Showing posts with label Exercise/health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Exercise/health. Show all posts

Saturday, September 24, 2011

'Dentistry From the Heart" Free Dental Clinic

What: Dr. Damon Pleasant will host a free, one-day clinic for adults 18 and older.

When: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 1

Where: Lexington Dental Center, 3138 Custer Dr.

Information: To volunteer, donate money or supplies, or for more details, call (859) 273-4141.

Source: www.kentucky.com

Free Flu (Shot) Friday

Friday, Oct 14 10:00a to 6:00p
at Public Health Clinic NORTH, Lexington, KY

Join the crew, fight the flu.

The health department hosts it's annual, free flu clinic. Receive your free flu shot on this day only.CDC recommends flu vaccine for everyone six months of age and above.

Price: Free
Phone: (859) 288-7529
Age Suitability: None Specified

Source: www.kentucky.com

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Fayette health department offers $25 flu shots

Flu season will be here soon, and the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has begun offering vaccines.

The seasonal flu shot also protects against the H1N1 strain and is recommended for everyone ages 6 months and up.

Shots cost $25 and are available on a walk-in basis at the Public Health Clinic North, 805A Newtown Circle. The clinic is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays; and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays.

The health department accepts Medicaid, Medicare Part B, cash, checks, credit cards and some private insurance plans.

source: www.kentucky.com

Free Ovarian Cancer Screening

Officials from the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center's ovarian cancer screening program are working to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and the importance of detecting it early during National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

The free ovarian cancer screening program offered year-round through Markey is open to women ages 50 and older, and to those older than 25 who have a family history of ovarian cancer.

So far, 447 ovarian tumors and 76 malignancies have been found through the screening program.

Screenings are being done in Lexington, Elizabethtown, Somerset, Prestonsburg, Maysville and Paducah. For more information, call 1-800-766-8279.

source: www.kentucky.com

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Health and Wellness Fair and LINKS Walkathon

Approximately 25 health exhibitors will be present with information about Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Cancer, Nutrition, Dental care, Heart Disease, HIV/AIDS, etc.

Screenings will include blood pressure, glucose stick, body mass index, HIV/AIDS antibody testing, Syphilis testing, dental checks, etc.Saturday,

Date:September 24, 2011
Location: William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 East Sixth Street

Walk – 8am – 10am ($10 includes t-shirt)

Health Fair – 10am – 2pm (FREE)

For more information, contact Mark Johnson – 859-288-2391

Health Equity Network Summit – September 21 – 22, 2011

September 21 (Wednesday evening), 5:30pm – 8pm, Reception and Panel Discussion

September 22 (Thursday), 9am – 3pm, National Speaker - Dr. Thomas LaVeist and workshops

Hyatt Regency Hotel – Downtown Lexington

401 W. High Street, Lexington, 859-253-1234

Registration is Free but everyone must register on-line at www.lexkyhealthequitynetwork.com or you may contact Mark Johnson/Fayette County Health Department, 859-288-2391.

Sisters and Brothers: Move more, Eat better Weight Loss Challenge Kick-Off

Get Ready to Move with the Move more, Eat better Weight Loss Challenge Kick-Off! Classes will begin on Thursday, September 22nd. (You do not have to be in the Challenge to participate in the classes)The Weight room opens Tuesday, September 6th, 5pm – 8:45pm.

Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Time: 5:30pm – 9pm
Location: William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 East Sixth Street
Cost: FREE

For more information, contact Mark Johnson, 859-288-2391