part of each section. Topics that will be covered will include nutrition, pain management during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, relaxation techniques, posture, foot care and safety information.

This session of Motion for Moms is set for 5:00p to 6:00p on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning on Tuesday, Aug. 4 and going through Sept. 10. Cost is $40 for the 12 sessions. Medical clearance from your doctor is required prior to participation. A release form can be obtained by calling the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

Classes will be held at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, which is located in the Medical Arts Building, located at 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the Home Hospital campus.

For more information or to register, please call the center at (765) 449-5133.

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — St. Elizabeth Regional Health Diabetes Center recently was awarded the American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Certificate for a quality diabetes self-management education program.

The ADA’s Education Recognition Certificate assures that educational programs meet the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs.

The ADA awards recognition to programs that offer high-quality education that is an essential component of effective diabetes treatment. The St. Elizabeth Diabetes Center has been accredited since 1990.

The ADA’s Education Recognition Certificate assures that educational programs meet the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs. These standards were developed and tested under the auspices of the National Diabetes Advisory Board in 1983 and were revised by the diabetes community in 1994 and 2000.

Programs apply for recognition voluntarily. Programs that achieve recognition status have a staff of knowledgeable health professionals who can provide participants with comprehensive information about diabetes management.

“The process gives professionals a national standard by which to measure the quality of services they provide,” said Laurel Widmer, R.N., director of the St. Elizabeth Diabetes Center. “It assures the patient that he or she will likely receive high-quality service.”

Education recognition status is verified by an official certificate from ADA and awarded for three years.

According to the American Diabetes Association, there are 23.6 million people or 7.8% of the population in the United States who have diabetes. While an estimated 17.9 million have been diagnosed, unfortunately, 5.7 million people are not aware that they have this disease.

The American Diabetes Association is the nation’s leading non-profit health organization supporting diabetes research, advocacy and information for health professionals, patients and the public. Founded in 1940, the association has an area office in every state and conducts programs in communities nationwide.

For more information on the St. Elizabeth Diabetes Center and its services, call (765) 449-5180.

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — St. Elizabeth Regional Health and Unity Healthcare will be hosting the 2nd Annual Ultimate Pink Party (formerly Celebration of Women) on October 9, 2009 at the Holiday Inn City Centre in Lafayette, Indiana from 5:00-11:00pm.

The event will include a plated dinner, spa service, Vera Bradley gift, entertainment from Purduettes and Golden Steps, shopping, silent auction and access to the chocolate extravaganza at 10pm. Educational topics will provided by the Spirit of Women, and demonstrations will be provided by vendors throughout the evening.

This fund raiser benefits the YWCA Women’s Cancer Program. The YWCA Women’s Cancer Program strives to eliminate inequities in health care experienced by many women by removing barriers to access and promoting effective community-based outreach, education, and referrals to appropriate clinical services.

The Women’s Cancer Program provides low-cost or free screenings for breast and cervical cancers, including mammograms, breast ultrasounds, biopsies, Pap tests, pelvic exams, and colposcopies. The program serves women in Tippecanoe County and 22 other Indiana counties: Benton, Boone, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Fountain, Greene, Hamilton, Howard, Jasper, Miami, Montgomery, Newton, Parke, Pulaski, Sullivan, Tipton, Vermilion, Vigo, Warren and White.

225 individuals consisting mostly of women from Tippecanoe and the surrounding counties are expected to attend. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased by stopping by or calling the Kathryn Weil Center at 765.449.5133. Must be 18 to attend.

Vendors and Sponsorship Opportunities

Organizers are currently accepting applications for vendor sponsorships and selling tickets for the event. For more information about how to be a vendor sponsor visit www.ultimatepinkparty.com or call Michelle Kreinbrook at 765.446.5228 or email mkreinbrook@unityhc.com.

Sherry Franscoviak, RN, IBCLC, RLC

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Sherry Franscoviak, R.N., IBCLC, RLC, the outpatient lactation coordinator at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education and St. Elizabeth Regional Health, recently received the “2009 Breastfeeding Award of Excellence: Rookie of the Year” award from the Indiana Breastfeeding Alliance for her work and outreach to families.

She was honored for her commitment to developing the outpatient lactation consultant program and expanding services for patients and the community. Franscoviak has worked for St. Elizabeth Regional Health for eight years.

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — St. Elizabeth Regional Health’s Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy department and Sigma Sports Medicine will sponsor a summer fitness and nutrition camp from 8:00 am to noon on Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24. The camp will take place at Happy Hollow Park, 1301 Happy Hollow Rd. in West Lafayette, Indiana.

The week-long camp will keep children active with the “fun of fitness” as well as teach them about nutrition and making the right choices. Children will also learn nutritional tips on how to be healthy and how to live an active lifestyle. This camp is designed for boys and girls ages 9 to 14.

The camp will be taught by Tom Ragle, ATC/L; and Sara Gergely, ATC/L. Cost is $25.

Registration is required. To register or for more information, please call (765) 423-6885.