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Health Talks - The Importance of Colorectal Screenings in the Early Diagnosis of Colon Cancer

05/23/2008
Rockwood Clinic and Premera Blue Cross continue the18th year of HealthTalks with a June 3 presentation entitled “The Importance of Colorectal Screenings in the Early Diagnosis of Colon Cancer.”  Michael Brophy, M.D., a Rockwood Clinic gastroenterologist, will present information about the types of screenings available and the risk factors associated with the disease.

CPR Courses for Youth Coaches

03/28/2008
Certified athletic trainers from the Rockwood Clinic Sports Medicine department are offering a free educational course for youth sports coaches. The course is an American Heart Association Heartsaver course that will address CPR for adults, children, and infants. Course participants will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR card upon course completion. In  addition to learning CPR, participants will be able to discuss basic first aid and sports medicine concepts/topics with the ATC s.

Pre-diabetes: What you need to know

02/04/2008
Rockwood Clinic and Premera Blue Cross continue the 18th year of HealthTalks with a February 13 presentation entitled “Pre-Diabetes: What you need to know about this diagnosis.”  Carol Wysham, M.D. a Rockwood Clinic endocrinologist and international diabetes expert, along with Mary Beth Sherwood, R.D., CDE, will present information about conditions that result in "pre-diabetes" and how best to manage factors to avoid it, or address it if you are newly diagnosed.

Diabetes Day 2008 Registration

01/15/2008
Diabetes Day is an educational program promoting diabetes self management for patients, their families and the general public. Medical experts will be speaking on all areas of diabetes care, treatment and complications of Type I and II diabetes.

Harmonious Holidays

12/10/2007
Rockwood Clinic and Premera Blue Cross continue the 18th year of HealthTalks with a December 12 presentation entitled “Harmonious Holidays.” Rockwood Clinic registered dietician Mary Beth Sherwood, R.D. will present some easy recipes and cooking tips to get the stress out of meal planning. She will also offer some practical ways to minimize stress and maintain a harmonious holiday atmosphere.

Breast Cancer 101

10/22/2007
Rockwood Clinic and Premera Blue Cross continue the 18th year of HealthTalks with an October 24 presentation entitled “Breast Cancer 101.” Jeanne Robison, M.N., ARNP, clinical director of cancer services at Rockwood Clinic, will present the latest information on breast cancer screenings, treatment and services. Robison will also discuss the importance of breast self-exams and listening to your body so you know when a health issue may arise.

Youth Sports Coaching Course Offered

09/18/2007
Starting this month, Rockwood Clinic's Athletic Trainers (ATCs) will be offering a monthly course for YOUTH SPORTS COACHES.  Here are some specifics, and please feel free to share this information with any coaches that may be working with your children or that you think may be interested.

Healthy Families, Healthy Children

09/06/2007
Rockwood Clinic and Premera Blue Cross continue the 18th year of HealthTalks with a September 12 presentation entitled “Healthy Families, Healthy Children, Preventive Pediatric Care Guidelines.” Rockwood Clinic pediatrician Chris Gapen, M.D. will present the latest information on preventive pediatric care guidelines.  Dr. Gapen will also discuss childhood obesity and practical ways to keep children active and healthy.

What We All Need to Know About Prostate Cancer

06/01/2007
Rockwood Clinic and Premera Blue Cross continue the 17th year of HealthTalks with a June 6 presentation entitled “What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer.” Brad Nelson, M.D., urologist at Rockwood Clinic will present the latest information about prostate cancer symptoms, diagnosis and treatments. 

Getting the Facts about Diabetes

03/14/2007
Rockwood Clinic, P.S. and Premera Blue Cross continue the 17th year of HealthTalks with a March 21 presentation entitled “Getting the Facts about Diabetes.”  Carol Wysham, M.D., a Rockwood Clinic endocrinologist and international diabetes expert, will present information on the prevention of diabetes and its complications.