COMMUNITY EVENTS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Click on the month below for a printable .pdf of our calendar of lectures and screenings that are provided by our healthcare providers. Additional community events are listed below. For more information about any of the programs, call 978 236-1650.
CPR for Non-Medical Personnel
Beverly Hospital
July 1, Aug 5, Sept 2, Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2, 2010
Beverly Hospital is offering several American Heart Association's CPR courses designed for non-medical personnel and teach the skills and techniques used in adult, infant and child CPR. This course also covers choking in adults and children, and the use of protective devices for mouth-to-mouth breathing. This course is appropriate for anyone wishing to learn lifesaving CPR skills.
The cost of the course is $46.00 and includes the American Heart Association Heart Saver Student Workbooks. At the completion of the course you will receive an American Heart Association Heart Saver course completion card; this card signifies that you have successfully completed the CPR program.
For more information, and to register for this course please contact: Robbin Miraglia, RN, Clinical Educator Beverly Hospital (978) 922-3000, ext 2236.
Rockport Health Fair
Rockport Council on Aging
September 14, 2010
The Health Fair is presented by Addison Gilbert Hospital and Northeast Senior Health. Free screenings will be offered and educational materials will be available. The Fair will run from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Beverly Hospital, Lecture Hall
September 17, 2010
Blood Drive will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please call to schedule an appointment at 800.733.2767.
7th Annual Lyons Ambulance Service Golf Tournament
September 20, 2010
The 7th Annual Lyons Ambulance Service Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, September 20, 2010, at Bass Rocks Golf Club, Gloucester to benefit Gorton’s Specialty & Cancer Care Center at Addison Gilbert Hospital. Foursome Scramble Format. For sponsorship and player Information, please contact: Amy Sullivan, Northeast Health Foundation 978-236-1600, asullivan@nhshealth.org
Coping/Stress Management Presentation
Addison Gilbert Hospital
October 12, 2010
A free coping/stress management presentation and workshop will be held at Addison Gilbert Hospital. This seminar will review that stress occurs throughout our lives, and maybe positive such as a happy event or negative, such as learning to adjust to a chronic illness or receiving unpleasant news. How we deal with stress makes a great deal of the difference in our health physically, emotionally and spiritually.
On Tuesday, October 12 from 6-7 p.m. in the Longan Room (Washington Street entrance), at Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington Street, Gloucester, therapist Thomas A. Peltz, LMHC, will present: “Coping with Stress,” and will lead this workshop using relaxation exercises. This free presentation is being offered through the Diabetes Support Group at Addison Gilbert Hospital, and interested individuals in the public are welcome to attend. To register, please call the Health Connection at 1-888-253-0800.
