Local Health Events for March 2010
March 12, 2010
- Autism & Asperger’s Conference - Future Horizons
- March 12 (7:00am)
Dolce Valley Forge in King of Prussia, will be hosting Dr. Temple Grandin and Dr. Jed Baker for a one-day-only Autism and Asperger’s Conference on March 12, 2010.
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March 13, 2010
- Women’s Health Fair - Mercy Family Center
- March 13 (10:00am)
Join Temple University Students Against Breast Cancer and Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia, Inc. for a day of FREE activities to celebrate and nurture the woman that you are! Mercy Family Center, 1939 W. Venango Street (20th and Venango), Philadelphia. Call 215.227.4393 for more information.
- For more information, visit the website
- Community Workshop on Colon Cancer
- March 13 (10:00am)
Featuring Dr. J. Stephen Blake, DO, Blake Gastroenterology Associates, LLC. Saturday, March 13, 2010, 10:00am - 2:00pm, First District Plaza Conference Center, 3801 Market Street, Philadelphia. Enjoy FREE Lunch, Giveaways, Line Dancing, Musical Entertainment, and Parking (3801 underground lot). Please RSVP to 215-746-7285 or bryantb@mail.med.upenn.edu.
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- KEEP Screening - National Kidney Foundation
- March 13 (10:00am)
The Kidney Early Evaluation Program is a free health screening service offered by the NKF Serving the Delaware Valley for individuals 18 years of age or older at increased risk of developing kidney disease. If you have high blood pressure or diabetes, or a parent, grandparent, brother or sister with diabetes, high blood pressure or kidney disease you should attend. The Bourse Building (Lower Level) 111 S. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA. Call 215-923-8611.
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- Dine with the Docs: Colorectal Cancer - Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
- March 13 (12:00pm)
Dine with the Docs featuring Colorectal Cancer with gastroenterologist Dr. Steven Lichtenstein. Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital – Medical Science Building, Rooms B & C, Lobby Floor. 3/13, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Call 610.237.2648 to RSVP or for more information.
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March 14, 2010
- Wellness Breakfast for Men Only
- March 14 (9:00am)
On Sunday, March 14, 2010 from 9 AM - 1 PM The Wellness of You, Inc. along with supporters Universal Companies, Health Partners, and the Men’s Health Network will present the 13th Annual Wellness Breakfast for Men Only. At this gathering males of all ages are afforded valuable information on leading a healthy lifestyle as well as free gourmet breakfast, free health screenings and other resources. This year’s speakers include several of Philadelphia’s finest physicians including: Dr. Daniel Monti, MD, Executive and Medical Director of the Myrna-Brind Center of Integrative Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University & Hospital; Dr. Frederick D. Burton, MD, Founder and Medical Director of the Burton Wellness Injury Center; and Health Educator with Strategies for Well-being, LLC., Mr. Glenn Ellis. This event is held at the Universal Institute Charter School located at 1415 Catharine Street in South-Central Philadelphia. Pre-Registration is required as space is limited. Call (215) 732-1372 or e-mail rsvp@wellnessofyou.org to register!
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March 16, 2010
- Public Hearing on School Violence - Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations
- March 16 (4:00pm)
The Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations will hold its second public hearing on school violence on March 16. The public hearings, which will be held throughout the city, are part of a comprehensive plan to examine and address intergroup violence in Philadelphia public schools. The public hearings will focus on violence motivated by race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Testimony will be given by students, parents, faculty, police, community members, and youth-service organizations about violence in Philadelphia’s public schools and will offer suggestions for change. Following the public hearings, the Philadelphia Commission will issue a report detailing findings and policy recommendations for the School District. Those wanting to testify should send an e-mail to Naarah’ Crawley at naarah.crawley@phila.gov or call 215-686-4674. Language interpretation services will be provided. March 16, 2010, 4pm-6pm, Myers Recreation Center, 58th Street and Kingsessing Avenue.
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March 17, 2010
- Drexel Medicine Health Fair - Liberty Place
- March 17 (11:00am)
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Liberty Place – Rotunda, 1625 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Receive free health screenings, have your health questions answered by experts, and, if needed, an appointment can be made for you to be seen by a Drexel physician or specialist in their office. Learn more about: Heart Health, Women’s Health, The Drexel Convenient Care Center, Healthy Eating, Cancer Prevention, A Healthy Back, and Primary Care. Also available for free: Skin Cancer Screenings; Blood Pressure Screenings; and Vision Screenings.
- Having a Heart to Heart on Nutrition - Chester County Hospital
- March 17 (11:00am)
Location: Kendal at Longwood, Kendal-Crosslands Communities, 1109 East Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square. Registration is required: 610-738-2300
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- Colorectal Health - Delaware County Memorial Hospital
- March 17 (5:00pm)
Join Crozer-Keystone colorectal surgeon, Kristie Ressler, D.O., for a special evening presentation, “Colorectal Health.” During this informative presentation, you will learn the importance of colorectal health, the signs and symptoms of colorectal problems, and the latest treatment options available. For more information or to register, call (610) 284-8158.
