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Women of Linn County will participate in
a creative, educational and entertaining event to learn how they can
protect their mobility and live with vitality. This educational
event will focus on identifying personal risks and learning how to
prevent the deterioration of their bones and joints.
Mercy Health Center is proud to bring
the Spirit of Women campaign to the residents of Linn County. Mercy
will host a program titled “Life is Not a Spectator Sport”, an
informational and entertaining seminar on Thursday, September 10,
2009 at the Pleasanton School Annex Building. Doors open at 5:30
p.m. for a reception and the program starts at 6:45.
The seminar, presented by Greg King,
A.R.N.P and Mercy Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner, will help women
understand that it is not normal to experience pain in their joints
or wince as they move. With modern medicine, provider’s knowledge
and increasing options for bone and joint health, women never need
to become a spectator in the game of active living.
“We all want to live a long and
healthy life full of activity, good health and happiness. But many
of us do not know how to protect that life,” said King. “This
program gets women to think about their personal risk factors as
well as things that they can do every day to protect their mobility
and current active lifestyle.”
Women will be exposed to information
and education on bone and joint health as well as learn about
lifestyle choices that can make a difference in their lives. All of
this is wrapped up in a “health-u-tainment” program, where serious
information is balanced with a seriously good time.
“The name of the program says it all;
Life is not a spectator sport,” commented Tina Rockhold, Director of
Wellness and Development. “We will engage women in new and
innovative ways to being physically active.”
“Today, even exercise is possible
through the use of technology,” Rockhold added. “The Spirit Team
will help women become more comfortable using some of the
non-conventional methods of exercise available. By utilizing video
games, we will share how women of all ages can get a good workout,
have a lot of fun and track personal progress.”
Attendees are invited to participate
in this event where they will learn how to recognize signs and
symptoms as well as learn tips for preventing bone and joint
disorders that can lead to impaired mobility in their everyday
lives. These include Arthritis, Osteoporosis, and repetitive stress
Injuries (RSIs) and fractures (bone breaks). Mercy Health Center
wants every woman to know that it is never too late to improve her
bone and joint health.
Free, on-site bone density screenings
as well as blood pressure checks and an osteoporosis assessment will
be available to all women who attend. Lite refreshments including
calcium rich snacks will be provided.
The Life is Not a Spectator Sport
seminar is free, but tickets are required. A limited number of
tickets are available for this premiere event in Linn County. A
maximum of two tickets per person is allowed. Tickets are available
at Pleasanton Family Practice located at 9th and Main, and Mercy
Health Center Registration Desk in Fort Scott.
For more information about Life’s Not
a Spectator Sport, contact Tina Rockhold at Mercy Health Center by
calling 877-336-3729. |
