BestHealth℠ of Wake Forest Baptist Releases March Events
All classes are held at BestHealth in Hanes Mall unless otherwise noted.
To register, call 336-713-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/.
Thursday, March 1
Heart Failure
6 p.m. For many people, heart failure is a long-term, progressive deterioration of the heart's pumping ability that starts slowly and gets worse over time. Join Ebere Chukwu, M.B.B.S., Wake Forest Baptist cardiologist, as she discusses the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of heart failure.
Friday, March 2
It’s Your Heart: Lifestyle Tips for the “Superwoman”
1 p.m. Could decreasing your stress make you healthier? Join Susan Butler, registered nurse and women’s heart health coordinator at Wake Forest Baptist, to learn how psychological stress plays a role in the development of heart disease. Get tips on avoiding the pressure to be “Superwoman.”
Saturday, March 3
Health Risk Appraisal
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join us for a FREE heart health screening, including HDL (good cholesterol) and glucose. Complete a free health risk appraisal; results will be mailed to your home. Space is limited and an appointment is required.
CANCELLED: Komen Race Team Captain Information Session
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. If you are interested in signing up to be a team captain for the Susan G. Komen NC Triad Race for the Cure®, we invite you to attend this information session. Hear more from Komen representatives and learn how to register for the May 5 Komen Race for the Cure. Registration required.
Wednesday, March 7
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Patient Education Day
4 p.m. If you or a loved one has Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, join us for questions and answers with Richard Bloomfeld, M.D., Wake Forest Baptist gastroenterologist. Meet others who have IBD and learn about current strategies to help manage it.
Thursday, March 8
Stress: Who Needs It?
4 p.m. Get tips from William McCann, Psy.D., of Wake Forest Baptist Health Family and Community Medicine on how to manage stress.
Monday, March 12
Diabetes Management
4 p.m. Join Stephanie Powers, M.D., Wake Forest Baptist Health Family Medicine – Reynolda, as she discusses important things people with diabetes should know to help manage their disease and stay as healthy as possible.
Healthy Post-Workout Recovery Recipes
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Are you pursuing your New Year’s resolution of getting more exercise? If so, join BestHealth and the Junior League of Winston-Salem for a cooking demonstration of post-workout recovery recipes. Samples and recipes provided.
Tuesday, March 13
FULL: Geriatric Research and You
11 a.m. Senior adults are the fastest growing segment of our population. Join health educator Debbie Barr and exercise specialist Elizabeth Chmelo for an overview of geriatric research and the aging-related exercise studies taking place at the J. Paul Sticht Center on Aging at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Wednesday, March 14
CANCELLED: Poison Prevention
2 p.m. Each year, approximately 2.4 million people – more than half under the age of 6, swallow or have contact with a poisonous substance. Join Donna Joyner, R.N., to learn more about prevention and treatment of poisoning.
Cardiac Rehab
6 p.m. Most heart disease patients can help lower risk of future heart problems by making lifestyle changes. Join Killian Robinson, M.B.B.CH., cardiologist with Wake Forest Baptist, to learn more about setting goals, making changes to health habits and correctly taking medication.
Thursday, March 15
Advance Directives
6 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.
Friday, March 16
FULL: Foot Screening
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Do you have diabetes, foot deformities or other concerns about your feet? Come to BestHealth for a 5- to 10-minute general assessment of your feet provided by Christina Sigur, D.P.M., Wake Forest Baptist podiatrist. Appointment required.
Wednesday, March 21
FULL: 10 Things You Should Know about the Law
11 a.m. Get information from local attorney Mike Wells on 10 things you should know about the law and how to preserve your assets.
Understanding Hypertension
6 p.m. High blood pressure increases your risk of stroke and heart disease. Join David Shelburne, M.D., Wake Forest Baptist Health Family Medicine – Reynolda, to learn how to treat blood pressure naturally through lifestyle modification, as well as common pharmaceuticals.
Saturday, March 24
Safe Sitter®
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Taught by certified Safe Sitter instructors, this nationally recognized program teaches 11 to 13-year-olds how to be safe, nurturing babysitters. Students learn safety precautions, basic first aid, how to treat a child who is choking and more before taking a final exam to earn a completion card. Space is limited and registration is required.
