Home Health Beat: Upcoming events at Augusta Health
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Health Beat: Upcoming events at Augusta Health

Chris Graham

augusta-health-headerMay 27: The annual free Skin Cancer Screening at Augusta Health Cancer Center.  Providers from both Augusta Health Dermatology and Blue Ridge Dermatology participate collaboratively.  This is a full body screen under the policies of the ADA.  Appointments are required (332.4190).  Screening begins at 5:30 pm.  May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

May 28: This month’s Lunch and Learn (noon, Augusta Community Care Building) will feature Mary Mannix giving an Augusta Health update.

June 1: National Cancer Survivor Day. Augusta Health willbe celebrating with our survivors and providers from 2-4 pm in the Augusta Community Care Building.  There are physician and survivor speakers, entertainment and refreshments.  In addition to local speakers, Dr. Annie Nedrow of Duke Medicine will talk about Integrative Medicine—Treating the Whole Person.

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham, the king of "fringe media," a zero-time Virginia Sportswriter of the Year, and a member of zero Halls of Fame, is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].