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May 29, 2011
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Bay REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER offers free oral, head & neck Cancer screening
Bay Regional Medical Center will be offering a free Oral, Head & Neck Cancer Screening at the Jeppesen Radiation Oncology Center, 3180 East Midland Road, Bay City, on Tuesday, June 7 from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. To register for the screening, please call toll-free 1-877-411-BRMC (2762) anytime (24 hours a day).
Just because you can't feel it, doesn't mean it isn't there. Just ask the more than 50,000 Americans who were diagnosed with cancers of the head and neck last year. Unfortunately, many Americans do not recognize the symptoms of these life-threatening diseases, which include cancers of the oral cavity, larynx and pharynx, and by the time they are diagnosed, for some, it's too late. Oral, head and neck cancers claim approximately 12,000 lives per year. However, there is hope; if diagnosed early, these cancers can be more easily treated without significant complications, and the chances of survival greatly increase.
Who should get tested? Every adult. Tobacco and alcohol users traditionally have been considered the populations at greatest risk for these cancers. However, oral cancer cases are on the rise in younger adults who do not smoke, and recent research indicates this development is due partly to the increase of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a cancer-causing infection that can be transmitted by oral sex. HPV-related oral cancers are more difficult to detect because these cancers usually occur on the back of the tongue or on the tonsils, providing even more reason to get screened regularly.
What are the potential warning signs of oral cancers? The signs and symptoms of oral cancer often go unnoticed. However, there are a few visible signs associated with these cancers that require immediate attention, including:
Red or white patches in the mouth that last more than two weeks Change in voice or hoarseness that lasts more than two weeks Sore throat that does not subside Pain or swelling in the mouth or neck that does not subside Lump in the neck Ear pain Difficulty speaking or swallowing Difficulty breathing
Bay REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER offers stroke screening
Bay Regional Medical Center, in conjunction with the American Stroke Association, will be offering a Stroke Screening at the Center for Rehabilitation, 3190 East Midland Road, Bay City, on Thursday, June 9, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.
You have the power to prevent stroke! Stroke doesn't discriminate; it affects people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds. Fortunately, most strokes are preventable, and you can take steps now to reduce having a stroke.
The Stroke Screening will include blood pressure and pulse, diabetes screening, and full lipid profile, which includes total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides, results counseling and a risk reduction plan. A 12-hour fast is required for accurate results. Even though this is a fasting blood test, it is extremely important that participants take morning medication as usual, with a sip of water. The cost for the screening is $10.00 per person.
Pre-registration is required. To register for the screening, please call toll free 1-877- 411-BRMC (2762) anytime (24 hours a day) or for more information log onto www.bayregional.org and click on "Classes & Events".
Bay Regional Medical Center Schedules Breastfeeding Class
Bay Regional Medical Center has scheduled a Breastfeeding Class on Wednesday, June 6 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Women's Health Pavilion, 3175 West Professional Drive, Bay City.
For expectant mothers who wish to have more information on breastfeeding, we will address your questions and concerns and provide information on: benefits, getting off to the best start, proper positioning/latching on, troubleshooting tips, feeding patterns in infants, pumping and storing breast milk, and back-to-work routine. We encourage you to bring a support person to class.
The class is $25 for the one-night class, however the fee is reduced to $20 if also registered for any other class through BRMC's Childbirth & Parent Education program. To register online, visit our website at bayregional.org and click on "Classes & Events." For more information, or to register by phone, please contact (989) 894-9517.
Bay Regional Medical Center Offers Baby Signing Class
Bay Regional Medical Center will offer "Little Chattering Hands" a baby signing class on Monday, June 13, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Women's Health Pavilion Childbirth Education Classroom, Bay Regional Medical Center West Campus, 3175 W. Professional Drive, Bay City.
This workshop is recommended for the parents of children as early as 6-7 months of age and teaches the basics in baby signing to enhance communication between parents and their infants prior to the development of effective verbal communication skills.
Content will include instruction on understanding hand signs and the manual alphabet, including many signs that may be helpful in your daily lives as you communicate with your child.
The cost of this program is $15 per couple and includes a workbook and Quick Reference Guide for baby signing.
To register for this one evening workshop or for more information, please call 894-9517 or 894-3935.
Infant/Child CPR & First Aid Class
Bay Regional Medical Center will offer Infant/Child CPR & First Aid Class on Monday, June 13 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Behavioral Health Building, Room 207, second floor, 1900 Columbus Avenue (entrance off Mulholland Avenue), Bay City.
This class will cover safety/prevention of injuries and accidents; basic first aid; dehydration and fever and CPR. Our goal is safe, healthy, and happy families. This class includes the Infant/Child segment of the "Friends & Family" curriculum, and is specifically directed toward parents or others who may be caring for infants/children.
The cost is $15; payment required prior to class start to secure registration. Limited scholarships are available upon request.
To register online, visit www.bayregional.org and click on "Classes & Events." Please call (989) 894-9517 to register by phone or for more information.
Bay Regional Medical Center Sponsors "Boot Camp for New Dads"
Bay Regional Medical Center will offer Boot Camp for New Dads on Thursday, June 2 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Women's Health Pavilion, Childbirth Education Classroom, 3175 W. Professional Drive, Bay City.
"Boot Camp for New Dads" is a community education program for first time fathers. Taught by fathers, Boot Camp enables new dads to step up to the tremendous challenge of being a dad and feel confident bringing the new baby home. The 3-hour class will cover not only baby care and fatherhood, but also the needs of new mothers. Discussions center on topics such as forming a new family, the changing role of fathers, helping mom with breastfeeding, as well as hands-on opportunities for prospective dads to practice baby care skills under the guidance of veteran dads who bring their new babies to class. There will also be an interactive session featuring the best advice veteran dads can offer the rookies.
There is no class fee required due to financial support of Bay Medical Foundation. To register online, visit bayregional.org and click on "Classes & Events". Call (989) 894-9517 to register by phone or for more information.
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