BestHealth℠ of Wake Forest Baptist Releases October Events

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

Visit www.wakehealth.edu/besthealth/ for class listings and to register online.


Monday, Oct. 1

Meditation and Relaxation
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Held at Gold’s Gym, 3300 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem.
Join Darlene Pruitt, certified yoga instructor with Gold’s Gym, for a demonstration of pain-relieving poses and how meditation can provide an effective way to reduce pain. Pre-registration required; call 336-716-WAKE (9253).

Wednesday, Oct. 3

Hearing Screening
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Held at CompRehab Plaza, 131 Miller St., Winston-Salem.
This is a free, basic hearing test for individuals who have not been diagnosed with hearing loss and are not currently using a hearing aid. Sponsored by Wake Forest Baptist Health Hearing and Speech. Space is limited. Appointment required; call 336-716-WAKE (9253).

Breast Cancer: Not Diagnosed, but Worried
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Held at Robinhood Road Family YMCA, Conference Room 1, 3474 Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem.
Join Wake Forest Baptist Health medical oncologist Julia Lawrence, D.O., to learn more about breast cancer diagnosis and decreasing worry. Pre-registration required; call 336-716-WAKE (9253).

Free Blood Pressure Screening
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Held at Robinhood Road Family YMCA, Conference Room 1, 3474 Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem.
Have your blood pressure checked free of charge following the Breast Cancer seminar. No appointment needed.

Weight-loss Surgery Information Session
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Held at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.
Join Wake Forest Baptist Health 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 commitment and follow-up. Pre-registration required; call 336-716-WAKE (9253).

Saturday, Oct. 6

Free Health Screenings
9 a.m. to Noon
Held at Wake Forest Baptist Health – Lexington Medical Center’s Outpatient Center, Emergency Drive, Lexington.
Lexington Medical Center is pleased to offer two heart-related screenings free of charge. An abdominal aortic aneurysm screening will be performed by Wake Forest Baptist Health vascular surgeon George Plonk, M.D. and a cardiac risk assessment will be provided by Lexington Medical Center cardiologist Katie Twomley, M.D. and Davidson County EMS. Pre-registration for each screening is required; call 336-238-4589 or email mmcdade@wakehealth.edu to register.

Breast Cancer Awareness
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Held at Walmart, 160 Lowes Blvd., Lexington.
Join Wake Forest Baptist Health – Lexington Medical Center for helpful breast cancer tips. Talk with the mammography coordinator from Lexington Medical Center to learn more about screening and learn the proper way to do a self-exam. Event and educational materials are free of charge. No pre-registration required. For more information, call 336-238-4589.

What’s for Breakfast?
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Held at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.
Join Chef Betty Morton as she prepares healthy breakfast food. Samples provided. Pre-registration required; call 336-716- WAKE (9253).

Tuesday, Oct. 9

CANCELLED: Prevention of Gynecologic Cancers
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Held at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.
Join Wake Forest Baptist Health gynecologic oncologist Michael G. Kelly, M.D., to learn more about prevention of gynecologic cancers. Pre-registration required; call 336-716-WAKE (9253).

Thursday, Oct. 11

Free Blood Pressure Screening
11 a.m. to Noon
Held at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.
Have your blood pressure checked free of charge. This screening will be held prior to the “Surgery in the Treatment of Breast Cancer” seminar. No appointment needed.

Surgery in the Treatment of Breast Cancer
Noon to 1 p.m.
Held at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.
Join Wake Forest Baptist Health breast surgeon Marissa Howard-McNatt, M.D., to learn more about the treatment of breast cancer through surgery. Pre-registration required; call 336-716-WAKE (9253).

Breast Cancer Awareness
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Held at Walmart, 160 Lowes Blvd., Lexington.
Join Wake Forest Baptist Health – Lexington Medical Center for helpful tips. Talk with the mammography coordinator from Lexington Medical Center to learn more about screening and learn the proper way to do a self-exam. Event and educational materials are free of charge. Registration is not required. For more information, call 336-238-4589.

Monday, Oct. 15

CANCELLED: Breast Cancer: Radiation Therapy
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Held at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.
Join Wake Forest Baptist Health radiation oncologist Doris Brown, M.D., Ph.D., to learn more about radiation therapy for breast cancer. Pre-registration required; call 336-716-WAKE (9253).

Tuesday, Oct. 16

Weight-loss Surgery Information Session
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Held at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.
Join Wake Forest Baptist Health 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 commitment and follow-up. Pre-registration required; call 336-716-WAKE (9253).

Wednesday, Oct. 17

Exercise to Keep Your Heart Healthy
Noon to 1 p.m.
Held at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.
Join Wake Forest Baptist Health exercise specialist Theresa Addison to learn more about how exercise can help keep your heart healthy. Pre-registration required; call 336-716-WAKE (9253).

Arthritis and Physical Therapy
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Held at CompRehab Plaza, Conference Room 3, 131 Miller St., Winston-Salem.
Join Wake Forest Baptist Health physical therapist Laura McKenzie to learn the benefits of physical therapy for people with arthritis. Pre-registration required; call 336-716-WAKE (9253).

Hearing Screening
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Held at CompRehab Plaza, 131 Miller St., Winston-Salem.
This is a free, basic hearing test for individuals who have not been diagnosed with hearing loss and are not currently using a hearing aid. Sponsored by Wake Forest Baptist Health Hearing and Speech. Space is limited. Appointment required; call 336-716-WAKE (9253).

Wednesday, Oct. 24

Advance Directives
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Held at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.
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. Pre-registration required; call 336-716-WAKE (9253).

Friday, Oct. 26

Improving Balance
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Held at CompRehab Plaza, Conference Room 3, 131 Miller St., Winston-Salem.
Join Wake Forest Baptist Health physical therapist Pilar Condes to learn how physical therapy and strengthening exercises can help improve your balance. Pre-registration required; call 336-716-WAKE (9253).

Monday, Oct. 29

Resistance Bands
11 a.m. to Noon
Held at Gold’s Gym, 3300 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem.
Join BestHealth group fitness instructor Courtney Jackson to learn how to tone and strengthen muscles, improve flexibility and burn fat using resistance bands. Dress comfortably and wear supportive athletic shoes. Pre-registration required; call 336-716-WAKE (9253).

Tuesday, Oct. 30

Weight-loss Surgery Information Session
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Held at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza – Country Club, Diabetes Classroom, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.
Join Wake Forest Baptist Health 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 commitment and follow-up. Pre-registration required; call 336-716-WAKE (9253). 

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