Event Summary for 7/9/12 – 7/15/12
Upcoming Classes and Events
To pre-register for any of these free events, please call 855.PRH.LIFE.

Smoking Cessation Course
Tuesdays, July 10 – August 21, and Thursday, August 2 (Extra day for Quit Week)
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
In the Wellness Department at Park Ridge Health, 50 Doctor’s Drive, Suite 2
This smoking cessation series is designed by the American Lung Association (ALA) and administered by Park Ridge Health Wellness Certified Instructors. This course is considered the gold standard for smoking cessation. Seven-week program with a total of eight sessions (one week has two sessions). Each session lasts approximately 1.5 hours.

“Got Blood Pressure?”
Thursday, July 12
12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
FREE
Duke Room at Park Ridge Health
“What is high blood pressure? And why do I have it?” Learn simple ways to manage your blood pressure and create an action plan to decrease high blood pressure. This presentation is interactive and open to questions and discussion.

Free Support Groups

Oncology Community Support Group
Friday, July 13
11:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Burchard/OB Conference Room at Park Ridge Health
100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville
Offered by Park Ridge Health Oncology Center. Open to anyone in the community undergoing the stresses of cancer treatments (caregivers and family welcome). Facilitated by Blake Hill, RN, OCN, ONN (Oncology Certified Nurse, Oncology Navigator), and Darlene White, Park Ridge Health volunteer and cancer survivor. For information, please contact Debbie Gentry at 828.681.2917.

The Baby Place Events
To register for classes or for more information on spa services, please call 855.PRH.LIFE (774.5433) or visit parkridgebabies.com.

Celebrate Pregnancy (One Full Day)
Monday, July 9, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Health Adventure, 800 Brevard Rd., Asheville
Sunday, July 22, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Park Ridge Health, 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville
This is not your typical childbirth class! This class is offered in an interactive format to help you learn and retain all the most important information. Topics covered in the course include the following: Dealing with pregnancy ailments, labor process & labor support techniques, breastfeeding & newborn care, and a tour of The Baby Place. Tour is not available at The Health Adventure class. This class is $65.00 per couple. Add a massage voucher ($65 value) to use at The Baby Place Spa for just $30! Bring three pillows and a baby doll or stuffed animal to class.

July 2012 WOW Health Screenings

Blood Pressure and Body Composition Analysis
Blood pressure screening and body fat and hydration percentages, body mass index, height and weight for overall body composition. FREE.

Tuesday, July 10
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Curves : 578 Upward Rd., Hendersonville

Free Glucose, Body Composition Analysis and Blood Pressure
Measurement of body fat, hydration percentages, body mass index, height and weight for overall body composition. Blood test for diabetes and blood pressure. FREE.

Wednesday, July 11
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Frankie Bones : 2 Gerber Rd., Asheville

Free EKG, Glucose and Blood Pressure
EKG, blood test for diabetes and blood pressure. For best results, overnight fasting recommended. FREE.

Friday, July 13
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ingles: 3643 Howard Gap Rd., Hendersonville

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