Health

Walk your way to good health

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer

Thursday, April 4th, 2013, 2:11pm

Want to walk but prefer some copnay? Join Deaconess and a local radio station for the A Healthier You Walk on Saturday, April 6 at Sunset Park in Downtown Evansville near the tennis courts. Be ready to walk at 9 a.m.

It’s time to dust off your tennis shoes and get ready to move. Deaconess and WIKY/HOT96 are partnering again this year for the Healthier U walks and you are invited to attend. It's free and no special gear is required. Just show up ready to walk.

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Free blood pressure screenings in May

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013, 6:30am

Here’s the blood pressure screening calendar for April 2013 as offered by the Chronic Disease Program of the Vanderburgh County Health Department.

In May, the following sites host the free screenings.

MAY 1 SAVE-A-LOT – 409 S BARKER – 11:30AM-1PM

MAY 1 SIMPSON’S FOOD MART – 1365 COVERT AVE – 1:30-3PM

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Fashion Extravaganza Saturday at Evansville church

Submitted by Erin Meyer, Reporter

Friday, March 8th, 2013, 7:06pm

The National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS is coming to an end, and in Evansville those involved will wrap things up with a Fashion Extravaganza.

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Dementia care program at Central Library

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013, 10:38am

Dementia care program at Central Library

Best Friends Approach to Dementia care is coming to the Central Library’s Browning Room on March 12.

This program will teach families how to use the internationally recognized Best Friends Approach with their loved one who has dementia. The Approach focusing on relationships and the life story has been shown to improve the quality of life and reduce challenging behaviors in persons with dementia.

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Free blood pressure screenings in March

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer

Thursday, February 14th, 2013, 4:48pm

Below is the March 2013 calendar for blood pressure screening sites offered by the Chronic Disease Program of the Vanderburgh County Health Department.

The Health Department also offers diabetes prevention packets, physical activity packets, and blood glucose testing for diabetes at its office. Anyone interested should call 435-5015 for an appointment. As always these services, including blood glucose testing, are free.

There are still some screening dates available in February. Click here to see those dates and locations.

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Free health screenings available in February

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013, 1:23pm

Free health screenings available in February

Free blood pressure screening offered by the Chronic Disease Program of the Vanderburgh County Health Department will be available in February.

The screenings will be held at the following sites.

FEBRUARY 4 RURAL KING - 2300 E MORGAN AVE - 11:30AM - 1PM

FEBRUARY 5 RESCUE MISSION THRIFT STORE – 2420 WASHINGTON AVE – 11AM – 12:30PM

FEBRUARY 6 SAVE-A-LOT – 409 S BARKER – 11:30AM – 1PM

FEBRUARY 6 SIMPSON’S FOOD MART – 1365 COVERT AVE – 1:30 – 3PM

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New Medical/Renal Care Center opens at Deaconess Hospital

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer

Monday, January 14th, 2013, 3:59pm

New Medical/Renal Care Center opens at Deaconess Hospital

The public is invited to tour the new Medical/Renal Care Center located on Unit 5500/5600 at Deaconess Hospital on Mary Street in downtown Evansville. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Wednesday, January 16, at 2:00 p.m. on Unit 5500/5600. Guided tours and refreshments will follow.

Unit 5500/5600 will house patients with general medical conditions, patients needing cardiac monitoring, and renal patients. Special features of the new unit include a dialysis suite for renal patients, all private patient rooms, and a patient suite – Suite 5600 - with added amenities. The Unit 5600 Suite allows a patient to receive the same great Deaconess care with extra space for the comfort and convenience of the patient’s family.

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