November
28
Chronic Disease Management Screening
7:00am - 10:30am
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 HCMC Classrooms 2 & 3 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Our Chronic Disease Management Program offers screening including total lipid panel, blood sugar, blood pressure, BMI  and A1c.  if a person has a chronic condition , smokes or is overweight, they can join the program for free. Participants are screened every three months and receive education about their chronic conditions.   Anyone can show up the day of the screening to join the program.  All patients must be fasting for 8 hours to participate in the screening. For more information on these screenings or to join our Chronic Disease Management program, call 731-644-8215 or email tumstead@hcmc-tn.org
November
30
Stewards of Children – Darkness to Light – Keeping Our Children Safe
10:00am - 12:30pm
What is Stewards of Children? Stewards of Children is a prevention training program that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program is designed for organizations that serve youth and for individuals concerned about the safety of children.  It is the only nationally distributed, evidence based program proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes, and change child protective behaviors. JOIN US FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT! Henry County Medical Center Friday, November 30, 2018 10am-12pm   To Register: The Henry County Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse Carly Wheat- Director/TFCBT Therapist 731-642-6858 cwheat@carlperkinscenter.org Or register by calling 731-644-3463 or online below:
December
4
Blood Pressure Checks – Henry County Office on Aging
9:00am - 10:00am
HCMC Community Educator and/or Paris and Henry County Healthcare Foundation Chronic Disease Nurse Case Manager will be available to take your blood pressure and discuss the results with you on the first and third Tuesday mornings of each month (schedule could be modified due to holidays). For more information, call the Find Line at 731-644-3463.
December
4
Total Joint Replacement Class
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Before joint replacement surgery at HCMC, join the Orthopedic Center for Wellness staff for an informative session on total joint replacement. You & Your Family Will Learn:
  • About Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Preparing For Surgery
  • About Your Hospital Stay
  • Recovery Tips & Going Home
  • Rehabilitation (Inpatient/Outpatient/Home Health)
Participants will receive a book and education from Orthopedics Nurses as well as Debbie Jelks, PT, Director of Rehab Services.  A video featuring the healthcare providers at HCMC will be provided.  There will be a question and answer session.  Lunch will be provided.  We begin with meal and pharmacy review at 12:30 p.m. then have PowerPoint presentation in class from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.The class is free, and for more information call 731-644-3463 or 731-642-2411. If you are scheduled for joint replacement surgery, this class is mandatory and you will be scheduled by your surgeon with Central Scheduling so that you may attend Pre Admission Testing the same day as class.  If you are not scheduled for surgery and would like to learn more about attending, call for more information.
December
6
Senior Stars Screening
9:00am - 11:00am
Senior Stars Screening Thursday, December 6 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. HCMC Classrooms 2 & 3 This event is for those who are age 55 and over and are members of the Senior Stars Program. Screenings include lipid panel, glucose, blood pressure, osteoporosis screening, foot care, balance screening and hearing screening. Dietitian is on hand to answer questions. The cost to join Senior Stars is $10 a year and the screenings are offered quarterly to members during the quarter of their birthday month. You must pre-register to attend because a continental breakfast is served following the screening.  An 8 hour fast (no food or drink) is required to have the screening. You can register by calling the Find Line at 731-644-3463 or by registering online below:  
December
8
Bright Beginnings Prenatal Classes – Mommy Style
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Preparing for your new bundle of joy is important and HCMC wants to give you a head start by offering free childbirth classes that offer tips on breathing, relaxation, anesthesia options, and more as well as a tour of the Women's Center.  Classes are offered on Saturdays and all expectant parents are encouraged to attend sometime after 20 weeks. The HCMC Women's Center is excited to provide these "Mommy Style" classes that will cover the following:
  • Who is going to be here with me?
  • What are normal discomforts in the 3rd trimester?
  • How do I know if I’m in Labor?
  • What should I expect when I am admitted?
  • What are my pain control options?
  • What if I have to have a cesarean section?
  • How do I breathe during contractions?
  • Where will I be when I have this baby?
  • How can I relax?
  • Can we practice that breathing?
You can call the Find LIne at 731-644-3463 for more information. To register, call Rhonda Crossett, Women's Center Director at 731-644-8521 or register online.:  
December
11
Total Joint Replacement Class
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Before joint replacement surgery at HCMC, join the Orthopedic Center for Wellness staff for an informative session on total joint replacement. You & Your Family Will Learn:
  • About Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Preparing For Surgery
  • About Your Hospital Stay
  • Recovery Tips & Going Home
  • Rehabilitation (Inpatient/Outpatient/Home Health)
Participants will receive a book and education from Orthopedics Nurses as well as Debbie Jelks, PT, Director of Rehab Services.  A video featuring the healthcare providers at HCMC will be provided.  There will be a question and answer session.  Lunch will be provided.  We begin with meal and pharmacy review at 12:30 p.m. then have PowerPoint presentation in class from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.The class is free, and for more information call 731-644-3463 or 731-642-2411. If you are scheduled for joint replacement surgery, this class is mandatory and you will be scheduled by your surgeon with Central Scheduling so that you may attend Pre Admission Testing the same day as class.  If you are not scheduled for surgery and would like to learn more about attending, call for more information.
December
13
Cancer Support Group
11:30am - 2:00pm
The Cancer Care Center of Henry County, The Healthcare Foundation, and Henry County Medical Center come together to offer a support group for cancer patients and their caregivers every 2nd Thursday of each month. Lunch is provided, but you must RSVP for the support group meetings.  To RSVP, call the HCMC Find Line at 731-644-3463 or e-mail Lori Stambaugh, Communtiy Health Educator at llaser@hcmc-tn.org The group meets at the First Presbyterian Church in Paris at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call the Paris and Henry County Healthcare Foundation at 644-8215 or call the Cancer Care Center at 731-644-3522.