Upcoming:
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.
Throughout the month of August 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. Call 495-6000 for information and to schedule an appointment..
August 1 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.
August 1 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 am. to 4:00 pm.
August 1 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.
August 1 Diabetes: Basic Diabetes. This is a two-session program. Provides an overview of diabetes and treatment/prevention of complications. The second session meets on August 8. 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. 1:15 pm – 3:30 pm. Registration required at 495-7970.
August 2 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.
August 2 Cardiac: Congestive Heart Failure Education. Free education for patients with congestive heart failure. Chattanooga Heart Institute, 2nd floor. Call 495-7764 for more information.
August 2 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.
August 7 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.
August 8 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.
August 9 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.
August 9 Cardiac: Congestive Heart Failure Education. Free education for patients with congestive heart failure. Chattanooga Heart Institute, 2nd floor. Call 495-7764 for more information.
August 10 Mammography: Memorial Health Care System’s Mobile Health Coach to provide mammogram screenings. Women age 40 and over who have not had a mammogram in the last 12 months are eligible with or without insurance. Location: Meigs County Piggly Wigley, 17619 State Hwy 58 N, Decatur, TN 37322. Times: 9 am to 4 pm. To schedule an appointment call Memorial’s MaryEllen Locher Breast Center at 423-495-4040 or toll free 866-591-2254.
August 11 Mammography: Memorial Health Care System’s Mobile Health Coach to provide mammogram screenings. Women age 40 and over who have not had a mammogram in the last 12 months are eligible with or without insurance. Location: McMinn County Health Dept., 393 Showbarn Road, Athens, TN 37303. Times: 9 am to 4 pm. To schedule an appointment call Memorial’s MaryEllen Locher Breast Center at 423-495-4040 or toll free 866-591-2254.
August 13 Mammography: Memorial Health Care System’s Mobile Health Coach to provide mammogram screenings. Women age 40 and over who have not had a mammogram in the last 12 months are eligible with or without insurance. Location: Bradley County Health Department, 201 Dooley St. SE, Cleveland, TN 37311. Times: 9 am to 4 pm. To schedule an appointment call 423-728-7020, ext. 0.
August 13 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.
August 14 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.
August 15 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.
August 15 Diabetes: Basic Diabetes. This is a two-session program. Provides an overview of diabetes and treatment/prevention of complications. The second session meets on August 22. 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. 1:15 pm – 3:30 pm. Registration required at 495-7970.
August 16 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
August 16 Diabetes: Diabetes Self-Management Program. 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. 3:30 pm to 8 pm, Diabetes and Nutrition Center at Memorial Hospital. To register call 495-7970.
August 17 Mammography: Memorial Health Care System’s Mobile Health Coach to provide mammogram screenings. Women age 40 and over who have not had a mammogram in the last 12 months are eligible with or without insurance. Location: Rhea County Health Dept., 344 Eagle Lane, Evansville, TN 37322. Times: 9 am to 3 pm. To schedule an appointment call 423-495-4040 or 1-866-591-2254 (toll free).
August 19 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.
August 21 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.
August 22 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.
August 23 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.
August 23 Cardiac: Congestive Heart Failure Education. Free education for patients with congestive heart failure. Chattanooga Heart Institute, 2nd floor. Call 495-7764 for more information.
August 24 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.
August 27 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.
August 28 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.
August 29 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.
August 30 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.
August 30 Diabetes: Diabetes Self-Management Program. 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. 3:30 pm to 8 pm, Diabetes and Nutrition Center at Memorial Hospital. To register call 495-7970.
August 30 Cardiac: Congestive Heart Failure Education. Free education for patients with congestive heart failure. Chattanooga Heart Institute, 2nd floor. Call 495-7764 for more information.