Local Wellness Events/Activities
Travel Health
Wednesday, June 13 • 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. • Free
St. Luke’s 3rd Floor Nassif Heart Center
International travel is
easier than ever and provides relaxation, adventure, and enjoyment!
However, leaving the country does present some health risks, which you can
minimize. Attend this community program, to learn about things you can do
before and during your trip to ensure safe and healthy travel abroad!
Talking Cancer with the Voice of the Hawkeyes
Monday, June 18 • 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. • FreeKirkwood Training & Outreach Center
3375 Armar Dr, Marion
Gary Dolphin, the
play-by-play broadcaster for the Iowa Hawkeyes football and basketball teams,
was diagnosed with prostate cancer in the summer of 2011. He will share the
story of his battle with the disease, and why he urges all men to be vigilant
about their health - especially prostate cancer screening. Dr. Jonathan
Rippentrop, PCI Urology and Medical Director of St. Luke’s Minimally Invasive
Surgery Program, will also explain about PSA testing, symptoms and treatment
options, including robotic surgery.
Heart Check
St.
Luke’s Heart Check is a series of five tests which assess your heart, vascular
and stroke health. The cost for all five tests plus a consultation with a St.
Luke’s heart care expert is $195. A comprehensive blood test is also available
for $40. All testing is done in one convenient appointment at St. Luke’s,
including your results consultation.
Click to learn more, or call 319/369-8129
to schedule your appointment.
The Real Moms of Eastern Iowa Blog
Five
moms from different walks of life come together to share their stories,
frustrations, laughs and inspirations as they blog about what it means to be a
mom. Click to view!