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Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Banding & Other Options
Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.
March 29, May 31, August 2, September 27,
November 22
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
July 10, August 5
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
March 13, April 10 & 24, May 8, June 12 & 26, July 10 & 24, August 14 & 28, September 11, October 9 & 23, November 13, December 11
Hylton Education Center (Garden Level of Potomac Hospital)
Free. To register call Potomac's Health Connection at (703) 221-2500 or register online.
If you are 100 pounds or more over your ideal body weight, you may be a candidate for weight loss surgery. Potomac Hospital, an American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) Center of Excellence, offers laparoscopic gastric banding and gastric bypass. The ASBS Center of Excellence designation recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in weight loss surgery. Find out more about the surgery, insurance coverage and our team of professionals at our free monthly seminars presented by Denis Halmi, M.D. and Daniel Tran, M.D.
National Cancer Survivors Day Celebration
Sunday, June 1, 2008
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Hylton Education Center at Potomac Hospital
Free. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. To register call Potomac’s Health Connection at (703) 221-2500 or register online.
National Cancer Survivors Day is held each year in hundreds of communities throughout the world on the first Sunday in June. It is a symbolic event to demonstrate that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality.
Join us at Potomac Hospital on Sunday, June 1, for refreshments, entertainment and a keynote address by Michele Musella, R.N., MSN, Doctor of Integrative Medicine. Mrs. Musella is president and CEO of Integrative Wellness Associates and the director of Women’s and Children’s Services at Potomac Hospital. She will talk about holistic healing and care strategies for cancer survivors and introduce several mind, body and spiritual tools that can be used to create a personal roadmap to wellness.
Co-sponsored by Potomac Hospital and Potomac Radiation Oncology Center.
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening
Saturday, September 27, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Potomac Center, First Floor (next to Potomac Hospital)
Free. To register call Potomac's Health Connection at (703) 221-2500 or register online.
If you experience leg pain, particularly when walking or exercising, that usually disappears after a few minutes of exercising, you may have Peripheral Arterial Disease or PAD. PAD affects the body's blood vessels, especially in arms, legs, feet and hands. In addition to leg pain, other symptoms of PAD can include: (1) numbness and tingling in the lower legs and feet, (2) coldness in the lower legs and feet, or (3) ulcers or sores on the legs or feet that don’t heal. This screening is for adults who are currently not being treated for PAD.
Remembrance Ceremony
Commemorating infant and pregnancy loss
October 12, 2008
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Hylton Education Center (Garden Level of Potomac Hospital)
Free. No registration is necessary. For information call (703) 583-3003 or online at www.potomachospital.com.
In honor of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Potomac Hospital is holding a Remembrance Ceremony in October, 12 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Hylton Education Center, Garden level of Potomac Hospital. Please join us for speakers, poetry read by parents, music, commemoration and refreshments. All are welcome, including children.
19th Annual Diabetes Fair
Saturday, October 25, 2008
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Hylton Education Center (Garden Level of Potomac Hospital)
Free. To register call Potomac's Health Connection at (703) 221-2500 or register online.
Get helpful hints for managing your diabetes at this free event from Potomac Hospital. Talk to healthcare professionals and pharmaceutical representatives. Tour exhibits from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. A presentation will follow from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Group Presentations on Health Topics
Free. To arrange a group presentation call (703) 670-1877 or (540) 659-1800, ext. 1877.
Potomac Hospital’s community educators are available to make presentations at the workplace and to local civic, community and church groups of 10 or more people. Some popular topics include asthma awareness, diabetes, cancer prevention, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and nutrition seminars. Among the most requested presentations for children’s groups are first aid basics, healthy eating tips and Teddy Bear Clinics.
Senior Immunization Program / Free Flu Vaccines
Each fall, Potomac Hospital, in partnership with the Prince William Health District, offers free flu vaccines to persons 60 and over. Vaccines are given at places of worship and other community locations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that everyone 65 and older get a flu shot each fall. For a schedule of locations call (703) 670-1236 or (540) 659-1800, ext. 1236 or go online after October 15, 2008.
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