APRIL WELLNESS SCREENINGS Frye Regional Medical Center 420 North Center Street | Hickory, NC www.fryemedctr.com | 828-315-3391 APRIL 3 Free Blood Pressure Checks Noon - 2:00 p.m. at Frye’s Main Lobby No appointment necessary. APRIL 3, 10, 17, 24 FREE Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) Screening 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. in the Radiology Department at Frye Meet with our vascular coordinator to see if you have peripheral vascular disease or hardening of the arteries. Please register at 828-315-3391. APRIL 10, 24 FREE Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. in the Radiology Department at Frye This screening is for men ages 65-75 who have smoked. AAA is a condition in which the lining of the blood vessels (aorta) is enlarged within the abdomen. AAA poses a threat because it is usually silent until a medical emergency happens. There is no cost, but we ask that you register ahead of time at 828-315-3391. APRIL 2, 16 FREE Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) Screening 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at FryeCare Physicians in Boone (148 Highway 105 ext) Meet with our vascular coordinator to see if you have peripheral vascular disease or hardening of the arteries. Please register at 828-315-3391. . APRIL MOBILE SCREENINGS Our unique mobile screening unit brings a multitude of health screenings to the your neighborhood, offering a convenient way for the you to receive the health screenings you need. APRIL 29 Community Wellness Fair 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Marion Drug, 232 S. Main St. in Marion Frye will be offering FREE EKG, BMI check, cholesterol, blood glucose, and skin cancer screenings for adults age 30 and above. Screening mammograms will also be available (insurance will be filed). Fasting is required for EKG screenings. Please call 855-200-FRYE to register. For information about scheduling the mobile screening unit to visit your workplace or organization, call 855-200-FRYE. APRIL SUPPORT GROUPS & EDUCATION APRIL 1 Better Breathers Club Noon at the Hickory YMCA Teen Center This free monthly support group is designed for people with respiratory illnesses. This group is open to the public, but we ask that you register ahead of time at 828-315-3563. APRIL 3 Surgical Weight Loss Seminar 6:30 p.m. at the Hampton Inn, 115 Bush Drive in Morganton Struggling with obesity? The Surgical Weight Loss Program at Frye may be able to help. Attend our free educational seminar. Register by calling 828-315-3391. APRIL 5 Prepared Sibling Tour 9:45 - 11: 30 a.m. at the 5th Avenue Birthing Center at Frye Brothers and sisters-to-be are guests at Frye during this Prepared Siblings program. Please call 828-315-3041 to register. APRIL 5, 12 Breastfeeding Classes 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the 5th Avenue Birthing Center at Frye Certified Lactation Consultants teach this free comprehensive breastfeeding program. The class includes a discussion of the benefits of breastfeeding, instructions and helpful tips for new mothers. Please register by calling 828-315-3041. APRIL 6 Prepared Childbirth Class Refresher 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the 5th Avenue Birthing Center at Frye Each prepared childbirth class is designed to get you ready for all aspects of childbirth. Please call 828-315-3104 to register. APRIL 10 Surgical Weight Loss Seminar 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, 1943 Blowing Rock Rd. in Boone Struggling with obesity? The Surgical Weight Loss Program at Frye may be able to help. Attend our free educational seminar. Register by calling 828-315-3391. APRIL 14, 21 Expectant Parent Tour 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. This is a great way for expecting parents to meet the nurses at Frye’s 5th Avenue Birthing Center. This tour will meet in the main lobby of the hospital and tour the labor and delivery areas as well as the nurseries. For more information, call 828-315-3041. APRIL 21 Breast Friends Support Group 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Frye Cancer Support Center, 328 N. Center St. in Hickory The Frye Cancer Center offers support to women fighting and surviving breast cancer. For more information, please call 828-315-3596, option 2. APRIL 21 Breast Friends Support Group 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Frye Cancer Support Center, 328 N. Center St. in Hickory The Frye Cancer Center offers support to women fighting and surviving breast cancer. For more information, please call 828-315-3596, option 2. APRIL 24 Pregnancy/Infant Loss Support Group 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at THE 5th Avenue Birthing Center at Frye Please call 828-315-3104 for more information or to register. APRIL 28 Diabetes Support Group 6:30 p.m. at FryeCare Outpatient Imaging Center Continue your diabetes education. Different speakers and topics are offered each month to promote and encourage diabetes self-management. For more information, call 828-322-6699. TUESDAYS New Beginnings Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors S APRIL S NO CLA THURSDAYS NO APRIL CLASS 8 6:00 p.m. at FryeCare Outpatient Imaging Center This free yoga class is offered to breast cancer survivors. For more information, call 828-315-3596, option 1. To register, please call 828-315-3391. New Beginnings Yoga for All Cancer Survivors 3:30 p.m. at FryeCare Outpatient Imaging Center 10 This free yoga class is offered to all cancer survivors. For more information, call 828-315-3596, option 1. To register, please call 828-315-3391. SPECIAL EVENTS UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS APRIL 23 MAY 8 ALL RIGHT NOW - SOLVING DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at FryeCare Outpatient Imaging Center Attend a free lecture by Dr. Jonathan Hata, general surgeon, to learn more about surgical solutions for digestive problems. Register by calling 877-31-WOMEN. STAR IN YOUR OWN SCREEN TEST! 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Wine & Design, 2440 N. Center St. in Hickory Are you ready to take the leading role in your own healthcare? Get started today and Star in Your Own Screen Test to achieve award-winning health. Mothers and daughters of all ages are welcome to enjoy food, fun and helpful health tips. The mobile screening bus will also be available to offer mammograms and other important screenings. Refreshments will be provided along with door prizes and giveaways! To register, please call 855-200-FRYE. DO YOU WANT TO RECOGNIZE A NURSE FOR OUTSTANDING PATIENT CARE? Nominate a special nurse for a DAISY Award. For more information, visit www.fryemedctr.com/DaisyAward. Frye Regional Medical Center 420 North Center Street | Hickory, NC www.fryemedctr.com | 828-315-3391