Health Beat: Events, programs at Augusta Health

Events and special programs at Augusta Health during the month of July 2018.

Special Events at Augusta Health

PROSTATE CANCER EDUCATION & PREVENTION
Health & Fitness Center at Augusta Expoland
Saturday, July 14
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Brian Stisser, MD, a physician with Blue Ridge Urology, will provide information on prostate cancer and screening education.  Free for the community. Please note:  We are participating in this event, which is at Augusta Expoland.  Please contact Augusta Expoland for more detailed information on the event.

LUNCH AND LEARN
Topic:                   Cholesterol and Lipids
Speaker:              Frank Johnson, Jr., MD
Tuesday, July 17
12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
Augusta Community Care Building
Free, but reservations required; call 540.245.7827

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
Tour the new addition to the Emergency Department, speak with the staff, have your ‘Vital Signs’ checked.  Easy parking in the Medical Office Building parking lot adjacent to the new ED entrance.  PLEASE NOTE:  The new addition will open for patient care on August 2.
Saturday, July 21
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Ribbon Cutting at 10:30 am

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.

• Sneaky Science:  Food Labels and Marketing, Tuesday, July 10, 5:30 pm-6:30 pm, Montgomery Hall Park, Staunton
• Seasonal Eats–July, Wednesday, July 11, 4-5 pm, Jazzman’s Café, Augusta Health Wellness Center
• The Always Able Gardener, Tuesday, July 17, 10 am-12 pm, AMI Farm @ Augusta Health
• Garden 101:  From Garden to Gourmet, Continuing, Tuesday, July 24, 6-7:30 pm, AMI Classroom, Room 119, Augusta Health Wellness Building

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, July 9
1:00 pm – 2:30 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.
Saturday, July 21
9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Heart & Vascular Center, Ground Floor Conference Room

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, July 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. For information, please call Leigh Anderson, 540.245.7105.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
11:00 am-12:15 pm

Thursday, July 5
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, July 6
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

Monday, July 9
Diversions Ostomy Support Group
To share ideas and improve the quality of life after ostomy surgery.  Free, light refreshments are served.  For information, call 540.245.7236.
Augusta Community Care Building, Room 2
6 pm – 8 pm

Tuesday, July 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.  For information, please call Leigh Anderson, 540.245.7105
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
11:00 am-12:15 pm

Thursday, July 12
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

Saturday, July 14
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
For those impacted by Parkinson’s Disease and their family members, partners and friends.  This month’s meeting will split the group into two sections—one for patients and one for caregivers—for confidential discussion of concerns and issues with others in similar circumstances.  For information, please contact Joyce at [email protected] or 540.943.2229 or Ashley at [email protected]
Augusta Community Care Building
2 pm

Tuesday, July 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.  For information, please call Leigh Anderson, 540.245.7105
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
11:00 am-12:15 pm

Thursday, July 19
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, July 19
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 540.213.2538.
Ground Floor Conference Room, Heart and Vascular Center
5:30 – 6:30 pm

Tuesday, July 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.  For information, please call Leigh Anderson, 540.245.7105
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
11:00 am-12:15 pm

Thursday, July 26
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, July 31
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