Northern Kentucky - The St. Luke Hospitals are hosting a weight loss class called "Weight Management." The group will meet for 12 weeks beginning Oct. 18 and ending Jan. 10. The class will be held at St Luke East in Ft. Thomas at 5:30 p.m.

The class includes a weight loss support group, nutrition advice, food journals, a personalized fitness plan and a fitness class after the meeting. The meetings should last approximately two hours. The first hour of the class is the group meeting and the second hour consists of fitness exercises. The cost of the class is $250.

Participants who register by Oct. 10 will receive a $50 discount. Please call 859-371-2447 to register.

The St. Luke Hospitals are part of the Health Alliance, an integrated health care delivery system that also includes The Christ Hospital, The University Hospital, The

Jewish Hospital, The Fort Hamilton Hospital, Drake Center, West Chester Medical Center and the physicians of Alliance Primary Care. To view other Health Alliance news releases, go to www.health-alliance.com/pressroom.

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