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A Message from Jon-Paul Croom, president, WellStar North Fulton Hospital, senior vice president, WellStar Health System
September is Healthy Aging Month, an annual observance aimed at getting us focused on the positive aspects of growing older. With the coming of Fall, September is a great time to turn over a new leaf. More and more people are reinventing themselves as they age—starting new careers, taking up new hobbies, getting healthier. This brings me to a great benefit that WellStar offers our community members who are age 50 and over: The Good Life Club. This organization is for those who want to learn how to live better, be healthier and stay active. The club’s focus is on wellness, health education, travel and social activities. And there are lots of perks! Are you a member? If you’re not, you should be. Here’s a sampling of the club’s many benefits (all for just a $15 lifetime membership fee): 10% off
• Over-the-counter medications • WellStar Community Education at any WellStar Pharmacy & Outreach programs Network location • Speaking About Wellness Health • Regular-priced items at all Education programs—some WellStar hospital gift shops specifically for women, some about healthy aging in general; • WellStar Bistro locations dinner, an expert speaker, educa• A wide range of classes at tional materials, and a gift—right Kennesaw State here at WellStar North Fulton University/Osher Lifelong Hospital Learning Institute 20% off Parking at WellStar hospitals (North Fulton Hospital parking is always free.) 50% off WellStar Health Place enrollment fee for new members Online retail discount program, Good Life Club Perks, offering discounts on airfare, hotels, restaurants, electronics, shoes, apparel and much more FREE
• Health screenings (at North Fulton Hospital on Sept. 19) • Advanced Care Planning classes
• Classes on healthy aging • Quarterly newsletter
The Good Life Club also partners with a variety of travel companies so they can offer the best prices on social and travel opportunities. In August, members visited the World of Coca-Cola, Mercedes Benz Stadium, and picked berries at Lane Packing. Fall trips are planned around the country and across the globe. I hope you will consider celebrating Healthy Aging Month by joining The Good Life Club. Contact them today at 770-793-7141 or email goodlifeclub@wellstar.org and start living The Good Life!
WellStar North Fulton Hospital Community Calendar September through November 2019 SUPPORT GROUPS Ostomy Support Group Third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Roswell Room. Open to anyone who has or will have an ostomy and any friends, family or supporters. Call John Dorso at 404-630-3293 to register or for more info. Stroke Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. ACE Dayroom. Join stroke survivors, caregivers and families for sharing and support. Facilitated by the Stroke Program Coordinator and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. RSVP to Edna Kennedy at edna.kennedy@wellstar.org or 770-751-2708. Epilepsy Support Group Third Wednesday, 7 – 9:00 p.m. Roswell Room. For people with epilepsy, families, and care providers. The meetings provide time for attendees to share helpful information and resources from their own experiences. Contact Tim for more information at 770-667-9363. Lupus Support Group Fourth Saturday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Roswell Room. Informal meetings to share experiences and learn from others. Guest speakers occasionally present, and we also participate in some Lupus Foundation of America events. Contact Julie for more info at 404-626-2394 orlupusgroup4roswell@gmail.com. Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Fourth Saturday, 10 – 11 a.m. Roswell Room. Join our monthly support group for caregivers and family members of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or related disorders. We offer a place to share information, support each other and learn about resources in your community. Call Christine at 404-786-3433 for info. COMMUNITY EDUCATION Friends and Family CPR* Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 – 12:30 p.m. $25. CPR course for those who do not need a course completion card. BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR* Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. $60 This course is designed for healthcare providers and professionals. Diabetes Self-Management Workshop Saturday 9/14, 10/12, and 11/9, at 9:00 a.m. The Diabetes Association of Atlanta (DAA) offers classes at WellStar North Fulton Hospital to teach diabetes self-management skills. Call 404-527-7180 for information and to register.
Maternity Tours Join one of our Women’s Health nurses in the hospital atrium on alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. for a tour of the L&D Suites, Mother/Baby Unit and Neonatal ICU. Water Birth Thursdays 9/5, 9/26, 10/10, 10/24, 11/7, at 7 p.m. Registration required. For couples exploring the option of a water birth delivery. Completion of the class is required to be considered for water birth at North Fulton Hospital. $30/ couple. Speaking about Wellness for 2019 Quarterly Seminar Series—Special Events North Fulton Hospital Classrooms Doors open for dinner: 5:45 p.m.; program presentation: 6:30 – 8 p.m. $10 per program
SAW for Women: Cooking to Improve Your Health Tuesday, Sept. 17 Are you looking for ways for you and your family to be healthier? Cooking at home saves you money, calories, sodium, sugar and saturated fat! Join WellStar for an interactive meal prepping presentation and demonstration to learn tips and tricks for preparing meals at home. Healthy Extras: Bladder Matters Tuesday, Sept. 24 │Presentation 6:30-8 p.m.; Light refreshments 6 p.m. Bladder control issues affect women of all ages. Join us as we talk about ways to control your bladder and when to see a specialist. For Healthy Aging: I Woke Up Like This! Weight Management After 50 (Nutrition and Exercise) Tuesday, Oct. 29 According to the National Institutes of Health, the average adult gains 30 pounds by age 50. Join us for a presentation to discuss tips for battling the bulge and how to determine a weight that is healthy for YOU. For more information on classes, to register, or to find a physician, call 770-956-STAR (7827) or visit www.wellstar.org. All classes are held in the hospital classrooms, unless otherwise indicated. *AHA Disclaimer: The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.