http://danvillenewsandviews.com/index.php/community/C5/ en danville.regional@gmail.com Copyright 2011 2011-11-18T15:43:00+00:00 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DrmcCommunity/~3/RWwPYJZp2ug/ http://danvillenewsandviews.com/index.php/community/volunteers_from_areas_health_community_host_free_community_wide_health_fair/#When:15:33:00Z WHAT: The Danville Pittsylvania County Academy of Medicine, in partnership with Danville Regional Medical Center, Danville Community College, Danville Pittsylvania Health District and a number of other community agencies, is hosting a free health fair for all community members. All services to be provided at the health fair are free and include: Dental Screenings Breast Health Screenings Cholesterol Screenings Eye Screenings Blood Pressure Screenings Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Screenings Leg Circulation Test Lung (Breathing) Function Tests Nutritional Education Body Mass Index (BMI) Flu Vaccines Physician Consultations Physician specialty consultations will occur from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Participants are strongly encouraged to pre-register by calling 1-888-ASK-DUKE.  Participants should then plan to get their free lab work done Oct. 31 - Nov. 4, 7 - 10 a.m. only at one of two locations: LabCare I (201 S. Main St., Suite 1300) or LabCare II (159 Executive Drive, Suite 3). Area physicians will review lab work with participants during the health fair. Participants should plan to attend the health fair during the assigned time based on the first letter of their last name. The schedule is as follows: A, B, C, D: 8 - 9 a.m. E, F, G, H: 9 - 10 a.m. I, J, K, L: 10 - 11 a.m. M, N, O, P: 11 a.m. - Noon Q, R, S, T: Noon - 1 p.m. U, V, W, X, Y, Z: 1 - 2 p.m. WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 5 at 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. WHO: Community-At-Large WHERE: Danville Community College (DCC) 1008 S. Main St. Danville, VA 24541 (434) 797-2222 MEDIA CONTACT: Leslie Smith (434) 799-4562 Leslie.Smith@LPNT.net MORE INFORMATION: Danville Regional is the leading medical center in the Dan River Region of Virginia and North Carolina, providing open heart surgery, spinal surgery and advanced cancer treatment.  Approximately 140 physicians are on the medical staff.  The medical center employs approximately 1,200 people.  For additional information, visit http://www.danvilleregional.com. ### Community 2011-10-21T15:33:00+00:00 http://danvillenewsandviews.com/index.php/community/volunteers_from_areas_health_community_host_free_community_wide_health_fair/#When:15:33:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DrmcCommunity/~3/92VmKd5pJ2Y/ http://danvillenewsandviews.com/index.php/community/drmc_danville_pittsylvania_community_services_provide_free_confidential_dep/#When:04:36:00Z WHAT: Danville Regional Medical Center is partnering with Danville Pittsylvania Community Services to increase the understanding of depression within the community and create a more accepting attitude towards the disease. Free anonymous and confidential depression screenings will be available. Visitors will learn about the various signs and symptoms of depression and the availability of free anonymous behavioral health resources. WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 3 at 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. WHO: Community-At-Large WHERE: Danville Regional Main Lobby 142 S. Main St. Danville, VA 24541 (434) 799-2100 MEDIA CONTACT: Leslie Smith (434) 799-4562 Leslie.Smith@LPNT.net MORE INFORMATION: Danville Regional is the leading medical center in the Dan River Region of Virginia and North Carolina, providing open heart surgery, spinal surgery and advanced cancer treatment.  Approximately 140 physicians are on the medical staff.  The medical center employs approximately 1,200 people.  For additional information, visit http://www.danvilleregional.com. ### Community 2011-10-21T04:36:00+00:00 http://danvillenewsandviews.com/index.php/community/drmc_danville_pittsylvania_community_services_provide_free_confidential_dep/#When:04:36:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DrmcCommunity/~3/2du_OK_5WSw/ http://danvillenewsandviews.com/index.php/community/american_cancer_society_cancer_prevention_oct_26/#When:21:19:00Z Free Community Education Programming Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 * 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. DRMC Main Lobby Community 2011-10-20T21:19:00+00:00 http://danvillenewsandviews.com/index.php/community/american_cancer_society_cancer_prevention_oct_26/#When:21:19:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DrmcCommunity/~3/jb5oLUbLjVc/ http://danvillenewsandviews.com/index.php/community/danville_regional_medical_center_hosts_candlelight_vigil_in_honor_of_breast/#When:15:26:01Z WHAT: In partnership with the Danville Cancer Association, Danville Regional Medical Center is hosting a candlelight vigil and reception for community members who have been affected by breast cancer. The vigil will take place at the hospital’s main entrance, followed by a reception in the main lobby area. No registration is required. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society recommends that women age 40 and older receive an annual mammogram. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, other than skin cancer. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer. WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 13 at 5:30 p.m. WHO: Community members, DRMC physicians, associates & volunteers, Members of the media WHERE: DRMC Main Lobby 142 S. Main St. Danville, VA 24541 MEDIA CONTACT: Leslie Smith (434) 799-4562 Leslie.Smith@LPNT.net MORE INFORMATION: Danville Regional is the leading medical center in the Dan River Region of Virginia and North Carolina, providing open heart surgery, spinal surgery and advanced cancer treatment.  Approximately 140 physicians are on the medical staff.  The medical center employs approximately 1,200 people.  