Family and Community
Experts In Motion – Meet Jill Meeker
Jill Meeker has worked for Bon Secours In Motion for two years, first as an Office Manager and now as a Practice Supervisor. Her favorite thing about her job is that “it is an incredibly caring and genuine place. I love that it is like a family.” Aw, Jill-your family loves you too! Jill use to travel a lot […]READ MORE
Bon Secours Colon Cancer 5k: Don’t Get Left Behind!
A Tradition Begins — Bon Secours Colon Cancer 5K Please join us for our fun-filled first ever Bon Secours Colon Cancer 5K run and walk in honor of National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Beginning at the Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View, this 5K race and walk will begin and end at the health […]READ MORE
Avoiding Sports Related Injuries
As winter starts to wind down (fingers crossed this is the last cold snap of the season!) and Spring sports and activities start picking up it’s important to take preventative measures to protect your body from injury. Here are some ways you can greatly reduce your chances of getting hurt while still playing the games […]READ MORE
Healthier Diets… Starting with the Juice Box
Over 65 percent of adults over the age of 20 years are either overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention. Registered dietitian Jackie Browning, with the Bon Secours Weight Loss Institute, is taking steps to help reverse this statistic – by teaching healthy habits to children. Browning, along with […]READ MORE
Bones, Moans & Groans : A Lecture Series for Women
With the New Year come New Year’s resolutions… If you – or someone you know – made a resolution to get back into health, or take care of this nagging little pain here or there, Bon Secours is there to answer the call. Many programs are kicking off again this month, including our Bon Secours […]READ MORE
Calorie Count In The Juice Aisle
When in the juice aisle, looking over a stretch of shelves packed with colors, claims and stats, you see plenty of key words: antioxidant, all-natural, 100%. However, when it comes to satisfying your thirst, think before you drink. Beverages can be a top source of sugar and empty calories – and it’s not just soft […]READ MORE
Beyond the Pyramid: Tips for Healthier Eating
When in the juice aisle, looking over a stretch of shelves packed with colors, claims and stats, you see plenty of key words: antioxidant, all-natural, 100%. However, when it comes to satisfying your thirst, think before you drink. Beverages can be a top source of sugar and empty calories – and it’s not just soft […]READ MORE
Injuries Strike Out Young Athletes
Anand Kapur, MD, family physician and director of sports medicine at InMotion Physical Therapy at Harbour View, said he sees young athletes with overuse injuries from little-leaguer’s elbow to rotator cuff injuries for swimmers. “Most parents played different sports in the fall and spring when they were young,” said Dr. Kapur. “Now, kids are specializing […]READ MORE
Supporting a Loved One Through Weight Loss Surgery
When a person decides to undergo surgery to facilitate weight loss, the procedure affects more than that person. As the spouse, companion, friend or close relative of a surgical weight loss patient, you have likely been told of the procedure and what to expect before and afterward. It’s natural, of course, to have concerns and […]READ MORE
Avoiding Holiday Temptations While Still Making Merry
It’s no surprise people consider the holiday season the most challenging time for maintaining weight loss. When you think of all the food-related activities that happen between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, one could feed an army with all the cookies exchanged, potatoes mashed, and champagne bubbling. This year you’ll no doubt attend office parties […]READ MORE