Events on the calendar at Augusta Health for the month of November 2016.
Special Events
DIABETES DAY
Tuesday, November 1
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Augusta Community Care Building
Information and registration: 540.213.2537
An afternoon of learning for those with, at risk for, or caring for someone with diabetes. Information and handouts will be available.
QUILTS OF COMFORT AUCTION
Saturday, November 5
Doors open 8:00 am
Breakfast Buffet 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Live Auction begins at 10:00 am
Augusta Expo
Information: 540.332.4904 or www.quiltsofcomfort.org
Fundraising auction of quilts to benefit Hospice of the Shenandoah’s Gifted Care Program.
Fee: Adults: $15; Children 6-12 years: $10; Children under 6: free
LUNCH AND LEARN
Speaker: Mary Mannix
An Augusta Health Update
Tuesday, November 8
12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
Augusta Community Care Building
Free, but reservations required; call 540.245.7900
SPECIAL DIET FOOD DEMONSTRATION
Thursday, November 10: Anti-Inflammatory Diet (Lentil Vegetable Soup)
Thursday, December 15: Healthy Holiday Eating (Ginger Carrot Salad with Cranberries)
3:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Augusta Community Care Building
Information and registration: 540.332.5522
Mary Beth Landes, MS RD CSO, Augusta Health Cancer Center dietitian, presents information and recipes designed to reduce cancer risk.
MANAGING DIABETES: Next Steps with an A1c Champion
Thursday, November 17
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Heart & Vascular Center Conference Room
Information and registration: 540.213.2538
A presentation about managing diabetes from a patient’s perspective.
Coming in December:
- Lights of Love, Annual Tree Lighting Celebration
Sunday, December 4, 4:30 pm; Atrium Lobby
Wellness Classes
Living Well with Diabetes: Doctor Prescribed Course Billed to Insurance
This course is part of the Augusta Health Diabetes & Nutrition Education Self-Management Program. A doctor’s referral is required; insurance is billed. This is a different course than the free six week class for the general public. Information and registration at 213.2537.
Tuesdays, November 1, 8 and 15, and January 10
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Location TBD
Preventing Diabetes Class
A one-session class taught by a Diabetes Health Educator for those who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or for those interested in learning about their risk for Diabetes. Information and registration at 540.213.2537.
Saturday, November 12
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Heart and Vascular Conference Room
Ongoing Consultations
Stop Smoking: Gain Independence from Tobacco (GIFT)
Call 540.332.4988 for information or to schedule a free one-on-one consultation.
Cancer Survivorship Support
For cancer patients who have completed treatment, but still feel the need for continued support. For information, call 540.245.7105.
Meetings at Augusta Health
Tuesday, November 1
Friends Listening to Friends
A support group for newly diagnosed cancer patients who have fears, questions or concerns. This group also addresses life after cancer treatments.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
11:00 am-12:15 pm
Thursday, November 3
Type 1 Diabetes Support Group
For those with Type 1 Diabetes and their family and friends.
For information and location, please call Jean Magee at 540.213.2538.
TBD
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Friday, November 4
Shenandoah Valley Stroke Club
For those who have experienced a stroke and their family members, partners and friends.
For information call Shelley at 540.332.4047.
Noon-2:00 pm
Saturday, November 5
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
For those who are impacted by Parkinson’s Disease and their family members, partners and friends. This month’s topic is “Journaling for Health” with speaker Ginger Moran. For information, please email Joyce Huddle at [email protected] or call 540.942.2229 or Ashley Reibel at [email protected].
Augusta Community Care Building
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Tuesday, November 8
Friends Listening to Friends
A support group for newly diagnosed cancer patients who have fears, questions or concerns. This group also addresses life after cancer treatments.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
11:00 am-12:15 pm
Tuesday, November 15
Friends Listening to Friends
A support group for newly diagnosed cancer patients who have fears, questions or concerns. This group also addresses life after cancer treatments.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
11:00 am-12:15 pm
Thursday, November 17
Type 2 Diabetes Support Group
For those with Type 2 Diabetes and their family and friends.
For information and location, please call Jean at 540.213.2538.
TBD
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Tuesday, November 22
Friends Listening to Friends
A support group for newly diagnosed cancer patients who have fears, questions or concerns. This group also addresses life after cancer treatments.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
11:00 am-12:15 pm
Tuesday, November 29
Friends Listening to Friends
A support group for newly diagnosed cancer patients who have fears, questions or concerns. This group also addresses life after cancer treatments.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
11:00 am-12:15 pm
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