Stanly Regional Medical Center Upcoming Calendar Items

Wellness Exercises for Relaxation and Stress Reduction

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Any patient who is undergoing cancer treatments or have been recently diagnosed please join us in our monthly Wellness Exercises for Relaxation and Stress Reduction meeting with Ellen Smet RN, MSN. Please call (704) 983-8268 to register.

Healthy Directions / Diabetes Prevention 3rd Session

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Evidence-based medicine shows diabetes can be prevented! Attend our six-session program instructed by a team of certified diabetes educators including Registered Nurses and Registered Dietitians to learn and practice prevention strategies. Participants at high risk for developing diabetes are encouraged to attend and will receive a workbook, pedometer, nutrition counseling, temporary membership to YMCA and more.

*** 3rd Session: June 11 - July 16***
Each Session is held on Monday's from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. for six weeks.

Nutrition Support Group

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

The Nutrition Support Group meeting with Vicky Kottyan RD, LDN and Faith Yow RD, LDN Clinical Dieticians are offered for those patients undergoing cancer treatments or have been recently diagnosed.

Please call 704-983-8268 to register and check in at our front desk in the Roy M. Hinson Cancer Center.

Breast Cancer Support Group

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 22:30:00 GMT

Join healthcare professionals and others undergoing treatment for breast cancer. You are not alone, you have come to the right place for support and understanding.

BLS: Healthcare Professionals Only

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 18:00:00 GMT

This course is for healthcare professionals ONLY and will provide information on adult and pediatric CPR, two-rescuer scenarios, use of the bag-valve mask, foreign-body airway obstruction, and the use of automated external defibrillation (AED).

Cancer Support Group

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Any patient who is undergoing cancer treatments or has been recently diagnosed please join the Cancer Support Group meeting with Joe Smith, Hospital Chaplain. All meetings are held in the Radiation Oncology Conference Room.

Outpatient Diabetes Classes 3rd Session

Tue, 29 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Learn how to better manage and control your diabetes through our nationally recognized 8-week clinic presented by a core group of health professionals including registered dietitians, registered nurses and Certified Diabetes Educators. This program covers all aspects of diabetes and the latest self-care strategies to prevent complications.

***3rd Session: May 29 - July 24***
Each session is held on Tuesday's 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for 9 weeks.

Look Good Feel Better

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:30:00 GMT

The Look Good Feel Better program will be held at 3:30 pm in the Radiation Oncology conference room at the Roy M. Hinson Cancer Center and will be offered on a monthly basis for patients undergoing Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy treatments. The program is designed to help patients combat the appearance related side effects of cancer treatment. It is a two hour hands on work shop which includes, skin care and make up session, and professional advice on how to best deal with hair loss using wigs, scarves, hats, and hair pieces. Patients receive personal attention from the volunteers and receive complimentary cosmetic kits from the American Cancer Society.

The Look Good Feel Better program is offered thru American Cancer Society and a part of the Mind, Body and Spirit Cancer support program.

Patients can call 704-983-8268 to sign-up to attend the meeting.

"Oh My Aching Joints"

Thu, 17 May 2012 22:30:00 GMT

If joint pain has you moving a little slower in 2012, it may be time to consider joint replacement surgery. Learn about options for improving your mobility and relieving yourself of joint pain by attending the free community seminar,“Oh My Aching Joints,” with Dr. David Hill, board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Albemarle Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.