A research team led by Mayo Clinic physicians has found that older women with diabetes face a more than doubled risk for some types of colorectal cancer. The findings were presented at Digestive Disease Week 2010, the annual meeting of the American Gastroenterological Association. Colorectal cancer remains the third-leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States. For more on this study, visit http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2010-rst/5756.html
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Different Strokes for Women – May 20, Norfolk
Monday, May 3rd, 2010
Different Strokes for Women is designed as a forum for women to interact with health care providers to discover the breaking news on how to screen for, prevent and treat stroke and other related diseases. It continues in the tradition of Spirit of Women programming developed for the past six years, aimed at empowering women to take charge of their health and act! Different Strokes for Women is focused on the latest advances in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of stroke, and especially how the disease may manifest itself differently in women and how there may be disparities in the treatment and outcome of the disease in women.
Different Strokes for Women will also include important free health screenings for women, as well as complementary lectures, activities and/or exhibits that entertain, inspire and foster friendship and communication among women.
Based on participant feedback, a panel format for the medical lecture will once again be used, discussing the various dimensions described above, and ensuring the holistic approach of Bon Secours – providing everyone with exceptional, personalized care.
Date: May 20th, 2010
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Price Auditorium at Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center
150 Kingsley Lane, Norfolk, VA
Register online for this and other important stroke events.
Agenda
5:30 pm: Event opens for screenings and all activities
7:00 pm: Welcome from emcee
7:05 pm Medical Panel Lecture
8:25 pm: Q&A session
8:50 pm: Wrap up and Door Prize drawings (must be present to win)
9:00 pm: Adjournment
Lecture: On the Rebound
The focus of this lecture will be stroke rehabilitation. Specifically, how Bon Secours can help you work towards regaining skills and adapting to life after a stroke.
Speakers:
- Maryview Medical Center: Rachel Everett, PT
- Mary Immaculate Hospital: Dr. Allen Nichols
- Depaul Medical Center: Elizabeth Sawyer, PT
Please plan to come early and participate in these free health screenings:
- Written stroke assessment
- A non-invasive ultrasound of your carotid
- BMI and Blood Pressure screenings preformed by RehabCare
We’ll be serving heart-healthy snacks giving gifts just for attending including matchbook-sized first aid kits, pill boxes, band-aids, pens, brain-shaped stress relievers and brain-shaped key chain holders
Attendees will be eligible for wonderful door prizes like massages, gift baskets, wheeled coolers and Target gift cards.
Different Strokes For Women – May 19, Newport News
Monday, May 3rd, 2010
Different Strokes for Women is designed as a forum for women to interact with health care providers to discover the breaking news on how to screen for, prevent and treat stroke and other related diseases. It continues in the tradition of Spirit of Women programming developed for the past six years, aimed at empowering women to take charge of their health and act! Different Strokes for Women is focused on the latest advances in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of stroke, and especially how the disease may manifest itself differently in women and how there may be disparities in the treatment and outcome of the disease in women.
Different Strokes for Women will also include important free health screenings for women, as well as complementary lectures, activities and/or exhibits that entertain, inspire and foster friendship and communication among women.
Based on participant feedback, a panel format for the medical lecture will once again be used, discussing the various dimensions described above, and ensuring the holistic approach of Bon Secours – providing everyone with exceptional, personalized care.
Date: May 19th, 2010
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Newport News Marriott at City Center
740 Town Center Drive, Newport News, VA 23606
Register online for this and other important stroke events.
Agenda
5:30 pm: Event opens for screenings and all activities
7:00 pm: Welcome from emcee
7:05 pm Medical Panel Lecture
8:25 pm: Q&A session
8:50 pm: Wrap up and Door Prize drawings (must be present to win)
9:00 pm: Adjournment
Lecture: Act F.A.S.T.
When it comes to stroke, the clock starts ticking from the last second the patient acted normally. By learning to act F.A.S.T you can potentially save a life.
F: facial weakness
A: arm and leg weakness
S: speech problems
T: time to call 9-1-1
Speakers:
- Maryview Medical Center: Dr. Ed Skillen
- Mary Immaculate Hospital: Dr. Allen Nichols
- Depaul Medical Center: Dr. Marie Holland
Please plan to come early and participate in these free health screenings
- Written stroke assessment
- A non-invasive ultrasound of your carotid
- Balance screenings preformed by RehabCare
We’ll be serving heart-healthy snacks giving gifts just for attending including matchbook-sized first aid kits, pill boxes, band-aids, pens, brain-shaped stress relievers and brain-shaped key chain holders
Attendees will be eligible for wonderful door prizes like massages, gift baskets, wheeled coolers and Target gift cards.
