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Park Ridge Health - Event Summary for 6/13-6/19/11
Free Health Screenings with the Park Ridge Health WOW van:
Free Cholesterol Screenings
Lipid and Glucose Profiles by finger stick, along with blood pressure and body mass index screening. For best results, fast overnight.
Tuesday, June 14
Ingles
8 a.m.-11 a.m., 6478 Brevard Road, Etowah
Thursday, June 16
Opportunity House
8 a.m.-11 a.m., Asheville Highway, Hendersonville
$10 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.
Saturday, June 18
W.C. Reid Center
8 a.m.-11 a.m., 133 Livingston Street, Asheville
Free Bone Density for Men and Women
Bone density screening for osteoporosis. Please wear shoes and socks that are easy to slip off.
Wednesday, June 15
The Bridge at Lake Point Landing
1 p.m.-4 p.m., 334 Thompson Street, Hendersonville
Free Body Composition and Glucose Screening for Men and Women
Body fat and hydration percentages, body mass index, height and weight for overall body composition. Blood glucose testing for diabetes. Fasting preferred, but not required.
Monday, June 20
Hendersonville Food Co-op
9 a.m.-noon, 715 S. Grove Street, Hendersonville
Free Support Groups
Alzheimer's Association's Henderson County Caregivers Support Group
June 14, 10 a.m.
Carolina Baptist Association Office (601 Hebron Street, Hendersonville)
Support group to those offered to those providing care for Alzheimer's and other dementia conditions. Care for persons with dementia is available for those who can function in a social setting without their caregiver for over an hour. Call Sally Griffin at 828.808.8635.
Henderson County Stroke/Aphasia Support Group
June 16, 3 p.m.
Park Ridge Home Health Office-Howard Gap Rd., Fletcher
Support group offered to stroke survivors coping with an aphasia disorder and for other individuals diagnosed with aphasia. Caregivers, family, and friends are encouraged to participate as well. Please call Brenda Oakley at 828.687.5261.
The Baby Place Events
Childbirth Class - $90 per couple
June 13 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)
Eager to learn but juggling a frantic schedule? Our one-day childbirth class offers an interactive format that involves both mom and dad. We'll start with ailments that can crop up during pregnancy. We'll then onto what happens when you're in labor - including how to recognize when it starts - as well as delivery options ranging from low-intervention, to natural, to traditional childbirth. Finally, moms and dads will learn how to take care of their new bundles of joy.
They'll also get a chance to tour the beautiful Baby Place facility, where they'll welcome their baby into the world. To register for this class or for more information, please call 828.681.BABY (2229) or visit http://www.parkridgebabies.com.
Celebrate Pregnancy/Weekend Option - $99
June 18, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Pregnancy is a time to relax, reflect and prepare mentally, physically and spiritually for the transition to motherhood. This class is an exciting twist on a normal childbirth class covering important labor techniques and support. Lots of laughter and fun as you learn what you need to know for the big day. Massage voucher ($65 value) included. To register for this class, or get more information, please call 828.681.BABY (2229) or visit http://www.parkridgebabies.com.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Park Ridge Health Weekly Events - 6.13.11
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Wheel Ride 4 Charity

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The 2011 Wheel Ride for Food will be this Saturday at Carrier Park. Mark your calendars and make plans to ride in our half-metric, metric Century, and 100-mile Century Ride. Additional details for the ride can be found at Then hang out and enjoy the Mountain Sports Festival where there's plenty of music, food and outdoor adventure sports to go around!
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Labels: 1040 on wheels, asheville music, asheville on bikes, carrier park, charity, ride asheville
Monday, May 16, 2011
Announcing Celebrate Pregnancy!
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Pregnancy is a time to relax, reflect and prepare mentally, physically and spiritually for the transition to motherhood. This class is an exciting twist on normal childbirth class covering important labor techniques and support. Lots of laughter and fun as you learn what you need to know for the big day. Bonus massage voucher ($65 value) included. $99. May 21, 8:30am-12:30pm.
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Labels: childbirth, Children, pregnancy
Monday, May 9, 2011
This is your stomach talking...I'm Full!
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High Fructose Corn Syrup: Weight Gain Through Deafness
Wednesday, 12-1, Park Ridge Health Duke Room
Jeremy will reveal how the body communicates when its hungry and full. It is through this complex system of chemical communication that high fructose corn syrup essentially makes the body deaf to critical signals, resulting in weight gain. He'll discuss the effects of corn syrup help you learn how to consume less of it!
100 Hospital Drive
Hville
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Labels: corn syrup, good health, weight gain
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Bear Hug! Free Gas!
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"Parker" the bear, created by Heidi Mayfield will be unveiled at the Bearfootin' Public Art Premier May 6 at the Hendersonville courthouse. Take pics of yourself with Parker, post to the Park Ridge FB wall and be entered to win 1 of 5 $50 gas cards! You have through October, so practice your bear hug!
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Labels: art scene, free gas, Heidi Mayfield, hendersonville
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Park Ridge Weekly Events
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Free Health Screenings:
Body composition: Thursday, 11-2, Ingles Hville, 3643 Howard Gap
Bone Density: Thursday, 8-12, Pisgah Manor Health Care
EKG & Blood Pressure: Monday the 25th, 11-2, Dollar General Mills River
Henderson County Stroke/Aphasia Support Group: Thursday, 3pm, Park Ridge Home Health.
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Labels: aphasia, blood pressure, body composition, bone density, ekg, health, screenings, stroke, support group, wellness
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