Healthy Body and Mind: Mission is your partner in making healthy changes

Mission knows the best way to prevent illness is to stay physically, mentally and emotionally healthy.  Even if you are in good health today, you probably have room for improvement. Mission's My Healthy Life wellness programs can help you - from overcoming the big hurdles like quitting tobacco or recovering from surgery, to simply learning how to incorporate healthy habits into your lifestyle. When you're ready to make healthful changes, Mission is here to be your coach and partner.

Mission understands that:

Smoking is one of the toughest of all addictions to break - not just a "bad habit."

Doctors call obesity an intractable health issue for good reason.

Depression and stress can be more crippling than a broken leg, and harder to treat.

Even small, easy changes can provide a big payoff in your health and wellness.

Mission's programs bring solid medical information, the experience of people who have been there, and a big dose of compassion to your journey toward a healthier life. And we'll do our best to make it fun, with sports and fitness programs, support groups, educational classes and even delicious heart healthy recipes to enjoy in good health and confidence.

Learn more about these programs and start on the path toward improved health.

Healthy Weight program - professional, personalized coaching along with group learning and support for long-term weight loss and ongoing weight management. Excellent option for 10-40 lb. weight loss goal.

Quit tobacco - Mission's Nicotine Dependence program offers a variety of services to help you overcome a tobacco addiction.

Stress management clinic - an 8-week series in which you'll how to intentionally cultivate mindfulness and gain increased ability to relax, greater energy and self-esteem, improved ability to cope with stressful situations and reduction in pain levels or an enhanced ability to copy with chronic pain

Mission Rehab and Sports Center - offering a public fitness center; expert care and rehabilitation for minor injuries or surgery recovery; help to optimize your performance and prevent injury

Health Coaching -help with implementing healthier behaviors into you life, based on your goals

Healthy Recipes - easy recipes for healthful meals

Mission Wellness Resource Centers - offering a variety of consultations, health screenings and education programs to promote whole-person wellness across a full life span

Support Groups - share ideas, learn new information and meet others who may be going through a similar experience

Lighten Up 4 Life - which has enabled hundreds of people to lose thousands of pounds - and have fun with friends in the process