Health Briefs

Core Training Class

Free exercise class 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7 at the Fitness Center at Siskin Hospital. Class will introduce several exercises that are the building blocks for core muscle strength and coordination. No registration is necessary. HealthLink Plus free membership is required. For more information call Erlanger's HealthLink at 778-5465.

Massage therapy

The Center for Cancer Support at Memorial Hospital will offer free massage therapy every Wednesday to reduce stress and promote healing for cancer patients currently undergoing treatment. Also offered every Tuesday at Memorial North Park Hospital. Call 495-7778 for appointment.

Water aerobics

The Fitness Center at Siskin Hospital will hold a free exercise class 10-11 a.m. Tuesday. Exercising in the swimming pool prevents the jarring and jolting that can be experienced during land exercising. No registration necessary. Class is on a first-come/first-served basis and Erlanger HealthLink Plus free membership is required. Call 778-5465.

Bariatric seminars

Learn more about the Gastric Bypass Roux-en-Y surgical and gastric banding weight-loss procedures at a free seminar geared toward individuals at least 100 pounds overweight. Class is from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Hospital Community rooms. Call 495-2245 for reservations.

Low impact exercise

Attend a free low impact exercise class from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Monday and Wednesday at Northgate Mall. An exercise physiologist from Siskin Therapy Services with Erlanger will lead the class. No registration is necessary. Call Erlanger's HealthLink at 778-5465 for information.

Items for this column are due the Friday before Thursday's publication date. Write to Linda Weaver, P.O. Box 1447, Chattanooga, TN 37401-1447; fax 668-5071; e-mail lweaver@timesfreepress.com