Turkey, cornbread dressing, macaroni and cheese, candied sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, pumpkin pies, gingerbread, and eggnog. Is your mouth watering yet?
Holidays are a time for family and friends we have not seen in a while, attending holiday dinners, and office parties. With these joys come holiday shopping, baking, cooking, and a lot of food. It’s easy to over indulge.
From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day may seem short, but most people gain 1-2 pounds during the holidays. That’s 10-20 pounds in 10 years.
Dayton and Montgomery County Public Health is sponsoring a friendly Not a Single Pound challenge to encourage people to avoid the holiday weight bulge. Kettering Health Network has accepted the challenge and added a contest for our employees.
What do you need to do?
- Weigh in November 17-21 (NOW CLOSED)
- Maintain your weight over the holiday season
- Weigh out January 12-16
Who’s eligible?
All Kettering Health Network employees, volunteers, and physicians over 18 years old are eligible.
Prizes
- Grand Prize – One year’s membership at a gym for one who maintains their weight
- Fitbit for eight winners who maintain their weight
Pledge not to gain a single pound over the holiday season. Join the challenge and choose to be healthier!
Visit phdmc.org/nasp to track your progress and for more details about the Dayton and Montgomery County Public Health challenge.
UPDATE: The weigh-in period is now closed! Watch k-news for healthy tips and ideas for everyone this holiday season.
Weigh Stations – Call and schedule an appointment.
| Facility | Location/Contact | Phone Number |
| Administrative Support Building | Nila Getter Sylvia Carpenter |
(937) 384-3820 (937) 384-4831 |
| Fort Hamilton | Employee Health | (513) 867-2612 |
| Grandview Southview |
Employee Health | (937) 723-4228 |
| Greene Memorial Soin |
Employee Health | (937) 352-2100 (937) 352-4110 |
| Kettering Behavioral Medicine Center | Michelle Kolp | (937) 534-4625 |
| Kettering Medical Center Sycamore Medical Center |
Employee Health | (937) 395-8894 |
| Kettering Medical Center | Heart & Vascular Health, 1 East | (937) 395-8492 |
| Kettering Sports Medicine | Far Hills | (937) 395-3910 |
| Kettering Sports Medicine | Englewood Health Center | (937) 832-8982 |
| Preble Health Center | Sarah Shull | (937) 456-8300 |
| Prestige Place | Community Outreach, Suite 330 | (937) 558-3988 |
| Sycamore Glen Retirement Center | Jeni Fultz | (937) 866-2984 |