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Tuesday, April 8
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 Rd.,
Winston-Salem.
Join Wake Forest Baptist surgeon
Dr. Stephen McNatt to learn about the process for weight-loss surgery,
including evaluation, risks and benefits, nutritional needs, exercise
commitment and follow-up. Pre-registration required; call 336-716-6099.
Wednesday, April 9
Weight-loss Surgery
Information Session
6 to 7 p.m.
Held at Temple Emanuel, 1129
Jefferson Rd., Greensboro.
Join Wake Forest Baptist
surgeon Dr. Myron Powell to learn about the process for weight-loss surgery,
including evaluation, risks and benefits, nutritional needs, exercise
commitment and follow-up. Pre-registration required; call 336-716-6099.
Cooking Allergen Free
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Held at Wake Forest Baptist
Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom, 4610 Country Club Rd.,
Winston-Salem.
Join Amy Hager, R.D. of Food
Allergy Family of the Triad, and Chef Nikki Miller-Ka as they demonstrate how
to prepare an allergen-friendly, nutrient-packed meal. They will show you how
to recreate some of your favorite dishes free of common allergens such as gluten,
dairy, soy, egg and nuts. Pre-registration required; call 336-713-BEST (2378).
Friday, April 11
Zumba
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Held at Wake Forest Baptist
Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom, 4610 Country Club Rd.,
Winston-Salem.
Join BestHealth-certified
group fitness and Zumba instructor Courtney Jackson for a demonstration of a
high-intensity, high-energy fitness class like no other. Dress comfortably and
wear supportive athletic shoes to participate. Pre-registration required; call
336-713-BEST (2378).
Monday, April 14
Top 5 Things Your Mother
Didn’t Tell You About Getting Older
Noon to 1 p.m.
Held at Jerry Long Family
YMCA, 1150 S. Peace Haven Rd., Clemmons.
Aging is normal, but these
are not! Join Wake Forest Baptist urogynecologist Dr. Candace Parker-Autry to
learn more about the most common conditions that uniquely affect women as they
age. Pre-registration required; call 336-713-BEST (2378).
Tuesday, April 15
Blood Pressure Screening
4 to 5 p.m.
Held at Wake Forest Baptist
Health – Davie Medical Center, Plaza 1, 313 Highway 801 North, Bermuda Run.
Receive a free blood
pressure check from a Wake Forest Baptist registered nurse. Pre-registration
not required.
Hip and Knee Arthritis:
Surgical and Non-Surgical Treatment
5 to 6 p.m.
Held at Wake Forest Baptist
Health – Davie Medical Center, Plaza 1, 313 Highway 801 North, Bermuda Run.
Join Wake Forest Baptist
orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Jason Lang as he discusses state-of-the-art treatment
for hip and knee arthritis. Non-surgical and surgical options, including total
joint replacement, will be covered. Pre-registration required; call
336-713-BEST (2378).
Wednesday, April 16
Advance Directives
2 to 4 p.m.
Held at Wake Forest Baptist
Health – Davie Medical Center, Plaza 1, 313 Highway 801 North, Bermuda Run.
Learn how advance
directives, such as a living will and health care power of attorney, can ensure
your wishes will be met. Have your documents notarized free of charge.
Pre-registration required; call 336-713-BEST (2378).
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 Rd.,
Winston-Salem.
Join Wake Forest Baptist
surgeon Dr. Myron Powell to learn about the process for weight-loss surgery,
including evaluation, risks and benefits, nutritional needs, exercise
commitment and follow-up. Pre-registration required; call 336-716-6099.
Thursday, April 17
Advanced Technology for
Cataract Surgery
Noon to 1 p.m.
Held at Wake Forest Baptist
Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom, 4610 Country Club Rd.,
Winston-Salem.
Join Wake Forest Baptist
ophthalmologist Dr. Keith Walter to learn more about Catalys® laser surgery, as
well as the options for intra-ocular lens implants. Pre-registration required;
call 336-713-BEST (2378).
Friday, April 18
Gluten-free Dishes
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Held at Brenner FIT in the
William G. White Jr. Family YMCA, 775 West End Blvd., Winston-Salem.
Do you have an allergy to
gluten and don’t know what to cook? Let Chef Betty Morton help you add some
tasty new recipes to your collection. Recipes and samples provided.
Pre-registration required; call 336-713-BEST (2378).
Wednesday, April 23
Line Dancing
4 to 5 p.m.
