Gifford Indoor Winter Walking Program Begins December 13

Gifford Medical Center is once again helping Randolph area residents stay fit amid winter’s chill through its indoor walking program, "Your Steps to Health."

This free program begins December 13 and will last through the cold weather months. The program will take place Mondays and Thursdays from 10-11:30 a.m. and is coordinated by physical therapy assistant Jody Lynam and hospital volunteers.

"While it is important to be active all year, Vermont weather does not always make it easy," Rehabilitation Services Manager Eric Medved says. "It can be difficult or unsafe to exercise outdoors, so Gifford is once again offering its indoor walking program to enable Randolph area residents to continue fitness routines or begin a new routine for the new year. Furthermore, experts on fitness will provide educational guidance on how to monitor your health progress."

The program starts in Gifford’s new visitors’ entrance on the southern end of the hospital. Walkers can come anytime between 10-11:30 a.m. and follow "Your Steps to Health" route markers throughout the hospital. Free monthly talks on health-related topics will also be offered.

No pre-registration is necessary. Call Gifford’s Rehabilitation Services Department at 728-2229 for more information.

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