BestHealth℠ of Wake Forest Baptist Releases February Events
All classes are held at BestHealth in Hanes Mall unless otherwise noted.
To register, call 713-BEST (2378).
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/
♥ = events sponsored by the Heart Center of Wake Forest Baptist Health
Wednesday, Feb. 1
FULL: ♥ Light and Simple Southern Cuisine
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join BestHealth and the Junior League of Winston-Salem to learn about a light and simple Southern menu you can enjoy without blowing your recommended daily calorie goal. Samples will be provided.
Saturday, Feb. 4
Glaucoma Screening
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wake Forest Baptist Ophthalmologist Brent Bond, M.D., provides a free glaucoma screening and offers information about proper eye care. Appointment required.
Tuesdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28
♥ FREE CPR Demonstrations
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop by BestHealth to see a free demonstration of CPR for adults, children and infants as presented by certified CPR instructor and Registered Nurse Kathy Nelson. Cannot be taken for professional certification. No registration required.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
FULL:♥ Health Risk Appraisal
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free heart health screening, including HDL (good cholesterol) and glucose. Complete a free risk appraisal, with results mailed to your home. Space is limited and an appointment is required.
Wednesday, Feb. 8
FULL: Loving Your Skin: Getting a Healthy Glow
6 p.m. Join Wake Forest Baptist dermatology Estheticians Jaye Morsch and Patrice Shaw to learn how to achieve glowing skin.
Thursday, Feb. 9
FULL: Nutritional Supplements: Sorting Out the Confusion
11 a.m. Join Wake Forest Baptist Pharmacist Sandra Gentry-Wells to learn the effectiveness, safety and risks of popular herbs and supplements.
Friday, Feb. 10
Look Good, Feel Better
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you're a woman undergoing cancer treatment, learn ways to enhance your appearance and feel better about yourself. Receive a free makeup kit valued at more than $150 for participating. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society.
Saturday, Feb. 11
FULL:♥ Heart-Healthy Salads
Noon to 1:30 p.m. A salad can make a heart-healthy, low-calorie meal. Join Chef Thomas Lantz to learn how to keep salads interesting by changing up the ingredients. Samples will be provided.
Monday, Feb. 13
♥ Coronary Artery Disease
6 p.m. Join Wake Forest Baptist Cardiologist Tim Smith, M.D., as he discusses how treat and prevent coronary artery disease by committing to a healthy lifestyle.
Tuesday, Feb. 14
♥ 12-Lead EKG Screening
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Do you have a family history of heart disease or does your heart skip a beat? If so, have your heart rhythm checked with a 12-lead EKG and review the results with a Forsyth County EMS paramedic free of charge. Appointment required. Sponsored by Forsyth County EMS and the Heart Center of Wake Forest Baptist Health.
Wednesday, Feb. 15
Elder Law Basics
11 a.m. Join local Attorney Mike Wells in an informal discussion about elder law and how to preserve your assets in the face of rising nursing home costs.
CANCELLED:Pediatric Immunizations
6 p.m. Wake Forest Baptist pediatric specialty resident Mary Winter, PharmD, explains how childhood vaccines work and why they are important. Join her to ask questions and discuss common misconceptions about childhood immunizations.
Thursday, Feb. 16
Advance Directives
1 p.m. Learn how advance directives such as a living will and health care power of attorney can ensure that your wishes will be met and have the documents notarized free of charge.
FULL:Zumba
5:30 p.m. Join certified Zumba instructor Courtney Jackson for a demonstration of a high-intensity, high-energy fitness class like no other. Dress comfortably and wear supportive athletic shoes to participate.
Friday, Feb. 17
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Noon As many as one in five adults may have signs and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. So how do you know when to seek medical care? Join Wake Forest Baptist Health Gastroenterologist Nyree Thorne, M.D., to learn more.
Tuesday, Feb. 21
♥ Health Risk Appraisal
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free heart health screening, including HDL (good cholesterol) and glucose. Complete a free risk appraisal, with results mailed to your home. Space is limited and an appointment is required.
