Palomar Health will host a variety of FREE and low-cost health-education classes and screenings led by physicians and other health professionals during March. Following is a schedule of the ones that will happen in our area:
Take Shape for Life – Medifast® Thursday, March 3 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. Palomar Health Downtown Campus, Café Conference Room, 2nd Floor 555 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025 Join Susan Meram, MD, and Kim Kerrigan, NP, as they explore the pitfalls of dieting and how you can lose weight quickly and safely. You will stay motivated while learning the skills to maintain a healthy weight. This medically supervised program includes free coaching. Register: PalomarHealth.org/ Classes or 800.628.2880 FEE: Free – registration required
Fighting Fat Over 40: 3-Part Series Tuesdays, March, 22, 29 & April 5 I 10 – 11:30 a.m. Palomar Medical Center, Raymond
Family Conference Center, 2nd Floor
2185 Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA , 92029
Join Janice Baker, RD, CDE, as she discusses the physiological changes that may bring on unwanted pounds after age 40. Learn how to boost metabolism and drop the pounds.
Register: www.PalomarHealth.org/classes or 800.628.2880
FEE: Free – registration required
Living with Congestive Heart Failure Tuesday,March29I6–7:30 p.m. Palomar Medical Center, Raymond Family Conference Center, 2nd Floor 2185 Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA , 92029 Heart failure is a serious long- term condition, but you can live a full and enjoyable life with the right treatment and active attention to your lifestyle. Cardiologist Mikhail Malek, MD, will discuss the importance of following your doctor’s recommendations and making adjustments to
your diet, exercise and lifestyle for the highest possible quality of life.
Register: www.PalomarHealth.org/classes or 800.628.2880
FEE: Free – registration required
Letting Go of Leg Pain Monday,March14I1–2:30 p.m. OASIS – Escondido Escondido Senior Center 210 East Park Avenue, Escondido CA 92025 Causes of leg pain can vary significantly with each individual. Join Luanne Arangio-Law, RN, MEd., as she discusses causes and symptoms of leg pain and when to seek medical attention for proper diagnosis and treatment. Register: 760.796.6020 FEE: $5 / person – registration required
Aging Gracefully Wednesday, March 16 I 10 – 11:30 a.m. OASIS – Escondido Escondido Senior Center 210 East Park Avenue, Escondido CA 92025 Aging gracefully isn’t always
easy but having a good attitude and understanding of the inevitable changes will go a long way towards accepting and enjoying the later years.
Join Robert Stein, MD, as he discusses some of the medical issues along with emotional and social challenges to expect along the way.
Register: Call 760.796.6020
FEE: $5 / person – registration required
Blood Pressure Screening Tuesday, March 22 I | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Palomar Medical Center, Lobby 2185 Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA 92029 Check your blood pressure regularly at no charge. FEE: Free – no registration required
For more information about these, and other events, visit Palomar Health online at PalomarHealth.org, or give them a call at 760-740-6301. They are located at 456 E. Grand Ave.
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