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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2008 Medical Talk Back KEPL Radio AM 1470 Join us every Friday morning 9:00 to 9:30 am. This is a live radio program featuring health issues of interest. JANUARY Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Providing access and education for women regarding Cervical Cancer. Web site: www.nccc.online.org. Red Cross Blood Drive January 28th 7:30 am to 3:00 p.m. lower level Estes Park Medical Center. For more information, contact Barb Van Doren 586- 6982. Cardiac Support Group- meets every 3rd Wednesday of each month- 11 am EPMC Longs Peak Conference Room open to those interested in living with and preventing heart disease. For more information, contact Jack Voorhies (303) 823-5992. FEBRUARY Moms & Babes Connection Social and information group for mothers in the community meets Mondays 12 noon 1:30 p.m. Hondius Room and/or Kids Room Estes Park Public Library For more information, call Lesta Johnson, RN 586-2200. American Heart Month for more information, visit www.americanheart.org. Heart Awareness Program February 6 - Estes Park Senior Center 12:45 p.m. guest speaker Chad Stoltz, M.D. Cardiologist Heart Center of the Rockies Cardiac Rehabilitation Week Feb. 10-16 for more information, visit www.aacvpr.org. Womens Heart Day Feb. 15 Be sure to wear the color red on this day in support of awareness for women and heart disease. Cardiac Support Group- meets every 3rd Wednesday of each month- 11 am EPMC Longs Peak Conference Room open to those interested in living with and preventing heart disease. For more information, contact Jack Voorhies (303) 823-5992. MARCH Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month a month to raise awareness that colorectal cancer is largely preventable, treatable, and beatable with regular screenings. For more information, visit, www.preventcancer.org/colorectal. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Presentation March 5 Estes Park Senior Center 12:45 p.m. Mark Neagle, M.D. Moms & Babes Connection Social and information group for mothers in the community meets Mondays 12 noon 1:30 p.m. Hondius Room and/or Kids Room Estes Park Public Library For more information, call Lesta Johnson, RN 586-2200. Cardiac Support Group- meets every 3rd Wednesday of each month- 11 am EPMC Longs Peak Conference Room open to those interested in living with and preventing heart disease. For more information, contact Jack Voorhies (303) 823-5992. APRIL Joint Replacement Program April 2nd Estes Park Senior Center 12:45 p.m.- presented by Orthopedic Center of the Rockies. Infant Immunization Month sponsored by Rotary Club of Estes Park and The Sunrise Rotary Club schedule your childs immunizations with your physician, receive a t-shirt and enter a drawing to win one of two $100 Safeway Gift Certificates. For additional information www.cdc.gov/vaccines. Medical Laboratory Professionals Week 20-26 to celebrate the work of the professionals who provide crucial service to the medical profession in diagnosing diseases and guiding treatments. Health Care Volunteer Week 27- May 3- a week to recognize the support that volunteer provide to hospital staff, their patients, family members and the community. Cardiac Support Group- meets every 3rd Wednesday of each month- 11 am EPMC Longs Peak Conference Room open to those interested in living with and preventing heart disease. For more information, contact Jack Voorhies (303) 823-5992. Spring Health Fair April 26 6:30 a.m. to 12 noon Main Lobby - Estes Park Medical Center. For more information, call 577-4390. Red Cross Blood Drive April 28th 7:30 am to 3:00 p.m. lower level Ests Park Medical Center. For more information, contact Barb Van Doren 586- 6982. Moms & Babes Connection Social and information group for mothers in the community meets Mondays 12 noon 1:30 p.m. Hondius Room and/or Kids Room Estes Park Public Library For more information, call Lesta Johnson, RN 586-2200. MAY Allergy and Asthma Month Nearly 50 million Americans suffer from allergies and 17 million have Asthma. For additional information, visit www.breatherville.org. American Stroke Month Know the warning signs and risk factors of Stroke. For more information, visit www.strokeassociation.org. Arthritis Month Raising awareness of the nations number one cause of disability. For more information, visit www.arthritis.org. Moms & Babes Connection Social and information group for mothers in the community meets Mondays 12 noon 1:30 p.m. Hondius Room and/or Kids Room Estes Park Public Library For more information, call Lesta Johnson, RN 586-2200. Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month this month raises awareness of one of the most common forms of skin cancer that affects one in five Americans. For more information, visit www.aad.org. Nurses Week 6-12 to celebrate the value of and contributions of nurses and the role they play in providing health care Hospital Week 11-17 to celebrate the contributions of hospitals to their communities and to their patients. Nursing Home Week 11-17 an outreach program to raise awareness and familiarize the community with long-term care. Emergency Medical Services Week 18-24 to celebrate and raise awareness of the services that are provided by emergency medical services professionals. Cardiac Support Group- meets every 3rd Wednesday of each month- 11 am EPMC Longs Peak Conference Room open to those interested in living with and preventing heart disease. For more information, contact Jack Voorhies (303) 823-5992. Know the Symptoms of Stroke with Dr. Gerald McIntosh - 12:45 p.m. Estes Park Senior Center. JUNE Hernia Awareness Month Each year, nearly 700,000 Americans seek treatment for a hernia. For more information, visit, www.davol.com or www.hearniainfo.com. Cardiac Support Group- meets every 3rd Wednesday of each month- 11 am EPMC Longs Peak Conference Room open to those interested in living with