CONTACT:
Health Resource Center • 124 Battleship Road •
803-424-0461 •
www.kcmc.org
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info@kcmc.org
Opportunities for healthier living
Need more information on any of the classes, screenings,
or events held at the Health Resource Center?
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803.424.0461 or log on at kershawhealth.org.What's Happening at KershawHealth
HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER
124 Battleship Road Camden, South Carolina
May 2010
All programs are held at Kershaw Health Resource Center unless otherwise indicated. Call the HRC at 803.424.0461 to register for a class or for more information on classes and screenings.
LUNCH & LEARN
STROKE: TIME LOST IS BRAIN LOST
KershawHealth is an active participant in the Remote Evaluation for Acute Ischemic Stroke (REACH) program. Join Cindi Mulder, RN, Clinical Educator, to learn more about REACH and how it’s saving lives.
$5 for lunch; registration required by May 5.
Wednesday, May 12, Noon
TAKE CONTROL OF ARTHRITIS
Think there’s nothing you can do to control your arthritis? Think again! Join Andrew W. Piasecki, MD, to learn how you can improve your health, outlook and pain level, to make life with arthritis a little easier today.
$5 for lunch; registration required by May 11.
Tuesday, May 18, Noon
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CLASSES & EVENTS
SAFE KIDS SAFETY DAY
Safe Kids Kershaw County and other community organizations will address a wide variety of risk areas and safety issues such as falls, motor vehicle occupancy, fire and burns, recreational safety, and poisoning. Enjoy safety education, health information, and interactive games. For more information call 432-4564. FREE. (In case of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled.)
Saturday, May 1, 9:30am-12pm
Larry Doby Complex, 3 Competition Drive (Old River Road)
LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER
Join other women undergoing cancer treatment and a certified cosmetologist professional to learn make-up and fashion tips. Pre-registration is required one week in advance. 803.424.0461. FREE.
Monday, May 10, 2pm
SAFE SITTER
Boys and girls ages 11 to 13 learn medically correct ways to handle emergencies while caring for children. $40 includes materials, breakfast, lunch & snacks. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. 803.424.0461.
Thursday, June 3 or June 24, 8:30am-4pm
CAMP WEEZBGONE FOR CHILDREN WITH ASTHMA
Asthmatic children ages 7-11 gather to learn how to manage their asthma and have fun in the process. Pre-register by June 11. For more information and registration call 803.424.0461. Free.
Thursday, June 17, 8:30am-4pm
CAMP LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS DIABETES CAMP
Our one-day camp for diabetic children ages 7-11 is filled with a fun field trip and exciting activities that teach kids to control their diabetes without letting diabetes control them. Pre-register by June 11. For information and registration call 803.424.0461. Free.
Thursday, June 17, 8:30am-4pm
SUPPORT GROUPS
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, May 3, 6 pm at Karesh, 713-6076
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
May meeting cancelled. Next meeting Thursday, June 17, 6 pm
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, May 11, 10 am
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, May 17, 6:30 pm
SICKLE CELL SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, May 25, 5 pm
STEPPING STONES SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, May 18, 10 am
FITNESS
PILATES
Pilates aims to improve posture and muscular performance by increasing core strength, flexibility and endurance without adding bulk or risking injury. Classes are taught by our STOTT Pilates certified instructors. Call 803.424.0461 for details.
Beginner’s Class: Thursdays, 5:30pm.
Essential/Intermediate Class: Tuesday, 7pm; Fridays, 9:15am
Advanced Class: Mondays, 4:15 pm
$12 per class; purchase 6 classes, get 1 free!
AEROBICS
Enjoy a variety of aerobic classes with Mary Watson, ACE certified exercise instructor. $30 per month. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30pm
YOGA
Relax and restore your mind and body through yoga with Olive Meador, certified LifeStyle counselor. Tuesdays 10:45am or 5:30 pm. $36 per month.
PERSONAL TRAINING CONSULTATIONS
Includes a one-on-one consultation, body composition analysis and computerized health assessment. $25 or $12.50 for HRC Fitness Program Members.
14 KARAT CLUB FITNESS
Senior privileges include monthly weight and body composition analysis, blood pressure checks and three types of fitness classes taught by Instructor Susan Mullikin. $15 per month.
Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:30, 2:15 and 3pm