Midwest Medical Center hosts ‘Staying on a Healthy Eating Track through the Holidays’
Free Workshop | Monday, November 17 at Noon, One Medical Center Drive, Galena
The holidays are a time f
or celebration, good food, and togetherness — but they can also bring extra stress when it comes to staying healthy. Midwest Medical Center invites community members to join “Staying on a Healthy Eating Track through the Holidays,” a free workshop designed to help you enjoy the season without guilt or deprivation.
Led by Registered Dietitian Lisa Hackney and Diabetes Nurse Educator Darien Knight, this interactive session will share practical tips for making balanced choices through the holidays while still enjoying your favorite festive foods.
Participants will learn:
- How to stay on track with energy and mood during busy weeks
- Smart strategies for navigating holiday gatherings
- Simple stress-management tools to prevent emotional eating
- How to build a balanced plate that’s flexible, not restrictive
🗓️ Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
🕛 Time: Noon – 1 PM
📍 Location: Midwest Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, Galena | 1 South Conference Room (South Entrance)
Healthy snacks will be served. Lunch is on your own. Please feel free to bring your lunch or enjoy ordering from our neighboring Galena Roasters Bistro and Vista Café at Midwest Medical Center.
This free workshop is open to the public and free to attend. Space may be limited—please RSVP online: MMCGalena.org/Nov17 or call 815-776-7228. Join us and discover how to stay balanced, satisfied, and stress-free this holiday season.
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Registered Dietitian Lisa Hackney and Diabetes Nurse Educator Darien Knight will lead a free workshop on Monday, November 17 to help attendees “Stay on a Healthy Eating Track through the Holidays.” The workshop is free and open to the public.
About Midwest Medical Center
Midwest Medical Center is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 Illinois Critical Access Hospital serving northwestern Illinois, southwestern Wisconsin, and eastern Iowa. Its comprehensive services include health clinics (in Elizabeth and Galena), hospital and emergency care, fitness and rehabilitation programs, and senior care through assisted living and nursing home facilities. Midwest Medical Center accepts most insurances including Medicaid. www.MidwestMedicalCenter.org
