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Thursday, April 28, 2005

Wellmont Wellcare plans programs at Mall locations

Contributed by Amy Stevens Amy_D_Stevens@Wellmont.org

Wellmont Wellcare Health Promotion will offer the following health information programs during May at the Wellcare centers located in Kingsport’s Fort Henry Mall and the Bristol Mall:

• Breastfeeding: May 3, 6:30 p.m., Wellcare at the Fort Henry Mall
• The Healing Place for Children and Youth: May 5 and 12, 5 p.m., Wellcare at the Bristol Mall, a support group for children who have experienced a loss through death
• Exploring the Weight-Loss Surgery Program: May 5, 6 p.m., Wellcare at the Fort Henry Mall, presented by Stacey Sawicki, Holston Valley Medical Center bariatric program coordinator
• BabySense: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 11 a.m., Wellcare at the Fort Henry Mall
• Medicare Prescription Drug Plan: May 9, 9:30 a.m., and May 16, noon, Wellcare at the Fort Henry Mall, and May 31, 9:30 a.m., Wellcare at the Bristol Mall, presented by John Vogt, district manager of the regional Social Security office
• Why We Have Allergies and How We Can Control Them: May 10, 6 p.m., Wellcare at the Fort Henry Mall, presented by Dr. Jan Kazmier
• Stroke: Get the Facts: May 12, 10 a.m., Wellcare at the Fort Henry Mall, presented by Wanda Bartholomew, vascular institute coordinator at Holston Valley Medical Center
• Advance Directives – Making Your Healthcare Wishes Known: May 10, noon, Wellcare at the Fort Henry Mall, and May 16 and 19, noon, Wellcare at Bristol Mall, presented by Lisa Leonard, director of patient access and admissions
• Can Chiropractic Help Me?: May 17 at noon and 6 p.m., Wellcare at the Bristol Mall, presented by Dr. Todd Muncy, Muncy Family Chiropractic
• Workout with Resistance Bands: A Simple Way to Strengthen Your Muscles: May 17, noon, Wellcare at the Fort Henry Mall, and May 19, 6 p.m., and May 25, noon, Wellcare at the Bristol Mall, presented by Jennifer ReMine
• Stand Up to Osteoporosis: May 18, noon, Wellcare at the Bristol Mall, and May 24, 6 p.m., Wellcare at the Fort Henry Mall, presented by Janet Hall, physical therapist
• Sclerotherapy for Spider Veins: May 18, 6 p.m., Wellcare at the Bristol Mall, presented by Jill Henritze of Medical Associates of Rogersville
• Bristol Regional Medical Center Community Wellness Fair: May 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Wellcare at the Bristol Mall
• Healthy Snacking with Summer-Inspired Snacks: May 23, 6 p.m., Wellcare at the Fort Henry Mall, and May 24, noon, Wellcare at the Bristol Mall
• Stroke: What You Need to Know: May 27, 10 a.m., Wellcare at the Bristol Mall, presented by Theresa Mullins, stroke center coordinator, Bristol Regional Medical Center

Registration is required for all programs, and seating is limited. For more information or to register, please call 423-224-3190 in Kingsport, 423-844-3951 in Bristol or toll-free at 1-800-844-3951.

Amy Stevens
System Director of Communications and Public Relations
Wellmont Health System
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