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Upcoming Events for October 2010
Stroke: The Cholesterol Connection
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| Description: | 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
$15 cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglyceride, and glucose tests (eight-hour fasting required); free blood pressure screenings
8:30 a.m.
Stroke Awareness and Prevention, led by Dr. James Ware, neurologist, medical director, Capital Health Stroke Program
9:15 a.m.
Preventive Cholesterol Therapy, led by Dr. Rolando deGoma, cardiologist
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for stroke. Cholesterol builds in the arteries, blocking normal blood flow to the brain, which can lead to a stroke. Lower your risk of having a stroke by keeping your cholesterol numbers within range. Join us to learn how. Light breakfast provided.
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| When: | Saturday, October 2, 2010 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Location: | Capital Health in Hamilton, 1445 Whitehorse-Mercerville Rd., Hamilton |
| Cost: | Free |
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Diabetes Education at Capital Health – Day Course
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| Description: | This two-day comprehensive diabetes program, taught by a multidisciplinary staff, empowers individuals to successfully manage their diabetes. The program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association. Lunch provided. Physician referral required. Call 609-896-5972 to register. |
| When: | Monday, October 4, 2010 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| Location: | Capital Health in Hamilton, 1401 Whitehorse-Mercerville Rd., Hamilton |
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A Fireside Chat on Women’s Health
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| Description: | Join Dr. Randi Protter, medical director of Capital Health’s Center for Women’s Health, as she discusses the uses of hormones from adolescence to beyond menopause. Learn new methods and products, how contraceptives can be used to treat medical conditions (not as birth control), and menopausal issues that may or may not warrant hormone treatment. Light refreshments provided. |
| When: | Tuesday, October 5, 2010 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| Location: | Capital Health in Hamilton, 1401 Whitehorse-Mercerville Rd., Hamilton |
| Cost: | Free |
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Women and Epilepsy
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| Description: | Women with epilepsy may experience reproductive problems, osteoporosis, excessive weight gain, and sexual dysfunction. Come hear Dr. Rajesh Sachdeo of the Epilepsy Center at Capital Health’s Institute for Neurosciences discuss treatment options to help combat these issues. |
| When: | Wednesday, October 6, 2010 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| Location: | Capital Health in Hamilton, 1445 Whitehorse-Mercerville Rd., Hamilton |
| Cost: | Free |
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Diabetes Education at Capital Health – Evening Course
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| Description: | This four-evening comprehensive diabetes program, taught by a multidisciplinary staff, empowers individuals to successfully manage their diabetes. The program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association. Dinner provided. Physician referral required. Call 609-896-5972 to register. |
| When: | Wednesday, October 6, 2010 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Location: | Capital Health in Hamilton, 1401 Whitehorse-Mercerville Rd., Hamilton |
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Asthma Through the Years
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| Description: | Come to this informative program to hear Dr. Robert Pedowitz, of Bordentown
Family Medical Center, talk about asthma management in all ages, including asthma attack prevention. Learn gentle breathing exercises from Marsha Rudolph, registered yoga teacher, to promote better overall health and breath awareness. Dinner provided.
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| When: | Monday, October 11, 2010 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| Location: | Capital Health in Hamilton, 1445 Whitehorse-Mercerville Rd., Hamilton |
| Cost: | Free |
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An Evening of Sleep II
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| Description: | Take a tour of Capital Health’s new facility, meet the staff, and attend workshops by board certified sleep medicine physicians and specially trained staff. If you attended last year’s event, you’re invited to join us again as some of our workshop topics have changed.
Workshop Topics
7- 7:30 p.m.
Tips for a Good’ Night’s Sleep
Women and Sleep
Treatment for Sleep Apnea
7:30 - 8 p.m.
How to Tackle Insomnia
Sleep and Heart Disease
Adolescent Sleep Patterns |
| When: | Tuesday, October 19, 2010 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Location: | Capital Health in Hamilton, 1401 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Hamilton, NJ |
| Cost: | Free |
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