For additional information, visit http://www.danvilleregional.com. ### Community 2011-10-10T15:26:01+00:00 http://danvillenewsandviews.com/index.php/community/danville_regional_medical_center_hosts_candlelight_vigil_in_honor_of_breast/#When:15:26:01Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DrmcCommunity/~3/v_vE4OWr-6s/ http://danvillenewsandviews.com/index.php/community/susan_g_komen_educator_training/#When:20:14:01Z Hosted by DRMC and the Southern Virginia Cancer Resource Center Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. DRMC Large Dining Room *Registration required. Please call 434-799-3705 to register. Community 2011-09-28T20:14:01+00:00 http://danvillenewsandviews.com/index.php/community/susan_g_komen_educator_training/#When:20:14:01Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DrmcCommunity/~3/CUarGD7cetY/ http://danvillenewsandviews.com/index.php/community/community_health_programming_breast_reconstruction/#When:20:11:00Z Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, 10 - 11 a.m. Danville Community College Health Sciences Building, 1008 South Main St. Presented by DRMC Women’s and Children’s Services Community 2011-09-28T20:11:00+00:00 http://danvillenewsandviews.com/index.php/community/community_health_programming_breast_reconstruction/#When:20:11:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DrmcCommunity/~3/2JAdq29BYIA/ http://danvillenewsandviews.com/index.php/community/jack_jill_childrens_day_of_health/#When:20:09:00Z Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, 1 - 3 p.m. Danville Community Market Community 2011-09-28T20:09:00+00:00 http://danvillenewsandviews.com/index.php/community/jack_jill_childrens_day_of_health/#When:20:09:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DrmcCommunity/~3/RgV48jbn_9I/ http://danvillenewsandviews.com/index.php/community/peripheral_arterial_disease_screening/#When:19:15:00Z WHAT: Learn more about Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) at a free screening event taking place at Danville Diagnostic Imaging Center. Danville Regional Medical Center will administer free P.A.D. screenings to registered participants. Dr. William Sweezer will also be on-site to answer any questions.  It is recommend for individuals who have the following risks factors: -Diabetes -Smoker -High Blood Pressure -Physical inactivity -Overweight Please register in advance by calling (434) 791-3009 WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. WHO: Community members, Dr. William Sweezer, DDIC & DRMC associates WHERE: Danville Diagnostic Imaging Center 125 Executive Drive, Suite D, Danville, Va. MORE INFORMATION: Danville Regional is the leading medical center in the Dan River Region of Virginia and North Carolina, providing open heart surgery, spinal surgery and advanced cancer treatment.  Approximately 140 physicians are on the medical staff.  The medical center employs approximately 1,200 people.  For additional information, visit http://www.danvilleregional.com. Community 2011-09-07T19:15:00+00:00 http://danvillenewsandviews.com/index.php/community/peripheral_arterial_disease_screening/#When:19:15:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DrmcCommunity/~3/StS5nGUe8bM/ http://danvillenewsandviews.com/index.php/community/danville_regionals_womens_childrens_department_hosts_open_house/#When:06:28:00Z WHAT: Danville Regional is hosting a community-wide Open House to educate the public on services available to women and children, to showcase the $500,000 investment in renovations continuing to be made to the unit and to meet with healthcare professionals on a variety of issues. Visitors will receive health screenings, tour facility rooms, meet staff pediatricians and receive instructions and resources for children beginning school through teen years. The Pittsylvania and Danville Health Departments will also be on-site providing free TDAP vaccinations to children entering the sixth grade.  Parents must have the child’s current immunization record available.  Refreshments will be served and door prizes will be given away at the Open House. WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. WHO: Community members, DRMC & DDIC staff, Pittsylvania & Danville Health Departments WHERE: DRMC Main Lobby and Unit 4B 142 S. Main St. Danville, VA 24541 (434) 799-2100 Community 2011-08-10T06:28:00+00:00 http://danvillenewsandviews.com/index.php/community/danville_regionals_womens_childrens_department_hosts_open_house/#When:06:28:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DrmcCommunity/~3/kNJ0wK0rXlU/ http://danvillenewsandviews.com/index.php/community/danville_free_clinic_gets_grant_to_offer_mammograms/#When:15:46:00Z The Free Clinic of Danville is helping screen patients who hadn’t been able to get a mammogram before. In April, the Free Clinic received a one-year, nearly $38,000 grant from the Greater Roanoke Valley Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure to fund about 200 mammograms for its female patients age 40 and older, said Executive Director Patti Schwemer. “It’s all about early detection and controlling the spread of cancer,” Schwemer said. The clinic applied for the funding because even with other free screening services available in the area, many of the Free Clinic’s patients had difficulty getting mammograms, she said. According to the Greater Roanoke Valley Affiliate’s 2009 needs assessment, Pittsylvania County is one of the locales with lower screening rates and higher frequency of later stage breast cancers. Free Clinic patients can use the digital mammography at Danville Diagnostic Imaging Center. Danville Regional Medical Center and DDIC had been doing charity work for clinic patients in the past. The Free Clinic continues to be in need of volunteers and donations. For more information, call (434) 799-1223, stop by 133 S. Ridge St. or visit http://www.danvillefreeclinic.org. Community 2011-07-18T15:46:00+00:00 http://danvillenewsandviews.com/index.php/community/danville_free_clinic_gets_grant_to_offer_mammograms/#When:15:46:00Z