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Park Ridge Health announces community events for Nov. 26-Dec. 2

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From Park Ridge Health
Event Summary for 11/26/12 – 12/2/12
MemoryCaregivers Network Support Groups
All MemoryCaregiver Network support groups are free and open to anyone caring for a person with memory loss. For further information, contact Mary Donnelly at 828.230.4143.

Weaverville Group
Tuesday, November 27
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Weaverville First Baptist Church, Main Street, Weaverville
Lower Level Fellowship Hall

The Baby Place Events
To register for classes or for more information on spa services, please call 855.PRH.LIFE (855.774.5433) or visit parkridgebabies.com.

Celebrate Pregnancy (One full day)
Sunday, December 2
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Health Adventure: 800 Brevard Rd., Asheville
This is not your typical childbirth class! This class is offered in an interactive format to help you learn and retain all the correct and most important information. Topics covered in the course include the following: Dealing with pregnancy ailments, labor process & labor support techniques, breastfeeding and newborn care. 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.

The Baby Place Experience
Sunday, December 2
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Park Ridge Health: 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville
We invite you to explore our new unit while learning about birth options, registration, services and amenities available at Park Ridge Health. Have your questions answered about delivering at The Baby Place. We encourage all who plan to deliver at Park Ridge to attend this free class.

WOW Health Screenings

Free Cholesterol Screenings
Lipid and glucose profiles by finger stick, along with blood pressure and body mass index screening. For best results, fast overnight. FREE.
Thursday, November 29
8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Hendersonville Co-Op: 715 South Grove St., Hendersonville

PSA Screening
No appointment required. PSA blood test for men 50 years of age or older; age 40 if father or brother had prostate cancer. $10.00.
Tuesday, November 27
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Ingles: 3643 Howard Gap Rd., Hendersonville

Free Bone Density for Men and Women
Bone density screening for osteoporosis. Please wear shoes and socks that are easy to slip off. FREE.
Tuesday, November 27
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Ingles: 3643 Howard Gap Rd., Hendersonville
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