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Community Events
Newton-Wellesley Hospital sponsors a variety of community events throughout the year for people of all ages and backgrounds. Most of our events are FREE or low cost and bring together medical professionals and the local community.
Running Events
Free Runner’s Injury (Pre-Marathon) Screenings
Free Post-Marathon Athlete Injury Clinics |
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Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s Parenting Series
A Mindful Approach to Everyday Behavior Challenges: Newborn to Age 6
Where: Shipley Auditorium at Newton-Wellesley Hospital
2014 Washington Street Newton, MA. Directions
When: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (see dates below)
Registration: Registration is encouraged. To reserve your space, email CareFinder or call 617-243-5900.
- February 9, 2012: Holding Your Infant in Mind: Colic, Sleep and Feeding Issues in the First Year
- April 5, 2012: Holding your Toddler in Mind: Limit Testing, Tantrums and Toilet Training
- June 14, 2012: Holding Your Preschooler in Mind: "Explosive" Behavior and Separation Anxiety
About Our Speaker
Claudia M. Gold, MD, runs the Early Childhood Social Emotional Health program at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She has practiced general and behavioral pediatrics for over 20 years, and is author of the book Keeping Your Child in Mind: Overcoming Defiance, Tantrums and other Everyday Behavior Problems by Seeing the World Through Your Child’s Eyes.
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As We Age: Balance and Falls
A FREE Health Presentation Provided By Newton-Wellesley Hospital
When: Tuesday, February 14, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Where: NewTV Media Center, 23 Needham Street Newton Highlands, MA
Directions
Older adults are at greater risk of falling when they lose strength and flexibility or develop balance, vision or hearing problems. Taking multiple medications, inactivity, blood pressure problems and the fear of falling all add to the chance of falling.
Join us for a discussion on ways to improve balance and re-gain confidence presented by Theresa L. Jacobs, PT, DPT, Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist and Coordinator of Clinical Education for Rehabilitation Services at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Registration is encouraged. To reserve your space, email CareFinder or call 617-243-5900.
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FREE Community Health Fair
When: Sunday, March 4, 9:00 am – noon
Where: Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Wikstrom Surgical Center
Directions
When: March 4, 2012 from 9:00 am – noon
Where: Wikstrom Surgical Center at Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Directions
Join us for our third annual FREE health fair featuring complimentary screenings and the latest information on a range of health-related topics!
This event includes:
- The latest information on topics including women’s health issues, cardiovascular health, diabetes, eye care, foot care, vascular health, joint health, healthy eating and much more!
- Free screenings such as cholesterol and glucose tests, blood pressure checks, eye pressure checks, bone density, low back assessments, carotid artery screenings, abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screenings* and more.
- Healthy snacks and prizes
For more information or to register for the AAA screening, please call 617-243-6622. *Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening requires fasting and advance registration.
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About Our Screenings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
This screening consists of a non-invasive ultrasound of the abdominal area to look for an enlargement of the aorta. Advance registration is required, screening availability is limited. Please note: Fasting is required 6 to 8 hours prior.
Eligible participants: Should not have had a previous ultrasound of the aorta or a CT scan of the abdomen in the previous five years and should be over the age of 65 (or 55 with a family history of aneurysm disease). |
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Bone Density
The ultrasound bone densitometer measures the bone density in your heel. The heel bone contains a high percentage of the kind of bone most affected by osteoporosis. The screening is simple, painless and radiation-free. Recommended for post-menopausal women and men 65 years of age or older. |
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Carotid Artery Screening
Carotid artery disease, also called carotid artery stenosis, refers to the narrowing of the carotid arteries (located on each side of your neck, below the angle of the jaw line). This narrowing is usually caused by the buildup of fatty substances and cholesterol deposits, called plaque. When the carotid arteries are obstructed, you are at an increased risk for a stroke. We will use ultrasound technology to create images of the carotid arteries and measure the blood flow through these vessels. The amount of plaque buildup in the arteries and the speed of the blood flow are reported.
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