Park Ridge Health announces events for Nov. 25 to Dec. 8

Press release

From Park Ridge Health:

Event Summary for 11/25/13 – 12/8/13
*PLEASE NOTE: Two weeks of events included.
Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events.

Free Events

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

Breast Cancer Survivors and Friends Support Group
Tuesday, December 3
5:30 p.m.
Park Ridge Health Breast Center, 50 Hospital Dr., Ste. 4B, Hendersonville
Offered by the Park Ridge Breast Health Center and open to women in the community seeking support and information. Please bring your favorite dish to share for a potluck dinner. For more information, please contact Donna Hewitt at 828-650-2790.

Events at The Baby Place

Celebrate Pregnancy (One full day)
Sunday, December 8
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Park Ridge Health, 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville
$65
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 & newborn care, and a tour of The Baby Place. Bring three pillows and a baby doll or stuffed animal to class.

The Baby Place Experience Tour
Sunday, December 8
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Park Ridge Health, 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville
We invite you to explore our new unit while learning about birth options, registration, services and amenities available at Park Ridge Health. Have your questions answered about delivering at The Baby Place. We encourage all who plan to deliver at Park Ridge Health to attend this free class.

*Scholarships are available for those in need of financial assistance for classes at The Baby Place at Park Ridge Health. Please call 855.PRH.LIFE for more information.

W.O.W. Health Screenings
*Wellness on Wheels screenings are scheduled to resume in January 2014.

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