Press release
From Park Ridge Health
Event Summary for 12/3/12 – 12/9/12
Free Support GroupsBreast Cancer Survivors and Friends Support Group
Monday, December 3
5:30 p.m.
Park Ridge Health Breast Center
50 Hospital Dr., Suite 4B, Hendersonville
Offered by the Park Ridge Breast Health Center. Open to anyone in the community seeking support and information. Please bring re-exchange gift (around $10) for our Christmas Party. For information, please contact Debbie Gentry at 828-650-2790.MemoryCaregivers Network Support Groups
All MemoryCaregiver Network support groups are free and open to anyone caring for a person with memory loss. For further information, contact Mary Donnelly at 828-230-4143.Park Ridge Group
Tuesday, December 4
1 – 3 p.m.
Fletcher Adventist Church, Main Level Conference Room
1141 Howard Gap Rd., FletcherThe Baby Place Events
To register for classes or for more information on spa services, please call 855.PRH.LIFE (855.774.5433) or visit parkridgebabies.com.Celebrate Pregnancy (One full day)
Monday, December 10
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Health Adventure: 800 Brevard Rd., Asheville
This is not your typical childbirth class! This class is offered in an interactive format to help you learn and retain all the correct and most important information. Topics covered in the course include the following: Dealing with pregnancy ailments, labor process & labor support techniques, breastfeeding and newborn care. This class is $65.00 per couple. Add a massage voucher ($65 value) to use at The Baby Place Spa for just $30! Bring three pillows and a baby doll or stuffed animal to class.WOW Health Screenings
Cholesterol Screenings
Lipid and glucose profiles by finger stick, along with blood pressure and body mass index screening. For best results, fast overnight. FREEFriday, December 7
8 – 11 a.m.
Free Clinic, 841 Case St, HendersonvilleBlood Pressure, Glucose and Body Composition Analysis
Blood pressure screening and body fat and hydration percentages, body mass index, height and weight for overall body composition. Glucose testing for diabetes – eat light breakfast only. FREE.Wednesday, December 5
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Citgo (across the street from Hot Dog World), 324 Washington St., HendersonvillePSA Screening
No appointment required. PSA blood test for men 50 years of age or older; age 40 if father or brother had prostate cancer. $10.00.Monday, December 3
2 – 5 p.m.
Hair Gallery, 1038 Greenville Highway, HendersonvilleBone Density for Men and Women
Bone density screening for osteoporosis. Please wear shoes and socks that are easy to slip off. FREE.Monday, December 3
2 – 5 p.m.
Hair Gallery, 1038 Greenville Highway, Hendersonville***Wellness on Wheels will follow the Henderson County Public Schools inclement weather policy. If Henderson County Public Schools are closed or on a delay, the W.O.W. screening will be cancelled for that day.
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