Visit www.wakehealth.edu/besthealth for class listings and to register online. Unless otherwise noted, BestHealth events are free and open to the public.
Wednesday,
Sept. 3
Weight-loss
Surgery Information Session
6
to 7:30 p.m.
Held
at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom,
4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.
Join
Wake Forest Baptist surgeon Dr. Adolfo “Fuzz” Fernandez to learn about the
process of weight-loss surgery including evaluation, risks, benefits,
nutritional needs, exercise commitment and follow-up. Pre-registration
required; call 336-716-6099.
Tuesday,
Sept. 9
Weight-loss
Surgery Information Session
6
to 7:30 p.m.
Held
at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom,
4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.
Join
Wake Forest Baptist surgeon Dr. Stephen McNatt to learn about the process of
weight-loss surgery including evaluation, risks, benefits, nutritional needs,
exercise commitment and follow-up. Pre-registration required; call
336-716-6099.
Wednesday,
Sept. 10
Weight-loss
Surgery Information Session
6
to 7 p.m.
Held
at Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Road, Greensboro.
Join
Wake Forest Baptist surgeon Dr. Myron Powell to learn about the process of
weight-loss surgery including evaluation, risks, benefits, nutritional needs,
exercise commitment and follow-up. Pre-registration required; call
336-716-6099.
Thursday,
Sept. 11
Line
Dancing
Noon
to 1 p.m.
Held
at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom,
4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.
Join
BestHealth group fitness instructor Courtney Jackson for a fun aerobic workout
featuring popular line dances. Dress comfortably and wear supportive shoes to
participate. Pre-registration required; call 336-713-BEST (2378). Class
provided by BestHealth.
Monday,
Sept. 15
Ultimate
Ab Workout
5
to 6 p.m.
Held
at Wake Forest Baptist Health – Davie Medical Center, Plaza 1, Cardiac
Classroom, 313 Highway 801 North, Bermuda Run.
Join BestHealth fitness instructor Courtney Jackson to
strengthen the core of your body through abdominal exercises. Pre-registration
required; call 336-713-BEST (2378). Class provided by BestHealth.
Wednesday,
Sept. 17
The
Importance of Being Healthy
Noon
to 1 p.m.
Held
at Jerry Long YMCA, Activity Room, 1150 S. Peace Haven Road, Clemmons.
Join
Wake Forest Baptist primary care physician Dr. Golnush Sharafsaleh to learn
more about things you can do to remain healthy including fitness tests and
yearly physicals. Pre-registration required; call 336-713-BEST (2378). Class
provided by BestHealth.
Advance
Directives
2
to 4 p.m.
Held
at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Clemmons, Market Classroom, 2311
Lewisville-Clemmons Road, Clemmons.
Learn
how advance directives such as a living will and health care power of attorney
can ensure your wishes will be met. Have the documents notarized free of
charge. Pre-registration required; call 336-713-BEST (2378). Class provided by
BestHealth.
Blood
Pressure Screening
4
to 5 p.m.
Held
at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Clemmons, Market Classroom, 2311
Lewisville-Clemmons Road, Clemmons.
Receive
a free blood pressure check from a Wake Forest Baptist registered nurse.
Pre-registration not required. Class provided by BestHealth.
Weight-loss
Surgery Information Session
6
to 7:30 p.m.
Held
at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom,
4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.
Join
Wake Forest Baptist surgeon Dr. Myron Powell to learn about the process of
weight-loss surgery including evaluation, risks, benefits, nutritional needs,
exercise commitment and follow-up. Pre-registration required; call
336-716-6099.
Friday,
Sept. 19
Very
Delicious Vitamin D Delights
5:30
to 7 p.m.
Held
at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom,
4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.
Approximately 90 percent of our vitamin D intake comes
from natural sunlight and 10 percent comes from food. Join Chef Betty
Morton as she shows us how to prepare delicious dishes
that are rich in vitamin D. Pre-registration required; call 336-713-BEST (2378).
Class provided by BestHealth.
Monday,
Sept. 22
Resistance
Bands
4
to 5 p.m.
Held
at Carver School Branch Library, Conference Room, 4915 Lansing Drive, Winston-Salem.
Join
BestHealth fitness instructor Courtney Jackson to learn more about how to tone
and strengthen your muscles with resistance bands. Pre-registration required;
call 336-713-BEST (2378). Class provided by BestHealth.
Tuesday,
Sept. 23
Estate
Planning Basics
2
to 3 p.m.
Held
at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom,
4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.
