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Purchase $30 of P&G Products at CVS, Get Flu Shot (worth $29) FREE; Through Saturday September 4th, 2010

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:55:39 +0000

It’s that time of year again. Kids are back to school and germs will be coming out of the woodwork. CVS and P&G are helping out with a purchase $30 worth of P&G products get a free flu shot promotion. Shop now, the deal ends on Saturday September 4th.

What You Need to Know About IBS and Crohn’s Disease, Seminar Presented by Dr. Nelson Bonheim, Head of Gastroenterology Dept. of Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich Woods Rehab Center 1165 King St., Tuesday June 15 from 5:30-7pm, Refreshments, FREE

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:34:28 +0000

What’s wrong with your tummy? Is it a bug, bad food or something more permanent?

Find out everything you need to know about IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and Crohn’s Disease on Tuesday June 15th from 5:30-7pm when Dr. Nelson Bonheim, Department Head of Gastroenterology at Greenwich Hospital presents a seminar on these most irritating of maladies.

Free and open to the public, though RESERVATIONS A MUST: (203) 531-1335 ext. 316 or email greenwichwoods@aol.com

Seminar will be held at Greenwich Woods Rehabilitation Center

1165 King St.

Greenwich, CT

FREE Prostate Cancer Screening and Ed Randall’s Talking Baseball Show, Monday June 14 at Greenwich Hospital, 5:30-9pm

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:53:27 +0000

How do you get guys out of the house and into the clinic or hospital for prostate cancer screening? Add SPORTS!

In this case, ESPN Radio Baseball Commentator, Ed Randall (of Ed Randall’s Talking Baseball Show) brings former major leaguers along as part of his “Bat for the Cure” campaign to raise prostate cancer awareness.

On Monday June 14, come in for a FREE screening and exam – from 5:30-7:30PM in the Greenwich Hospital Outpatient Center 2nd floor – no pre-registration required (can this BE any easier?).

At 7:30 – 9PM, Ed Randall conducts his Talking Baseball Show with former major leaguers.

Greenwich Hospital

5 Perryridge Rd.

Learning to Care for Yourself as Effectively as You Care for Everyone Else Wednesday, May 12th from 7 – 8:30pm The Water Club, FREE

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 18:02:37 +0000

Learning to Care for Yourself as Effectively as You Care for Everyone Else

Wednesday, May 12th from 7 – 8:30pm

The Water Club, 49 River Road, Cos Cob

Mothers and grandmothers tend to place their own needs on the back burner to take care of everyone else. Constant multi-tasking, keeping up with all the latest technological demands, juggling schedules, etc. can deplete us and eventually affect our health. In honor of Mother’s Day, you are invited to be a guest at the Water Club for a panel presentation offered by the Center for Integrative Medicine to explore stress awareness and learn to implement ways to build stress resiliency and achieve better health. FREE.

Speakers: Nurse Clinician-Educator Christine Dunster, RN, MA, Nurse Clinician Roberta Brown Brugo, RN, and Acupuncturist/Qi Gong Instructor Kimberlie Wilson, LAc

To register, call Member Services at the Water Club: 203-661-4033.

Therapeutic Massage/Reflexology Open House, Wednesday April 7th, 6PM-8PM Center for Integrative Medicine, FREE

admin — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 15:19:01 +0000

After daily Reflexology treatments at walk-in centers in Hong Kong, I can attest to the therapeutic value of these specialized foot massages. The Center for Integrative Medicine, 35 River Rd., is offering an evening of sample sessions with licensed massage therapists and certified reflexologists at the ready to provide Swedish massage, deep tissue sculpting, myofascial therapy or chair massage. You may just find the perfect non-invasive way to feel better. FREE, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Call 203-863-3630.

Prostate Cancer Screening and Major League Ball Players, Sponsored by Greenwich Hospital at 900 King St. Rye Brook, Wednesday March 24th, 5:30-9PM FREE

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:46:31 +0000

“Bat for the Cure” – sponsored by Greenwich Hospital, starts with prostate cancer screenings by board-certified urologists and culminates with a “lively discussion with former Major League ball players about the 2010 baseball season.” At Greenwich Hospital Satellite office, 900 King St., Rye Brook, Wednesday March 24th from 5:30-9pm. FREE – register at 203-863-4444.

Pregnancy Primer Fair, Greenwich Hospital, Saturday March 20th from 9-11am, FREE

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:27:09 +0000

Babies, babies, babies. If babies are on your mind, come tour the Birthing Center at Greenwich Hosptial and talk with specialists and fertility experts. Saturday March 20 from 9-11am at the Noble Conference Center Greenwich Hospital, FREE. Call 203-863-3627 to register.

Can Acupuncture Ease Depression? Come to First Congregational Church of Greenwich in Old Greenwich on Sunday, March 7th from 11:30am – 12:30pm to Find Out – FREE

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:28:39 +0000

I can personally attest to the efficacy of acupuncture to minimize pain. On Sunday March 7th, psychiatrist Janet Freedman, MD will discuss the use of one of the oldest healing practices in the treatment of anxiety, depression and other health conditions. At the First Congregational Church of Greenwich in Old Greenwich – to register, call 203-863-4277. FREE.

Adult CPR Class, Center For Healthy Living, Wednesday February 24 from 4pm-6pm, FREE

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:41:52 +0000

Will you be ready when someone you love shows signs of medical distress? February is National Heart Month, and so the Greenwich Hospital Center for Healthy Living at 55 Holly Lane is offering a special Adult CPR class on Wednesday February 24th from 2-4pm. The class is FREE but limited so you must pre-register at 888-305-9253.

Heart Health Fair Friday, Feb. 12 8-11am Noble Conference Center, Greenwich Hospital, FREE

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:29:56 +0000

Heart Health Fair
Friday, Feb. 12
8-11am
Noble Conference Center

Talk to the experts! Meet cardiologists, pharmacists, integrative medicine specialists, dietitians and other Greenwich Hospital staff. This is your chance to ask questions about prevention, treatment and medication in casual, one-on-one conversations.

Preregister to receive a free metabolic screening that measures total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglyceride and glucose levels, as well as blood pressure and weight. Available to the first 65 preregistrants. Fasting required. Screenings can be scheduled between 7:30-10:30am.

Registration is not required to attend the Heart Fair. To sign up for a metabolic screening, call (203) 863-4277 or (888) 305-9253. FREE.