Regional Medical Center | Thrive for Life | Fall 2015

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Regional Medical Center (RMC) is pleased to provide a number of
health screenings, educational programs and events throughout
the year. For more information on these and other programs, in the
interest of your good health, visit .
Preparing for
the New Baby
Participate in these programs to
help you and your family prepare
for arrival of the new baby. Space is
limited.
Call 256-235-5132 to register.
● ● Stork School
First Sunday of each month
● ● Prenatal Class
Monday and Tuesday nights
● ● Natural Childbirth Class
Friday evening and
Saturday morning
● ● New Sibling Class
Saturday mornings
Ages 3 to 12, must be
accompanied by a guardian
Joint Pain Seminar
January 2016
Hear from RMC physicians and clini-
cians about the latest in care, manage-
ment and treatment options for your
joint pain. Visit for
more information.
RMC Heart Day
Thursday, Feb. 25
Each year, 1 in every 4 deaths in
the U.S. is caused by heart disease.
At RMC, we can do wonders to
fix your heart. But we believe
prevention is the best medicine.
Plan to attend to participate in
RMC Heart Day screenings. Visit
for more
information on screenings and
registration.
Get Your Rear in Gear:
2016 Canyon Climb
Saturday, March 26
Colorectal cancer is the third most
commonly diagnosed cancer and
the third leading cause of cancer
death in both men and women
in the U.S. RMC is recognizing
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
in March with a health fair focused
on prevention and early detection,
in conjunction with Anniston’s
Canyon Climb. Visit www.rmccares.
org for more information.
DON’T LET ILLNESS sneak
up on you. Have regular checkups
with a doctor. And ask about these
screening tests:
Cholesterol. At age 20, all healthy
adults should have their cholesterol
checked. Check it again every four
to six years. High numbers mean a
higher risk for heart disease.
Blood pressure. Have it checked
at least once every two years. High
blood pressure raises risks of heart
and kidney disease and stroke.
Diabetes. Adults age 45 and older
should get screened for type 2 diabe-
tes every three years. You may need
earlier or more frequent screening
if you are overweight and have one
or more risk factors, including high
blood pressure, cholesterol and blood
glucose issues. Ask your doctor about
the best screening schedule for you.
Colorectal cancer. Most adults
need this screening at age 50. Ask
your doctor about types of tests.
Women: Ask your doctor about
screenings for breast cancer,
cervical cancer and osteoporosis.
Men: Ask your doctor about
screening tests for prostate cancer.
Are you between age 65 and 75,
and have you ever been a smoker?
If so, ask about getting screened for
abdominal aortic aneurysm.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Upcoming community health
screenings and events
Check up on
your
health
A little prevention
goes a long way
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