Throughout the year Women's Health Source and the hospitals of Main Line Health offer a variety of classes and wellness events of interest to women, including exercise programs, health screenings, risk assessments, lectures, seminars and more.
For additional information on Women's Health Source and other Main Line Health events, including dates and times of upcoming programs, visit our event calendar or call 1-866-CALL-MLH.
Registration is required for most of these programs. To register, call toll-free 1-888-876-8764.
Are you looking to begin an exercise program but aren't sure where to start? Then join us for this six-week class that provides education on all elements of fitness, including strength training, aerobics and flexibility. Taught by certified trainers, each class begins with varied topics to help change your thoughts on eating and exercise followed by a 30 minute exercise session. You'll experience a workout that's creative, fun and effective. Click here to register online.
Tuesdays, October 20 to November 24 | 6:00p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Ellis Athletic Center, 3819 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square
$65/$55 for WHS members
Join us for a 45-minute nutrition tour where the focus will be on healthy fats, whole grains, vegetarian items, lower-sodium selections, and more. Learn some insider tips on reading labels and cooking healthy. Enjoy delicious food samples at tasting stations. Registration required.
Tuesday, November 3 | 7:00 p.m. OR 8:00 p.m.
Whole Foods Market, Wynnewood
Planning a holiday party? Avoid the stress by learning to prepare easy and healthy hors d'oeuvres with Christina Dimacali of Clean Your Plate personal chef services. You'll enjoy a tasting of all the menu items, delicious fool-proof recipes, party planning tips and a 10 percent discount on store purchases. Register early. Class space is limited. Click here to register online.
Wednesday, November 11 | 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Williams and Sonoma, Ardmore
$40/$35 for WHS members
The Safe Sitter® course is a medically accurate child-care course developed especially for 11-to-13 year-olds. Safe Sitter teaches you the skills you need to safely care for children and infants through school age. Pre-registration is required, but space is limited. Completed registration packet and payment must be received for enrollment.
Riddle Memorial Hospital
Fee: $60
Main Line Health offers support groups to help you cope with many illnesses or issues. Please visit www.mainlinehealth.org/support for a complete listing.
Have your blood pressure checked at one of many locations throughout the Main Line Area. Visit www.mainlinehealth.org/events and search for "blood pressure" or call 1-866-CALL-MLH.
Join us for the Women's Heart Initiative (WHI) Kick-Off Event. It's an evening no woman should miss—one very special affair dedicated to your heart. The evening includes a gourmet heart-healthy dinner, health screenings, fun and fancy boutiques, and a panel discussion featuring the WHI codirectors, Maribel Hernandez, MD, Leslie Poor, MD and Herman D. Movsowitz, MD. Cookbook author Kathy Kasten will share her personal story about combating heart disease along with tasty tips for heart-healthy cooking. Click here for more details or to register online.
Thursday, November 5 | 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Villanova Conference Center, Villanova
$25/$20 for WHS members.
Learn to stop smoking through this self-management program that addresses the physical and psychological addiction to smoking. Our trained professionals offer participants an individualized needs assessment, a quit plan and nicotine replacement. Call 1-866-CALL-MLH for upcoming class dates or visit our event calendar.
Quick Links
Women's Health Source
Southpoint One, Suite 100
1160 W. Swedesford Road
Berwyn, PA 19312
1-888-876-8764
whs@mlhs.org