Group Sessions

Group Sessions led by Family Health Team members teach patients and their families how to promote good health, prevent disease, and manage chronic illnesses.

Registration is required for all sessions. Register on-line or talk to your physician or any team member.

Upcoming Group Sessions:
Learn about Labels
This grocery store tour will help you: Learn about what to look for on nutrition labels and how to read ingredient lists, learn about how much sugar, fibre, sodium you need in a day, learn about healthy and unhealthy fats, and learn to make healthy choices when grocery shopping. Group is held at Zehrs Laurentian.
Date: Tuesday February 7th, 2012 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Zehrs Laurentian - 750 Ottawa St. S. Kitchener Facilitator: Registered Dietitian
Diabetes Education Program
For people with newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes or long-standing type 2 diabetes. Learn about lifestyle strategies to better control blood sugars.
Date: Wednesday February 15th, 2012 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: New Vision Family Health Team Meeting Room Facilitator: Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator
Managing Cholesterol
Learn how diet and lifestyle help control your cholesterol and keep your heart healthy. For people with newly diagnosed or long-standing high cholesterol.
Date: Tuesday February 21st, 2012 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: New Vision Family Health Team Meeting Room Facilitator: Registered Dietitian
Rise Up
The group is appropriate for those who would benefit from learning practical skills for coping with their depression including reactivation, changing depressive thinking and problem solving techniques. Group will be over four Thursdays, March 1, 8, 22, and 29.
Date: Thursday March 1st, 2012 Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Teaching Room Facilitator: Co Facilitated by Tracey Clark, MSW and Intern Natalie Wilton
Craving Change
Three part series to help you improve your relationship with food. Thursdays, March 8, 15 22, and 29. Craving change will help you: understand why it is so hard to change your eating habits; identify your own personal problematic eating triggers; and maintain your healthier eating habits. Participants MUST attend all three classes.
Date: Thursday March 8th, 2012 Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Teaching Room Facilitator: Registered Dietitian and Social Worker
Diabetes Education Program
For people with newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes or long-standing type 2 diabetes. Learn about lifestyle strategies to better control blood sugars.
Date: Wednesday March 14th, 2012 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: New Vision Family Health Team Meeting Room Facilitator: Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator
Healthy Lifestyles
Learn the latest healthy eating recommendations. This session covers: balanced eating, meal planning, nutrition label reading and portion sizes.
Date: Tuesday March 27th, 2012 Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: New Vision Family Health Team Meeting Room Facilitator: Registered Dietitian
Managing Cholesterol
Learn how diet and lifestyle help control your cholesterol and keep your heart healthy. For people with newly diagnosed or long-standing high cholesterol.
Date: Tuesday March 27th, 2012 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: New Vision Family Health Team Meeting Room Facilitator: Registered Dietitian
Pre-Diabetes
Pre-diabetes is the body’s warning sign that a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes may be around the corner. The good news is that there are lifestyle changes that can help prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. Learn about strategies that can help you change the future!
Date: Thursday April 5th, 2012 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: New Vision Family Health Team Meeting Room Facilitator: Registered Dietitian
Diabetes Education Program
For people with newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes, long-standing type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. Learn about lifestyle strategies to better control blood sugars.
Date: Wednesday April 11th, 2012 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: New Vision Family Health Team Meeting Room Facilitator: Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator
Managing Cholesterol
Learn how diet and lifestyle help control your cholesterol and keep your heart healthy. For people with newly diagnosed or long-standing high cholesterol.
Date: Thursday April 26th, 2012 Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: New Vision Family Health Team Meeting Room Facilitator: Registered Dietitian