Hear
from local attorney Mike Wells about estate planning in terms you can
understand. Learn simple strategies to make the paperwork manageable and
meaningful. Pre-registration required; call 336-713-BEST (2378). Class provided
by BestHealth.
Stroke
Risk Screening
4
to 8 p.m.
Held
at Wake Forest Baptist Health – Davie Medical Center, Plaza 1, Cardiac
Classroom, 313 Highway 801 North, Bermuda Run.
Learn
your risk for stroke with a simple finger stick and brief risk assessment. Get
blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose results in only five minutes! Those who
qualify are between the ages of 40 and 65, have no prior stroke-related
disorder and have not participated in a past stroke screening offered by
BestHealth. Sponsored by Wake Forest Baptist Neurosciences. Space is limited.
Appointment required; call 336-713-BEST (2378). Class provided by BestHealth.
Wednesday,
Sept. 24
Blood
Pressure Screening
3
to 4 p.m.
Held
at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom,
4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.
Receive
a free blood pressure check from a Wake Forest Baptist registered nurse.
Pre-registration not required. Class provided by BestHealth.
PAD:
A Clinical Update
4
to 5 p.m.
Held
at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom,
4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.
Dr.
Matthew Corriere of Wake Forest Baptist Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
discusses the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). PAD
is a common and under-diagnosed cardiovascular disease that often involves leg
and back pain. Pre-registration required; call 336-713-BEST (2378). Class
provided by BestHealth.
Weight-loss
Surgery Information Session
6
to 7:30 p.m.
Held
at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom,
4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.
Join
Wake Forest Baptist surgeon Dr. Adolfo “Fuzz” Fernandez to learn about the
process of weight-loss surgery including evaluation, risks, benefits,
nutritional needs, exercise commitment and follow-up. Pre-registration
required; call 336-716-6099.
Friday,
Sept. 26
Cataracts:
What You Need to Know
1
to 2 p.m.
Held
at Wake Forest Baptist Health – Davie Medical Center, Plaza 1, 4th
floor, Conference Rooms 1 & 2, 313 Highway 801 North, Bermuda Run.
Hear
Wake Forest Baptist ophthalmologist Dr. Paul Dickinson discuss the symptoms of
cataracts and the latest advancements in treatment. Pre-registration required;
call 336-713-BEST (2378). Class provided by BestHealth.
Events provided by Brenner Children’s Hospital’s Brenner FIT program
Tuesday,
Sept. 2
Learn
to Cook a Balanced Meal
6
to 7 p.m.
Held
at Brenner FIT in the William G. White Jr. Family YMCA, 775 West End Blvd.,
Winston-Salem.
During
this hands-on cooking class, your family will prepare a balanced meal and learn
how it meets Brenner FIT recommendations for a balanced plate. Mature children
welcome with parental supervision. Pre-registration required; call 336-713-BFIT
(2348) or email dpratt@wakehealth.edu.
Tuesday,
Sept. 9
Learn
to Cook a Balanced Meal
6
to 7 p.m.
Held
at Brenner FIT in the William G. White Jr. Family YMCA, 775 West End Blvd.,
Winston-Salem.
During
this hands-on cooking class, your family will prepare a balanced meal and learn
how it meets Brenner FIT recommendations for a balanced plate. Mature children
welcome with parental supervision. Pre-registration required; call 336-713-BFIT
(2348) or email dpratt@wakehealth.edu.
Tuesday,
Sept. 16
My
Kids Are Driving Me Crazy!
6
to 7:15 p.m.
Held
at Brenner FIT in the William G. White Jr. Family YMCA, 775 West End Blvd.,
Winston-Salem.
Discover
how to replace punishment with respectful and effective tools to bring more joy
to parenting. Each month a different parenting topic is discussed. This month:
Sleep. Classes are taught by certified Positive Discipline parent educators from
the Brenner FIT program. Mature children welcome with parental supervision.
Pre-registration required; call 336-713-BFIT (2348) or email dpratt@wakehealth.edu.
Tuesday,
Sept. 23
Learn
to Cook a Balanced Meal
6
to 7 p.m.
Held
at Brenner FIT in the William G. White Jr. Family YMCA, 775 West End Blvd.,
Winston-Salem.
During this hands-on cooking class, your family
will prepare a balanced meal and learn how it meets Brenner FIT recommendations
for a balanced plate. Mature children welcome with parental supervision.
Pre-registration required; call 336-713-BFIT (2348) or email dpratt@wakehealth.edu
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