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HEALTH EVENTS
Wellness After Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer women face today. Fortunately, awareness and early detection can increase a woman's chance of survival. Join us for a free program to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Presented by Anne Favret, MD Medical Oncologist
A reception will precede the program. Refreshments provided.
To register, call (703) 369-8543.
Location: Prince William Hospital
Medical Building 1
4th Floor Confrence Rooms
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10/22/2008: 7:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Legs for Life: PVD Screening
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) is caused by blocked blood flow in the arteries of the legs. It can cause pain and skin discoloration and make walking difficult.
If you are over 60 years old or over 50 years old with a history of smoking or diabetes, you are eligible to participate in a free screening sponsored by the Wellness Center at Prince William Hospital.
Schedule your screening by calling (703) 369-8543.
Location: Prince William Hospital, Vascular Imaging Unit
Registration Required
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10/30/2008: 4:00pm - 6:30pm |
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Latest Advances in Cosmetic Surgery
Join us for a free program by board certified plastic surgeon George Bitar, MD. The event, which will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., will include dinner. The program is free, but registration is required. Call (703) 206-0506 to reserve your seat.
Location: Medical Building 1
4th floor conference rooms
Fee: Free
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11/5/2008: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
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Blood Drive
Prince William Hospital invites you to give the gift of life by donating blood at the American Red Cross blood drive.
Location: Medical Building 1
Conference Room C
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12/4/2008: 8:00am - 1:30pm |
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Blood Pressure Screenings
Prince William Hospital’s Fitness Center offers free walk-in screenings for blood pressure on the first Friday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Fitness Center, Suite 104
Medical Building 2, Lower Level
Cholesterol Screenings
Prince William Hospital’s Fitness Center offers cholesterol screenings by appointment for $25. To make an appointment for cholesterol screening, please call (703) 369-8605.
Health Expo Week - November 3-7
Adults 18 and older are welcome to participate in a wide variety of health screenings during Health Expo Week. Participants will receive their individual measurements printed on a chart to keep track of their progress through the year. Screenings include: blood pressure, cholesterol, A1C, glucose, lung spirometry, bone density, resting metabolic rate, body fat percentage, total strength and cardiorespiratory fitness.
Buy each screening separately, or purchase all screenings with a one-week pass for $185 (a savings of $40).
Call (703) 369-8605 for details about the screenings or to make your appointment. Walk-ins welcome between appointments.
Location: Fitness Center, Medical Building 2, Suite 104
Fee: Cost of screenings vary; call (703) 369-8605 for details.
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11/3/2008: Cholesterol & Blood Pressure |
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11/4/2008: A1C & Glucose Screening |
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11/5/2008: Bone Density & Lung Spirometry |
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11/6/2008: Resting Metabolic Rate & Body Composition |
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11/7/2008: Fitness Testing |
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