Before joint replacement surgery at HCMC, join the Orthopedic Center for Wellness staff for an informative session on total joint replacement. You & Your Family Will Learn:

• About Joint Replacement Surgery
• Preparing For Surgery
• About Your Hospital Stay
• Recovery Tips & Going Home
• Rehabilitation (Inpatient/Outpatient/Home Health)

Participants will receive a book and education from Orthopedics Nurses as well as Debbie Jelks, PT, Director of Rehab Services.  A video featuring the healthcare providers at HCMC will be provided.  There will be a question and answer session.  Lunch will be provided.  We begin with meal and pharmacy review at 12:30 p.m. then have PowerPoint presentation in class from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.The class is free, and for more information call 731-644-3463 or 731-642-2411. If you are scheduled for joint replacement surgery, this class is mandatory and you will be scheduled by your surgeon with Central Scheduling so that you may attend Pre Admission Testing the same day as class.  If you are not scheduled for surgery and would like to learn more about attending, call for more information.

Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 HCMC Diagnostic Center Atrium 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Join us for heart health education and screenings along with give-aways, goodies, and healthy snacks.  The following booths will be at the event:

• Air Evac
• HCMC Cardiac Nutrition
• HCMC Cardiac Rehab
• HCMC Cardiopulmonary
• HCMC Community Education
• HCMC Home Health & Hospice
• HCMC Imaging
• HCMC Pharmacy
• Henry County Health Department
• Henry County Prevention Coalition
• Paris & Henry County Healthcare Foundation
• Saint Thomas Heart
• Spirit of Women
• Tennessee Donor Services

Screenings include Blood Pressure Checks, Cholesterol Lipid Panel, Blood Glucose, Body Mass Index, Stroke Assessment, Pulmonary Function Testing, and Carotid Artery Ultrasound* FREE Event for the Entire Community! For more information, call our Find Line at 731-644-FIND (3463). *Carotid Artery Ultrasound (requires an appointment, call 731-644-3463 to schedule - appointments are limited.)*

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 5 p.m. HCMC Classrooms 2 & 3 Presented by HCMC Lake Haven Behavioral Center Alzheimer's Association MidSouth Chapter Alzheimer's Association® caregiver support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to: • Develop a support system. • Exchange practical information on caregiving challenges and possible solutions. • Talk through issues and ways of coping. • Share feelings, needs and concerns • Learn about community resources. Please RSVP by calling HCMC's FindLine at 731-644-3463 or register online at www.hcmc-tn.org so we know how many snacks to prepare. Visit www.alz.org/tn to learn more about caregiver programs and resources. To further extend your network of support, visit ALZConnected®, our online community, at alzconnected.org

Join Community Educator, Lori Stambaugh, RN BSN, as she provides an educational talk on heart health and steps to talk to ensure your heart stays healthy.  She will discuss various heart diseases and warning signs of a heart attack, stroke, and more.  The session is free to those attending and handouts will be provided.

Before joint replacement surgery at HCMC, join the Orthopedic Center for Wellness staff for an informative session on total joint replacement. You & Your Family Will Learn:

• About Joint Replacement Surgery
• Preparing For Surgery
• About Your Hospital Stay
• Recovery Tips & Going Home
• Rehabilitation (Inpatient/Outpatient/Home Health)

Participants will receive a book and education from Orthopedics Nurses as well as Debbie Jelks, PT, Director of Rehab Services.  A video featuring the healthcare providers at HCMC will be provided.  There will be a question and answer session.  Lunch will be provided.  We begin with meal and pharmacy review at 12:30 p.m. then have PowerPoint presentation in class from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.The class is free, and for more information call 731-644-3463 or 731-642-2411. If you are scheduled for joint replacement surgery, this class is mandatory and you will be scheduled by your surgeon with Central Scheduling so that you may attend Pre Admission Testing the same day as class.  If you are not scheduled for surgery and would like to learn more about attending, call for more information.