- Celiac Center Kick Off Event - Paoli Hospital
- March 17 (5:30pm)
Celiac disease affects 1 in ever 133 people. Do you have it? Does your loved one live with it? Do you have a digestive disorder and wonder if you may in fact have celiac disease? Living a gluten free lifestyle just got easier. Join Paoli for a fun and informative St. Patrick’s Day themed evening to launch of the Celiac Center.
- For more information, visit the website
March 18, 2010
- Neighborhood Environment, Financial Well-Being, and Health - University of Pennsylvania
- March 18 (12:00pm)
Seminar Series in Community-Based Research and Health Disparities featuring Reginald Tucker-Seeley, ScD, Harvard School of Public Health. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM, 3535 Market Street, Room 4123, 4th Floor. For additional information, please contact: Brenda Bryant at 215-746-7285 or bryantb@mail.med.upenn.edu.
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March 20, 2010
- Maybe Baby? Pregnancy 411 - Crozer-Chester Medical Center
- March 20 (9:00am)
Please find attached a press release about Crozer-Keystone’s upcoming maternity event, “Maybe Baby? Pregnancy 411 for Parents-to-be,” which will be held on Saturday, March 20, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Clark Auditorium of Crozer-Chester Medical Center, located at One Medical Center Boulevard, in Upland. The event will feature raffles and giveaways from Crozer-Keystone Health System, including a car seat, informational tables about child safety, first aid, exercise and nutrition, a free continental breakfast and more! For more information or to register for the event, please call (610) 284-8158.
- Anger Management Group - Serenity Solutions
- March 20 (10:00am)
Eight week anger management group for adults that will focus on learning what makes you angry, how you communicate, healthy ways to communication, how to relax, how to ask for what you want without anger, and how to solve problems. Serenity Solutions, 135 S. 19th Street, Philadelphia. Begins March 20, 2010 at 10:00am. Call 215-285-1084 for more information.
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- Free Seasonal and H1N1 Flu Vaccines - Nazareth Hospital
- March 20 (11:00am)
Nazareth Hospital’s Community Outreach Department will offer free seasonal and H1N1 flu shots for members of the community on Saturday, March 20, 2010 between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nazareth Hospital’s Marian Conference Center at the hospital, 2601 Holme Avenue, Philadelphia. Appointments are required. Call 1-866-NAZARETH (1-866-629-2738). Vaccines are available to adults and to children six months and older with parental consent. Restrictions: anyone who has a fever at time of appointment, allergy to eggs, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, or recurring persistent neurologic illness will not be eligible to receive the vaccine.
- Dine with the Docs: Screening for Colon Cancer
- March 20 (11:00am)
Chief of Gastroenterology, Mervyn Danilewitz, MD, will discuss the importance of screening for colon cancer. Dine with the Docs is an educational series providing the community with an opportunity to meet with Mercy Philadelphia Hospital physicians and other clinical experts. Enjoy a complimentary lunch and get important health information. Free Parking and giveaways! Space is limited – Call 215.748.9700.
March 21, 2010
- Get Your Rear in Gear 5K - Stop Colon Cancer Now
- March 21 (7:30am)
Be a part of Philadelphia’s 2nd Get Your Rear in Gear 5K event along scenic West River Drive. Help recognize survivors and honor those we have lost to colon and rectal cancer
- For more information, visit the website
March 23, 2010
- Girls’ Health Fair - School District of Philadelphia
- March 23 (12:00pm)
The School District will host a Girls’ Health Fair, themed “Imagining a Healthier You”, in conjunction with Women’s History Month on Tuesday, March 23rd. There will be approximately 20 resource tables in the main auditorium, at 440 N. Broad Street. Contact Rhona H. Cooper at 215-400-6094 for more information.
- Dine with the Docs: Monitoring and Controlling Your Diabetes - Mercy Eastwick Wellness Center
- March 23 (6:00pm)
Dine with the Docs featuring Monitoring and Controlling Your Diabetes with endocrinologist Dr. Edward Ruby. 3/23, Mercy Eastwick Wellness Center, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Call 610.237.5601 to RSVP.
March 25, 2010
- Free Colorectal Cancer Screening - Delaware County Memorial Hospital
- March 25 (5:30pm)
Each appointment will include a clinical exam by a qualified physician. Appointments are recommended for those over 50 (or younger if there is a family history of colorectal cancer) who have not been previously diagnosed with colorectal cancer, who have not had a colonoscopy in the last 12 months, and who are not currently undergoing treatment for colorectal cancer. Registration is required at these screening awareness educational programs. To register, call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258).
March 27, 2010
- Philly Feeds Haiti
- March 27 (9:00am)
The PA Advisory Board for Stop Hunger Now, Clear Channel Communications, State Representative Tony Payton, Jr., The Sam Dalembert Foundation, The Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia and a broad coalition of partners are rallying hundreds of Philadelphia area residents to package meals for the citizens of Haiti.
- For more information, visit the website
- Event for Families of Children with Autism - Please Touch Museum
- March 27 (6:00pm)
Please Touch Museum, the Children’s Museum of Philadelphia, is teaming up with Variety, the Children’s Charity of Greater Philadelphia, for its first evening event for families of children with autism. The evening of hands-on, interactive, sensory-filled activities will take place at Please Touch on Saturday, March 27 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Children of all ages are welcome.
- For more information, visit the website
