Events
Events
Heart Failure Support Group
Date(s): January 19
Join us for "The top ten things every person with heart failure needs to know" on the third Tuesday of each month. This support group is for individuals and family members dealing with the difficulties of heart failure. The group will focus on support and education. The facilitator is Darlene Houston RN 252-522-7000 ext. 3576.
QuitSmart
Date(s): April 6, 20 & 22
If you are finally ready to break your cigarette habit, sign up for QuitSmart. This smoking cessation program is designed to wean smokers off of cigarettes in just two weeks. The course includes three consultations with trained facilitators, a program guide, cigarette substitute and self-hypnosis tape.The cost of QuitSmart is $49.95. Registration required. Some partial scholarships are available. Call for details, 522-7014.
Safe Kids bike rodeo
Date(s): April 17
Kids ages 5-15 years old are invited to come out and ride in the rodeo. Safe Kids is co-hosting this event with the Jones County Health Department. Kids are encouraged to bring their own bikes. The event will take place at Jones Senior High School, 1490 Highway 58, Trenton, from 10:45 - 12 noon
Minges Wellness Center presents - “The ins and outs of breathing during exercise”
Date(s): April 20
Join Exercise Specialist Kelly Cannon for this informative talk.
Track Talks - “Before and after: blood sugar and exercise.”
Date(s): April 27
Join Diabetes Program Coordinator Sandra Midyette, RN, for an informative discussion on the importance of daily exercise and pre and post exercise monitoring.
National Safe Kids Week kickoff
Date(s): April 25
Safe Kids of Lenoir County along with Safe Kids North Carolina and the North Carolina Department of Insurance will kickoff this week-long event at the Kinston Indians baseball game. For more information call 252-522-7471.
Safe Kids car seat check up event
Date(s): May 2
Take advantage of this opportunity to get your car seats checked by trained professionals. A Spanish interpreter will be available.
Safe Kids sports injury prevention clinic
Date(s): May 8
Children of all ages are invited to attend this sports injurty prevention clinic. Many sports injuries are preventable with proper equipment and conditioning.
Free Skin Cancer Screening Clinic
Date(s): May 15
Dr. Dan Henshaw and Victoria Rhodes, PA, along with Wellness Center staff are providing this free screening. The clinic is open to anyone who has not attended a free skin cancer screening clinic. Since this clinic is limited to 40 people advance registration is required. Please call 252-522-7014 as soon as possible to sign up for your screening. You may sign up for the 8 am, 9 am, or 10 am session. Sponsored by Lenoir Memorial and the Lenoir Memorial Foundation.
Track Talks - “What you should know about your walking routine.”
Date(s): May 25
Join Minges Wellness Center Exercise Specialist Matt Hines for "What you should know about your walking routine." Matt recieved his BS in Exercise Sport Science from ECU in May of 2008. He is also certified through ACSM as a Health Fitness Specialist and through NETA as a yoga instructor.
Grief Education Series
Date(s): May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
The Wheel of Life Series is a four part dialogue on grief and loss. This group will meet over five weeks, is open to and free to the public. Community members interested in learning more about emotional healing in a safe supportive atmosphere of growth are invited to attend.
Colorectal Cancer Screen
Date(s): June 3
This free clinic is for men & women age 40 and up who have never been screened for or had colorectal cancer. Preregister by calling 252-522-7846.
Track Talk - “Put on your walking shoes”
Date(s): June 22
Join Certified Exercise Specialist Kelly Cannon for this motivational talk.
Safe Kids - National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day
Date(s): June 21
This gun violence prevention event includes a display in the Lenoir Memorial lobby and free gun locks while they are available. The event is scheduled to last from 10 am - noon
REACH for Good Nutrition
Date(s): April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2
A series on the importance of good nutrition for all age groups to achieve healthier life-styles. Healthier eating habits lead to reduced occurrences of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and many other health conditions. Call 252-5227287 for additional information.
Infant CPR
Date(s): May 17 , September 13 and again on November 15
Parents, grandparents and other infant care-givers will benefit from attending one of these free instructional classes. Call 252-522-7014 to sign-up.