December 1
Cancer: Massage Therapy for Cancer Patients. To reduce stress and promote healing, free massage therapy is available every Tuesday for cancer patients currently undergoing treatment. Center for Cancer Support at Memorial North Park Hospital. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.
Cardiac: Heart Failure Class. Free educational class for patients with congestive heart failure. 10:30-11 a.m. Chattanooga Heart Institute, 2nd floor. Call 495-7764 for more information.
Cancer: Tai Chi Classes. For those living with cancer and/or their caregivers. 11 a.m. Memorial Hospital’s Center for Cancer Support. Call 495-7778 for more information.
Cancer: Food and Fitness for Cancer Survivors. A nutrition class emphasizing a low fat diet for patients completing cancer treatment. 4 p.m. Memorial Hospital’s Center for Cancer Support. Call 495-7778 for more information.
December 1-4
Community Health: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening. Free screening to detect bulge in artery wall. For men and women 65 or older, no previous diagnosis of abdominal aortic aneurysm, and no abdominal CT in the past five years. Memorial Hospital, Memorial North Park Hospital and Memorial Atrium Imaging Center. Registration and appointment required at 495-6000.
December 2
Weight Loss: Bariatric Seminars. Attend this FREE informative seminar to learn more about the Gastric Bypass Roux-en-Y and gastric banding weight loss procedures. This seminar is geared specifically towards individuals who are at least 100 pounds overweight. 6-7:30 p.m., Memorial Hospital Community Rooms. Call 495-2245 for reservations.
Cancer: Massage Therapy for Cancer Patients. To reduce stress and promote healing, free massage therapy is available every Wednesday for cancer patients currently undergoing treatment. Memorial Hospital’s Center for Cancer Support. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.
Diabetes: Basic Diabetes. This is a two-session program. Provides an overview of diabetes and treatment/prevention of complications. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center can help you obtain a physician’s referral and provide cost information. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center. 12:45 p.m. Registration required at 495-7970.
December 3
Cardiac: Heart Failure Class. Free educational class for patients with congestive heart failure. 10:30-11 a.m. Chattanooga Heart Institute, 2nd floor. Call 495-7764 for more information.
Diabetes: Diabetes Self-Management Program. This is a two-session program for diabetes control. The second session is October 15. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center can help you obtain a physician’s referral and provide cost information. 4-8 p.m., Chattanooga Heart Institute, 2nd floor. To register call 495-7970.
Cancer: Massage Therapy for Cancer Patients. To reduce stress and promote healing, free massage therapy is available every Thursday for cancer patients currently undergoing treatment. Memorial Hospital’s Center for Cancer Support. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.
Cancer: Look Good, Feel Better. Trained volunteer cosmetologists teach women how to cope with cancer treatment side effects using cosmetics, skin care products, wigs, scarves, and other accessories. 1- 2:30 p.m. Center for Cancer Support at Memorial North Park Hospital. Reservations required. To register and reserve a free cosmetic kit, call 800 ACS-2345.
December 4
Diabetes: Diabetes Diet Class. This is a class focusing on diabetes meal planning and carbohydrate counting. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center can help you obtain a physician’s referral and provide cost information. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center. 12:45 p.m. Registration required at 495-7970.
December 7
Diabetes: Diabetes Diet Class. This is a class focusing on diabetes meal planning and carbohydrate counting. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center can help you obtain a physician’s referral and provide cost information. Memorial North Park Hospital. 12:45 p.m. Registration required at 495-7970.
December 8
Cardiac: Heart Failure Class. Free educational class for patients with congestive heart failure. 10:30-11 a.m. Chattanooga Heart Institute, 2nd floor. Call 495-7764 for more information.
Cancer: Tai Chi Classes. For those living with cancer and/or their caregivers. 11 a.m. Memorial Hospital’s Center for Cancer Support. Call 495-7778 for more information.
Cancer: Massage Therapy for Cancer Patients. To reduce stress and promote healing, free massage therapy is available every Tuesday for cancer patients currently undergoing treatment. Center for Cancer Support at Memorial North Park Hospital. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.
Weight Loss: Bariatric Seminars. Attend this free informative seminar to learn more about the Gastric Bypass Roux-en-Y and gastric banding weight loss procedures. This seminar is geared specifically towards individuals who are at least 100 pounds overweight. 6-7:30 p.m., Memorial Hospital Community Rooms. Call 495-2245 for reservations.
