Find health coverage that works for you. Open Enrollment for health insurance coverage for 2019 is here‐ Act Fast! Open enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace continues through December 15, 2018. CCCHC has Certified Application Counselors to assist you with finding quality coverage at a price you can afford. Please call Kara at 7018737788,,,,,114 for more information.

Have you compared plans yet? See if you can lower some costs or find a plan that better suits your needs. Many people do. Even if you like your current plan, check to see if the costs or coverage are changing. There are Senior Health Insurance Counselors in your area. Call Elysa‐ CCCHC Hazen at 7017482256, Julie‐ CCCHC Beulah at 7018734445 or Dena‐ NDSU Extension at 7018735195.

Focus on weight maintenance vs. weight loss during the holidays. Plan on NOT dieting after the New Year, it should be a lifestyle change instead. Be physically active in some way most days of the week. Make sure you don’t skip meals during the day. Take steps to minimize recreational eating. Reduce the fat in your holiday recipes.

Please join us for the Hazen Memorial Hospital Association Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 25 at Hazen City Hall. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with a free dinner being served at 5:30; and business meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend.

This event will be held at the Hazen City Hall and features Comedy Hypnotist Justin James. Social Hour is 6:00 — 7:30 p.m. with the show starting at 8:00 p.m. Silent and live auctions will take place throughout the evening. Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door. Please contact the Hospice Office at 7017487380 for more information.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Sakakawea Medical Center (SMC) is offering a free gift for anyone that schedules a mammogram during the month of October. Call SMC at 7017487278 to schedule your appointment today!

Eat Breakfast. Start your morning with a healthy breakfast that includes lean protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Try making a breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs, low‐fat cheese, salsa and a whole wheat tortilla or a parfait with low‐fat plain yogurt, fruit and whole grain cereal.

Join us on Wednesday, October 3^rd for the 2^nd Annual Women’s World of Wellness event where women can stop & shop while taking care of their wellness screenings! SMC Mammography Marathon is from 7 am‐7 pm; offering 3D Mammography, call 7017487278 to schedule. CCCHC will have providers available for physicals, screenings, and immunizations, call 7017482256 today to schedule those appointments! In addition, health education booths go from 1‐5 pm and local vendors/businesses will be set up from 3‐7 pm. for your shopping pleasure, no appointment needed to shop!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Sakakawea Medical Center (SMC) is offering a free gift for anyone that schedules a mammogram during the month of October. Call SMC at 7017487278 to schedule your appointment today!

Join CCCHC is celebrating National Recovery Month! You are invited to a sober barbeque at Hazen Heritage Park on Thursday, Sept 20 from 5:30‐8:00 p.m. Bring the family for a fun evening filled with guest speakers, music, education, yard games and zumba. Please bring your own lawn chair.