November 9 - The Medical Center

2Upcoming EventsBlood Sugar ScreeningNovember 108 to 11 a.m.The Medical Center Health & Wellness CenterSymptoms of diabetes include excessive thirst or frequent urination. Finger-stick screeningswill be offered by health professionals with WKU Rural Health Institute. Fasting is requiredtwo to four hours prior to screening. Preregistration required by calling 745-0942.Newborn Care and Safety ClassNovember 106 to 8 p.m.The Medical Center Health & Wellness CenterThis is a hands-on class where parents will learn important baby care skills. An infant CPRdemonstration will show parents what to do in an emergency. Safety issues for newbornswill be discussed. As a special incentive for attending a Newborn Care and Safety Class, youwill receive a bag with several baby safety items. In addition, a drawing for a baby monitorwill be held at each class. This Health & Safety program is made possible through a grant fromKohl’s Cares®. Each participant should bring a doll or stuffed animal to class. Preregistrationrequired by calling 745-0942.The Importance of Daily Foot ExamsNovember 145:30 to 6:30 p.m.The Medical Center Health & Wellness CenterDiabetes can harm the blood vessels and nerves in your feet. Join podiatrist ChristopherHolland, D.P.M. as he discusses the importance of daily foot exams. The presentation will befollowed by a question-and-answer session. Preregistration required by calling 745-0942.Foot ScreeningNovember 179 a.m. to 1 p.m.The Medical Center Health & Wellness CenterDiabetes can harm the blood vessels and nerves in your feet. If you have diabetes, you shouldhave your feet checked at least once a year. Health professionals with WKU Rural HealthInstitute will evaluate your feet and discuss prevention and early detection of potential footproblems. Preregistration required by calling 745-0942.Vestibular (Dizziness) ScreeningNovember 171 to 4 p.m.The Medical Center Health & Wellness CenterThis screening, provided by Bluegrass Outpatient Center, uses state-of-the-art video gogglesto help locate where in the ear balance disorders occur. Vestibular screenings are often recommendedfor those who experience vertigo (dizziness) or have a history of falls. Preregistrationrequired by calling 745-0942.Vascular ScreeningNovember 189 a.m. to 4 p.m.The Medical Center Health & Wellness CenterAssess your vascular health with three painless, noninvasive tests: carotid ultrasound,abdominal aortic ultrasound, and ankle/brachial index. These tests screen for disorders suchas stroke, aortic aneurysm, and lower extremity vascular disease. A vascular technologistperforms the screenings, results are sent to a board certified vascular surgeon at The HeartInstitute and a report is sent to you and your physician. The cost is $35 per screening or $90for all three. Members of Senior Health Network, Men’s Health Alliance and The Women’sCenter can get all three for $80. Preregistration required by calling 745-0942.Experience the joy and warmth ofthe holidays as our communitiescome together to honor those welove with Make the Season Brightsponsored through CommonwealthHealth Foundation. Held every yearon the campuses of The MedicalCenter at Bowling Green, The MedicalCenter at Scottsville, and The MedicalCenter at Franklin, the highlight ofthe festivities is the lighting of specialtrees covered with colorful lights.Hundreds of people purchase green,white, and red lights for the Make theSeason Bright trees. Some do so inmemory of someone they love, or tohonor a person who has played animportant role in their lives. Lights arealso purchased in celebration of births,weddings, and other events. Onehundred percent of money raisedby sales of the lights go to patientcare at Commonwealth Health FreeClinic.This year, Make the Season Brightprograms will be held in Franklin onDecember 1, in Bowling Green onDecember 6, and in Scottsville onDecember 8. Each event begins at5:30 p.m. and will come alive witha candle lighting ceremony, music,remembrances, and a visit by SantaClaus. Entertainment will be providedby local choirs, and refreshmentswill be served. Throughout all thefestivities, the spirit of giving andhope brings people together, drawingwarmth out of a winter evening.You may reserve lights online atCommonwealthHealthFoundation.org.For more information, contactKathy Smith at ext. 6519or kasmith@chc.net.