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Community Appreciation Day
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Outpatient Center
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10/2/2010
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9:00 AM
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Description:
Help Lexington Memorial celebrate the second anniversary of its merger with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center during a Community Appreciation Day Saturday October 2. The event will include numerous health screenings, health information and a "community connection" division featuring human services agencies from across Davidson County. Save the date and check The Dispatch for complete details.
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Caregivers' Solutions
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Education Center
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9/28/2010
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3:00 PM
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Description:
A special support group for persons who take care of elderly, disabled or dependent people in the home setting. Participants will learn how to avoid falls in the home as presented by Rachel McNeil of Gentiva Home Health. Call 238-4454 for more information. Session runs from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Look Good, Feel Better
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Classroom 3
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9/27/2010
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6:30 PM
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Description:
The American Cancer Society offers a FREE beauty makeover for female patients undergoing cancer treatments. Each participant will receive a make-up kit worth over $200. To register call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-395-5665 and Lexington Memorial at 238-4409. Class runs from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Prostate Cancer Screening
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LMH Outpatient Center
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9/18/2010
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9:00 AM
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Description:
Lexington Memorial and Davidson Urology will sponsor a FREE Prostate Cancer Screening Saturday, September 18 from 9 a.m. - 12 noon. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 238-4589. Screening includes PSA blood test and physician exam.
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Lunch and Learn: Prostate Cancer
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Lexington YMCA
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9/13/2010
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Description:
Drs. Phillip Marks and Alex Caillat of Davidson Urology will discuss the latest in prostate cancer treatment options. The event is part of a monthly Lunch and Learn series sponsored by the hospital and the YMCA. Reservations can be made by calling 238-4213. Cost of buffet lunch is $7.00
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Diabetes Self Management
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Education Center
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9/1/2010
9/30/2010
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9:00 AM
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Description:
Lexington Memorial Hospital's Diabetes Self-Management Education Program is a weekly class offered every Thursday and designed to help the diabetes client gain a better understanding of diabetes, its effect on the body and the importance of self-care. The class discusses the following topics: What diabetes is, healthy eating, exercise, medications, monitoring blood glucose, complications, living with diabetes and the American Association of Diabetes Educators' 7 behavior goals. A doctor's order is required to participate in the ADA-recognized program. It is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurance plans. (Call your insurance company to find out your covered status.) Follow-up classes are held monthly. One-on-one appointments are available upon request. Call Michelle Cole, RD, LDN, CDE, or Sally Jones, RN, BSN, at 238-4408. Classes are held weekly.
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BCLS, ACLS, TNCC, PALS
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Education Center
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9/1/2010
9/30/2010
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Description:
Lexington Memorial offers advanced skills courses for healthcare providers such as BCLS, ACLS, and PALS. Call 238-4409 to find out about upcoming class dates.
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