Indian River County health notes for June 22
VNA screenings
The Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast is offering the following no-cost blood pressure and blood glucose screenings in June
June 22, (BP/BS) 9-11 a.m. Staples, 1191 U.S. 1, Vero Beach.
June 28, (BP/BS) 8:30-10 a.m. Sebastian Gym & Fitness, 345 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian.
For morning blood sugar tests, you should fast after midnight on the evening before the screening. For more information about health screenings or other VNA services, call (772) 567-5551 or visit vnatc.com.
Balancing hormones
A free workshop, “Balancing Hormones Safely and Naturally,” will be presented 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, at Alternative Medicine Family Care Center, 3408 Aviation Blvd., Vero Beach.
The workshop addresses non-drug solutions to the hormone-related concerns of women 0f all ages including thyroid problems, hot flashes, fatigue, night sweats, irregular cycle, headaches, trouble sleeping, abnormal cramping, depression and anxiety.
To R.S.V.P., call (772) 778-8877. Visit amfcc.info for more information on alternative medicine.
Digestive disorders
A free workshop on digestive disorders will be presented 6-7 p.m. Thursday, June 24, at Alternative Medicine Family Care Center, 3408 Aviation Blvd., Vero Beach.
This workshop will teach alternative approaches to preventing and relieving common digestive disorders including acid reflux, hiatal hernia, gas, bloating, irritable bowel, diarrhea, stomach cramps, Crohn’s Disease and constipation.
Call (772) 778-8877 to R.S.V.P. For more info, visit amfcc.info.
Balance screenings
Sunshine Physical Therapy Clinic will be at the Walgreens on 17th Avenue and U.S. 1 in Vero Beach 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, June 30, to do balance screenings. For more information, call the clinic at (772) 562-6877.
Blood pressure screenings
Blood pressure screenings are offered 10-11:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of every month as Oxygen plus, 2360 U.S. 1, Vero Beach. For more information, call (772) 569-0232 or write .
Wellness program
A free wellness presentation to raise antioxidant levels, improve immune system functions and reduce DNA damage will be offered at the Institute of Colorectal Health & Wellness, 1255 37th St., Suite B, Vero Beach, 7 p.m. Thursdays. R.S.V.P. at (772) 778-4773 or .
Walkers, wheelchairs
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3918, Vero Beach, has walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, portable commodes and motor scooters, available free for anybody who needs them. For information, call the Post 3918 office at (772) 567-8487 and leave your name and number.
Quit smoking
Free quit smoking now classes (all forms of tobacco) are offered to all county residents 18 and older at the Indian River County Health Department, 1900 27th St., Vero Beach.
Call (561) 640-3620 for dates and times. This is a community health promotion program offered by Everglades Area Health Education Center.
Mental health
The Mental Health Association has opened a walk-in center to provide people in crisis immediate access to help. Death in the family, domestic abuse, depression, anxiety, parenting issues — whatever the difficulty, MHA’s therapists stand ready to assist. If you are interested in donating to the MHA or if you need help for yourself or your loved ones, call (772) 569-9788.
Health talk show
If you have missed any of Indian River Medical Center’s Health Talk TV segments that air on WWCI-TV Channel 10, you can now go to the hospital’s Web site, irmc.cc. Under “Health Resources” at the top of the home page, choose to watch any or all segments from the first four shows.
To view on YouTube, go to youtube.com and type “Indian River Medical Center” in the search box.
The show, hosted by Kim Beckett, wife of Dr. Clark W. Beckett, IRMC vascular surgeon, features the latest in health news and medical advances. The series airs on Channel 10 on alternate Mondays and Wednesdays at 4, 7 and 11 p.m.
E-mail questions, comments and suggested topics to .
Fitness camp
In partnership with the Club at Spine & Sport Institute, CityFit Outdoor Fitness Camp is hosting Brown Bag boot camps from noon to 12:50 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays on 36th Street in Vero Beach.
The camps are designed with a holistic approach to health and include workouts, workshops and field trips focused on smarter shopping and menu planning..
The cost is $250 for six weeks. call Jill at (772) 713-7938 or e-mail to reserve a spot.
Macular Degeneration
Free initial eye screenings are available at Diabetes Eye and Macular Degeneration Institute for patients who are diabetic or age 50 and older. call (772) 770-1577 to schedule an appointment at 93 Royal Palm Pointe, Vero Beach.
Florida Eye Institute
Florida Eye Institute will begin free initial vision and glaucoma screenings from 9 to 11 a.m. Fridays at 2750 Indian River Blvd. in Vero Beach. call (772) 569-9500 or visit fleye.com for more information.
Monnett Eye Center
Monnett Eye Center provides free vision, glaucoma and hearing screenings from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays at the clinic, 14410 U.S. 1 in Sebastian. Monnett Eye Center also provides local businesses with free vision, glaucoma and hearing screenings for their employees. For more information and appointments, call (772) 589-8111.
Aesthetic medicine
Find out what’s new in aesthetic medicine at a free informational seminar presented by Ferdinand Becker M.D., F.A.C.S. and Barry Boyd, M.D. 10-11 a.m. Friday, June 25, at Advanced Facial Cosmetic and Laser Surgery Center, 5070 N. State Road A1A, Vero Beach. Topics include surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures such as dermal fillers, Zerona, fractional laser resurfacing and photorejuvenation, as well as aesthetic surgery for the face and body, including facelifts and eyelid surgery, breast surgery, tummy tucks and liposuction. The seminar is free, but reservations are required. call (772) 234-3700.
Lymphedema therapy
Sunshine Physical Therapy Clinic, 1705 17th Ave., Vero Beach, now offers lymphedema therapy among its regular services. Michelle Dorfman is certified in treating anyone with lymphedema of the upper extremity. If you have had a mastectomy, lumpectomy radiation treatment, lymph node removal, other surgeries or infections to the limbs, you may be at risk for developing lymphedema.
For information, call (772) 562-6877.
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