Posted on: April 19th, 2013 by seamick No Comments
April is Donate Life Month and CHEC will be celebrating with our favorite mascots on Thursday, April 25 between 11:30 am and 1 pm. Learn more about organ donation and see VCU’s Rodney the Ram, Nutzy the Flying Squirrel, and Donate Life Virginia‘s Captain Cardinal! Light refreshments provided. For more information, contact Sarah or Dana …. Read more
Posted on: April 19th, 2013 by seamick No Comments
Join us in CHEC on Wednesday, April 24 at 2:00 pm to hear Joey Gase, #52 NASCAR Nationwide driver,speak about the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation. Meet Joey Gase and learn more about his personal experience with donation. Light refreshments provided. For more information, contact Sarah or Dana at 828-2432 or email seamick@vcu.edu. …. Read more
Posted on: April 4th, 2013 by seamick No Comments
April is National Donate Life Month and April 19 is Donate Life Blue and Green Day! Celebrate and become better educated with us on Friday, April 19 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Community Health Education Center. Stop by during this time for the opportunity to learn more about organ, eye, and tissue …. Read more
Posted on: April 4th, 2013 by seamick No Comments
April is National Donate Life Month! Celebrate and become better educated with us on Friday, April 5 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Community Health Education Center. Stop by during this time for the opportunity to learn more about organ, eye, and tissue donation. For more information, please contact Sarah or Dana at …. Read more
Posted on: April 4th, 2013 by seamick No Comments
April is National Donate Life Month! The Donate Life website has great information and statistics about organ, eye, and tissue donation. Currently more than 115,000 men, women and children are awaiting organ transplants to save their lives. Thousands more are in need of tissue and cornea transplants to restore their mobility and sight. Register to …. Read more
Posted on: March 7th, 2013 by seamick No Comments
March is National Kidney Month! The National Kidney Foundation and the American Kidney Fund are raising awareness about kidney disease through many programs and events this month. Both of their websites have lots of good information about kidney health. To learn more about your kidneys and how to help keep them healthy, check out this …. Read more
Posted on: March 7th, 2013 by seamick No Comments
March is National Kidney Month! Please join us for a kidney health program on Wednesday, March 20 at noon, presented by Jennifer St. Clair Russell, Master Certified Health Education Specialist. Ms. Russell served as the Director of Public & Professional Education at the American Kidney Fund for nearly seven years. She is currently pursuing her …. Read more
Posted on: February 6th, 2013 by seamick No Comments
Please join us on Thursday, February 28 at noon as Margaret Rittenhouse presents “Boomerang Kids – When Your Adult Child Lives at Home.” This program will be especially helpful to you if your adult child is living at home again, or if you know someone in this situation. Attend to learn more about how to adapt …. Read more
Posted on: January 10th, 2013 by seamick No Comments
Are you concerned about the flu virus? The 2013 flu season is well under way, and widespread flu activity has been reported across the U.S. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_132926.html Visit CHEC this month to see our display on the flu. Learn more about what causes the flu, as well as how to prevent and treat it. You can …. Read more
Posted on: December 20th, 2012 by seamick No Comments
Stay healthy and safe this holiday season with these helpful tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The holidays are a time to celebrate, give thanks, and reflect. They are also a time to pay special attention to your health. Give the gift of health and safety to yourself and others by following …. Read more
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