Special Programs and Events at Augusta Health
LIGHTS OF LOVE
Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration
Sunday, December 2
4:30 pm
Atrium Lobby
Lighting of the Christmas Tree and Remembrance Ceremony. Entertainment this year will be Faithful Praise. Refreshments provided.
To honor or remember a loved one, donations for personalized angels that will benefit Hospice of the Shenandoah’s Gifted Care program are available. The Gifted Care program provides end-of-life care for patients who cannot afford to pay. For information on angels, call 540.332.4740.
LUNCH AND LEARN
Topic: Stroke! Awareness and Treatment
Speaker: Augusta Health Stroke Team
Tuesday, December 11
12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
Augusta Community Care Building
Free, but reservations required; call 540.245.7900
FREE MEDICAID EXPANSION INFORMATION SESSION (2)
Tuesday, December 11
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Augusta Community Care Building
This is a day-time session that is a repeat of the information session held the evening of November 28. Presented by Erin Dalrymple of Shenandoah Valley Social Services and hosted by Augusta Health. It’s an opportunity to learn about eligibility, coverage and the enrollment process. For information, call 540.245.7329.
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.
• Healthier Holiday Eating, Tuesday, December 4, 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm, AMI Classroom, Room 119, Augusta Health Wellness Center
Fitness Pop-Up Class
FREE Family Holiday Fitness Class
Fitness can drop to lower priority during the holiday season. Come as a family to work off holiday craziness at Family Krave. Fun games, cardio and strength exercises. Non-members will need to sign a guest waiver. For information, contact Jennifer Klemm at [email protected].
Saturday, December 22
10:00 am
Augusta Health Fitness Center Specialty Studio
Ongoing Consultations
Continuing Survivorship Support Group
For cancer patients who have completed treatment, but still feel the need for continued support. For information, call 540.245.7105.
Support Group Meetings at Augusta Health
Tuesday, December 4
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, December 6
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, December 7
Shenandoah Valley Stroke Club
For those who have experienced a stroke and their family members, partners and friends. Special trip this month! For information, call Shelley at 540.332.4047.
Augusta Community Care Building
Starts at 12:00 pm
Saturday, December 8
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
For those impacted by Parkinson’s Disease and their family members, partners and friends. This month, neurologist Renzo Figari, MD, will discuss DBS treatment and provide insight on regaining quality of life for Parkinson’s patients. For information, please contact Joyce at [email protected] or 540.943.2229 or Ashley at [email protected]
Augusta Community Care Building
2:00 pm
Tuesday, December 11
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, December 13
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, December 18
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, December 20
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, December 27
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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