Visit www.wakehealth.edu/besthealth for class listings and to register online. Unless otherwise noted, BestHealth events are free and open to the public.
Tuesday,
Aug. 5
Ultimate
Ab Workout
4:30
to 5:30 p.m.
Held
at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom,
4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.
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,
Aug. 6
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 for weight-loss surgery, including evaluation, risks and benefits,
nutritional needs, exercise commitment and follow-up. Pre-registration required;
call (336) 716-6099. Class provided by BestHealth.
Saturday,
Aug. 9
Quick
and Easy Low Sodium Meals
1
to 2:30 p.m.
Held
at Wake Forest Baptist Health – Davie Medical Center, Plaza 1, Cardiac
Classroom, 313 Highway 801 North, Bermuda Run.
One of the best things you can do for your health is to
monitor your sodium intake. A low sodium diet means eating no more than 1,500
milligrams per day. Chef
Betty Morton shows you how to prepare simple and tasty low sodium meals.
Pre-registration required; call (336) 713-BEST (2378). Class provided by
BestHealth.
Tuesday,
Aug. 12
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 for
weight-loss surgery, including evaluation, risks and benefits, nutritional
needs, exercise commitment and follow-up. Pre-registration required; call (336)
716-6099. Class provided by BestHealth.
Wednesday,
Aug. 13
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 for
weight-loss surgery, including evaluation, risks and benefits, nutritional
needs, exercise commitment and follow-up. Pre-registration required; call (336)
716-6099. Class provided by BestHealth.
Thursday,
Aug. 14
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.
Resistance
Bands
4
to 5 p.m.
Held
at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom,
4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.
Join
BestHealth fitness instructor Courtney Jackson to learn more on how to tone and
strengthen your muscles through resistance bands. Pre-registration required;
call (336) 713-BEST (2378). Class provided by BestHealth.
Wednesday,
Aug. 20
Blood
Pressure Screening
1
to 2 p.m.
Held
at Wake Forest Baptist Health – Davie Medical Center, Plaza 1, Cardiac
Classroom, 313 Highway 801 North, Bermuda Run.
Receive
a free blood pressure check from a Wake Forest Baptist registered nurse.
Pre-registration not required. Class provided by BestHealth.
Advance
Directives
2
to 4 p.m.
Held
at Wake Forest Baptist Health – Davie Medical Center, Plaza 1, Cardiac
Classroom, 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 the documents notarized free
of charge. 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. 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. Class provided by BestHealth.
Thursday,
Aug. 21
Bladder
Health: Things You Need to Know
11
a.m. to Noon
Held
at Piedmont Plaza I, Kitty Hawk Room, 1920 W. First St., Winston-Salem.
Urinary
incontinence affects women and men of all ages. More than 80 percent of cases
can be helped or cured. Learn about latest treatments and more from Wake Forest
Baptist urologist Dr. Daniel Rukstalis. Pre-registration required; call (336)
713-BEST (2378). Class provided by BestHealth.
Secrets
to Fueling Your Family
Noon
to 1 p.m.
Held
at Brenner FIT in the William G. White Jr. Family YMCA, 775 West End Blvd.,
Winston-Salem.
Join
a Wake Forest Baptist registered dietitian from the Brenner FIT program to
learn the basics of what and when to eat throughout the day to keep you and
your family satisfied. Pre-registration required; call (336) 713-BEST (2378).
Class provided by BestHealth.
Friday,
Aug. 22
BMI
Screening
3:30
to 5:30 p.m.
Held
at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom,
4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.
Body
mass index measurements are important tools to assess overall health risk. Come
to this screening for free calculations and health information. Appointment
required; call (336) 713-BEST (2378). Class provided by BestHealth.
Saturday,
Aug. 23
Skin
Cancer Basics
Noon
to 1 p.m.
Held
at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom,
4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.
Join
Wake Forest Baptist dermatologist Dr. Rita Pichardo to learn more about skin
cancer preventions and cures. Pre-registration required; call (336) 713-BEST
(2378). Class provided by BestHealth.
Monday,
Aug. 25
Healing
Touch
4
to 5 p.m.
Held
at Piedmont Plaza I, Kitty Hawk Room, 1920 W. First St., Winston-Salem.
Join
Wake Forest Baptist massage therapist Julie Jones for a hands-on course to
learn the basic principles of energy-based therapy. We will explore the human
energy system as it relates to our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual
health. Learn specific techniques and applications of Healing Touch for your
personal self-care and/or to use with your family. Pre-registration required;
call (336) 713-BEST (2378). Class provided by BestHealth.
Wednesday,
Aug. 27
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 for weight-loss surgery, including evaluation, risks and benefits,
nutritional needs, exercise commitment and follow-up. Pre-registration
required; call (336) 716-6099. Class provided by BestHealth.
Thursday,
Aug. 28
Blood
Pressure Screening
3:30
to 4:30 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.
How
to Prevent Brain Injuries
4:30
to 5:30 p.m.
Held
at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom,
4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.
Join
Wake Forest Baptist occupational therapist Angela Moore to learn more about to
define and identify signs and symptoms of sports concussions, traumatic
brain injury and stroke. We will also discuss how to prevent
these from occurring. Pre-registration required; call (336) 713-BEST (2378).
Class provided by BestHealth.
Events provided by Brenner Children’s Hospital’s Brenner FIT program
Tuesday,
Aug. 5
Learn
to Cook a Balanced Meal
5:30
to 6:30 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 your meal 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.
Wednesday,
Aug. 6
Learn
to Cook a Balanced Meal
5:30
to 6:30 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 your meal 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,
Aug. 12
Learn
to Cook a Balanced Meal
5:30
to 6:30 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 your meal 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.
Wednesday,
Aug. 13
Learn
to Cook a Balanced Meal
5:30
to 6:30 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 your meal 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,
Aug. 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 bring more joy into parenting. Each month a
different parenting topic is discussed. The topic this month: Routines. Classes
are Positive Discipline-based and 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.
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