Different Strokes for Women – May 18th in Suffolk
Monday, May 3rd, 2010
Different Strokes for Women is designed as a forum for women to interact with health care providers to discover the breaking news on how to screen for, prevent and treat stroke and other related diseases. It continues in the tradition of Spirit of Women programming developed for the past six years, aimed at empowering women to take charge of their health and act! Different Strokes for Women is focused on the latest advances in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of stroke, and especially how the disease may manifest itself differently in women and how there may be disparities in the treatment and outcome of the disease in women.
Bon Secours for Women events, Different Strokes for Women will also include important free health screenings for women, as well as complementary lectures, activities and/or exhibits that entertain, inspire and foster friendship and communication among women.
Based on participant feedback, a panel format for the medical lecture will once again be used, discussing the various dimensions described above, and ensuring the holistic approach of Bon Secours – providing everyone with exceptional, personalized care.
Date: May 18th, 2010
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Harbour View
5921 Harbour View Blvd., Suffolk VA 23435
Register online for this and other important stroke events.
Agenda
5:30 pm: Event opens for screenings and all activities
7:00 pm: Welcome from emcee
7:05 pm Medical Panel Lecture
8:25 pm: Q&A session
8:50 pm: Wrap up and Door Prize drawings (must be present to win)
9:00 pm: Adjournment
Lecture: Risk & Prevention
In this lecture we’ll be focusing on risk factors for stroke, especially those that are unique to women.
The latter includes loss of estrogen, migraine headache sufferers, pregnancy, and use of birth control.
We’ll also discuss how to prevent strokes from happening altogether.
Speakers:
- Maryview Medical Center: Dr. Kelly McDonald
- Mary Immaculate Hospital: Dr. Paul Hiotellis
- Depaul Medical Center: Dr. Stokes Kirkland
- Maryview Medical Center: Dr. Ed Skillen
- Depaul Medical Center: Dr. Marie Holland
Please plan to come early and participate in these free health screenings
- Written stroke assessment
- A non-invasive ultrasound of your carotid
- Blood pressure screenings performed by RehabCare
We’ll be serving heart-healthy snacks giving gifts just for attending including matchbook-sized first aid kits, pill boxes, band-aids, pens, brain-shaped stress relievers and brain-shaped key chain holders
Attendees will be eligible for wonderful door prizes like massages, gift baskets, wheeled coolers and Target gift cards.
Celebrate Your Survival at a Relaxing Retreat
Thursday, April 8th, 2010
Breast Cancer survivors can look forward to more survivorship retreats thanks to grant funding from Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the tireless efforts of Leslie Smith, Breast Program Coordinator/Certified Breast Patient Navigator and her team.
These multi-day retreats cleverly mix education, such as coping and long-term side effects, with healing approaches such as creative arts, yoga and relaxation. Discussions range from sensitive topics to humorous stories – all shared in a safe and collaborative environment of kindred spirits.
The retreats, made available by the Komen Foundation and Maryview Medical Center, and are open to all breast cancer survivors who have finished their primary treatment and are no more than 2 years post treatment. We are pleased to continue this one-of-a-kind program here in Hampton Roads and are honored to aid in the emotional, spiritual and physical recovery of women surviving breast cancer.
If you would like more information on the retreats, please contact Leslie Smith at Leslie_Smith@bshsi.org or (757) 673-5861
Physician Seminars: Day of Dance, Peninsula
Friday, February 26th, 2010
The area’s top doctors share the secrets of good health, new technologies, and most effective treatments at Day of Dance, Peninsula, celebrated 10am-2pm, Saturday, February 27 on the campus of Thomas Nelson Community College.
Who will be there? A cardiac surgeon, a pain management specialist, a hernia specialist, a urologist, cardiologists, and the Peninsula’s foremost orthopaedic and spine specialists. These top physicians will share their knowledge in seminars and presentations.
Physician Seminars & Screenings at Day of Dance, Southside
Friday, February 26th, 2010
The area’s top doctors share the secrets of good health, new technologies, and most effective treatments at Day of Dance Southside, celebrated 10am-2pm, Saturday, February 27 at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott.
12pm
“Cardiometabolic Syndrome – What Is It And Why Should I Care”
Lee Hinnant, MD
Towne Center Medical Associates
1:20 pm
“Women & Heart Disease – What You Should Know About This Killer”
Kevin Shortt, MD, FACS
Bon Secours Heart and Vascular Institute
FREE Health Screenings, 10am-2pm
Cardiac Health Screenings, courtesy of Bon Secours Heart & Vascular Institute
Due to our thorough process for cardiac screenings, we can only accommodate 240 people. All those who would like to be screened and cannot be seen at the event will be provided information about other free cardiac screening events held throughout the region at which they will have scheduling priority.
