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Red Hot Mamas

When: 

Thursday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Where: 

Carilion New River Valley Medical Center | Montgomery Room | 2900 Lamb Circle | Christiansburg, VA

Everyone enjoys relaxing moments with friends and family. But for many women, especially those going through menopause, relaxation can be hard due to urogynecologic conditons. Whether its pelvic pain, vaginal bleeding, or urinary incontinence, there are treatments available that can help you feel better and live healthier. Join us for an open discussion about midlife pelvic disorders and a wide range of treatments, including the robotic da Vinci Surgical System for minimally invasive procedures.

Call Carilion Clinc at 800-422-8482 to register or for additional information.

Cooking In Season

When: 

Thursday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Where: 

Christiansburg Recreation Center | 1600 North Franklin St. | Christiansburg, VA

Cooking with seasonal ingredients, straight from the garden or the farmer's market, is becoming increasingly popular for many reasons.  Some of those reasons include economic, health and environmental.  In addition, ingredients harvested during their peak season, allow their natural flavors to shine.  Attend this class to learn how to cook in season.

To register call 540-382-2349.

Leg Pain and Varicose Veins

When: 

Tuesday 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Where: 

Carilion New River Valley Medical Center | 2900 Lamb Circle | Christiansburg, VA

Signs of serious leg problems are sometimes just skin deep, at other times they may run deeper.   Ashish Raju, M.D., vascular surgeon in the New River Valley, will show how varicose veins and other vein issues are treated and how leg pain needs in depth evaluation.

Registration is required by calling Carilion Clinic at 800-422-8482.

 

Foot Faults: Toe, Heel, Ankle Pain and Problems

When: 

Wednesday 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Where: 

Carilion New River Valley Medical Center | 2900 Lamb Circle | Christiansburg, VA

Foot pain and other lower leg issues are signs you need expert care. Jason Naldo, M.D., podiatrist in the New River Valley, cares for feet and lower extremities.  Come meet him and hear about misdiagnosed and non-diagnosed problems that can lead to complications down the road.

To register for this free presentation, please call Carilion at 800-422-8482.

Vital Health Screening

When: 

Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Where: 

Christiansburg Recreation Center | 1600 N. Franklin St. | Christiansburg, VA

Carilion Clinic’s health team will hold a comprehensive morning screening at the Senior Care Fair.  Open to all adults, the screening includes: 

  • Complete cholesterol profile (12 hour fast required before test)
  • Vascular risk assessment
  • Extremity pulse checks and other vascular testing, if needed.
  • Body mass index
  • Blood pressure check

Ashish Raju, M.D., vascular surgeon in the New River Valley, will screen all participants for vascular issues.

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