Our Chronic Disease Management Program offers screening including total lipid panel, blood sugar, blood pressure, BMI  and A1c.  If a person has a chronic condition , smokes or is overweight, they can join the program for free. Participants are screened every three months and receive education about their chronic conditions.   Anyone can show up the day of the screening to join the program.  All patients must be fasting for 8 hours to participate in the screening. For more information on these screenings or to join our Chronic Disease Management program, call 731-644-8215 or email tumstead@hcmc-tn.org

First Presbyterian Church in Paris at 11:30 a.m. The Cancer Care Center of Henry County, The Healthcare Foundation, and Henry County Medical Center come together to offer a support group for cancer patients and their caregivers every 2nd Thursday of each month. Lunch is provided, but you must RSVP for the support group meetings. To RSVP, call the HCMC Find Line at 731-644-3463 or e-mail Lori Stambaugh, Communtiy Health Educator at lstambaugh@hcmc-tn.org The group meets at the First Presbyterian Church in Paris at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call the Paris and Henry County Healthcare Foundation at 644-8215 or call the Cancer Care Center at 731-644-3522.

T h u r s d a y, M a r c h 1 2 , 2 0 2 0 3 : 3 0 p . m . t o 4 : 3 0 p . m . S w e e t Jo r d a n ' s C o f f e e  S h o p Pr e s e n t e d B y Lo r i  S t a m b a u g h , RN BSN , C o m m u n i t y  E d u c a t o r J a c k i  O ' B r i e n , M S N , R N , C I C I n f e c t i o n P r e v e n t i o n / Em p l o y e e  H e a l t h / E d u c a t i o n D i r e c t o r Discussion to Include:

• What is Coronavirus?
• How it is spread?
• Signs/symptoms
• How to protect yourself
• What to do if you suspect you have it?
• HCMC preparedness

Hosted by Henry County Medical Center, Sweet Jordan's Coffee Shop, and Paris & Henry County Chamber of Commerce Refreshments served and Sweet Jordan's will be offering $4 Specialty Drinks during the Pop Up Forum.

Tuesday, March 17 at 5 p.m. HCMC Classrooms 2 & 3 Presented by HCMC Lake Haven Behavioral Center Alzheimer's Association MidSouth Chapter Alzheimer's Association® caregiver support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to: • Develop a support system. • Exchange practical information on caregiving challenges and possible solutions. • Talk through issues and ways of coping. • Share feelings, needs and concerns • Learn about community resources. Please RSVP by calling HCMC's FindLine at 731-644-3463 or register online at www.hcmc-tn.org so we know how many snacks to prepare. Visit www.alz.org/tn to learn more about caregiver programs and resources. To further extend your network of support, visit ALZConnected®, our online community, at alzconnected.org

First Presbyterian Church in Paris at 11:30 a.m. The Cancer Care Center of Henry County, The Healthcare Foundation, and Henry County Medical Center come together to offer a support group for cancer patients and their caregivers every 2nd Thursday of each month. Lunch is provided, but you must RSVP for the support group meetings. To RSVP, call the HCMC Find Line at 731-644-3463 or e-mail Lori Stambaugh, Community Health Educator at lstambaugh@hcmc-tn.org The group meets at the First Presbyterian Church in Paris at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call the Paris and Henry County Healthcare Foundation at 644-8215 or call the Cancer Care Center at 731-644-3522.cer,

Lifeline Blood Drive Wednesday, May 20 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. HCMC will host a Lifeline blood drive on Wednesday, May 20. Times are 9 am – 11:30 am and 12:30 pm – 4 pm. Please make plans to help out with this blood drive.  Blood supply gets critical this time of year, especially with COVID-19. Those giving blood will not be entering HCMC, but can access the Lifeline Bloodmobile off the HCMC Cafeteria Patio.  All registration will occur at the Bloodmobile.