The Health and Wellness Center (HAWC) is dedicated to prevention and health enhancement. The HAWC provides a number of prevention programs to active duty military and their dependents, military retirees, civilians and contract workers. Programs include weight management, tobacco cessation, cholesterol and diabetes screening, stress management, as well as commissary tours. A new tobacco cessation pill called CHANTIX can now be prescribed to TRICARE beneficiaries who want to "kick the nicotine habit". With the introduction of CHANTIX, the three month success rate for quiting has jumped from 20% to 65%.Individual nutrition and fitness counseling is available and provided by a registered dietician or exercise physiologist. The HAWC has a variety of health and nutrition literature available free of charge. Stop by today or call (623) 856-3830 for more information.

Nutrition Education Purpose

Nutrition education is a major component of health promotion. It encourages healthy lifestyles that contribute to improved operational readiness, total fitness, disease prevention and optimal health.

Physical Fitness Education

The HAWC provides ongoing education and a supportive environment for all members and early intervention for marginal and poorly fit members. This is essential to maintain the health and fitness of the total force. All classes are open to all; even if not participating in a mandatory program.

Balance Eating & Working Out Effectively = Live Long (BE WELL) - IAW AFI 36-2905

The BE WELL class is for individuals who fall into the "poor" fitness categories as defined by the Air Force fitness standards. It is designed as a three hour, interactive class which provides information related to nutrition and exercise, as well as, identifies motivational factors and behavioral change strategies needed to implement and maintain a fit lifestyle change. The workshop is a collaborative effort amongst behavioral health providers, dieticians and fitness experts. Together, they assist the workshop participants in developing a comprehensive, individual plan for fitness.

Tobacco Cessation - Be Ready, Be Fit, Be Tobacco Free

Air Force leadership would like to remind our warriors that in a time of war we cannot afford to compromise mission accomplishment by using tobacco (smoke or smokeless). Tobacco use decreases night vision, mentual acuity, ability to deal with stress, lung capacity, wound healing and stamina. In the words of the Surgeon General, "A tobacco free force will improve quality of life and enhance mission effectiveness. We cannot continue to compromise our ability to Fly, Fight and Win for America".

AMAZING QUIT RATES

65% of enrollees have been able to quit within three months of taking the new tobacco cessation pill, CHANTIX. This huge success has been partly driven by the fact that CHANTIX blocks key receptors in the brain that are linked to nicotine addition. This gives you a better chance of quiting. In addition, customer satisfaction and support have also been critical in the success of this program. Active duty service members and their dependents, as well as, retirees are welcome to contact the HAWC at (623) 856-3830 to begin your journey to health and wellness.

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

Treat yourself to a relaxing massage provided at a reasonable rate by a licensed massage therapist. Benefits include relaxation, mental rest, and enhanced spiritual well being. Appointments can be scheduled for 30, 60, or 90 minutes. Evening and weekend appointments are available. For more information contact Becky Fink at (602) 290-5025.

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