Events and programs ongoing at Augusta Health in February 2015.
Special Events at Augusta Health
THE BIG SQUEEZE
Tuesday, February 3—Booker T. Washington Center, Staunton, 5:00-6:00 pm
Tuesday, February 17—Rosenwald Center, Waynesboro, 5:00-6:00 pm
The Big Squeeze is a free blood pressure screening and education program at community-based sites, with the goal of lowering BP community-wide—reducing the risk for heart attack and stroke.
LUNCH AND LEARN
Speaker: Rajeev Pillai, MD, Cardiologist
Heart Month!
Wednesday, February 18
12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
Augusta Community Care Building
Reservations Required; Call 540.245.7900
ANNUAL HEART HEALTH FAIR
Wednesday, February 25
3:00-6:00 pm
Augusta Health Lifetime Fitness Building
Free heart health screenings—carotid artery, Pulmonary Function Test, cholesterol, glucose, BP, Stroke Assessment—and education.
Call 540.332.4190 for more information.
LIVING AT THE END OF LIFE—Hospice Volunteer Training
Mondays and Thursdays, March 2-26
6:00-9:00 pm
Most classes are in the Augusta Community Care Building
Call 540.332.4904 or email [email protected] to register
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.
Wellness Classes
Stop Smoking: Gain Independence from Tobacco (GIFT)
Smoking and smokeless tobacco cessation program that helps participants create and individual ‘quit plan’. The fee of $25 is refunded if the participant attends all classes. For information, please call 540.332.4988.
Augusta Community Care Building
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Live Well With Diabetes
Diabetes is a very challenging disease. Come join this six-week program, led by Community Outreach educators, to help you care for yourself or a loved one with diabetes. Parents, spouses and caregivers are encouraged to attend; sessions reinforce healthy eating and exercise, managing stress and fatigue and other challenges are also included. Class is free.
Augusta Community Care Building
For information, call 540.332.4988
Diabetes Prevention Class
Friday, February 27
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Heart & Vascular Center Conference Room
Free. For information or to register, call 540.213.2537.
Meetings at Augusta Health
Monday, February 2
Fortitude
A support group for cancer patients with a late stage cancer diagnosis.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
4:00-5:00 pm
Tuesday, February 3
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, February 5
Lean on Me (Caregivers)
A support group to help those who take care of loved ones take care of themselves.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
4:00-5:00 pm
Thursday, February 5
Type 1 Diabetes Support Group
For those with Type 1 Diabetes and their family and friends.
For information, please call 540.213.2537.
Augusta Community Care Building
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Friday, February 6
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 or 540.932.4047
Noon-2:00 pm
Saturday, February 7
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
For those who are impacted by Parkinson’s Disease and their family members, partners and friends.
For information, email Ben Herz at [email protected]
2:00-4:00 pm
Monday, February 9
Fortitude
A support group for cancer patients with a late stage cancer diagnosis.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
4:00-5:00 pm
Monday, February 9
Diversions Ostomy Support Group
This group is designed to share ideas and improve the quality of life following ostomy surgery, and to help patients, spouses, parents and caregivers.
For information, please call 540.332.4346
Augusta Community Care Building
6:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday, February 10
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, February 12
Lean on Me (Caregivers)
A support group to help those who take care of loved ones take care of themselves.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
4:00-5:00 pm
Monday, February 16
Fortitude
A support group for cancer patients with a late stage cancer diagnosis.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
4:00-5:00 pm
Tuesday, February 17
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, February 29
Lean on Me (Caregivers)
A support group to help those who take care of loved ones take care of themselves.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
4:00-5:00 pm
Monday, February 23
Fortitude
A support group for cancer patients with a late stage cancer diagnosis.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
4:00-5:00 pm
Monday, February 23
Type 2 Diabetes Support Group
For those with Type 2 Diabetes and their family and friends.
For information, please call 540.213.2537.
Heart and Vascular Center Conference Room
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Tuesday, February 24
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, February 25
Lean on Me (Caregivers)
A support group to help those who take care of loved ones take care of themselves.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
4:00-5:00 pm
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