Health News from Chalmette Medical Center
Summer 2005

Contents

Home
Improved Treatment
for Kidney Stones
Louisiana's Great 100 List Includes Four Chalmette Nurses
A Message
From the CEO
Medicine Show
Brings Health
Topics to Students
CMC a Healthy Fit for After-School Program
Center Offers Patients Comprehensive Rehab
Arabi Woman Steps Out With New Knees and Hip
Outpatient Therapy Clinic Helps With
Hand Injuries
Stroke Victims Among Those Who Benefit From Speech Therapists
Summer Colds and Allergies Are No
Day at the Beach
Industrial Medicine
Clinic Serves
Workers, Employers
CMC Gastroenterologist Directory
Calendar of Community Health Events
Past Issues

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Calendar of Community Health Events
Summer 2005

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Alzheimer's Disease
This supportive setting provides caregivers for those with Alzheimer's disease an opportunity to share their feelings and concerns with others experiencing similar situations.

Second Tuesday of each month, 2 to 3 PM and 7 to 8 PM, Virtue Street Medical Pavilion, 801 Virtue St. Call 620-7463 for information.

American Heart Association CPR/BLS
Fee for class. Call 620-7243 for class schedule and location.

Stroke Survivors
This program provides hope, guidance, information and encouragement to stroke survivors and their families. Fourth Wednesday of each month, 4 to 5 PM, Virtue Street Medical Pavilion Cafeteria. Call 620-7388 for information.

T.O.P.S.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly

Every Tuesday, 6:30 to 9 PM. Call 271-5287 for information and location.

Diabetes Classes
Recognized by the American Diabetes Association, this educational program, conducted by the CMC Diabetes Center, includes meal planning, medication, blood-sugar monitoring and exercise. Classes are conducted by a Certified Diabetes Educator. A physician's order is needed for registration.

Every Thursday, 5:30 to 7:30 PM, CMC Conference Room, 9001 Patricia St. Call 620-7414 for information.

Diabetes Support Group
No physician's order is needed for the Support Group. Call the Diabetes Center at 620-7414 for more information.

Fibromyalgia Support Group
This group meets bimonthly, the second Wednesday of the month, and provides a supportive environment for individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder, the cause of which is still unknown. Call 271-9577 for information and location.

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