TML News and Notes: Health Observances

Each year, April 7 is designated "World Health Day" by the World Health Organization.  This Saturday, World Health Day 2012 will celebrate Ageing and Health with the slogan "Good Health Adds Life to Years."

"[This] campaign activities and materials will focus on how good health throughout life can help older men and women lead full and productive lives and be a resource for their families and communities.  Over the past century life expectancy has increased dramatically and the world will soon have more older people than children. Populations are ageing everywhere, but less-developed countries are witnessing the fastest change. This social transformation represents both challenges and opportunities. In particular, countries may only have a single generation to prepare their health and social systems for an ageing world."   -- World Health Organization

The campaign also aims to challenge stereotypes with posters featuring older people in positive, healthy situations.  Visit the World Health Day 2012 website to download posters, view photos, and find links to articles and additional information on ageing and health.

For additional health information, try the following links:

Seniors' Health -- MedlinePlus
National Institute on Aging -- U.S. National Institutes of Heath
American Geriatrics Society -- AGS
National Council on Aging -- NCOA

On Tuesday, February 14 at noon, the Community Health Education Center will host a program about heart health in recognition of American Heart Month.

Dr. Vetrovec, Professor of Medicine, Director of the Adult Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, will present "No one lives forever, but you don't need to die of your heart!"

Space is limited and registration is required. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information or to register, please contact Sarah or Dana at 828-2432, or email seamick@vcu.edu.

The Community Health Education Center is located in the VCU Medical Center Gateway Building, Ground Floor, 1200 East Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23298.

This past Friday, February 3rd, was National Wear Red Day, a campaign of the American Heart Association to raise awareness of women's heart health issues. Many Tompkins-McCaw faculty and staff members showed their support by wearing red!


You can read more about the American Heart Association's campaign at http://www.goredforwomen.org/

November is American Diabetes Month.

Please join us on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at noon for a diabetes program presented by Dr. Sisson from VCU School of Pharmacy's Department of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science.

Space is limited and registration is required. Light refreshments will be provided.

For more information or to register, please contact Sarah or Dana at 828-2432, or email seamick@vcu.edu.

Also, please stop by to see our display on diabetes throughout the month of November.

The Community Health Education Center is located in the VCU Medical Center Gateway Building, Ground Floor, 1200 East Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23298. 

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

On Thursday, Oct. 20 at noon, the Community Health Education Center (CHEC) will host a Breast Cancer Awareness Program presented by Dr. Gilda Cardenosa, Director, VCU Breast Imaging.

Space is limited and registration is required. Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information or to register, please contact Sarah or Dana at 828-2432, or email seamick@vcu.edu.

Also, please stop by to see our display on breast cancer throughout the month of October. 

The Community Health Education Center (CHEC) is located in the VCU Medical Center Gateway Building, Ground Floor, 1200 East Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23298. 

March is National Kidney Month! Please join us as we promote kidney health and kidney disease awareness on Thursday, March 24 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Community Health Education Center. Learn more about your kidneys and how to protect them. Free blood pressure screenings will be available. Light refreshments will be provided.

For more information, please call Sarah or Dana at 804-828-2432 or email seamick@vcu.edu.

The Community Health Education Center is located in the VCU Medical Center Gateway Building, Ground Floor, 1200 East Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23298.

Please join us in the Community Health Education Center on Monday, November 1 at noon for a program in recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month. Adrienne Patterson and Richa Dua from the VCU School of Pharmacy will be speaking about diabetes. Space is limited and registration is required. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information or to register, please contact Sarah or Dana at 828-2432, or email seamick@vcu.edu. The Community Health Education Center is located in the VCU Medical Center Gateway Building, Ground Floor, 1200 East Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23298.

Also, please stop by CHEC anytime we're open during the month of November to see our display on diabetes and pick up some information.

Please join us in the Community Health Education Center on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at noon for a special program on healthy eating presented by Rachel Furman, Registered Dietitian. Space is limited and registration is required. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information or to register, please contact Sarah or Dana at 828-2432, or email seamick@vcu.edu. The Community Health Education Center is located in the VCU Medical Center Gateway Building, Ground Floor, 1200 East Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23298.

Please also stop by the Community Health Education Center this month to see our display on nutrition and the many health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. Get tips on portion control and learn how to add more fruit and veggies to your diet.

Check out these sites to learn more.
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov

We hope to see you in CHEC this month, and remember to eat those colorful and nutritious fruits and vegetables!!

In observance of National Mental Health Month, Dr. Victoria Menzies will
speak about the benefits of stress journaling on Thursday, May 20, 2010
from 12 noon to 1:00 pm in the Community Health Education Center, VCU
Medical Center Gateway Building, Ground Floor. Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register for the event, please contact Sarah or Dana at 828-2432, or email seamick@vcu.edu.

The Community Health Education Center is located in the VCU Medical Center
Gateway Building, Ground Floor, 1200 East Marshall Street, Richmond, VA
23298.

April is National Donate Life Month!

Please join us on Tuesday, April 27 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Community Health Education Center (CHEC), located in the VCU Medical Center Gateway Building, Ground Floor.

Come learn more about organ donation and enjoy light refreshments.
For more information, please call Sarah or Dana at 804-828-2432 or email seamick@vcu.edu.

September 18th is Take a Loved One for a Checkup Day. It's your chance to encourage those you love to visit a health professional -- or at least make an appointment to visit one. And look for a community-sponsored health event near you on this day. It's a great way to show you care. When your loved ones are connected with the right medical care, they can find out about their health concerns. Certain health problems can be prevented and others can be treated. Please help those you love do something good for their health on September 18. Go with them to visit a health professional or make an appointment to see how they can take care of their health.