May 3, 2013 - Baptist Memorial Online

A R O U N D T H E S Y S T E MRetreat and Refresh Stroke Camp night with the Memphis RedbirdsThe Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp, sponsored by Baptist, is teaming During the education session at camp, attendees learn about new technologies,services and equipment. Campers are also informed on topicsup with the Memphis Redbirds during National Stroke Awareness Month.Enjoy a Redbirds baseball game and $4 from each ticket sale will besuch as speech and language resources, handicapped recreational equipment,diabetes, physical therapy, depression and nutrition.donated back to support the Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp. Purchasetickets at a special price for one of three Friday games this month, May 10,Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp also provides survivors and caregiverswith various therapy treatment options that can be used at home.May 24 and May 31. Visit the system MyBaptist page to fill out the ticketreservation form.If you or your loved one has suffered a stroke, support groups are availableat Baptist Memphis for all caregivers and survivors. The group meetsAbout the CampFor stroke survivors and their caregivers, finding ways to cope with a the first Wednesday of each month from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Powellnew way of life can be difficult; however, since 2004, the Retreat and Library at Baptist Memphis.Refresh Stroke Camp has made that transition a little easier.For more information about the Baptist Stroke Support Group, callRetreat and Refresh Stroke Camp provides stroke survivors and caregiversan informal weekend for education, relaxation, socialization andCarlene McAllister at 901-861-5700.support.Mobile Mammography Van to screen colleagues at Baptist metro entitiesIn conjunction with the Baptist wellness program, theWomen’s Health Center’s Mobile Mammography Van will bevisiting Baptist metro facilities once every quarter to provideconvenient access to mammogram screenings for colleagues.Schedule your appointment soon! The MobileMammography Van will be screening on the following dates:Baptist Women’s–July 8, Oct. 8, Dec. 2Contact-Beverly ReedBaptist Memphis–June 7, Aug. 2, Nov. 4Contact-Juli StoryBaptist Corporate–May 6, Aug. 5, Nov. 12Contact-Tremayne MackeyBaptist Medical Group–May 13, Aug. 9, Nov. 13Contact-Angie WhitfieldBaptist Trinity–June 3, Sept. 10, Dec. 6Contact-Lori SmithBaptist Minor Medical Center/Home Medical–June 7, Sept. 9, Dec. 9Contact-Lori SmithBaptist Rehabilitation-Germantown–June 19, Sept. 12, Dec. 10Contact-Lee Ann DavisParticipants for screening mammograms on the mobile unit must:■ Be 35 years or older■ Have no symptoms (new lumps or masses)■ Have no personal history of breast cancer■ Not be pregnant or nursing■ Have a physician to receive the mammography results report■ Have seen your physician within the last 1-3 years■ Be able to walk up stairs and stand alonePre-registration is preferred, but staff may be able to accommodatewalk-in appointments if time allows. Please contact your entity’s wellnesscoordinator for additional information, patient history forms andinstructions before your appointment.The Mobile Mammography Van accepts all insurance in the Baptistnetwork and can process all paperwork.Aetna, Baptist’s health insurance plan, pays 100 percent of the cost ofone mammogram every 12 months for women 40 and older and one baselinemammogram for women ages 35-39.And to love Him with all the heart, with all the understanding, with all the soul, and with all the love andstrength, and to love one’s neighbor as oneself, is more than all the whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.Mark 12:33Page 3