Baptist Announces Upcoming Events May ‘08

Contact: Robby Channell, 601-968-5135 rchannell@mbhs.org

Jackson, Miss. –May 1 , 2008

Bone Density Screenings Held at Baptist Medical Clinics
Every Friday in May, the Baptist Medical Clinic in Madison and Clinton will offer bone density screenings for $10. One out of every two women over age 50 will experience some kind of bone fracture caused by loss of bone density, a disease called osteoporosis. But the fact is, it can strike at any age. Find out your risk. Registration required prior to noon the day before screening. Call the Baptist Health Line to register at 601-948-6262 or 1-800-948-6262.

Melanoma Monday
Are you at risk for melanoma? Join Baptist Cancer Services for “Melanoma Monday” to find out risk factors, prevention strategies, and what to watch for as you examine your skin during this free seminar.
Date: Monday, May 5
Time: Noon
Location: Hederman Cancer Center
To register, call the Baptist Health Line at 601-948-6262 or 1-800-948-6262.

“It's All About Living” Baptist Cancer Seminars
Lunchtime Educational Programs for Cancer Patients and their Families will be held at Baptist’s Cancer Center each Tuesday at noon in May at no costs. Seating is limited. A box lunch will be available to those registered by calling. To register, call the Baptist Health Line at 601-948-6262 or 1-800-948-6262.
May 6- "Treatment for Lymphedema"
Ginger Stover, PT, CMLDT
May 13 - "Get Moving"
Jeff Hartley, Exercise Physiologist
May 20 - "Getting the Best Care at Any Age"
Trudye Garraway, RN, MSN
May 27 - "What You Need to Know about Advance Directives,
Living Wills and Medical Powers of Attorney"
Genie Stark Thomas, Associate Legal Counsel

What Is Heart Failure? Who Is at Risk and How Can It Impact Life?
According to the American Heart Association, more than 5 million Americans are living with heart failure, and 550,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Are you at risk? Join cardiologist James L. Warnock, M.D., to learn what this disease is, whom it affects, and how it impacts life. A box lunch is included. Space is limited.
Date: Tuesday, May 20
Time: 11:45 a.m.
Location: Baptist Madison Campus, Community Room
To register, call the Baptist Health Line at 601-948-6262 or 1-800-948-6262.

NICU Reunion
If your child received care in Baptist’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, please plan to attend our NICU Reunion. There will be refreshments and fun activities for children, plus an opportunity to visit with Baptist’s NICU staff. Come and celebrate the miracle of your child all over again!
Date: Saturday, May 31
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Baptist Medical Center
To register, call the Baptist Health Line at 601-948-6262 or 1-800-948-6262.

Cancer Survivor’s Day
Join Baptist for our celebration of National Cancer Survivor’s Day. The program will include a special guest speaker, entertainment, and refreshments. Plan to join us in this festive and inspirational celebration of life honoring anyone who has been touched by cancer.
Date: Sunday, June 1
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Baptist Medical Center
To register, call the Baptist Health Line at 601-948-6262 or 1-800-948-6262.

Baptist Hosts Free Creative Arts Program for Cancer Patients
Baptist Cancer Services offers a creative arts program, including knitting, and art therapy for cancer patients at no cost. All events take place in the Hederman Cancer Center. Call the Baptist Health Line to register at 1-800-948-6262 or 601-948-6262.
* “Knit Together” is held every third Tuesday of the month at noon.
* “Art Therapy” will be held each Wednesday at noon

Free Cancer Support Group - HOPE (Helping Others Providing Empathy)
Baptist Cancer Services has created a new cancer support group for all types of cancer patients called “HOPE,” which means Helping Others, Providing Empathy.
Dates: Second Thursday of the month: May 8, and June 12
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
Place: Baptist’s Cancer Center
For more information and to register, call the Baptist Health Line at 601-948-6262 or 1-800-948-6262.

Baptist Offers Free Cancer Rehab Classes
Baptist's Cancer Rehab Program is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. every week at no cost in the Activity Room of the Hederman Cancer Center, 1227 North State Street, Jackson, Miss. To register, call the Baptist Health Line at 1-800-948-6262 or 601-948-6262. The class helps cancer patients enhance cardiovascular strength and endurance and immune system and bone density. It helps to increase overall strength and stamina, decrease fatigue, weight loss and improve digestion.

Diabetes Support Group
The Diabetes Support group meets the first Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in Suite 410 of the Medical Arts Building West on State Street. The upcoming free meetings will be held on May 1, and June 5.

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