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February/March 2010
Upcoming Events
Day of Dance – Feb. 28
Network female employees are invited to Kettering Medical Center’s Annual Day of Dance Health Event, sponsored by KMC Women’s & Children’s Services, on Sunday, February 28, 2 – 5 p.m., at Washington Township Recreation Center, Rec West. Admission is free! Enjoy Zumba and line dancing lessons, plus be eligible for gift drawings including a $100 Visa gift card, 10 Macy’s gift cards and chair massages. Also available will be a chocolate fountain and fresh fruit dippers, and cardiac health and wellness screenings and education. For information, call 558-3988.
Living Well With Arthritis: March 4, 11 and 18, 7 – 8:30 p.m.,
Kettering Medical Center
Employees are invited to the three-part series, “Arthritis A to Z.” A Q&A session follows each class.
Week 1: Jodi Van Jura, MD: Types of arthritis, treatment options, and pain management.
Week 2: Robin Peters, KHN occupational therapist: Methods to improve performance of daily living activities and a demonstration of helpful appliances and gadgets.
Week 3: Jennifer Dalton, KHN dietitian: Diet, weight management and other aspects of nutrition that can affect arthritis.
Cost is $5 for Years Ahead Plus+ members and $7 for all others. Call Community Wellness/Years Ahead at 558-3988 to register.
Spring Has Sprung Healthy Families 5K Run/Walk: March 20
This run/walk is sponsored by Greene Memorial Hospital, and held by the Greene County Combined Health District in Xenia to raise funds for the Greene County Health Lifestyles Coalition and promote healthier lifestyle choices. For details, visit www.gcchd.org or call (937) 374-5669.
Heart Screenings – March
Employees are encouraged to proactively manage their heart health and take advantage of screenings provided the Cardiac Outreach Program. Registration is required – call 395-8492 to schedule an appointment. More information is provided on the Kettering Health Network web site: http://www.khnetwork.org/heart/kettering/screenings.cfm#schedule.
March 3: Cardiovascular Health Assessment 2, Town & Country Shopping Center, Kettering
This includes a series of exams to detect blockages in carotid arteries (neck). It also includes PAD to check for poor circulation in lower extremities, and the new CIMT, providing the earliest detectable evidence of heart disease. An optional aneurysm screening is available to look for silent enlargement of the aorta.
March 7: Cardiac Calcium Score, Kettering Medical Center
This uses CT scans to detect calcium deposits in coronary arteries BEFORE symptoms develop. This test is fast and non-invasive. Cost: $99 per person.
March 10: Cardiovascular Health Assessment 1 Conover Health Center, Franklin
This screening provides a snapshot of current blood cholesterol levels and personal cardiovascular risk factors; includes total cholesterol, HDL & LDL, triglyceride and blood glucose levels; and provides an individual risk consultation and cardiovascular health plan. Cost: $21 per person.
March 27: Cardiovascular Health Assessment 2, Epiphany Church
This includes a series of exams to detect blockages in carotid arteries (neck). It also includes PAD to check for poor circulation in lower extremities, and the new CIMT, providing the earliest detectable evidence of heart disease. An optional aneurysm screening is available to look for silent enlargement of the aorta. Cost: $119 per person.
Save the Date!
Greene County Health Fair – April 23
Cameos of Caring Awards – May 3
2010 Excellence for Life Awards Celebration – May 5
KHN Employee Golf Outing – August 16, NCR Country Club
For information and registration, visit http://www.khnetwork.org/empgolf/.
Just Announced! KMC Foundation Heart to Heart Fundraiser for Cardiac Services – Tuesday, Sept. 21, Featuring Diana Ross
To learn more, visit http://www.kmcfoundation.org/events.cfm?x=2
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