Southcoast^® Health System, in partnership with the Gleason Family YMCA, the New Bedford YMCA and the Bayside YMCA, presents a new monthly series focused on helping you and your family live a healthier lifestyle. The free health education program is designed to help you make healthier decisions and support your well-being.

Presentations will take place at each of the YMCA locations throughout the month with topics focusing on important health issues and will be presented by a Southcoast specialist with expertise in that field of medicine. The January series will be led by registered dieticians, Stacy Medeiros and Susan Oliveira, and will discuss various aspects of weight management including the importance of mindful eating, portion control and regular physical activity.

The presentation will take place at Wareham Gleason Family YMCA, 33 Charge Pond Road, Wareham on Thursday, Jan. 2, at 11:30 a.m. The event will be led by: Led by: Stacy Medeiros, Registered Dietician. Call to register: 508-295-9622

Registration is not required, but is preferred. Register directly with the YMCA facility that is hosting the seminar you would like to attend. For more information on the monthly series, email Traci McNeil at mcneilt@southcoast.org