July 2009 Community Outreach Calendar

Don’t forget about the Fresh Farmers Market each Monday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Phifer Wellness Center parking lot.

Mondays, July 6, 13, 20, 27
Prepared Childbirth Classes
FREE CLASSES
7:00pm-9:00pm
Call for class location
This four-week series is offered on Mondays, July 6-July 27. The classes are designed to give an extensive overview of labor and delivery, comfort techniques and post-partum care. Registration is required. To register or for more information, call 580-6333.  A one-day condensed class will be held Saturday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tuesday, July 7
Baby Care Class
FREE CLASS
6:00pm-8:00pm
Call for class location
Learn techniques in caring for your new baby. Registration is required. For more information, call 580-6333.

Saturday, July 11
Prepared Childbirth Class
FREE CLASS
9:00am-3:00pm
Call for class location
This special a one-day class that condenses our four-week series of classes and is designed to give an extensive overview of labor and delivery, comfort techniques and post-partum care. Registration is required. To register or for more information, call 580-6333.

Monday, July 13
HOPE Cancer Support Group
FREE SUPPORT GROUP
6:00pm
The Learning Center, Behind Grace Hospital
Helen Moore, PA-C, will talk about “Music Is Therapy.” Anyone with cancer is encouraged to attend. This support group meets the second Monday of each month. For more information about the support group, call Jan Hollar 580-6703.

Tuesday, July 14
Stroke Support Group
FREE SUPPORT GROUP
12:00pm-1:30pm
Grace Hospital, Mimosa Hills Conference Room
This support group for stroke victims and their caregivers meets monthly on the second Tuesday. For more information, call 580-6808.

Tuesday, July 14
Advanced Directives
FREE CLASS
9:30am-11:00am
Grace Hospital, Linville Gorge Room
This free drop-in seminar is about creating a “Living Will” and “Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care.” An advance directive explains your wishes concerning life-sustaining treatment or it names a person to decide for you in the event you are unable to make health care decisions. For more information, call 580-5143 or 874-2251, Ext. 114.

Saturday, July 18
Lipid Screening
FREE SCREENING
7:00am-10:00am
Bethel United Methodist Church, Dysartsville
If you would like to check your cholesterol level, visit our free screening at Bethel United Methodist Church, 5011 Dysartsville Road. For the most accurate results, please do not have any food or drink after midnight. Medicines may be taken with a small sip of water. For more information, call 580-6220.

Saturday, July 18
Prostate Screening
FREE SCREENING
8:00am-Noon
Valdese Medical Office Building
Blue Ridge Medical Group’s Dr. Bryan Cox will have a free prostate screening at his office beside Valdese Hospital, 730 Malcolm Blvd., Suite 150. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call 879-8684.

Monday, July 20
Look Good ... Feel Better
FREE SUPPORT GROUP
6:00pm-8:00pm
Valdese Hospital
This free program, offered by the American Cancer Society and Blue Ridge HealthCare, helps women undergoing cancer treatment learn to cope with appearance related side effects of treatment. This group meets the third Monday of each month at the Valdese Cancer Center. To register for a session, call at 438-4643.

Tuesdays, July 21, 28, Aug. 11, 18, 25
Prepared Childbirth Classes
FREE CLASSES
7:00pm-9:00pm
Call for class location
This five-week series is offered on Tuesdays, July 21-Aug. 25. The classes are designed to give an extensive overview of labor and delivery, comfort techniques and post-partum care. Registration is required. To register or for more information, call 580-6333.

Thursday, July 23
Diabetes Support Group
FREE SUPPORT GROUP
7:00pm
Phifer Wellness Center
This free support group, which meets the fourth Thursday of every month, is for those living with diabetes. For more information, call Mark Silvey at 580-6784.

Tuesday, July 28
Skin Cancer Screening
FREE SCREENING
4:00-6:00pm
Grace Hospital
Blue Ridge HealthCare is offering a free skin cancer screening. Physicians will check your skin for unusual bumps, moles, scaly places, etc., that may need further testing. For more information, call 580-5805.

Thursday, July 30
Knee & Hip Pain Seminar
FREE SEMINAR
10:00am
Valdese Hospital, Board Room
If you suffer hip or knee pain and would like to find out why, please attend this free seminar. Learn about the anatomy of the knee and hip and treatment options that are available. Space is limited so call 580-5408 to reserve a spot.

Tuesdays
Restorative Yoga
FREE CLASSES
Tuesdays
11:30am to 12:30pm
Phifer Wellness Center
This group is open to all cancer patients and cancer survivors. Participants need to wear something comfortable and bring a towel to sit on. For more information, call 580-6703.

Arrange A Screening
If your organization would like to arrange a free health screening, Blue Ridge HealthCare may be able to help. Depending on your needs, we can perform a variety of tests, and provide helpful healthy living tips. For more information about what’s available through Blue Ridge HealthCare’s Community Outreach Program, give us a call at 580-6220.