Memorial Health Care System health briefs for November:
Nov. 1- Diabetes: Diabetes Self-Management Program. This is a two-session program for diabetes control. The second session is November 8. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center can help you obtain a physician’s referral. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Memorial’s Health Place at Hixson. To register call 495-7970.
Nov. 1- 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. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center. 2:15 pm – 4:30 pm. Registration required at 495-7970.
Nov. 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. Cancer Resource Center at Memorial North Park Hospital. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.
Nov. 2- Cancer: Scrapbooking – An Arts Program. Cancer patients and their families are invited to create a personal scrapbook of precious memories. Scrapbooks, supplies, and instructions are provided in this free workshop. Please bring 24 to 36 photographs, 4” x 6” or smaller. 1 pm to 5 pm., Cancer Resource Center at Memorial North Park Hospital. Reservations are required at 495-7778.
Nov. 2- Cancer: Mindfulness and Relaxation for Cancer Patients. Relaxation and creative expression are important in the healing process. Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Resource Center. 3 to 5 pm. Call for an appointment at 495-7778.
Nov. 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. Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Resource Center. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.
Nov. 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. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center. 12:45 pm. Registration required at 495-7970.
Nov. 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. Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Resource Center. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.
Nov. 3- Orthopedics: Hip and Knee Pain Seminars. Attend this FREE seminar to learn more about advances in treatment and to receive information about nutrition, exercise and medications. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., Memorial’s Health Place at Hamilton Place. Call 495-2267.
Nov. 3- Diabetes: Diabetes Self-Management Program. This is a two-session program for diabetes control. The second session is November 10. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center can help you obtain a physician’s referral. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Chattanooga Heart Institute next to Memorial Hospital. To register call 495-7970.
Nov. 7- Community Health: The North River Community Coalition. The next meeting to complete the planning process for three initiatives: (1) Nutrition & Exercise (a series of sampler classes), (2) Childhood Obesity (a school-based program), (3) Health Education & Disease Prevention (a resource guide for the top 3 medical issues in north Hamilton County). Everyone is invited to participate in asset-mapping, needs assessment, budgeting and business planning for these specific initiatives. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., North River Civic Center. Dinner provided. Call 495-CARE for reservations.
Nov. 7- Diabetes: Diabetes Self-Management Program. This is a two-session program for diabetes control. The second session is November 14. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center can help you obtain a physician’s referral. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Memorial’s Health Place at Hixson. To register call 495-7970.
Nov. 7- 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. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center. 8:45 a.m. – 11 a.m. Registration required at 495-7970.
Nov. 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 and Memorial North Park Hospital. Registration and appointment required at 495-6000.
Nov. 8- Community Health: Wound Evaluations. If you have a wound that has not healed in two to three weeks, please stop by for a FREE wound evaluation by a trained wound care specialist. 9:00 a.m. to noon, Memorial’s Health Place at Hamilton Place. Call 495-HEAL for more information.
Nov. 8- Weight Loss: Is Lap-Band Surgery An Option for You? Attend this FREE informative seminar to learn more about the Lap-Band surgical weight loss procedure. 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 495-2240 for reservations or register online at www.memorial.org.
Nov. 8- 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. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center. 2:15 pm – 4:30 pm. Registration required at 495-7970.
Nov. 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. Cancer Resource Center at Memorial North Park Hospital. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.
Nov. 9- 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. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center. 12:45 pm. Registration required at 495-7970.
Nov. 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. Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Resource Center. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.
Nov. 9- Cancer: Mindfulness and Relaxation for Cancer Patients. Relaxation and creative expression are important in the healing process. Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Resource Center. 3 to 5 p.m. Call for an appointment at 495-7778.
Nov. 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. Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Resource Center. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.
Nov. 10- Orthopedics: Joint Replacement Showcase. Mobile display coach featuring joint replacement devices for hands-on look. Orthopedic specialists will be available for questions. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Memorial North Park Hospital. Call 495-CARE.
Nov. 10 Cancer: Advance Directives. Learn ways of advance planning in case of disability at 2 p.m. Cancer Resource Center at Memorial North Park Hospital. Call 495-7778.
Nov. 10- Community Health: Flu Shots for Peanuts. Bring a can of tuna and/or peanut butter and receive a free flu vaccination. Donations benefit Memorial’s Primary Care Centers and Northside Neighborhood House. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Memorial Westside Health Center. Call 756-1506.