- Cholesterol
- Glucose/Blood Sugar
- Blood Pressure
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- One-on-One consultation with a cardiac counselor
- Educational materials
Other Health Screenings, courtesy of Bon Secours Hampton Roads or area providers:
- Bone Density
- Stroke Assessment
- Sleep Assessment
- Colorectal Cancer Risk Assessment
- Chiropractic Assessment
- Foot screenings
- Other
Dance & Fun: Day of Dance, Peninsula
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Day of Dance for Heart Health at Thomas Nelson Community College is about dance. And heart health. And dance. And a helicopter and the Chik-fil-A® cow!
Be prepared to enjoy serious health information from top Bon Secours-aligned doctors, and, a healthy measure of dance and light-hearted fun. Free Red Boas are given to the first 500 that attend.
It all comes together in the Closing Ceremony with the Red Boa Dance!, special performance by a silk aerialist, and drawings for door prizes.
Dance Performance, Dr. Mary T. Christian Auditorium – Templin Hall
- 10am – Welcome
- 10:10am – Salsa Dancing by Amy’s Dance Studio
- 10:15am – Irish Step by Rhythm of Ireland
- 10:40am – Youth Tap, Lyrical & Jazz by Absolute Dance
- 11:30am – Dances of North Africa & Middle East by Dancing Turtle Folk Arts
- 12:30pm - Medley of Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop & Tap by Fields Dance Studio
- 12:45pm - Belly Dance by Lapis Moon
- 1:30pm - Modern Dance by Woodside High School Students
- 1:45pm - Argentine Tango by Andy Stein
Closing Ceremony
Enjoy a medley of dances by our featured dance studios and a very special performance by Dede, a silk aerialist. All door prize drawings for the day will be held during the closing ceremony – you must be present to win. And finally, use all that you’ve learned and dance ake a little dance history when you dance Bon Secours’ very own Red Boa Dance for Cardiovascular Awareness.
Day of Dance 2010
Friday, February 12th, 2010
This year’s Day of Dance for Heart Health promises to be bigger and better than ever!
Saturday, February 27, at Thomas Nelson Community College and at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, Bon Secours hosts free health screenings, dance performance, dance lessons, and heart healthy cooking demonstrations.
These events are free.
However, visitors to downtown Norfolk event should know that there is a fee for parking in any of the downtown garages.
When you come to Day of Dance, you’ll meet top area physicians with important health information about your heart, bone health, joint and back pain and nutrition. Free screenings up the value and give you important information about the state of your health.
This year, guests will enjoy Irish Step, Latin, Hip Hop and other dance styles in spirited demonstrations by local dancers.
But for all the fun, don’t forget the day’s real message – get active, get information, and prevent Heart Disease in women.
We’ll bet you didn’t know that heart disease is the no. 1 killer of American women. And it’s an unnecessary killer, since healthy lifestyle choices can significantly lower a woman’s heart disease risk by 82%.
Day of Dance wants to influence you to make heart healthy choices!
2009: Bon Secours Highlights of Good Health
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
From all of us at Bon Secours, a grateful, heartfelt ‘thank you’ for letting us serve your good health in 2009.
Here are highlights from the past year. Together, they tell a story of improved service to our community and of growth of our healing mission.
- December
- Bon Secours Takes Lead Role in Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run
- Bon Secours DePaul Begins Health Campus Rejuvenation
- Mary Immaculate Honored for Patient Safety Excellence
- November
- Three New Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy Clinics Open
- ConnectCare Electronic Medical Records Introduced at Western Branch Family Practice
- Bon Secours Opens New Family Medicine Practices (now, 14 in all) at Oceana and Ghent
- October
- Hundreds Drive-Thru for Flu Protection
- Rated Five Stars for Joint Replacement Care
- Girls Night Out Events Connect 500 Women to Better Health
- September
- BS757: Bon Secours Hampton Roads Blog Debuts
- Friend Us: Bon Secours Hampton Roads Creates Facebook Fan Page
- Tweet for Health: Bon Secours Hampton Roads now on Twitter
- June
- Breast Cancer Weapon, High Dose Radiation Therapy, Introduced at Bon Secours Maryview
- Dr. Rebecca Thibodeau Performs Single-Incision Laparoscopic Technique for Hysterectomy at Bon Secours Maryview
- May
- Cardiology Events: Heart Healthy Meal and Valuable Free Health Screenings Served at Mary Immaculate Hospital
Good health to you in the year to come!