A discussion on “Lupus: Taming the Wolf,“ as well as hearing, memory, and sleep disorder screenings are among the offerings by HealthLink Plus, Erlanger's free membership program for adults, during the week of October 9-13. Events take place at Erlanger's HealthLink Plus office at Northgate Mall and at Erlanger Women's East. Programs and screenings are free unless otherwise noted, but registration is required.
For more information or to register, call Erlanger's HealthLink at (423)778-LINK (5465), Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, October 10
Hearing Screening
8-11 a.m.
HealthLink Plus Office (Northgate Mall)
Licensed audiologist Terry Burbank, a Beltone hearing aid specialist, will
conduct free hearing screenings provide information on types and causes of hearing loss, on hearing aids and other treatments, and on how to protect your hearing. To register, call Erlanger's HealthLink at (423) 778-LINK.
Rolling with Strolling e-Motions
9-10 a.m.
HealthLink Plus Office (Northgate Mall)
Join Strolling e-Motions, Erlanger's free fun and fitness program for babies and their caregivers, along with other parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles as they exercise and socialize while strolling their children through Northgate Mall. Meet at the HealthLink Plus office adjacent to the Science Theater. For more information, call Erlanger's HealthLink at (423) 778-LINK.
Lupus: Taming the Wolf
6-7 p.m.
HealthLink Plus (Northgate Mall)
Susan Gouge, MD, leads a discussion about diagnosis and treatment for SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus). Light refreshments will be served. To register, call Erlanger’s HealthLink at (423) 778-LINK.
Wednesday, October 11
Sleep Disorder Screening
10:30 a.m. to 12 noon
HealthLink Plus (Northgate Mall)
Do you always feel tired, even after a good night's sleep? You may suffer from a sleep disorder. Jan Roden of the Erlanger North Sleep Disorders Center provides free screenings. To register, call Erlanger’s HealthLink at (423) 778-LINK.
Thursday, October 12
Get Moving with Strolling e-Motions
9 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
HealthLink Plus Office (Northgate Mall)
Moms will have fun and get a comprehensive workout while exercising with their babies during this exercise class presented by Strolling e-Motions, Erlanger's free fun and fitness program for babies and their parents.
Exercise physiologist Manetha Woodard of LifeFitness, a joint venture
between Erlanger and Siskin Hospital for Rehabilitation, combines cardiovascular exercise with conditioning to enhance endurance, strength, and flexibility. For more information, call Erlanger's HealthLink at (423)778-LINK.
Memory Screening for Older Adults
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
HealthLink Plus (Northgate Mall)
Are you concerned about your memory or that of a loved one? Erlanger
North's Jennifer Hindmon, RN, administers free Mini Mental Status Exams to determine whether further evaluation by your primary care physician is indicated. To register, call Erlanger’s HealthLink at (423) 778-LINK.
Friday, October 13
Rolling with Strolling e-Motions
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
HealthLink Plus Office (Northgate Mall)
Join Strolling e-Motions, Erlanger's free fun and fitness program for
babies and their caregivers, along with other parents, grandparents,
aunts, and uncles as they exercise and socialize while strolling their
children through Northgate Mall. Meet at the HealthLink Plus office
adjacent to the Science Theater. For more information, call Erlanger's
HealthLink at (423) 778-LINK.