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Erlanger Offers Classes And Events For Oct. 22-25

Monday, October 15, 2012

The Erlanger schedule of classes and events for Oct. 22-25 includes a variety of HealthLink Plus fitness opportunities, weight management and family planning classes. Call Erlanger HealthLink at 778-LINK (5465), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.  HealthLink Plus is a free membership program open to adults 18 and older. 

Monday, Oct. 22
Diabetes Education Class
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Chattanooga Lifestyle Center
This class, which takes place on Mondays and Thursdays, will explore ways to manage diabetes.  Call 778-9400 for more information on physician referral and insurance reimbursement.

Bariatric Support Group
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Chattanooga Lifestyle Center
Bariatric Support Group meetings are for individuals scheduled to have Bariatric surgery or who have already had weight loss surgery.  Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 778-LINK (5465) to register.

Tuesday, Oct. 23
Memory Screening
9 a.m.-noon
Erlanger East (Gunbarrel Rd.)
Concerned about your memory or the memory of a loved one? Jennifer Hindmon, R.N., of Erlanger North Senior’s Unit, will administer the Mini Mental Status Exam to determine if there are problems that should be discussed further with your family physician. Appointments are limited and pre-registration is required.  Register at 778-LINK (5465).

Wednesday, Oct. 24
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Seminar
6-8 p.m.
Skyridge Medical Center (Cleveland)
Area residents who are overweight and /or with health problems related to obesity are invited to learn more about the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center at Erlanger.  It is a free seminar and registration is required.  Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 778-LINK (5465) to register.

Childbirth Education
5:30-9:30 p.m.
Erlanger East (Gunbarrel Road)
This childbirth education class/series is designed for expectant parents and taught by experienced OB nurses.  These classes include stages of labor, relaxation and labor support techniques, hospital procedures, pain management options, after birth and home care for moms and in-hospital care for newborns.  There will also be time for questions and answers.  Registration fee is $75.  Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 778-LINK (5465) to register. 

Thursday, Oct. 25
Moments to Share (Grief) Support Group
7 p.m.
Ronald McDonald House
For parents who have lost a baby during pregnancy or in intensive care. Call 778-5149 for more information.


May 16, 2013

Grand Opening Held For New Meigs North Elementary Walking Track

May 16, 2013

One Day Health Conference On Debunking Nutritional Myths Is Saturday

May 15, 2013

Centerstone Offers PATH Certification Course For Potential Foster, Adoptive Parents


Meigs North Elementary School celebrated the grand opening of its new walking track on Monday. The track was constructed with funds provided as part of a $160,000 diabetes prevention and control ... (click for more)

The Chattanooga Chapter of the Weston A Price Foundation will be hosting a one day health conference on Debunking Nutritional Myths on Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The conference will be held ... (click for more)

 Centerstone, a not-for-profit provider of community-based mental health and addiction services, has announced upcoming Parents as Tender Healers classes that will take place in Hamilton ... (click for more)


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Grand Opening Held For New Meigs North Elementary Walking Track

Meigs North Elementary School celebrated the grand opening of its new walking track on Monday. The track was constructed with funds provided as part of a $160,000 diabetes prevention and control grant from the Appalachian Diabetes Control and Translation Project.  Construction was completed by Jones Concrete and community partner Meigs County Highway Department.  The ... (click for more)

One Day Health Conference On Debunking Nutritional Myths Is Saturday

The Chattanooga Chapter of the Weston A Price Foundation will be hosting a one day health conference on Debunking Nutritional Myths on Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The conference will be held at 1505 Cloverdale Dr. in Hixson.   Some of the most popular health myths will be debunked by guest speaker, Dr. Kaayla Daniel, also known as the Naughty Nutritionist because of her ... (click for more)

Breaking News

Federal Agents Seize Almost $6.8 Million From Bank Accounts Of Physician; Says He Has Submitted False Medicare Claims

Federal authorities have seized almost $6.8 million from bank accounts of an area physician. They said Dr. Raymond Sean Brown has submitted false Medicare claims. A lawuit filed in civil court at the Chattanooga Federal Courthouse says Dr. Brown "has engaged in criminal violations of Title 18 of the United States Code, specifically, Brown, and others, have violated the law by ... (click for more)

Woman Found Dead On Lovell Road; Police Looking For Terry Releford

A woman was found dead on Sunday morning at 8912 Lovell Road, and police are seeking a "person of interest" in the case. Deputies responded to that location at approximately 8 a.m. on a suspicious death. On arrival "deputies found a dead female in her 30s deceased from an apparent homicide." A person of interest has been identified as Terry Releford, 34. He ... (click for more)

Opinion

Location Of The Delta Queen Is The Problem

The Delta Queen is a magnificent part of history and in many ways I'm pleased she is in town. Having the boat where she is is the problem. The boat blocks the view of and from the prettiest park in our town. The crew take many of the parking spots around the park leaving families to park across Frazier and schlep their kids, strollers and picnics to the park. You don't get fireworks ... (click for more)

Roy Exum: 50 Facts About Our Bodies

Maybe 20 years ago I became entranced by a book called “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made.” It was co-authored by a surgeon, Paul Brand, and a Christian writer, Phillip Yancey, and gave one specific after another about the human body and how only God could have created such a miraculous machine. Today the book is a classic and I have marveled ever since over how unbelievable human ... (click for more)


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