Nov. 11- Community Health: Flu Shots for Peanuts. Bring a can of tuna and/or peanut butter and receive a free flu vaccination. Donations benefit Memorial’s Primary Care Centers and Northside Neighborhood House. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Memorial North Shore Health Center and Memorial East Lake Health Center. Call 756-1506.
Nov. 14- 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. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center. 8:45 a.m. – 11 a.m. Registration required at 495-7970.
Nov. 14 - 18- 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 and Memorial North Park Hospital. Registration and appointment required at 495-6000.
Nov. 15- Cancer: “Perfectly Pink.” A nutrition class emphasizing a low fat diet for patients completing breast cancer treatment. 4 p.m. Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Resource Center. Call 495-7778 for more information.
Nov. 15- Weight Loss: Is Lap-Band Surgery An Option for You? Attend this FREE informative seminar to learn more about the Lap-Band surgical weight loss procedure. This seminar is geared specifically towards individuals who are at least 100 pounds overweight. 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Memorial’s Health Place at Hixson. Call 495-4653 for reservations.
Nov. 15- Cardiac: CPR for Family and Friends. This two-hour class is designed to teach basic skills of CPR for the adult, child, and infant. Cost is $1. Memorial North Park Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation. 4 pm to 6 pm. Call 495-7644.
Nov. 15- Diabetes: Diabetes Self-Management Program. This is a two-session program for diabetes control. The second session is Nov. 22. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center can help you obtain a physician’s referral. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Memorial’s Health Place at Hamilton Place. To register call 495-7970.
Nov. 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. Cancer Resource Center at Memorial North Park Hospital. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.
Nov. 15- 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. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center. 2:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Registration required at 495-7970.
Nov. 16- Cancer: “Perfectly Pink.” A nutrition class emphasizing a low fat diet for patients completing breast cancer treatment, 10 a.m. Cancer Resource Center at Memorial North Park Hospital. Call 495-7778 for more information.
Nov. 16- Cancer: Mindfulness and Relaxation for Cancer Patients. Relaxation and creative expression are important in the healing process. Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Resource Center. 3 to 5 p.m. Call for an appointment at 495-7778.
Nov. 16- 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. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center. 12:45 p.m. Registration required at 495-7970.
Nov. 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. Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Resource Center. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.
Nov. 17- Cardiac: Medicare Part D – Prescription Drug Plan. 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Memorial Hospital Community Rooms. Ann Laird, R.PH Pharmacist, Walgreen’s Hwy 58. Refreshments will be provided. Call 495-7764 for more information.
Nov. 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. Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Resource Center. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.
Nov. 18- Orthopedics: Ask An Orthopedist. Dr. Alan Odom will discuss the latest in minimally invasive hip surgery. Noon at Memorial’s Health Place at Hamilton Place. Lunch is provided. Reservations required. Call 495-GOLD (4653).
Nov. 21- 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. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center. 8:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Registration required at 495-7970.
Nov. 21- 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 Health Place at Hamilton Place. $10 fee. Call 495-GOLD (4653) to register.
Nov. 22- Weight Loss: Is Gastric Bypass Roux-en-Y Surgery An Option For You? Attend this FREE informative seminar to learn more about the Gastric Bypass Roux-en-Y surgical weight loss procedure. This seminar is geared specifically towards individuals who are at least 100 pounds overweight. 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Memorial’s Health Place at Hamilton Place. Call 495-4653 for reservations.
Nov. 22- Sleep Disorder Seminar. Things that go bump in the night. Sponsored by Memorial’s Regional Sleep Center. 12:30 pm, Memorial’s Health Place at Hixson. Call 495-7378 for more information.
Nov. 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. Cancer Resource Center at Memorial North Park Hospital. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.
Nov. 23- Cancer: Mindfulness and Relaxation for Cancer Patients. Relaxation and creative expression are important in the healing process. Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Resource Center. 3 to 5 pm. Call for an appointment at 495-7778.
Nov. 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. Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Resource Center. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.
Nov. 23- 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. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center. 12:45 pm. Registration required at 495-7970.
Nov. 28- 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. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center. 8:45 a.m. – 11 a.m. Registration required at 495-7970.
Nov. 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. Cancer Resource Center at Memorial North Park Hospital. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.
Nov. 29- 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. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center. 2:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Registration required at 495-7970.
Nov. 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. Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Resource Center. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.
Nov. 30- Cancer: Mindfulness and Relaxation for Cancer Patients. Relaxation and creative expression are important in the healing process. Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Resource Center. 3 to 5 pm. Call for an appointment at 495-7778.
Nov. 30- 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. Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center. 12:45 p.m. Registration required at 495-7970.