and preventing heart disease. For more information, contact Jack Voorhies (303) 823-5992. Acute Sinusitis Program June 4th 12:45 p.m. Estes Park Senior Center. Moms & Babes Connection Social and information group for mothers in the community meets Mondays 12 noon 1:30 p.m. Hondius Room and/or Kids Room Estes Park Public Library For more information, call Lesta Johnson, RN 586-2200. JULY No Senior Center program this month Cardiac Support Group- meets every 3rd Wednesday of each month- 11 am EPMC Longs Peak Conference Room open to those interested in living with and preventing heart disease. For more information, contact Jack Voorhies (303) 823-5992. Moms & Babes Connection Social and information group for mothers in the community meets Mondays 12 noon 1:30 p.m. Hondius Room and/or Kids Room Estes Park Public Library For more information, call Lesta Johnson, RN 586-2200. AUGUST Cataract Awareness Month - Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world. They can be detected through a comprehensive eye exam. For more information, contact Dr. Michael Prochoda, Specialty Clinic 586-5894. Additional information available on the web at www.aao.org. Diverticulitis August 6th 12:45 p.m. Estes Park Senior Center Cardiac Support Group- meets every 3rd Wednesday of each month- 11 am EPMC Longs Peak Conference Room open to those interested in living with and preventing heart disease. For more information, contact Jack Voorhies (303) 823-5992. Moms & Babes Connection Social and information group for mothers in the community meets Mondays 12 noon 1:30 p.m. Hondius Room and/or Kids Room Estes Park Public Library For more information, call Lesta Johnson, RN 586-2200. SEPTEMBER Cholesterol Education Month Providing awareness of the prevention and treatment of high cholesterol which ultimately results in heart disease. For more information, visit www.nhlbinih.gov. Acid Reflux September 3rd 12:45 p.m. Estes Park Senior Center Prostate Cancer Awareness Week 14-20- to increase awareness of the benefits of regular prostate examinations and early detection. www.pcaw.com. Cardiac Support Group- meets every 3rd Wednesday of each month- 11 am EPMC Longs Peak Conference Room open to those interested in living with and preventing heart disease. For more information, contact Jack Voorhies (303) 823-5992. Red Cross Blood Drive September 29th 7:30 am to 3:00 p.m. lower level Estes Park Medical Center. For more information, contact Barb Van Doren 586- 6982. Moms & Babes Connection Social and information group for mothers in the community meets Mondays 12 noon 1:30 p.m. Hondius Room and/or Kids Room Estes Park Public Library For more information, call Lesta Johnson, RN 586-220 OCTOBER Breast Cancer Awareness Month Remember early screening is key. Women schedule your mammography. For more information, visit www.nbcam.org. Movement and Balance with Mike Curtiss RPT - October 8th 12:45 p.m. Estes Park Senior Center. Cardiac Support Group- meets every 3rd Wednesday of each month- 11 am EPMC Longs Peak Conference Room open to those interested in living with and preventing heart disease. For more information, contact Jack Voorhies (303) 823-5992. Fall Health Fair October 27th - 6:30 a.m. to 12 noon Lower level conference rooms Estes Park Medical Center. For more information, call 577-4390. Moms & Babes Connection Social and information group for mothers in the community meets Mondays 12 noon 1:30 p.m. Hondius Room and/or Kids Room Estes Park Public Library For more information, call Lesta Johnson, RN 586-2200. Physical Therapy Month - - celebrating the work of therapists and the benefits of physical therapy. Healthcare Food Services Week 6-12 honoring the employees who work behind the scenes preparing and serving food in healthcare facilities Materials Management Week recognizing the team and the contributions they make to their organizations and the healthcare supply chain. Mammography Day 17th to encourage all women to receive their annual mammogram Healthcare Facilities and Engineering Week 201-26 recognizing the important role that facility managers and engineers play in ensuring a safe and functional environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Pharmacy Week 19-25 recognizing the important contributions made by pharmacists and technicians in promoting the safety and well being of patients in healthcare facilities. NOVEMBER Home Care and Hospice Month for more information about Estes Park Home Care and Hospice, call 970-586-2273. www.nhpco.org. Better Hearing - Dr. Wendy Schuett November 5th Estes Park Senior Center. Cardiac Support Group- meets every 3rd Wednesday of each month- 11 am EPMC Longs Peak Conference Room open to those interested in living with and preventing heart disease. For more information, contact Jack Voorhies (303) 823-5992. Radiologic Technology Week 2-8 This week recognizes radiologic technology and the techs who use diagnostic and therapeutic technology on a daily basis to care for patients. Great American Smokeout November 20th Smoking is the most preventable cause of death in our society. For more information, visit www.cancer.org. Moms & Babes Connection Social and information group for mothers in the community meets Mondays 12 noon 1:30 p.m. Hondius Room and/or Kids Room Estes Park Public Library For more information, call Lesta Johnson, RN 586-2200. DECMEBER Osteoporosis December 3rd 12:45 Estes Park Medical Center sponsored by EPMC and the Senior Center. Cardiac Support Group- meets every 3rd Wednesday of each month- 11 am EPMC Longs Peak Conference Room open to those interested in living with and preventing heart disease. For more information, contact Jack Voorhies (303) 823-5992. Moms & Babes Connection Social and information group for mothers in the community meets Mondays 12 noon 1:30 p.m. Hondius Room and/or Kids Room Estes Park Public Library For more information, call Lesta Johnson, RN 586-2200.
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