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Free Mammogram Service Sponsored by Belk and Charlotte Radiology Mobile Mammogram July 12th and 13th
Belk of Henderson is partnering with Charlotte Radiology Mobile Mammogram services to offer “FREE” mammogram service to women on Friday July 12th & Saturday July 13th. The individual has to be over 40 and has not had a mammogram within the last 12 months. You must bring in your Dr. name and contact information. Results will only be sent to your doctor. If you have insurance Belk will pay your co-pay and for those with no insurance Belk will pay …
The National Conference on Mental Health
Nationally, an estimated 45 million Americans suffer from illnesses like depression, schizophrenia or post-traumatic stress syndrome. Today, the White House hosted a day-long conference to kick off a national conversation about mental health in the United States. President Obama stressed the importance of a more open dialogue on mental health issues: “There should be no shame in discussing or seeking help for treatable illnesses that affect too many people that we love. We’ve got to get rid of that embarrassment; …
Triangle North Healthcare Foundation Poised to Give Grants, Impact Health
Since Triangle North Healthcare Foundation changed its name from Maria Parham Healthcare Foundation in November, 2011, its Board of Directors has been methodically moving the organization from a fundraising department of the local hospital to a regional healthcare grantmaking organization. “This has been quite an eventful year and a half,” said the Foundation’s Executive Director Val Short, although most of the work has been done behind the scenes by board members and committees. “At last, we are ready to begin …
Medical Coding update course offered at VGCC Main Campus
Vance-Granville Community College will soon offer training to help medical coders prepare for important changes to the health-care system. “Medical Coding: ICD-10,” a 24-hour course, will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 until 9 p.m., May 28 through June 13, on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. In this course, instructor Marianne Durling will introduce medical coding and billing professionals to the tenth revision (ICD-10) of the International Classification of Diseases system used to report medical …
Lunch and Learn: Which One Works, May 10th
Which education or support program works for you, your family member or your client? Join us for a free lunch and learn at the ADP Center located in Henderson. Learn about the following programs:Psychosocial Rehab Program, Back on Track, ARC for Men and Women, and take a tour of the facility. ALSO What can we do for our communities and families?Presented by NAMI of NCBrenda PiperAffiliate Development/Program Director WhereADP Center940 County Home RdHenderson, NC WhenMay 10, 2013Time: 11:30-1:00Seating is limited …
Alcohol Awareness Month: Lunch and Learn April 25th
Freedom House and Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions present Lunch and Learn – Alcohol Awareness Month Come lunch and learn with Maureen Linden, MS, LMFTA Intensive In-Home Team Lead When: April 25th 2013 Where: Leslie PerryMemorial Library205 Breckenridge Street,Henderson, NC 27536Time: 12:30 pm – 2 pm Bring your own lunch or if you would like to have 2 slices of pizza and a drink for $2.50, please indicate this on your RSVP to Gina DeMent. Download ALCOHOL TAKES A VILLAGE …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: This “Operation” Saves Lives
Attorney General Roy Cooper is encouraging all North Carolinians to scour their medicine cabinets and take their unneeded medications to an Operation Medicine Drop location. More than 250 of these prescription drug take-back events are scheduled across the state this week. Disposing of old medications this way keeps them out of the hands of young people who might be tempted to abuse them, and it also helps to keep our rivers and groundwater cleaner. Last year, more than 15 million …
Safe Kids Henderson – Vance Prescription Drug Take-Back March 18th – 22nd
Prescription drug take-back event where the public can dispose of expired, unused prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications and keep them out of the wrong hands. Operation Medicine Drop cannot accept biohazard materials Unintentional poisoning from prescription medications is on the rise in North Carolina – since 1999, approximately 6,900 people have died from prescription poisoning. Operation Medicine Drop offers the public a free and convenient option for disposing of their prescription and over-the-counter medications to protect their families and the …
VGCC offers evening Medical Terminology on Main Campus
Vance-Granville Community College is currently registering students for Medical Terminology, the first of four courses included in the 13-month Medical Coding certificate program. Classes will be held in Building 5 on VGCC’s Main Campus on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6 until 9 p.m., March 25 through July 17. The Terminology course is the introduction to the language of medicine. Students learn to pronounce, spell and define medical terms related to anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, diagnostic testing and medical procedures. …
Granville & Vance District Health Deparment Releases 2012 Community Health Assessment
Please find the latest State of the County Health Report produced by the Granville Vance District Health Department. It includes updated information on demographics, causes of death, and health priority areas for the Granville and Vance counties. While we still have some challenges, Vance County has seen great improvements in many areas recently, and Western Vance High School is featured as this year’s “Public Health Star”! Take a moment to look through it, see the improvements in heart disease, stroke, …
VGCC Child Care Center kids learn about Dental Hygiene
Children enrolled in the Child Care Center on Vance-Granville Community College’s Main Campus recently enjoyed a visit from Suzanne Cheever, a dental hygienist from the office of Dr. Wilson Hoyle in Henderson. Cheever’s visit on Feb. 6 was planned in conjunction with a unit of study on Dental Health. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Cheever brought in special dental equipment and gear which she demonstrated for the children, along with tips on brushing techniques, flossing, caring for their …
Lunch and Learn: Opioid Addiction and Overdose Addressing a Quiet Epidemic
Please join us for a special lunch and learn event to discuss how one of the leading causes of accidental deaths is impacting your community, and how you can make a difference. Audience: Professionals working in behavioral health, public health, medicine, education, law enforcement, and social services, as well as members of the general public. Free lunch with RSVP. Please respond to mark.sullivan@duke.edu (space is limited) Brought to you by: Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions, Northern Piedmont Community Care, and Project …
The 5th Annual Weight Loss Challenge Starts Now!
