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NEWS AND EVENTS JOIN OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY We've set up a community just for our readers. At stjosephtowson.com/mhm, ﬁnd polls, videos, recipes, a health tip of the day and more! risks. The Tanita SC-331S professional scale uses bioelectric impedance analysis to determine weight, body fat, BMI, total body water, muscle mass, metabolic rate and more. Appointment required. Tuesday, June 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2 to 4 p.m. Unless designated otherwise, call 410-337-1479 to register. All events are FREE unless designated otherwise. VARICOSE VEIN SCREENING Screening for those ages 20 to 70 who have visible vein distortion (elongated, ropelike, bulged and thickened veins underneath the skin). Screening includes visual inspection of legs and recommendations for treatment. Appointment required. Thursday, Aug. 21, 4 to 7 p.m. HEALTH SCREENINGS BARIATRIC INFORMATION SESSIONS Presented by David G. von Rueden, MD, FACS. Saturday, June 21, 9 a.m. Wednesdays, July 16, Aug. 20 or Sept. 17, 6 p.m. Registration required. Call 410-337-1337 or go online to stjosephtowson.com/events. June 13, 5 p.m. Oregon Ridge Park Raising awareness for the early detection of coronary artery disease. Beneﬁts UM St. Joseph's HeartAware Assessment Program. COMMUNITY EVENTS FOOT SCREENING Visual check and education for a full range of foot problems. Appointment required. Thursday, Aug. 14, 4 to 7 p.m. 5K/1-mile Family Fun Run and Walk BONE DENSITY SCREENING Suitable for adults who want to know how their lifestyle is affecting their bone density and for those with certain risk factors (family history, small body frame, inactivity, smoking, excessive caffeine or alcohol consumption, low calcium and vitamin D intake). Consists of a quick, painless ultrasound test of the heel bone (not diagnostic). For those who have not had a DEXA scan or an ultrasound bone test in the past year. Appointment required. Thursday, June 26, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSIS To identify your unique body makeup and associated health AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Schedule a lifesaving donation. For medical and eligibility questions, call 866-236-3276 before scheduling your appointment. Tuesday, July 15, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To register, visit beatsforbj.com. DIABETES INFO EXCHANGE SUPPORT GROUP Designed to encourage an exchange of information and support between presenters and attendees. Call 410-337-1382 to register. First Tuesday of every month, 1 to 2 p.m. Weight of the Nation Back by popular demand, UM St. * UM St. Joseph Medical Center staﬀ Joseph Medical Center is pleased to and physician panel discussions present this discussion, screening with physician lead David von and lecture series: Rueden, MD, FACS, Integrated Health and Weight Management Center. * A screening of the HBO * Complimentary dinner. documentary series. Thursday, May 22: Consequences Thursday, June 19: Challenges 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Noppenberger Auditorium Registration required, 410-337-1337 or online at stjosephtowson.com/events. stjosephtowson.com | Spring 2014 15 http://www.stjosephtowson.com/mhm http://www.beatsforbj.com http://www.beatsforbj.com http://www.stjosephtowson.com/events http://www.stjosephtowson.com/events http://www.stjosephtowson.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Maryland's Health Matters - St. Joseph - Spring 2014

Maryland's Health Matters - St. Joseph - Spring 2014
In This Issue
The Emergency Doctor Will See You .... Faster
Balancing Act
Hey, Ladies!
Serious Care For Kids
At A Glance
News And Events

Maryland's Health Matters - St. Joseph - Spring 2014