HEALTH BRIEFS: Nov. 14, 2011
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Senior web conferences
Free Home for the Holidays web conference for senior caregivers is being offered at noon Tuesday and 7 p.m. Dec. 5.
The web conferences are moderated by a representative from the Home Instead Senior Care network, hosted by the American Society on Aging , and co-sponsored by the National Family Caregivers Association and the National Alliance for Caregiving.
Registration is required.
ON THE NET
- www.caregiverstress.com/familyeducation
Growth development informational event
Dr. Stephen Ponder, clinical professor of pediatrics and internal medicine, will discuss signs and symptoms of common medical conditions that can affect a growing child or teen, as well as address the pros and cons of current therapies at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Odessa Regional Medical Center.
For more information, call 582-8399.
ON THE NET
- www.odessaregionalmedicalcenter.com
AVP meeting and lunch
Medical Center Health System — Friendship Home has scheduled the Association of Volunteer Professionals annual meeting and volunteer Thanksgiving lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Midland Community Theatre, 2000 W. Wadley Ave., Midland.
Reservations are required by Tuesday.
For reservations or for more information, call 640-4663, email tracy@mctmidland.org or acrain@echd.org.
ON THE NET
- www.mchodessa.com
National Memory Screening Day
Accolade Homecare has scheduled National Memory Screening Day from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at Parks Methodist Information Center, 3301 Faudree Road.
Refreshments will be provided.
For more information, call 638-3476.
ON THE NET
- www.nationalmemoryscreening.org
Free pregnancy testing clinic
Medical Center Hospital is offering a free pregnancy testing clinic from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at MCH, 415 W. Fifth St.
ON THE NET
- www.mchodessa.com
Family caregiver support workshops
Home Instead Senior Care has scheduled family caregiver support workshops to help them cope with the responsibilities of caring for an aging loved one from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Hospice Midland Inspiration Center, 4629 Andrews Highway, Midland.
Reservations are recommended.
For more information, call 689-4663.
ON THE NET
- www.homeinstead.com
OAWT sets meetings
The Ostomy Association of West Texas has scheduled a meeting at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at Midland Memorial Hospital, West Campus.
Refreshments will be provided.
In addition, a Christmas luncheon will be held at 1 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Midland Senior Center.
For more information, call 684-8886 or 694-7853.
ON THE NET
- www.ostomy.org
Mommy Bee Contest
Medical Center Hospital Center for Women & Infants is conducting a Mommy Bee Contest.
Registration deadline is Dec. 3.
The semifinal will take place Jan. 7, 2012 and grand finale on Jan. 14.
This contest is designed to help women learn more about healthy pregnancies.
Participants will get to win prizes, including a beautiful crib as the grand prize.
To participate in the contest, text BABY to 20673.
ON THE NET
- www.mch4women.com/mommybeecontest.aspx
‘MCH Think Pink’
Medical Center Hospital will provide a free mammogram to an underserved patients through the MCH Family Health Clinic for every 500 video views of the MCH Think Pink video throughout October.
Last year, more than 300 MCH employees, volunteers and breast cancer survivors joined together to create the You Tube video to generate awareness about breast cancer. The human ribbon featured at the end of the video is made up of 108 MCH employees, survivors and their family members.
For more information, call 640-1283.
ON THE NET
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjsk7nOaUWA
Donations welcomed for holiday project
BIG SPRING Big Spring State Hospital is currently taking donations for this year’s holiday project.
Contributions will go to toiletry items to board games to pajamas for the patients.
Donations may be mailed to the Big Spring State Hospital, Community Relations, 1901 N. Highway 87, Big Spring, Texas 79720.
For more information, call 432-268-7535.
