Special events and programs at Augusta Health on the schedule for August 2018.
LUNCH AND LEARN
Topic: The Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Speaker: Mary Beth Landes, MS, RD, CSO
Wednesday, August 15
12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
Augusta Community Care Building
Free, but reservations required; call 540.245.7900
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.
- Volunteer at the Farm! Every Tuesday, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Farm Field—for information contact Maya Epelbaum at [email protected] or 540.886.1060.
- Preserving Garden Fresh Produce, Saturday, August 4, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, Montgomery Hall Park, Staunton
- Seasonal Saturdays: Picnic Produce, Saturday, August 4, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Augusta County Library, Fishersville
- Seasonal Eats–August, Wednesday, August 8, 4:00 pm -5:00 pm, Jazzman’s Café, Augusta Health Wellness Center
- Vegetable Fermentation, Tuesday, August 14, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, AMI Classroom, Room 119, Augusta Health Wellness Building
Come Visit with Us in the Community
Augusta Health staff will be at these community events—please stop by and see us!
- August County Fair: July 31 – August 4, Augusta County Fairgrounds
Come pick up a small gift or have your blood pressure taken. - National Night Out: August 7 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Target in Waynesboro
The Stroke Team will provide education on stroke and blood pressure. - Rockingham County Fair: August 13 – August 18, Rockingham County Fairgrounds
Come pick up a small gift or have your blood pressure taken.
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, August 13
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Heart & Vascular Center, Ground Floor Conference Room
Diabetes Prevention Class
One- session class taught by a Certified Diabetes Educator for individuals who have been diagnosed as pre-diabetic to learn to identify their risk factors and to understand the lifestyle changes that can help delay or prevent the development of Type 2 Diabetes.
Saturday, August 18
10:00 am – 11:30 am
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.
Monday, August 20
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Augusta Community Care Building, Room 2
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
Thursday, August 2
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, August 3
Shenandoah Valley Stroke Club
For those who have experienced a stroke and their family members, partners and friends. Special trip this month! Bus trip to Lancaster, PA to see the play, “Jesus”. Cost is $145 per person for bus, play and lunch buffet. For information or to make a reservation, call Shelley at 540.332.4047.
Augusta Community Care Building
Starts at 12:00 pm
Tuesday, August 7
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, August 9
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, August 11
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
For those impacted by Parkinson’s Disease and their family members, partners and friends. This month’s speaker is Sharon Deboever, MEd, on Dementia. For information, please contact Joyce at [email protected] or 540.943.2229 or Ashley at [email protected]
Augusta Community Care Building
2 pm
Tuesday, August 14
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, August 16
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, August 16
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.
Heart & Vascular Center, Ground Floor Conference Room
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Tuesday, August 21
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, August 23
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, August 28
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, August 30
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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