Health & Wellness
For Women ONLY:
Enlighten YOURSELF!
ARMC Now Offers the CSRA’s First and Only Comprehensive Women’s Health Initiative
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iken Regional Medical Centers (ARMC) has spent the past year developing an innovative program designed to help women take control of their health. The program — called Women Enlightened (WE) for Better Health — is the first initiative in the CSRA that offers comprehensive resources and personal attention to help local women and families thrive. Aiken Regional Medical Centers (ARMC) has spent the past year developing a FREE innovative membership program designed to help women take control of their health. The program — called Women Enlightened (WE) for Better Health — is the first initiative in the CSRA that offers comprehensive resources and personal attention to help local women and families thrive and is open to all women in Aiken and the surrounding area. “Dealing with health decisions is tough enough — navigating through the healthcare system shouldn’t be,” says Melissa Summer, director of marketing at ARMC. “WE is a comprehensive program that eases the burden on women and helps them take better care of themselves and their loved ones. It’s a fun way for women to begin their journey to optimal health and wellness.” According to Olivia Newton-John, actress and breast cancer survivor, “Aiken Regional’s WE program makes it easy to get the healthcare you need. By joining the program, you will take an important step for yourself and your family. You will have a partner to guide you the healthcare system, assist you with appointments and provide the ed-
ucation you need to live a healthier life at every stage of life. On behalf of every woman who has benefitted from early detection, and all those who seek optimal health, I encourage you to join the WE program.” The WE Way of Life Women who join the WE Program are invited to a new member orientation where they tour the hospital and take part in an orientation to the WE program. In addition, members receive: • A Women’s Health Information/ Record Book. • A coupon for a LIV® Breast Self Exam Aid. The LIV® is a soft, heart-shaped pad named after breast cancer survivor Olivia Newton-John, who is a spokesperson for the device. “The WE program stresses prevention through free health screenings and by providing every member with a Liv breast self-exam aid,” Newton-John says. “The Liv is a simple, yet ex tremely valuable, tool in your personal defense against breast cancer. You’ll learn to use it monthly to perform a correct breast self-exam. And, as a breast cancer ‘thriver,’ I understand the importance of early detection.” • Health screenings, assessments,
referrals and information about community resources. • Reduced fees for educational classes, programs and events. • Women receive one free training/evaluation session with a personal trainer at the Aiken Family Y. In addition, the enrollment fee is waived for WE members. • Members receive a quarterly WE newsletter with the latest information on health, fitness and nutrition. • WE members can access information about the program 24 hours a day through the hospital’s website at www.aikenregional.com/WE and our Facebook page. • Age-appropriate programming, from “Mommy Advantage” to MidLife and Mature Adult. • Free access to our nurse navigator who is dedicated to helping women take better care of themselves and their families. The “Add-a-Pearl” Incentive Members have the option of participating in the WE Pearl Incentive Program and earning an “adda-pearl” each year that they meet certain health goals. To participate, WE members make an annual $20 donation to the Sa-
‘Dealing with health decisions is tough enough — navigating through the healthcare system shouldn’t be.’ vannah River Cancer Foundation (SRCF). During the year, members must complete five health services from the WE Health Service & Guide to qualify for a pearl. The Guide has an extensive list of health services, screenings, annual physician visits, online assessments and more. Get Started Today – It’s Free and Easy. Becoming a member is free and easy. Fill out an application online at www.aikenregional.com/WE or call us at 803-641-58WE (5893) and we’ll mail you an application. Once you sign up, you’ll receive a membership card, program information and an invitation to the next new member luncheon and orientation. www.aikenwomanonline.com
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