Want to find a weight management program that promotes slow and permanent weight loss? St. Mary’s Hospital has just the program for you.

The hospital’s Health Connections offers a 10-week program beginning September 16 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. taught by three experienced health educators, Becky Sutay, Jennifer Drury and Lori Werrell.

The program, Simple Steps to Permanent Weight Loss, will focus on proven weight loss strategies such as personalized goal setting, group support, food journaling, behavior modification techniques, weekly weigh-ins with body composition, nutrition education and exercise education with demonstrations.

The course fee is $100 with a $50 refund incentive for individuals meeting personal goals. Contact Health Connections to sign up or for more information at (301) 475-6019.