Throughout the month of October:
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..
October 4
Diabetes: Basic Diabetes. 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 Ooltewah Imaging Center. 1:45 pm. Registration required at 495-7970.
October 4
Cardiac: Congestive Heart Failure Education. Free education for patients with congestive heart failure. Chattanooga Heart Institute, 2nd floor. Call 495-7764 for more information.
October 5
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. Diabetes and Nutrition Center at Memorial Hospital. 8:45 am – 2:30 pm. Registration required at 495-7970.
October 8
Diabetes: Diabetes Self Management Program. This program provides a detailed 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.
October 8
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. 105 or 106.
October 8
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: Epiphany Day Spa and Salon, 330 Frazier Ave. Ste 108, Chattanooga, TN 37405 . Times: 9 am to 4 pm. To schedule an appointment call 423-4040 or toll free 866-591-2254. .
October 10
Diabetes: Basic Diabetes. This is a two-session program. Provides an overview of diabetes and treatment/prevention of complications, diabetes meal planning and carbohydrate counting.. The second session meets on October 17. 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.
October 10
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.
October 11
Cardiac: Congestive Heart Failure Education. Free education for patients with congestive heart failure. Chattanooga Heart Institute, 2nd floor. Call 495-7764 for more information.
October 11
Diabetes: Diabetes Self-Management Program. This program provides a detailed 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.
October 12
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.
October 16
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: Dunlap Medical Center, 67 Cates Street, Sequatchie, TN 37327. Times: 8 am to 4 pm CST. To schedule an appointment call Memorial’s MaryEllen Locher Breast Center at 423-495-4040 or toll free 866-591-2254.
October 16
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: Primary Health Care of Rossville GA, 1430 Suggs St, Rossville, GA 30741. Times: 9 am to 4 pm. To schedule an appointment call 706-657-7575.
October 18
Cardiac: Congestive Heart Failure Education. Free education for patients with congestive heart failure. Chattanooga Heart Institute, 2nd floor. Call 495-7764 for more information.
October 18
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: Homeless Health Care Clinic, 727 E 11th St, Chattanooga, TN 37403. Times: 1:30 pm to 4 pm. To schedule an appointment call Memorial’s MaryEllen Locher Breast Center at 423-495-4040 or toll free 866-591-2254.
October 19
Diabetes: Diabetes Self-Management Program. This program provides a detailed 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.
October 20
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: Old Navy, 5756 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343. Times: 11 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.
October 20
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: Suntrust Bank, 1900 Gunbarrel Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421. Times: 2 pm to 6 pm. To schedule an appointment call Memorial’s MaryEllen Locher Breast Center at 423-495-4040 or toll free 866-591-2254.
October 22
Diabetes: Diabetes Self-Management Program. This program provides a detailed 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.
October 24
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: Memorial West Side Clinic, 1200 Grove Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Times: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. To schedule an appointment call Memorial’s MaryEllen Locher Breast Center at 423-495-4040 or toll free 866-591-2254.
October 25
Diabetes: Diabetes Self-Management Program. This program provides a detailed 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.
October 25
Cardiac: Congestive Heart Failure Education. Free education for patients with congestive heart failure. Chattanooga Heart Institute, 2nd floor. Call 495-7764 for more information.