The Center for Healthy Living

Our Healthy Living Center at 55 Holly Hill Lane focuses on rehabilitation, prevention and wellness for cardiovascular, pulmonary and rehabilitation patients. We also offer programs for people with diabetes. To learn more or to take a look at our state-of-the-art fitness center, call (203) 863-3756. Below are brief descriptions of some of our programs.

GH @ GH signifies a program sponsored by Greenwich Health at Greenwich Hospital.

Register online for classes marked by the arrow icon. Online registration is available only for selected classes and events. Some classes, such as childbirth preparation, require personalized assistance through our Tender Beginnings program.

Medical Fitness Program
Medical fitness services for people with diabetes, obesity, cancer, physical impairments, osteoporosis or Parkinson's disease. Monday through Friday, day and evening classes. Call (203) 863-3756 for more information and reservations. A 'Medical Fitness Program' physician referral form is required. Fee.

Adult Fitness Program
Exercising on your own, but wonder if you're making any progress? Meet one-on-one with a Healthy Living Center professional for body fat testing or a full fitness profile with a one-hour nutrition consultation. Call (203) 863-3756. Fee.

Cardiac Rehabilitation
For individuals diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Focuses on exercise, diet modification and stress management. Day and evening classes available Monday-Friday at 55 Holly Hill Lane. Call (203) 863-3756 or ask your physician for a referral. Physician referral form required. Fee. (May be eligible for third party reimbursement.) Learn more about how to enroll and services offered in the Cardiac Rehabilitation program.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation
For individuals diagnosed with coronary pulmonary disease. Focuses on exercise, diet modification and stress management. Day classes available Monday-Friday at 55 Holly Hill Lane. Call (203) 863-3756 or ask your physician for a referral. Physician referral form required. Fee. (May be eligible for third party reimbursement.)

Cooking Classes
Hands-on sessions help you learn techniques to prepare low-fat, heart healthy meals that are delicious, nutritious and easy to make. Especially designed for people who want to lose weight without being "on a diet." Tuesdays, 6-8pm. Call (203) 863-3756. Fee.

Heart Healthy Recipes

Cholesterol Measurement and Pre-Diabetic Metabolic Screening
People with metabolic syndrome, also known as the pre-diabetic state, are at higher risk for developing certain conditions that affect plaque in their blood vessels. This simple screening includes a finger-stick blood draw and measures cholesterol (LDL and HDL), triglycerides and fasting blood sugar. We also measure blood pressure and waist circumference. Immediate test results provided. Open to groups. This screening program is affiliated with the Yale New Haven Health Heart Institute. Call (203) 863-3756. Fee: $30.

Falls Prevention Program
A 12-week class to improve balance and prevent falls through balance exercises. Half-hour sessions meet Thursdays at 11am (advanced) and 2:30pm (beginners). Call (203) 863-3756. Free to Healthy Living Center members. Non-members, $125.

Speakers Bureau
Greenwich Hospital health experts are available to speak to corporate or private groups about a variety of topics such as Heart Attack Prevention and Alert, Women and Heart Disease, Stress Management, Dining Out the Healthy Way, Shopping Tips and Nutrition Labels, and more. For a complete list of topics or to inquire about a speaker for a group, call (203) 863-3789. Affiliated with Yale New Haven Health Heart Institute.

Program Registration & Payments 

• Payment must be made by check or credit card at least one business day prior to the date a class begins. Instructors cannot transact payments or registrations.
• Only prepaid and pre-registered students may attend class. This applies to both new and continuing students.
• Please consult your physician prior to registration if you have concerns about participating in a program.