Events, programs and classes on the schedule at Augusta Health in the month of June 2018.
Special Events at Augusta Health
LUNCH AND LEARN
Topic: Robotic Surgery Update
Speaker: Michael Flam, DO
Tuesday, June 12
12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
Augusta Community Care Building
Free, but reservations required; call 540.245.7900
AMI FARM @ AUGUSTA HEALTH OPEN HOUSE
Tour the new farm project, learn about workshops, and enjoy farm-fresh refreshments. Activities for families and children. For more information, contact [email protected].
Saturday, June 16
10:30 am Opening Ceremony
11:00 am Tours
The Farm (behind Augusta Community Care Building)
Contact Day of Event: Krystal Moyers at the Augusta Health Education Table
AMI FARM AT AUGUSTA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Events, workshops and classes provided by the partnership. Free, but reservations required. For information or registration, call Grayson Shelor (540.886.0160) or Krystal Moyers (540.932.4976) or visit www.alleghenymountaininstitute.org.
- Seasonal Eats–June, Wednesday, June 13, 4-5 pm, Jazzman’s Café, Augusta Health Wellness Center
- Garden 101: Harvesting, Preserving, Continuing, Tuesday, June 19, 6-7:30 pm, AMI Farm @ Augusta Health
- Straw Bale Gardening and Alternative Growing, Tuesday, June 26, 5:30–6:30 pm, AMI Farm @ Augusta Health
Special Service at Augusta Health
AUGUSTA HEALTH ANTHEM MEMBER ASSISTANCE CENTER
Before assuming care can’t be provided by Augusta Health, Anthem member should contact Augusta Health’s Anthem Member Assistance Center to discuss their individual health needs, claims processing and financial assistance options available to them.
Augusta Health Business Office Building on the Augusta Health Campus
Open Monday-Friday, 9 am – 6 pm
540.245.7565
[email protected]
More information at www.augustahealth.com/anthem
Diabetes Classes
Carbohydrate Counting 101 (Physician Referral Required)
Class for diabetic patients that covers carbohydrate counting, nutrition label reading, meal planning and preparation and dining out. Requires Physician Referral.
For information or registration, call 540.213.2537.
Monday, June 11
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Heart & Vascular Center, Ground Floor Conference Room
Diabetes Boot Camp (Physician Referral Required)
Three hour class to help those with Type 2 Diabetes learn to manage the disease and take control of their lives. Requires Physician Referral.
For information or registration, call 540.213.2537.
Wednesday, June 20
9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Augusta Health Primary Care at Stuarts Draft
Ongoing Consultations
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, June 5
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. For information, please call Leigh Anderson, 540.245.7105.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
11:00 am-12:15 pm
Thursday, June 7
Stronger Together—Breast Cancer Support Group
For patients diagnosed with breast cancer—an opportunity to share personal stories, celebrate victories, express emotions and be uplifted. For information, please call Leigh Anderson, 540.245.7105
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
3:00 – 4:30 pm
Friday, June 8
Shenandoah Valley Stroke Club
For those who have experienced a stroke and their family members, partners and friends. For information or to make a reservation, call Shelley at 540.332.4047.
Augusta Community Care Building
Starts at 12:00 pm
Saturday, June 9
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
For those impacted by Parkinson’s Disease and their family members, partners and friends. This month is the annual Ice Cream Social For information, please contact Joyce at [email protected] or 540.943.2229 or Ashley at [email protected]
This month only—meet for lunch and ice cream in Harrisonburg. Call for information
12:30 pm
Tuesday, June 12
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. For information, please call Leigh Anderson, 540.245.7105
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
11:00 am-12:15 pm
Thursday, June 14
Stronger Together—Breast Cancer Support Group
For patients diagnosed with breast cancer—an opportunity to share personal stories, celebrate victories, express emotions and be uplifted. For information, please call Leigh Anderson, 540.245.7105.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
3:00 – 4:30 pm
Tuesday, June 19
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. For information, please call Leigh Anderson, 540.245.7105
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
11:00 am-12:15 pm
Thursday, June 21
Stronger Together—Breast Cancer Support Group
For patients diagnosed with breast cancer—an opportunity to share personal stories, celebrate victories, express emotions and be uplifted. For information, please call Leigh Anderson, 540.245.7105.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
3:00 – 4:30 pm
Thursday, June 21
Diabetes Support Group—Type 1 and Type 2
For all those interested in learning more about managing diabetes—family, friends and partners welcome, too. For information, please call 540.213.2537.
Ground Floor Conference Room, Heart and Vascular Center
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Tuesday, June 26
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. For information, please call Leigh Anderson, 540.245.7105
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
11:00 am-12:15 pm
Thursday, June 28
Stronger Together—Breast Cancer Support Group
For patients diagnosed with breast cancer—an opportunity to share personal stories, celebrate victories, express emotions and be uplifted. For information, please call Leigh Anderson, 540.245.7105.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
3:00 – 4:30 pm
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