Friday, July 15, 2016

Pokémon GO Safety Tips

If you think you have noticed a lot of people walking around with their eyes glued to their phones in the past week or so, you are not wrong. Thousands of people have been using their smartphones to play Pokémon Go. The Pokémon GO craze is in full force and it does not show any signs of slowing down. The game was released July 6, and quickly became the most downloaded smartphone app in the United States. What exactly is this sensation taking the world by storm?
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What is Pokémon GO?

Pokémon GO is a location-based, augmented reality game for iPhones and Android phones that blends the real and digital worlds together. Players create an avatar of themselves and try to collect virtual Pokémon using real time GPS on your smartphone.
Aside from the safety concerns- there have been reports of accidents and public nuisance- this game offers real health benefits. Players often walk for miles as they hunt for the next Pokémon character. The average player now spends 43 minutes a day on the game, which equates approximately 200 calories burned, depending on the person’s size and walking speed. You can collect eggs and the eggs will “hatch” by walking two to 10 kilometers (the game uses kilometer to measure distance). Many players walk in search of Pokémon, they end up covering a lot of ground in a day. As an additional challenge, certain Pokémon can only be caught by hiking uphill to find them.
The game’s makers urge users to not play Pokémon Go while riding a bike or hoverboard, or while driving a car or doing anything else that requires full attention. Although the usual warnings about the dangers of video game addiction apply, some players are reporting improvement in symptoms of anxiety and depression.  For those who walk as they play, “Pokéxercise” can provide excellent health benefits.
Here are a few tips for players to stay safe:
·       - Be alert at all times.
·        -Stay aware of your surroundings — don’t venture in the virtual world where you wouldn’t in the real world.
·        -Play in pairs or as a group in well –lit areas to ensure your safety.
·       - Let others know of your plans and your whereabouts, when you plan to return and with whom you’re venturing.
·        -Do not trespass onto private property or go to areas you usually would not if you weren’t playing Pokémon Go.
·        -Do not drive or ride your bike, skateboard, or other device while interacting with the app- “you cannot do both safely”.
·        -Understand that some people unfamiliar with the app may believe you’re a suspicious person.
·        -Watch your battery life.
·        -Look up when walking and stop walking to catch them — you’ll probably find it easier.
·        -Be sure to follow your employer’s mobile use policy should you decide to download on a corporate device and/or play at work.
·       - Know and abide by park and/or facility hours and play at appropriate times.
·       - It’s just a game, and it shouldn’t threaten your real-life or the safety of those around you.

Community Health Needs Assessment

Community Health Needs Assessment

Kirby Medical Center is committed to progressive hospital, outpatient, and specialty services.



To read the assessment visit:

http://kirbyhealth.org/files/2016_Kirby_Medical_Center_CHNA.pdf

Thursday, July 14, 2016

Girls Night Out- Massages & Mammograms



Join us for a Girls’ Night Out Event on September 21st,  4-7 p.m.
You’ll enjoy a FREE relaxing mini massage, delicious dessert, and a 3D mammogram. One of the most important cancer screening exams a woman can have. 
Call 217-762-1826 to schedule your appointment.
Future event dates: December 14, 2016

CrossFit KMC

CrossFit KMC is a licensed CrossFit affiliate located on the campus of Kirby Medical Center in Monticello, IL. Our passion is educating people about movement, fitness, nutrition, and community. All of these things work together and require a responsible, common sense approach. Our promise is to incorporate that which is beneficial to our body, mind, and overall health. Our goal is to provide our community with a high quality, fun training environment and the necessary attention they need each time they train with us.

We are not just another gym. We want you to be a part of our ever growing community and get in the best shape of your life. Be proud, be accountable, and join us as we pursue excellence.




To learn more visit www.CrossFitKMC.org or call (217) 762-1520. 

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Move Well. Live Well. Be Fit.


CrossFit KMC




CrossFit KMC is a licensed CrossFit affiliate located on the campus of Kirby Medical Center in Monticello, IL.  Our passion is educating people about movement, fitness, nutrition, and community.  All of these things work together and require a responsible, common sense approach.  Our promise is to incorporate that which is beneficial to our body, mind, and overall health.  Our goal is to provide our community with a high quality, fun training environment and the necessary attention they need each time they train with us.

We are not just another gym.   We want you to be a part of our ever growing community and get in the best shape of your life.  Be proud, be accountable, and join us as we pursue excellence.

Click here to email CrossFit KMC
Learn more by visiting CrossFitKMC.org




KMC Sage City Triathlon



Kirby Medical Center Announces KMC Sage City Triathlon

(Monticello, Illinois) — Kirby Medical Center is going to be hosting a brand new sprint triathlon on August 13, 2016. The triathlon will include a 300 meter swim, 13.5 mile bike ride, and a 3.1 mile run. This USAT certified course will start in the new Monticello city pool using a serpentine swim route and then continue on to the bike route, which will highlight one of Monticello’s prime attractions; Allerton Park. Riders will enter the park along the recently completed South entrance and circle the famous Sunsinger statue at the west edge of the park. The beautiful views offered by the park’s great features add a unique twist to this triathlon. To wrap it all up the third segment, the run, is a flat, fast course along a closed jogging path that is heavily shaded and travels over Monticello’s new wooden bridge spanning the Sangamon River. The run is paved for approximately two miles and is hard packed gravel for one mile. The surface variation offers terrific relief for tired feet. Expect PR run times!

All racers will receive a gender specific custom race shirt, finisher medal, race number belt, bib with bike frame sticker and a race collectible. In addition, there will be on-course support, post-race food and drinks and an award ceremony. We expect the first ever KMC Sage City Triathlon to be a fantastic event with many more to come in the future. If you wish to be a part of this inaugural race, please visit triharderpromotions.com/sage-city-sprint to register and receive more information.