Lifestyle Programs
Looking for additional health and wellness opportunities? Snowball your "STREAK" goals by checking out WellSpan Health's Classes and Events page. A variety of in-person and virtual options are offered throughout the year including:
Heart Healthy Express (Virtual & In-Person)
Whether you have been diagnosed with heart disease or are just looking to improve your diet, come to this FREE class and learn how to reduce your risk of heart disease and high blood pressure through proper nutrition.
A Matter of Balance (In-Person)
According to the CDC, one in four Americans 65 years of age and older will fall each year. A Matter of Balance is a FREE, evidenced-based program consisting of 8 two-hour-long courses with a trained coach. This program has been shown to decrease the fear of falling, increase activity levels, and reduce the risk of falling.
Freedom from Smoking (Virtual) - York County & Adams County
Are you ready to set yourself free from the chains of tobacco addiction? Then this FREE class is for you! Developed by the American Lung Association, the "Freedom from Smoking" Program is designed to help people quit smoking, fight addiction, and develop a smoke-free lifestyle.
Freedom from Smoking (In-Person & Virtual) - WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital
Are you ready to set yourself free from the chains of tobacco addiction? Then this FREE class is for you! Developed by the American Lung Association, the "Freedom from Smoking" Program is designed to help people quit smoking, fight addiction, and develop a smoke-free lifestyle.
Pool Exercise Classes (In-Person)
Join us for some aquatic exercise with 60-minute group exercise sessions held in the warm-water pool at WellSpan Rehabilitation - Herr’s Ridge in Gettysburg. During these sessions, there will be 30-minutes of group exercise instruction led by a certified exercise professional, and 30-minutes of open swim time and individual exercise advice. There is a fee of $10 per person, per class.
Adjusting to Motherhood Support Group (Virtual)
Baby blues are common, with up to 20% of new moms finding themselves struggling with Postpartum Depression (PPD). If you are feeling overwhelmed, teary, anxious, irritable, or depressed, it’s important for you to know that you are not alone. This FREE, virtual support group meets monthly and is designed to provide new moms with encouragement and helpful information.
Pulmonary Hypertension Support Group (Virtual)
This is a FREE virtual outpatient support group, run by a WellSpan Care Coordinator and a Pulmonary Hypertension Provider, that gives you the opportunity to connect with others.
Diabetes Self Management Education (In-Person)
A series of 5 classes offered at WellSpan Dixon Foundation Health Center in Lebanon County, to help patients learn how to better manage their diabetes including glucometer use, how to respond to high/low glucose levels, healthy eating, activity and exercise, and other ways to live well with diabetes. Referral from a physician is required prior to attending the first class.
Spanish Diabetes Self Management Education (In-Person)
A series of 5 classes offered at WellSpan Dixon Foundation Health Center in Lebanon County, to help patients learn how to better manage their diabetes including glucometer use, how to respond to high/low glucose levels, healthy eating, activity and exercise, and other ways to live well with diabetes. Referral from a physician is required prior to attending the first class.
Taking Charge of Your Diabetes (In-Person)
Outpatient education program, offered at WellSpan Cocalico Health Center in Lancaster County, for people with diabetes, providing essential day-to-day skills for better blood sugar control. Program includes group sessions and individual consult(s) with a provider. Fees are covered all or in part by Medicare and most health insurance plans. Please verify with your insurance provider.
Preventative Screenings
Often, the earlier a disease is diagnosed, the more likely it is that it can be successfully managed or even cured. When you treat a disease early, you may be able to prevent or delay problems from the disease. Treating the disease early may also make the disease easier to live with. "STREAK" right down to the links below to learn more.
Breast Cancer Screenings
WellSpan provides a full array of programs and services to help women keep up with issues impacting their breast health. Click on the learn more button below to find screening opportunities near you.
Colorectal Cancer Screenings
Getting a colonoscopy screening is quick and painless, and helps you Stay A Healthy Step Ahead. That’s why WellSpan Digestive Health makes scheduling and getting your colonoscopy so easy. Click on the learn more button below to find screening opportunities near you.
Find a Primary Care Provider
Start your relationship with a WellSpan primary care provider. Click on the schedule button below to find a provider near you!
Interactive Screening Tool
This tool asks you questions about your health and your health history. Then it creates a list of screening tests you may need. You can print the list and take it with you when you visit your doctor.
The Gene Health Project
A community health research program brought to you by WellSpan Health, looking at genetic factors that may influence a person's health. Members of the community from all backgrounds, aged 18 years and above, are invited to take part in the project. Participants will receive a no-cost genetic test that may determine their potential risk for heart disease and certain cancers. Health insurance is not required.
WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital Health Screenings
Looking for health screenings in the WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital service area? Click on the button below to check out upcoming comprehensive blood screenings, blood pressure screenings, blood sugar screenings, heart health screenings, hearing screenings, bone density screenings, skin cancer screenings, women's health screenings, and more!