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October 23, 2009

Health update

Cholesterol Screenings

Cholesterol screenings will be held each Tuesday morning with Bradley Wellness Center’s clinical services nurse drawing blood. Your full blood lipid profile, which includes total cholesterol, HDL and LDL cholesterol, blood glucose and other levels, will be returned within 48 hours. Cost is $25 for members and nonmembers. An appointment must be scheduled at the service desk.

Bradley Wellness Center is at 1225 Broderick Drive in Dalton. To register or for more information, call (706) 278-9355.



Fall Yoga

Bradley Wellness Center is offering two sessions of basic yoga classes throughout the fall. Early risers may check out Monday and Wednesday mornings from 8:15 to 9 a.m. from Nov. 2 to Dec. 21. The cost is $30 for members and $60 for nonmembers. Another session will be offered each Tuesdsay and Thursday from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. from Oct. 27 to Dec. 22. Cost is $40 for members and $80 for nonmembers. Register one week prior to class.

Bradley Wellness Center is at 1225 Broderick Drive in Dalton. To register or for more information, call (706) 278-9355.



Free skin cancer screening

CALHOUN — More than 60,000 new cases of melanoma skin cancer will be diagnosed this year, and early detection is critical for survival.

According to the American Cancer Society, Melanoma can almost always be cured in its early stages, but it is likely to spread to other parts of the body if it is not caught early. Gordon Hospital, in partnership with Skin Cancer & Cosmetic Dermatology Center, will offer a free melanoma skin cancer screening on Monday, Nov. 2 from 4-6 p.m. at Gordon Hospital. Call (706) 879-4732 to reserve a screening time.

“It is very important to be checked for skin cancer each year as part of your annual health physical,” says JoAnn Silvers, RN, certified cancer nurse navigator with the Gordon Cancer Resource Center. “Your skin is your largest organ of the body so it is important to protect it and check it for possible disease. This screening is a great, free way to do that.”



Free diabetes screening

CALHOUN — Nearly one-third of Americans are unaware that they have diabetes.

According to Gordon Hospital officials, diabetes is a condition in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life.

To learn more about this disease, Gordon Hospital is hosting a free diabetes screening on Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 8–10 a.m. While the screenings are free, registration is required as space is limited. Call (706) 879-4732 to register.



Dynamic Mobility

Old-school methods of warming up such as light cardio and static stretching are things of the past. These inefficient and often ineffective traditional approaches have been replaced by dynamic joint mobility drills that will get you feeling your best and raring to go each day. Participants in Bradley Wellness Center’s Dynamic Mobility class may learn about these new techniques Nov. 9 from 7 to 8 p.m. Cost is $10 for nonmembers and free for members. Registration is required by Nov. 2.

Bradley Wellness Center is at 1225 Broderick Drive in Dalton. To register or for more information, call (706) 278-9355.



Holiday Cooking

Bradley Wellness Center’s dietitian Erica Jones will prepare holiday dishes Nov. 16 from 6 to 7 p.m. to give participants ideas for their own healthy holiday feast. Registration is required by Nov. 9. Cost is $10 for members and nonmembers.

Bradley Wellness Center is at 1225 Broderick Drive in Dalton. To register or for more information, call (706) 278-9355.

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