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 Nurse Manager 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.  

Wednesday, August 29, 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 aecastleman@hcmc-tn.org

Wednesday, September 26, 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 aecastleman@hcmc-tn.org

Thursday, October 4, 2018 8:30 am - 10:30 am Henry County Farm Bureau 406 North Poplar St., Paris, TN 38242 *No appointment necessary*   HCMC staff members will be offering health screenings and educational materials. The following screenings will be offered:

• Blood Pressure (Free)
• Blood Sugar (Free)
• Total Cholesterol ($3.00)
• Lipid Panel ($10.00)
• Osteoporosis Screening (Free)

*Fasting is required for the Blood Sugar, Total Cholesterol and Lipid Panel.*