Thursday, Feb. 23
FULL: ♥ Body Mass Index / Waist-to-Hip Ratio Screening
2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Body mass index and waist circumference measurements are important tools used to assess overall health risk. Come to BestHealth for free calculations and health information. Appointment required.
Friday, Feb. 24
FULL: ♥ Grilling with Your Heart in Mind
Noon to 1 p.m. Do you enjoy grilling? Join Chef Barry Moody as he prepares heart-healthy meals from the grill. Samples will be provided.
Monday, Feb. 27
FULL: Line Dancing
5 p.m. Join BestHealth group fitness instructor Courtney Jackson for a fun aerobic workout featuring popular line dances. Dress comfortably and wear supportive shoes to participate.
Tuesday, Feb. 28
♥ 12-Lead EKG Screening
Noon to 8 p.m. Do you have a family history of heart disease or does your heart skip a beat? If so, have your heart rhythm checked with a 12-lead EKG and review the results with a Forsyth County EMS paramedic for free. Appointment required. Sponsored by Forsyth County EMS and the Heart Center of Wake Forest Baptist Health.
Wednesday, Feb. 29
Prostate Cancer Forum
7 p.m. Everyone interested in learning more about prostate cancer screening and treatment is invited to join K.C. Balaji, M.D., Wake Forest Baptist urologist and prostate cancer expert, for an informal discussion and Q&A session. Come learn the latest in prostate cancer news.
♥ FREE Screening Tuesdays
Come to BestHealth for free health screenings to help identify possible risk factors for heart disease and learn how to reduce them. Screenings offered each Tuesday in February at BestHealth.
Support Groups
BestHealth helps you connect with support group resources in our community. The following groups meet at BestHealth in Hanes Mall. For specific dates, times and other information, or to register, call 336-713-2378 or visit WakeHealth.edu/besthealth.
Bariatric Surgery Patient Support Group
Sponsored by the Wake Forest Baptist Health Bariatric Surgery
Cancer Transitions Program
Sponsored by the Comprehensive Cancer Center of Wake Forest Baptist Health
Caregiver Support Group
Cosponsored with Hospice and Palliative CareCenter
Coping with the Death of a Spouse
Cosponsored with Hospice and Palliative CareCenter
Diabetes Support Group
Held in the Education Center at Wake Forest Baptist Health – Lexington Medical Center
Movement Disorders Caregiver Support Group
Sponsored by Wake Forest Baptist Health Neurosciences Services
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
Sponsored by Wake Forest Baptist Health Neurosciences Services
Piedmont Triad Psoriasis Support Group
Affiliated with the National Psoriasis Foundation and Wake Forest Baptist Health Dermatology
Stroke Support Group
Sponsored by Wake Forest Baptist Health Stroke Services
Teen Speak Out
Sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Forsyth County
February Events at Other Locations
Tuesday, Feb. 7 and Tuesday, Feb. 21
Weight-Loss Surgery Information Session, Winston-Salem
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join Wake Forest Baptist Surgeons “Fuzz” Fernandez, M.D. and Stephen McNatt, M.D., to learn about the process for weight-loss surgery including evaluation, risks and benefits, nutritional needs, exercise commitments and follow-up. Registration required. Held at The Hawthorne Inn & Conference Center, 420 High St., Winston-Salem.
Saturday, Feb. 4 (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and Thursday, Feb. 9 (4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
Hands-Only CPR
Free to visitors and shoppers of the Wal-Mart located at 130 Lowes Blvd. in Lexington. Taught by certified instructors from Wake Forest Baptist Health – Lexington Medical Center. Includes CPR for adults and children. Cannot be taken for professional certification. Registration not required. Call 336-238-4589 for information.
Wednesday, Feb. 22
Coffee with Dr. Katie Twomley
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Are you at risk for developing heart disease or do you already have it? Join Cardiologist Katie Twomley, M.D., of Wake Forest Baptist Health – Lexington Medical Center for coffee and an informal Q&A session on heart disease. Held in the Live Well Center at Wake Forest Baptist Health – Lexington Medical Center, 250 Hospital Drive, Lexington. Space is limited. Registration required by calling 336-238-4589.
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