Health Matters - Community Events
The Medical Center of Plano's year-round Health MattersTM educational series features a variety of free or low-cost seminars covering important health and living issues - something for every member of the family. Join us!
Weight-Loss Management Seminars
Bariatric surgery can help those who are obese. Surgeon Sheetal Patel, MD, has performed more than 150 bariatric procedures. Now she is helping to establish a bariatric center at The Medical Center of Plano. The Bariatric Center at The Medical Center of Plano will offer both surgical and other weight-loss options. Want to find out if bariatric surgery might be for you? Plan to attend an informational seminar on July 8 or August 12 at 7:00pm in the Auditorium located in Bldg III at 4001 West 15th Street, on the northwest corner of Coit and 15th streets across from the main hospital. For reservations, call 972.519.1437.
The Right Stroke for Men
Monday, August 9, 6:30pm in the 2nd Floor Classrooms
Hey Guys! Drop the ladies off at the
Spirited Women meeting and drive across the street to the main hospital for an evening designed just for you. Vallabh Janardhan, MD, will talk with you about the newest advances in diagnosing and treating stroke. Learn about risk factors and positive ways to reduce your risk. Blood pressure screenings will be available. Also, a local golf pro will share tips on improving your golf stroke and score. This will be an evening of excellent education for all the men in our community. A light dinner will be served. Reservations required. Please call
972.519.1209.
FREE Prostate Cancer Screening
Saturday, September 11 from 9:00 - 11:00am (Use the north Emergency Entrance)
Men - here's an offer that could literally save your life! Physicians will conduct FREE examinations for prostate cancer, the most common cancer among men. You are eligible if you are 45 or older. African-American men and those with a family history of prostate cancer are eligible at age 40. The screening consists of a digital rectal examination and a prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test. Combined, these two tests can detect prostate cancer at an early stage when it is most curable. Appointments are not required for this FREE event.
Peripheral Artery Disease Screening
Saturday, September 18 from 8:00am - 12:00pm in the HeartLink Center
Healthy legs can lead to a happy heart. Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a narrowing of the peripheral arteries, most common in the arteries of the pelvis and legs. The most common symptoms of PAD are cramping, pain or tiredness in the leg or hip muscles while walking or climbing stairs. Typically, this pain goes away with rest and returns when you walk again. Many people mistake the symptoms of PAD for something else. Unfortunately, people with peripheral arterial disease have four to five times more risk of heart attack or stroke. Doctors will perform FREE screenings for those at risk for PAD. Appointments required. Please call 972.612.6500.
The Spirit of Women Foundation was established to help enrich women's lives and support research on women's health. The Medical Center of Plano is an enclusive sponsor hospital of Spirit of Women. Click HERE for our continuing Spirit of Women events throughout the year!
H2U at The Medical Center of Plano
If you're 50 years or older, good health means even more to you. That's where H2U comes in - your direct link to healthy living. Through H2U at The Medical Center of Plano, you're connected to medical advancements, healthy living recommendations and special events.
Introducing: Grandparent Adventures!
Grandparent Adventures is a series designed for grandparents who want to spend some quality time with their grandchildren.
Ongoing Seminars:
Menstruation: The Cycle Begins
Wednesday, Nov 17 at 7:00pm in the Auditorium
If your daughter is approaching puberty, you have an important task ahead. The better you prepare her for the upcoming biological changes, the easier her transition to womanhood will be. In this free seminar, mothers and daughters together can learn about the biological, medical, and practical lifestyle aspects of menstruation from a female OB/GYN.
Boot Camp for New Dads
Thursdays in 2010: July 15, Sept 16 or Nov 18 at 7:00pm
In this free seminar designed for first-time fathers, The Medical Center of Plano staff physicians share their knowledge and expertise to illustrate the magic and challenges of fatherhood. Topics include our own fathers as role models; care of new moms and babies; returning to intimacy; forming a family; "Dad the Protector" and dad and baby on the go.
Grandparenting 101: Caring for Kids Today
Thursdays in 2010: July 22 or Oct 28 at 7:00pm
At The Medical Center of Plano, we realize that today's children aren't exposed to the same things you or your children were in years past. That's why we offer this free class to help bring grandparents up-to-date on changes in baby care and baby products. Learn the latest safety techniques and ways to develop a special relationship with your grandchildren. Not only will you learn a few new things, you won't be surprised to know some things never change - like how much you love your grandchildren.
Teddy Bear Camp
Saturdays in 2010: Aug 21, Oct 16 or Dec 18 from 10:00am - 11:00am
A class designed for expectant siblings who are 2 and 3 years old. Siblings are asked to bring their teddy bear with them as they listen to a story, learn about what new babies are able to do, learn how to hold them (with parent's assistance) and make a door hanger for their room and the new baby's room. Parents are invited to come along as we journey through the labor and delivery area and sit by the tents as we focus on the new baby.
New Baby Day Camp
Saturdays in 2010: July 10, Sept 11 or Nov 13 from 9:00am - 12:00 noon
This fun, interactive "day at camp" helps expectant siblings age 4+ to prepare for the arrival of a new baby. The hospital is transformed into a camping and hiking area for kids to explore, preparing them for their new role as a big brother or big sister along the way. Presented in conjuction with Spirit of Women.
Safe Sitter Baby-Sitting Class
Saturdays in 2010: Aug 7 or Nov 6 from 8:30am - 5:30pm
When you accept a babysitting job, you accept the responsibility for a child's life. Prepare yourself to be a more responsible babysitter. Safe Sitter teaches safe child-care techniques, behavior management skills and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. For boys and girls ages 11 to 13. The cost is $55 and includes instruction in infant and child CPR. The information learned is priceless!
All seminars are held in the 2nd Floor Classrooms at The Medical Center of Plano unless otherwise noted.
Reservations required. Call 972.519.1209 today!
Ongoing Classes
Prenatal Yoga Series
Classes every Monday evening.
6:00 to 7:15 p.m.
Pregnancy is a special time requiring a new awareness of your body. Yoga helps keep your body safely fit through gentle toning. Instructor (and mother) Maitri Smithhisler, RYT will explain breathing exercises and body movements to help with labor and relaxation, and show how yoga can help you nurture yourself and your baby. Reservations required. Call 972.519.1209 for more information.
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