Held at Wake Forest Baptist
Health – Davie Medical Center, Plaza 1, 313 Highway 801 North, Bermuda Run.
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).
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 Rd.,
Winston-Salem.
Join Wake Forest Baptist
surgeon Dr. Adolfo “Fuzz” Fernandez to learn about the process for weight-loss
surgery, including evaluation, risks and benefits, nutritional needs, exercise
commitment and follow-up. Pre-registration required; call 336-716-6099.
Thursday, April 24
A Woman’s Guide to Breast
Health
6 to 7 p.m.
Held at Jerry Long Family
YMCA, 1150 S. Peace Haven Rd., Clemmons.
Join Wake Forest Baptist
obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. William Crone as he presents a brief overview of
current recommendations for breast health and screening tests. This will be
followed by a question-and-answer period. Pre-registration required; call
336-713-BEST (2378).
Friday, April 25
Heart - Health Screening
3 to 6 p.m.
Held at Wake Forest Baptist
Health – Davie Medical Center, Plaza 1, 313 Highway 801 North, Bermuda Run.
Learn your risk for heart
disease with a simple finger stick and brief assessment. Get cholesterol, HDL
(good cholesterol) and glucose results in only five minutes. Fasting is not
required. To qualify, you must be 18 or older. Appointment required; call
336-713-BEST (2378).
Monday, April 28
Hip and Knee Replacement
1 to 2 p.m.
Held at Wake Forest Baptist
Health – Davie Medical Center, Plaza 1, 313 Highway 801 North, Bermuda Run.
Wake Forest Baptist
orthopaedic surgeon Dr. John Shields describes modern medical treatments for
damaged hips and knees, including hip replacement, which allows for
preservation of more bone mass. Pre-registration required; call 336-713-BEST
(2378).
Tuesday, April 29
10 Tips to Get the Pounds
Off
4 to 5 p.m.
Held at Wake Forest Baptist
Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom, 4610 Country Club Rd.,
Winston-Salem.
Wake Forest Baptist
cardiologist Dr. Renato Santos will discuss weight loss by numbers, and
learning easy ways to get the unwanted pounds off. Pre-registration required;
call 336-713-BEST (2378).
Wednesday, April 30
Bone Density Screening
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Held at Wake Forest Baptist
Health – Davie Medical Center, Plaza 1, 313 Highway 801 North, Bermuda Run.
If you have a family history
of osteoporosis, join the staff from the Wake Forest Baptist Outpatient Imaging
Center for a free bone density heel scan to assess your bone strength and
further evaluate your risk for osteoporosis. Appointment required; call
336-713-BEST (2378).
Optimizing Nutrition for
Your Golden Years
2 to 3 p.m.
Held at Wake Forest Baptist
Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom, 4610 Country Club Rd.,
Winston-Salem.
Join Denise Houston, Ph.D.,
R.D., associate professor of Internal Medicine at Wake Forest Baptist, to learn
more about what happens to the body with age and how these changes affect one’s
nutritional needs, key nutrients for optimal health, and how to get the most
nutrients out of your calories. Pre-registration required; call 336-713-BEST
(2378).
Blood Pressure Screening
4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
Held at Wake Forest Baptist
Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom, 4610 Country Club Rd.,
Winston-Salem.
Receive a free blood
pressure check from a Wake Forest Baptist registered nurse. Pre-registration
not required.
Awesome Abs!
5:15 to 6:15 p.m.
Held at Wake Forest Baptist
Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom, 4610 Country Club Rd.,
Winston-Salem.
Join BestHealth-certified
group fitness instructor Courtney Jackson for an unbelievable abdominal
workout. Dress comfortably and wear supportive athletic shoes to participate.
Pre-registration required; call 336-713-BEST (2378).
Events provided by Brenner Children’s Hospital’s Brenner FIT program
Monday, April 14
Grocery Store Tour
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Held at Food Lion, 2530
Somerset Center Dr., Winston-Salem.
Do you wander around the
supermarket wondering what is best for your family? Join the Brenner FIT
dietitians for a personalized grocery store tour. Learn how to compare
nutrition labels, watch for advertising tricks and discover cost-saving
measures. Day care not available. Pre-registration required; call 336-713-2348
or email saebbers@wakehealth.edu.
Tuesday, April 15
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 help bring more joy into
parenting. The topic this month: Allowances. Classes are taught by certified
Positive Discipline parent educators from Brenner Children’s Hospital’s Brenner
FIT program. Pre-registration required; call 336-713-2348 or email saebbers@wakehealth.edu.
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