December 9
Cancer: Massage Therapy for Cancer Patients. To reduce stress and promote healing, free massage therapy is available every Wednesday for cancer patients currently undergoing treatment. Memorial Hospital’s Center for Cancer Support. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.
Diabetes: Basic Diabetes. This is a two-session program. Provides an overview of diabetes and treatment/prevention of complications. Second session meets on October 21. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center can help you obtain a physician’s referral and provide cost information. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center. 8:45 a.m. Registration required at 495-7970.
December 10
Cardiac: Heart Failure Class. Free educational class for patients with congestive heart failure. 10:30-11 a.m. Chattanooga Heart Institute, 2nd floor. Call 495-7764 for more information.
Cancer: Massage Therapy for Cancer Patients. To reduce stress and promote healing, free massage therapy is available every Thursday for cancer patients currently undergoing treatment. Memorial Hospital’s Center for Cancer Support. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.
Weight Loss: Bariatric Seminars. Attend this free informative seminar to learn more about the Gastric Bypass Roux-en-Y surgical and gastric banding weight loss procedures. This seminar is geared specifically towards individuals who are at least 100 pounds overweight. 6-7:30 p.m., Memorial Hospital Community Rooms. Call 495-2245 for reservations.
December 11
Senior Health: AARP Driver Safety Program. This program for those 55 and better teaches how to compensate for the natural changes in our bodies as we age. Upon completion, drivers are eligible for a discount on auto insurance premiums. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Memorial’s Home Health Office. There is a nominal charge for materials. Call 495-CARE (2273) to register.
December 14
Cancer: Medicare 911. Regular Medicare? Medicare Advantage? Medicare Part D? Are you confused about all of the different Medicare options that are available? Contact Rhonda Edwards in the Center for Cancer Support at 495-7778 to attend class from 3-4 p.m.
December 14-18
Community Health: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening. Free screening to detect bulge in artery wall. For men and women 65 or older, no previous diagnosis of abdominal aortic aneurysm, and no abdominal CT in the past five years. Memorial Hospital, Memorial North Park Hospital and Memorial Atrium Imaging Center. Registration and appointment required at 495-6000.
December 15
Cardiac: Heart Failure Class. Free educational class for patients with congestive heart failure. 10:30-11 a.m. Chattanooga Heart Institute, 2nd floor. Call 495-7764 for more information.
Cancer: Tai Chi Classes. For those living with cancer and/or their caregivers. 11 a.m. Memorial Hospital’s Center for Cancer Support. Call 495-7778 for more information.
Cancer: Massage Therapy for Cancer Patients. To reduce stress and promote healing, free massage therapy is available every Tuesday for cancer patients currently undergoing treatment. Center for Cancer Support at Memorial North Park Hospital. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.
December 16
Cancer: Massage Therapy for Cancer Patients. To reduce stress and promote healing, free massage therapy is available every Wednesday for cancer patients currently undergoing treatment. Memorial Hospital’s Center for Cancer Support. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.
December 17
Cardiac: Heart Failure Class. Free educational class for patients with congestive heart failure. 10:30-11 a.m. Chattanooga Heart Institute, 2nd floor. Call 495-7764 for more information.
Cancer: Food and Fitness for Cancer Survivors. A nutrition class emphasizing a low fat diet for patients completing cancer treatment. 10 a.m. Center for Cancer Support at Memorial North Park Hospital. Call 495-7778 to register to attend.
Diabetes: Diabetes Diet Class. This is a class focusing on diabetes meal planning and carbohydrate counting. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center can help you obtain a physician’s referral and provide cost information. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center. 12:45 p.m. Registration required at 495-7970.
Cancer: Massage Therapy for Cancer Patients. To reduce stress and promote healing, free massage therapy is available every Thursday for cancer patients currently undergoing treatment. Memorial Hospital’s Center for Cancer Support. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.
December 22
Cardiac: Heart Failure Class. Free educational class for patients with congestive heart failure. 10:30-11 a.m. Chattanooga Heart Institute, 2nd floor. Call 495-7764 for more information.
Diabetes: Basic Diabetes. This is a two session program. Provides an overview of diabetes and treatment/prevention of complications. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center can help you obtain a physician’s referral and provide cost information. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center. 12:45 p.m. Registration required at 495-7970.
December 29
Cardiac: Heart Failure Class. Free educational class for patients with congestive heart failure. 10:30-11 a.m. Chattanooga Heart Institute, 2nd floor. Call 495-7764 for more information.