Park Ridge Health announces events for Nov. 18 – Nov. 24

Press release

From Park Ridge Health:

Event Summary for 11/18/13 – 11/24/13
Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events.
Free Events

Open House: Dr. Amal Das
Tuesday, November 19
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
2315 Asheville Highway, Suite 20, Hendersonville
The public is invited to join Southeastern Sports Medicine and Park Ridge Health for an open house to welcome Dr. Das and his team to their new location at 2315 Asheville Highway, Suite 20, in Hendersonville. The free event will take place Tuesday, November 19, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided, and guests will have the opportunity to meet Dr. Das, his team, and additional staff of Southeastern Sports Medicine, including Dr. Keith Maxwell, Dr. Greg Motley, Dr. Andrew Rudins, Dr. Richard Jones, Dr. Christian Estes, Dr. James Phelps, Dr. Andrew Kersten, Dr. Brian Seng, Dr. Brian Stover, physician assistants, physical therapists and athletic trainers. RSVPs for this event are encouraged and can be made by calling 855-PRH-LIFE (855-774-5433).

Physician Presentation: iFuse Implant System with Dr. Keith Maxwell
Tuesday, December 3
5:30 – 7 p.m.
At the Lelia Patterson Center
1111 Howard Gap Road, Fletcher
Join Keith Maxwell, M.D., board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Southeastern Sports Medicine, for a free Dinner & Learn event. Dr. Maxwell will present about a new, minimally invasive surgical treatment option, the iFuse Implant System. This system may be an option for patients who experience sacroiliac joint problems (also known as SI joint pain). A light dinner will be provided for guests. Space is limited at this event, so please RSVP at 855.PRH.LIFE (855.774.5433). If you cannot attend the dinner but would like more information about this procedure, visit www.si-bone.com or call Dr. Maxwell’s office at 828.274.4555 to set an appointment.

Free Support Groups

Henderson County Stroke/Aphasia Support Group
Thursday, November 21
3 p.m.
Park Ridge Home Health Office
895 Howard Gap Rd., Fletcher
Support group offered to stroke survivors coping with an aphasia disorder and for other individuals diagnosed with aphasia. Caregivers, family and friends are encouraged to participate, as well. Please call Brenda Oakley at 828-687-5261 for more information.

W.O.W. Health Screenings

Free Cholesterol Screenings
Lipid and glucose profiles by finger stick, along with blood pressure and body mass index screening. For best results, fast overnight.
Thursday, November 21
8 – 11 a.m.
SteinMart, 223 Greenville Highway, Hendersonville

Free Blood Glucose, Body Composition Analysis and Blood Pressure
Measurement of body fat, hydration percentage, body mass index, height and weight for overall body composition. Blood test for diabetes and blood pressure.
Friday, November 22

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Bon Worth, 40 Francis Road, Hendersonville (Off Hwy. 64 West)

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