Adults that live or work in Granville and Vance Counties can form a team of 4 adults who will work together to lose 10 pounds each between January 28th, 2013 and April 12th, 2013. Successful teams and individuals will be eligible for drawings for $3,000 in gift cards donated by the sponsors. The last day to enter is February 1st for the initial weigh in! Eat Smart, Move More: North Carolina’s State Plan to Prevent Overweight, Obesity and Related Chronic …
SBA Launches Affordable Care Act Web Page & Blog
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) today launched a new web page and blog dedicated to educating small business owners about the Affordable Care Act. The new tools will serve as a gateway for small business owners connecting them with information provided by SBA’s federal partners responsible for implementing the law, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “The Affordable Care Act provides small business owners with access and opportunity to provide affordable health care options …
NC opposition builds to proposed Virginia uranium mine
Manson, N.C. — As legislation that would allow uranium mining in Virginia advances through that state’s legislature, opposition to the move is growing in North Carolina. A group of Virginia lawmakers voted Monday to approve a bill that would lift a 31-year-old ban on uranium mining and allow the practice in Chatham, Va., where a 119 million-pound deposit of uranium – the $7 billion vein is the largest in the U.S. – is located. The bill now goes to the …
VGCC offers Medical Transcriptionist Workshop
Vance-Granville Community College will offer a three-hour workshop to help area residents explore a career in medical transcription. “Work at Home as a Medical Transcriptionist” is scheduled to be held Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. The instructor, Deborah Burns, has been a medical transcriptionist for more than 30 years. According to Burns, demand for full-time and part-time medical transcriptionists is soaring. “If you want to choose your own hours, …
VGCC recognizes Pharmacy Technology students at Pinning
Vance-Granville Community College honored students who recently completed the Pharmacy Technology program with a pinning ceremony, held on Dec. 13 in the small auditorium on the college’s Main Campus. The 11 new graduates of the diploma program included Emily Renee Yancey of Bullock; Michelle Monet Link of Creedmoor; Karen Ruth Nielsen of Franklinton; Victoria Elaine Bolton, Deanna Louise Clark and Nicole Null Darnell, all of Henderson; Kayla Marie Ciarrocchi and Ashlie Nicole Tharrington, both of Oxford; Monica Lassister Boswell of …
VGCC offers Zumba classes at YMCA
Vance-Granville Community College is offering Zumba fitness classes through a partnership with Henderson Family YMCA. The classes will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 until 7 p.m. at the YMCA, located at 380 Ruin Creek Road in Henderson. Sessions consisting of eight classes will begin on Feb. 5, March 5, and April 2. The cost for each session is $40. Zumba is the Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that has quickly become popular throughout the region and around the world. Leah …
Butterfield Applauds Savings Generated by Health Care Law in North Carolina
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today applauded an announcement from the U.S. Department of Health Human Services that savings generated by the Affordable Care Act reached $5.1 billion. In North Carolina, Medicare beneficiaries have saved $149 million because of expanded Medicare prescription drug coverage gap known as the “donut hole.” Between January and October alone, 80,000 North Carolinians saved an average $640 on prescription drugs costs. During the same period, about 905,000 people with original Medicare in …
Maria Parham Endocrinology Community Open House
Open House to Welcome Maria Parham Endocrinology Maria Parham Endocrinology & Dr. Diana Desai invite you to their Open House on Wednesday, November 28th, 2012 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Dr Desai, an Endocrinologist, specializes in the treatment of diabetes, thyroid & hormonal disorders, women’s health issues and more. No RSVP needed. Please call (252) 436-6240 for more information.