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BestHealth℠ of Wake Forest Baptist Releases August Events

Program: BestHealth programs are for adult audiences; children are welcome when noted in class description.

To register, call 336-716-WAKE (9253).

Inclement Weather Policy: When Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools are closed due to weather, BestHealth events are cancelled.

For more information visit:http://www.wakehealth.edu/BestHealth/.

Friday, August 10
Skin Cancer Basics
5:30 p.m. Join Wake Forest Baptist Health dermatologist William Huang, M.D., to learn more about skin cancer preventions and cures. Registration required. Held in the Diabetes Classroom at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.

Monday, August 20
Brain Attack: Stroke Overview
5:30 p.m. Join Wake Forest Baptist Health neurologist Aarti Sarwal, M.D., to learn more about stroke treatment and prevention. Registration required. Held in the Diabetes Classroom at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.

Wednesday, August 22
Advance Directives
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Learn how advance directives such as a living will and health care power of attorney can ensure your wishes will be met. Have the documents notarized free of charge. Registration required. Held in the Diabetes Classroom at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.

Tuesday, August 28
Successful Adults Learning about Diabetes (SALAD)
6 p.m. Join registered nurse and diabetes educator Tracy Everhart of Wake Forest Baptist Health Diabetes Services to learn more about living healthy with diabetes. Registration required. Held in the Diabetes Classroom at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.