Health Resource Center - Faith Regional Health Services

Health Resource Center

Imagine a comprehensive health education center built especially for you. Faith Regional’s Health Resource Center was designed to help you become better informed about important health matters and to provide tools to adopt a healthier lifestyle. The center features many health education services about health matters relevant to you and your family. The services are complimentary and the resources are abundant. Stop by for a visit today!

Our goal is to provide education and services to the community that promote health, wellness and disease prevention. Services provided by the Health Resource Center include:

Appearance Center
Resource Library - including free online computer access
"Healthy U" Classes & Events
Speakers Bureau - Speakers for organizations on health-related topics
Support Groups - Updated list of local support groups on "Classes & Events" page
Healthy Lifestyle Programs - Health Trek 2009

Faith Regional Health Services' Health Resource Center is a reality due to the vision of creating a healthcare service that will benefit our community. We view health as holistic -- affecting the social, physical, mental and spiritual health of the individual.

Our Location

The Health Resource Center is located in the first floor of the Faith Regional Medical Offices West/Carson Cancer Center building.

Hours

The Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Stop in and explore the many resources available.

Map

A street map showing the Health Resource Center location is available here.

Appearance Center

The Appearance Center is a relaxing place where women who are experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatment can select wigs, hats or scarves. Women are encouraged to browse the large section of wigs and appearance products that are courtesy of Faith Regional Health Services and the American Cancer Society.

Resource Library

The Health Resource Center features an extensive collection of books, videos and print information on today’s important health topics. There are also three computers with Internet access and specialized health information databases that can provide in-depth research in a variety of other health areas.
Visitors are invited to relax and explore the vast health information resources available while also enjoying a refreshment from the coffee/cappuccino bar.

Click here to view a complete list of books, video and print information available in the Resource Library.

"Healthy U"
Classes & Events

“Healthy U” classes feature monthly health-related seminars presented by physicians and other healthcare professionals. These classes provide the perfect opportunity for you to become informed about important health topics and have your questions answered by knowledgeable professionals. Seminars are offered at no charge or a nominal fee. For a listing of upcoming classes and events, stop by or call the Health Resource Center at
(402) 644-7348 or visit the "Classes & Events" page on the Faith Regional website.

Self-Help and Support Groups

As a service to our community, the Health Resource Center at Faith Regional Health Services continually updates a list of support groups and education classes, both locally and nationally, to help people get the health care they need, quickly and easily. For a listing of upcoming events and support groups available please contact the Health Resource Center: phone: (402) 644-7348
fax: (402) 844-8127
e-mail: commhealth@frhs.org
or visit the "Classes & Events" page on the Faith Regional website.

What is Health Trek?

This annual friendly team competition is open to all businesses, organizations and individuals in the Norfolk area. Participants enroll as teams and earn points for exercising and other healthy lifestyle choices. It is a fun, easy and great way to get in shape for summer with the encouragement of your team!

How Health Trek works:

Points are assigned to various activities, depending on the level of intensity and length of time. Team members track their daily points and submit their weekly total to their team captain. The captain then submits the points each week to Health Trek by e-mail, fax or phone. The team standings are then distributed each week by e-mail.

Participants Receive:

Health Trek t-shirt
A chance to win randomly drawn prizes
Weekly team standings to track team progress
Invitations to special health seminars and activities
Health Trek trophy and prize to the top 3-member, 4-member and 5-member teams.
Encouragement from your team to help you to stay motivated and challenge you to reach your personal fitness
goals.

To Learn More:

For more information about Health Trek contact the Health Resource Center at (402) 844-8128 or e-mail mnemec@frhs.org.

Health Trek 2009 (April 13 - May 24)
Weekly Point Standings

Last Updated: 7/10/09