Memorial Offers Health Briefs For May

Thursday, April 19, 2012
May 1 - 31
Parish Nursing:  Summer/Fall 2011 Faith Community / Parish Nursing (FCN/PN) class begins mid-August 2012.  The Summer/Fall 2012 FCN/PN class will begin mid- August 2012. The 33-hour class includes three 8-hour sessions plus three 3-hour sessions over the course of 2 months. All 6 classes must be completed to fulfill course and contact hours requirements.  Applicants must be Registered Nurses who wish to bring whole person health and wellness to their faith community.
Contact Connie Blake, MSN, RN, FCN Coordinator at 423-495-6163 or email connie_blake@memorial.org for an application and tuition information. 

May 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 Hospital Hixson.  Call 495-7778 for an appointment.

May 2
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.

May 2
For Your Health, For Your Life Vascular Screening.  Ultrasound exam of carotid artery and abdominal aorta as well as a measurement of the circulation in the legs in an attempt to prevent arterial disease, stroke and aneurysm. Eligibility for screening: age 50+ with at least one of the following risk factors: a) family history of heart disease, vascular disease, or stroke; b) high cholesterol (or taking medication for high cholesterol); c) high blood pressure (or taking medication for high blood pressure); d) diabetes; and/or e) current or previous smoker. The screening will be held at the Memorial Ooltewah Imaging Center located at 6401 Mountain View Road, Ooltewah, TN  37363. Reservations are required.  For more information about screening dates, screening cost or to schedule an appointment, call (423) 495-CARE, Monday - Friday – 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

May 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 pm – 7:30 pm, Memorial Hospital Community Rooms.  Call 495-2245 for reservations. 

May 2
Diabetes:  Basic Diabetes.  This is a two-session program.  Provides an overview of diabetes and treatment/prevention of complications. The second session meets on May 9. 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.

May 3
Diabetes:  Basic Diabetes.  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 Ooltewah Imaging Center.  1:45 pm.  Registration required at 495-7970.

May 3
Cardiac:  Congestive Heart Failure Education.  Free education for patients with congestive heart failure.  Chattanooga Heart Institute, 2nd floor.  Call 495-7764 for more information.

May 3
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.

May 7 - 11
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 Glenwood, Memorial Hospital Hixson and Memorial Ooltewah.  Registration and appointment required at 495-6000.

May 8
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 Hospital Hixson.  Call 495-7778 for an appointment.

May 8
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 pm – 7:30 pm, Memorial Hospital Community Rooms.  Call 495-2245 for reservations. 

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

May 9
Diabetes:  Basic Diabetes.  This is a two-session program.  Provides an overview of diabetes and treatment/prevention of complications. The second session meets on May 16. 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.

May 10
Diabetes:  Diabetes Self-Management Program.  This is a two-session program for diabetes control. The second session is May 17.  Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center can help you obtain a physician’s referral and provide cost information.  4 pm to 8 pm, Chattanooga Heart Institute, 2nd floor.  To register call 495-7970.

May 10
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.

May 10
Cardiac:  Congestive Heart Failure Education.  Free education for patients with congestive heart failure.  Chattanooga Heart Institute, 2nd floor.  Call 495-7764 for more information.

May 11
Diabetes:   Diabetes Basics and Diet Class.  This program provides an overview of diabetes and treatment/prevention of complications, 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.  8:45 am – 2:30 pm. Registration required at 495-7970. 

May 14
Diabetes:   Diabetes Basics and Diet Class.  This program provides an overview of diabetes and treatment/prevention of complications, 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 Hospital Hixson.  8:45 am – 3:00 pm. Registration required at 495-7970. 

May 15
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 Hospital Hixson.  Call 495-7778 for an appointment.

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

May 16
Diabetes:  Basic Diabetes.  This is a two-session program.  Provides an overview of diabetes and treatment/prevention of complications. The second session meets on May 23. 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.

May 17
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.

May 17
Cardiac:  Congestive Heart Failure Education.  Free education for patients with congestive heart failure.  Chattanooga Heart Institute, 2nd floor.  Call 495-7764 for more information.

May 18
Diabetes:   Diabetes Basics and Diet Class.  This program provides an overview of diabetes and treatment/prevention of complications, 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.  8:45 am – 2:30 pm. Registration required at 495-7970. 

May 21 - 25
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 Hospital Hixson and Memorial Ooltewah.  Registration and appointment required at 495-6000.

May 22
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 Hospital Hixson.  Call 495-7778 for an appointment.

May 23
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.

May 24
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.

May 24
Cardiac:  Congestive Heart Failure Education.  Free education for patients with congestive heart failure.  Chattanooga Heart Institute, 2nd floor.  Call 495-7764 for more information.

May 29
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 Hospital Hixson.  Call 495-7778 for an appointment.

May 30
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.

May 30
Diabetes:   Diabetes Basics and Diet Class.  This program provides an overview of diabetes and treatment/prevention of complications, 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.  8:45 am – 2:30 pm. Registration required at 495-7970. 

May 31
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.

May 31
Cardiac:  Congestive Heart Failure Education.  Free education for patients with congestive heart failure.  Chattanooga Heart Institute, 2nd floor.  Call 495-7764 for more information.


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