The Health and Wellness Center is dedicated to prevention and health enhancement. The HAWC provides a number of prevention programs to active duty, dependents, retirees, civilian, and contract workers. Programs include weight management, tobacco cessation, cholesterol, diabetes, stress management, and commissary tours. A new tobacco cessation pill called CHANTIX is now prescribed to all TRICARE beneficiaries who want to “kick the nicotine habit”. With the introduction of CHANTIX, three months quit rates have jumped from 20% to 56%. Individual nutrition and fitness counseling are available by a registered dietitian, diet technician or an exercise physiologist. We have a variety of health and nutrition information literature available free of charge. Interested individuals should call the HAWC at (623) 856-3830 for more information. For provider information, click here.
Nutrition Education Purpose
Nutrition education is a major component of Health Promotion. It encourages healthy lifestyles that contribute to improved operational readiness, total fitness, disease prevention and optimal health.
Physical Fitness Education
Ongoing education and supportive environment for all members and early intervention for marginal and poor fit members are essential to maintain health and fitness of the force. All Classes are open to everyone even if not participating in the mandatory program.
Healthy Living Program (HLP). IAW AFI 10-248
The Healthy Living Program (HLP) is for individuals who fall in the Poor fitness categories according to the Air Force fitness standards. It is designed as a two-hour interactive class to provide information related to nutrition and exercise that is needed to improve fitness and to identify motivational factors and behavior change strategies needed to implement and maintain a fit lifestyle change. The workshop is intended as a collaborative effort among behavioral health providers, dietitians, and fitness experts. Behavioral health providers lead the first hour of the workshop, preparing participants for change through the use of behavioral change tools such as motivational interviewing/enhancement, establishing realistic goals, problem solving, and maintenance/relapse prevention. The second hour is split between a registered dietitian and a fitness expert. The registered dietitian provides information on the components of a healthy diet. The fitness expert provides information about the components of a healthy exercise program. Together, the behavioral health provider, registered dietitian, and fitness expert help the workshop participants develop a comprehensive individualized plan for fitness.
Body Composition Improvement Program (BCIP).
Participants can expand on the concepts presented within the HLP by attending the Body Composition Improvement Program (BCIP). BCIP is for individuals who self-refer or who score below 75 and have an abdominal circumference (AC) that places them at higher risk (women with AC > 35 inches and men with AC > 40 inches). BCIP is designed to help participants shed unwanted weight and maximize fitness for the long-term with a “health-wise”, sensible approach, the BCIP program consists of a series of two core classes with monthly follow-up. Classes will last approximately 2 hours and will require approximately one hour per day of self-monitoring, planning, and workbook exercises.
The BCIP focus is on producing permanent behavior change by targeting nutrition and exercise habits, as well as the development of support systems to help maintain positive lifestyle changes. It will build upon the basics learned in the HLP, and provide an opportunity to actually apply the concepts to common barriers and daily situations.
TOBACCO CESSATION - BE READY, BE FIT, BE TOBACCO FREE
The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Rodney J McKinley, has joined the ranks of leadership in reminding our warriors that in a time of war we cannot afford to compromise mission accomplishment by using tobacco (smoke and smokeless).
Tobacco use decreases night vision, mental acuity, ability to deal with stress, lung capacity, wound healing, and stamina. In the words of the Surgeon General, “a tobacco free force will improve quality of life and enhance mission effectiveness. We cannot continue to compromise our ability to Fly, Fight and Win for America”.
Why Enroll in the Tobacco Cessation Program?
Flexibility/Convenience: You do not have to worry about attending multiple class sessions. The Health and Wellness Center offers a 60 minute, comprehensive, one time briefing. Free medication is available for pick up immediately after the session.
Amazing Quit Rates: 56% of enrollees have been able to quit within three months of taking CHANTIX, the new tobacco cessation pill. This huge success has been partly driven by the fact that CHANTIX blocks key receptors linked to nicotine addiction in the brain, thus preventing nicotine from reaching those receptors and giving you the best shot of quitting. In addition, customer satisfaction and support have also been critical in the success of the program.
AD, dependents and retirees are welcome. Call the HAWC at 623-856-7531 for free medication and begin your journey to Health and Wellness.
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
Treat yourself to a relaxing massage given by a licensed Massage Therapist. Benefits include muscular relaxation, mental rest, and enhanced spiritual well being. Appointments can be scheduled for 30, 60, or 90 minutes. Evening and weekend appointments are also available.
For information, contact:
Becky Fink: (602) 290-5025
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