Memorial Health Briefs For April

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

April 1
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. Center for Cancer Support at Memorial Hospital 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 to 2:30 pm Center for Cancer Support at Memorial North Park Hospital. Reservations required. To register and reserve a free cosmetic kit, call 800.ACS.2345

April 2
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. Diabetes and Nutrition Center at Memorial Hospital. 12:45 pm. Registration required at 495-7970.

April 5 - 9
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.

April 6
Cardiac: Heart Failure Class. Free educational class for patients with congestive heart failure. 10:30 am to 11:00 am. 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 Tuesday for cancer patients currently undergoing treatment. Center for Cancer Support at Memorial North Park Hospital. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.

April 7
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. Center for Cancer Support at Memorial 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 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Memorial Hospital Community Rooms. Call 495-2245 for reservations.
Diabetes: Basic Diabetes. This is a two-session program. Provides an overview of diabetes and treatment/prevention of complications. The second session is April 14. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center can help you obtain a physician’s referral and provide cost information. Diabetes and Nutrition Center at Memorial Hospital. 12:45 pm. Registration required at 495-7970.

April 8
Cardiac: Heart Failure Class. Free educational class for patients with congestive heart failure. 10:30 am to 11:00 am. 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. Center for Cancer Support at Memorial Hospital Call 495-7778 for an appointment.

Diabetes: Self Management Program. This is a two-session program. Provides an overview of diabetes and treatment/prevention of complications. The second session is

April 15
Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center can help you obtain a physician’s referral and provide cost information. Chattanooga Heart Institute 4:00 pm. Registration required at 495-7970.

April 12
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 pm. Registration required at 495-7970.

April 13
Cardiac: Heart Failure Class. Free educational class for patients with congestive heart failure. 10:30 am to 11:00 am. 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 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 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Memorial Hospital Community Rooms. Call 495-2245 for reservations.

April 14
Cancer: Freedom from Smoking. A free 7-week (8 sessions) class to support you in your desire to break your smoking habit. 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch included. Center for Cancer Support at Memorial Hospital. Registration required; call 495-7701 to register.

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. Center for Cancer Support at Memorial Hospital. 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 April 21. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center can help you obtain a physician’s referral and provide cost information. Diabetes and Nutrition Center at Memorial Hospital. 8:45 am. Registration required at 495-7970

April 15
Cardiac: Heart Failure Class. Free educational class for patients with congestive heart failure. 10:30 am to 11:00 am. 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. Center for Cancer Support at Memorial Hospital Call 495-7778 for an appointment.

April 16
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. to 5 p.m., Memorial’s Home Health Office. There is a nominal charge for materials. Call 495-CARE (2273) to register.

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. Diabetes and Nutrition Center at Memorial Hospital. 12:45 pm. Registration required at 495-7970.

April 19 – 23
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.

April 20
Cardiac: Heart Failure Class. Free educational class for patients with congestive heart failure. 10:30 am to 11:00 am. 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 Tuesday for cancer patients currently undergoing treatment. Center for Cancer Support at Memorial North Park Hospital. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.

April 21
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. Center for Cancer Support at Memorial 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 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Memorial Hospital Community Rooms. Call 495-2245 for reservations.

Diabetes: Basic Diabetes. This is a two-session program. Provides an overview of diabetes and treatment/prevention of complications. The second session is April 28. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center can help you obtain a physician’s referral and provide cost information. Diabetes and Nutrition Center at Memorial Hospital. 12:45 pm. Registration required at 495-7970.

April 22
Cardiac: Heart Failure Class. Free educational class for patients with congestive heart failure. 10:30 am to 11:00 am. 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. Center for Cancer Support at Memorial Hospital Call 495-7778 for an appointment.

April 23
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. Diabetes and Nutrition Center at Memorial Hospital. 12:45 pm. Registration required at 495-7970.

April 26
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 pm. Registration required at 495-7970.

April 27
Cardiac: Heart Failure Class. Free educational class for patients with congestive heart failure. 10:30 am to 11:00 am. 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 Tuesday for cancer patients currently undergoing treatment. Center for Cancer Support at Memorial North Park Hospital. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.

April 28
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. Center for Cancer Support at Memorial Hospital. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.

April 29
Cardiac: Heart Failure Class. Free educational class for patients with congestive heart failure. 10:30 am to 11:00 am. 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. Center for Cancer Support at Memorial Hospital Call 495-7778 for an appointment.


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