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While the end of 2022 is approaching, the beauty of autumn has already arrived. In the final months of the year, we continue to promote opportunities for health and wellness, as well as recognize the dedicated and selfless work of caregivers during National Caregiver Appreciation Month (November). Thank you to all the caregivers out there!
Please join us for events this fall and we look forward to a joyous holiday season.
VHC Senior Health Team
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Free Breast Cancer Awareness Conference |
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Join us for VHC Health's Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Conference Saturday, October 22 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. This is a free community event. The conference will take place at VHC Health, Atrium, Zone A Ground Floor, 1701 N. George Mason Drive.
Get the latest prevention and treatment information, see demonstrations and learn about resources. Breast health experts from medical, radiation & surgical oncology; breast reconstruction, women's imaging, nutrition, genetics, massage & more will be on hand to answer your questions.
All attendees will receive a free gift.
To register, visit vhchealth.org\classes and click on Cancer Resource Center.
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Falls Prevention & Safety Expo |
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Thank you to our many partners who participated in the Falls Prevention & Safety Expo in September. The event featured one-on-one fall risk assessments, vision and blood pressure screening, exercise sessions, educational tables, and medication reviews. Our partners included:
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Arlington County Department of Parks & Recreation (co-hosts)
Arlington County Area Agency on Aging
Arlington County Department of Emergency Management
Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance
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VHC Health Outpatient Pharmacy and Trauma Services
Carevana Home Health
Rebuilding Together
Chefs for Seniors
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Diabetes Prevention Program |
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Is someone you know at risk for diabetes? The VHC Health Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a 12-month group class meeting regularly to help individuals make sustainable, realistic changes to lower the risk for chronic conditions like diabetes. All classes are taught by a certified Lifestyle Coach and focus on weight loss, better nutrition, and regular exercise.
This program is for individuals with prediabetes, a history of gestational diabetes, or are at high risk for type 2 diabetes.
New DPP classes are beginning on Tuesday, 10/18:
- Tuesdays evenings at 7 pm (virtual), OR
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Tuesdays at 12:00 pm (in-person class, meeting on VHC campus)
For more information, contact the Outpatient Diabetes & Nutrition office:703.558.5718 or email VHC Diabetes Education.
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Rhabdomyoloysis is a relatively rare but life threatening condition if not treated. It is caused by muscle break down that leads to the release of myoglobin, a protein that is removed by kidneys. If the kidneys can’t keep up with the removal of excessive myoglobin in the blood, they will fail. Older adults are one of the primary groups of people that are at risk for this condition. People who fall and can’t get up for an extended period of time are at risk for rhabdomyoloysis. Preventing falls is the first step to avoiding rhabdomyoloysis (and other fall-related injuries) followed by having a safety system in place to call for help. If a medical alert system can be a resource to someone you know, we’d be happy to help anyone in Northern Virginia.
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Upcoming Healthy Aging Lectures |
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October 28 at 11 AM
Stress and Inflammation as we Age
Stress keeps us awake at night and it also impacts us physically and mentally, even as we age. Learn how stress relates to chronic disease and how it affects us at the cellular level. Strategies for mitigating stress and ways to not just survive but thrive as we age will be discussed. Join Occupational Therapist Christine Crawford MSOT, OTR/L for an informative discussion.
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November 18 at 11 AM
Have an Urgent Medical Need? Know Where to Go for Care
When you're not feeling well, arriving at the right medical facility can make a difference in your recovery. Learn the differences between receiving care at an ER, trauma center, urgent care, immediate care, and primary care. Where should you go and why? What services can you expect and what is each facility equipped to handle? When should you call 911 rather than drive yourself? Explore all of these questions with Antonio Eppolito, MD, family practice physician who has extensive experience in outpatient, inpatient, and active duty medical settings.
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