MOVE! weight management

1. Go to the MOVE! website.
2. Under the Are you Ready? box on the left, click on the MOVE! 11 Patient  Questionnaire link.
3. Complete the report and bring the retrieval code to your first MOVE! visit.

• 4 sessions
• Available virtually from home on VA Video Connect (VVC)
• A new 4 week session starts at the first Thursday of every month from 9 - 10 a.m.

• 12 sessions

• Available virtually from home on VA Video Connect (VVC)
• If the intro classes left you “hungry” for more, join our MOVing Forward 12-week program to learn more about eating wisely and increasing physical activity.
• Classes are held every Thursday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

• 16 sessions

• Available at the North Chicago location in the primary care conference room

• Available at the Evanston, Kenosha, and McHenry community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) through telehealth live video conferencing
• 16 sessions reviewing nutrition, physical activity, mindfulness, and behavior change 

• Keeping weight off is one of the biggest challenges. To keep you motivated and accountable, the MOVE! graduate support group is available to you once you complete the 16-session MOVE! classes. 

  • Group support
  • Trending nutrition topics
  • Learn mindful eating techniques
  • Recipes
  • Advanced grocery shopping and restaurant tips
  • And more!

• Be Active and MOVE! (BAM!) is a physical activity class available both in-person and through telehealth video conferencing at the Evanston, McHenry and Kenosha community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs).
• BAM! is a physical activity class lead by a kinesiotherapist.  
  • Learn how to become more physically active through instruction and practice
  • Participate in cardiovascular, strength, balance, and flexibility
  • Learn how to modify exercises and individualize to your ability
  • We recommend that you wear comfortable clothing and shoes for activities… be prepared to sweat!

MOVE! 16-week program

• Tuesdays 9-10 a.m.
• Bldg. 133, Primary Care Conference Room

Be Active and MOVE!

• Mondays and Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. 
• Bldg. 132, Gym

Contact Lynnsey Bogash at 224-610-7137 for more information.

MOVE! 16-week program

• Wednesdays 11 a.m. -12 p.m.
• Telehealth Conference Room (telehealth class)

Be Active and MOVE!

• Fridays 11 a.m. -12 p.m.
• Telehealth Conference Room (telehealth class)

Contact Brandi Summers at 847-688-1900 ext. 66316 for more information.

MOVE! 16-week program

• Wednesdays 11 a.m. -12 p.m.
• Telehealth Conference Room (telehealth class)

Be Active and MOVE!

• Fridays 11 a.m. -12 p.m.
• Telehealth Conference Room (telehealth class)

Contact Carla Mahmud at ext. 68900 or 68895 for more information.

MOVE! 16-week program

• Thursdays 1 -2 p.m.
• Telehealth Conference Room (telehealth class)

Be Active and MOVE!

• Fridays 11 a.m. -12 p.m.
• Telehealth Conference Room (telehealth class)

Contact Paula Mantas at ext. 66119 for more information.

MOVE! 16-week program

• Tuesdays 1 -2 p.m.
• Fridays 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m.

Intro to MOVE!

• Thursdays 9 -10 a.m.
• Begins first Thursday of each month

MOVing Forward class

• Thursdays 11 a.m. -12 p.m.

Make an appointment to visit with a dietitian to come up with a meal plan that works for you!

• Nutrition Clinic: Primary Care Dietitian/Building 133
  • or toll free 1- ext. 64861 
• Nutrition Clinic: Mental Health Dietitian/Building 131
  • or toll free: 1- ext. 68571

The goal of the TeleMOVE! program is to assist with weight management in the comfort and convenience of your home. Receive a scale and a home messaging device for up to six months of daily education reminders to help you stay on track with your weight loss plan.

Frequent contact by the TeleMOVE! care coordinator who will review your responses each day to identify the need for additional guidance and contact.

Contact the TeleMOVE! Remote Patient Monitoring-Home Telehealth care coordinators at 224-610-5126 or  for more information.