Tuesday, March 27
FULL: Principles of Healthy Living
2 p.m. In order to improve overall health we must get back to the basics. Join Ray Morrow, M.D., Wake Forest Baptist Health Internal Medicine, to learn four simple health habits that can help you live a longer, healthier and more productive life.
FULL: Help for a Leaky Bladder
4 p.m. Is your bladder running your life? Urinary incontinence affects women and men of all ages. More than 80 percent of cases can be helped or cured, sometimes with simple behavioral changes. Learn more about this bothersome condition, including the latest treatments, from Gopal Bandlani, M.D., Wake Forest Baptist urologist.
Prostate Cancer Forum
6:30 p.m. If you want to learn the latest in prostate cancer screening and treatment, join K.C. Balaji, M.D., Wake Forest Baptist urologist and prostate cancer expert, for an informal discussion and Q&A session.
Wednesday, March 28
Massage Technique for Stress Reduction
6 p.m. Join licensed massage therapist Jennifer Barker to learn the benefits of massage.
Thursday, March 29
FULL: Northern Favorites
Noon to 1:30 p.m. Join Chef Thomas Lantz for classic northern dishes with a healthful twist.
Zumba®
4 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, March 30
Malnutrition and How It Affects Children
2 p.m. More than 16 million children (one in five) are struggling with hunger. Pediatrician Meggan Goodpasture, M.D., Wake Forest Baptist Health – Brenner Children’s Hospital, recently appeared on The Dr. Oz Show to discuss hunger in America’s middle class. Join her for this free seminar to learn ways combat this growing problem and prevent malnutrition in children.
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-BEST (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
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
Sponsored by Wake Forest Baptist Health Neurosciences
Piedmont Triad Psoriasis Support Group
Affiliated with the National Psoriasis Foundation and Wake Forest Baptist Health Dermatology
Sleep Support Group
Co-sponsored by the Wake Forest Baptist Health Sleep Center
Stroke Support Group
Sponsored by Wake Forest Baptist Health Stroke Services
Teen Speak Out
Sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Forsyth County
March Events at Other Locations
Saturday, March 3
FULL: Foot Screening
10 a.m. to Noon Free 5- to 10-minute foot assessment by Christina Sigur, D.P.M., Wake Forest Baptist podiatrist. Held at Fleet Feet, 50-G Miller St., Winston-Salem.
Balance Screening
Saturday, March 3, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursday, March 8, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
In older adults, falls can lead to serious injury and reduced independence. Come to this free screening that assesses your risk of falling using two simple tests. Held at Walmart, 130 Lowes Blvd., Lexington. Screening provided by physical therapists from Wake Forest Baptist Health – Lexington Medical Center. Registration is not required. Call 336-238-4589 for more information.
Wednesday, March 7 and March 21
Weight-Loss Surgery Information Session, Winston-Salem
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join Wake Forest Baptist Health surgeons “Fuzz” Fernandez, M.D. and Stephen McNatt, M.D., to learn about 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.
Thursday, March 8
12-Lead EKG Screening
1 p.m. to 6 p.m. If you have a family history of heart disease or your heart skips a beat, have your heart rhythm checked with a 12-lead EKG and the results reviewed by a Davie County EMS paramedic. Appointment required. Sponsored by the Wake Forest Baptist Health Heart Center, Davie County EMS and Davidson Community College. Held at the Davie Education Center, 120 Kinderton Blvd., Advance.
Wednesday, March 21
Lunch & Learn: For Your Eyes
Noon Join Thomas Hawkins, M.D., Davidson Eye Associates, to ask questions about your eyesight and learn more about the latest in ophthalmology treatments. Held at the J. Smith Young YMCA, 119 West 3rd Ave., Lexington. Cost is $7 per person, payable to the YMCA. Registration is required by calling 336-238-4589. Sponsored by Wake Forest Baptist Health – Lexington Medical Center, the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce and The J. Smith Young YMCA.
Tuesday, March 27
Varicose Vein Screening
2 p.m.to 5 p.m. Join John Regan, M.D., Wake Forest Baptist Health Vein Center, for a free varicose and spider vein screening. To qualify, you must be age 65 or younger. Please bring a pair of shorts to wear during the screening. An appointment is required. Held at the Davie Education Center, 120 Kinderton Blvd., Advance.
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