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Free Screenings for Life offered by Borgess during January

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Posted by Lew Tysman on January 6, 2011 – 12:49 pm
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Borgess will sponsor multiple, free Screenings for Life at four convenient locations during January, all designed to keep people healthy and vibrant in the years to come.

Times and locations in January are:

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

Thyroid Screening

  • Tuesdays, 8:00 am-Noon: Borgess at Woodbridge Hills

Body Mass Index (BMI) Analysis

  • Wednesdays, 8:00 am-Noon: Borgess at Woodbridge Hills

COPD Screening

  • Saturday, January 22, Noon-4:00 pm: Sam’s Club Pharmacy, 7021 S. Westnedge, Portage

The Sam’s Club Pharmacy will be open to the general public, including non-members, for this screening.  Smoking cessation counseling will also be available at the event.

No appointment is necessary for the BMI or COPD screenings.  To make an appointment for PAD or Thyroid screening, please call (269) 226.8135.  You may also learn more about monthly screening opportunities at screenings.borgess.com.  Interactive directions to all Borgess and ProMed sites are available at Borgess.com.

Review of Common Heart Failure and Stroke Meds set for Oct. 21

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Posted by Lew Tysman on October 11, 2010 – 8:40 pm
Filed under Borgess Health, Borgess Health & Fitness Center, Borgess Health Screenings for Life, Events

Borgess Pharmacist Michael Michutka, PharmD, will discuss medications commonly used in the treatment of stroke and heart failure.  It will be held 4:30-5:30 pm, Thursday, October 21 at the Borgess Health & Fitness Center, 3025 Gull Road, Kalamazoo.

The event is free, but pre-registration is required.  Please call 226.8135 or 1.800.828.8135 to register or learn more.  Registration is also available online at wellness.borgess.com.

Free screenings offered for healthy heart, peripheral arterial disease, thyroid and PSA

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Posted by Lew Tysman on September 7, 2010 – 8:33 pm
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Borgess Health will sponsor free Screenings for Life in September for Healthy Heart, peripheral arterial disease, thyroid and prostate specific antigen.  Area residents are encouraged to call 269.226.8135 or 800.828.8135 to register for any of these screenings. 

Healthy Heart

While cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in America, prevention is power. Free Healthy Heart Screenings include blood pressure, cholesterol levels, triglycerides, blood sugar and weight. Results are provided onsite.  Free Healthy Heart Screenings are offered:

  • Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 7:00 am – Noon at Borgess at Woodbridge Hills, 7901 Angling Rd., Portage
  • Thursdays, 7:00 am – Noon at Borgess Health & Fitness Center, 3025 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

PAD refers to a narrowing of the arteries that supply blood and nutrients to the legs. Symptoms include leg tightness, fatigue or leg wounds that do not easily heal.  Free, quick and painless PAD screenings are offered:

  • Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays, 8:00 am-Noon at Borgess at Woodbridge Hills

Thyroid

Sensitivity to cold, lack of energy, weight gain, stiff muscles, cramps and/or dry skin and hair could be signs of a possible thyroid disorder. When thyroid hormone levels are low, a person’s body burns energy more slowly, and vital functions like heartbeat and temperature regulation slow down.  A simple finger poke can help you learn if you have a thyroid disorder.  Fast and free thyroid screenings are offered:

  • Thursdays, 8:00 am-Noon at Borgess Health & Fitness Center

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Test for Men

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by cells of the prostate gland.  The PSA test measures the level of PSA in the blood as an indicator of possible prostate cancer or disease.  Detecting prostate cancer early makes it possible to provide treatment when it can be most effective.  Free PSA screenings for men are offered:

  • Tuesday, September 14, 8:00 am-Noon at Borgess-Pipp Hospital, 411 Naomi St.,  Plainwell
  • Wednesday, September 15, 11:00 am-6:00 pm at Borgess Health & Fitness Center
  • Thursday, September 16, 8:00 am-Noon at Borgess at Woodbridge Hills

More information may be obtained by calling the Borgess Screening Coordinator at 269.552.2840.  To schedule a free screening appointment, call 269.226.8135 or 800.828.8135.

Free Community Health Fair set for Saturday, June 5

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Posted by Lew Tysman on May 27, 2010 – 1:59 pm
Filed under Borgess Health, Borgess Health Screenings for Life, Events, ProMed

The fifth annual free Community Health Fair sponsored by Borgess Family Medicine will be held from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, Saturday, June 5 at Borgess-Pipp Medical Commons, 345 Naomi St., Plainwell.

Along with health screenings, participants will have the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of fun, family-friendly activities.  Among them:

  • Adult health screenings, including cholesterol and blood sugar, blood pressure, heart and lung health and fitness
  • Children’s health screenings, including blindness prevention, asthma, lead and spine
  • Adolescent sports physicals (10:00 am – 12:30 pm)
  • Face-painting, fingerprinting, games and other activities for kids
  • Fire trucks and fire / general safety information

Borgess Trauma Services will fit and sell bike helmets for $8.00 at the event.

People are encouraged to bring their gently used eyeglasses for distribution to needy individuals.

For more information, please call 269.552.0100.

Borgess-Pipp Hospital Sponsors Free Men’s Health Event at Prairiewood Golf Course

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Posted by Lew Tysman on May 18, 2010 – 4:12 pm
Filed under Borgess Health, Borgess Health Screenings for Life, Borgess-Pipp Hospital, Events, Light Hearted Living

To help men lower their score and raise their peace of mind, Borgess-Pipp Hospital will host a free Men’s Health Event at Prairiewood Golf Course on Saturday, June 12, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

“Men aren’t always the first in line to schedule an appointment to see their doctors or sign up for important health screenings,” said John Ryder, administrator, Borgess-Pipp Hospital. “That’s why we’re sponsoring this event. It’s a free and fun way to learn how to elevate your golf game, as well as receive some potentially lifesaving screenings.”

At the Men’s Health Event, participants will learn how to improve their golf swing from a physical therapist, and have the chance to receive a:

  • Healthy heart screening (including blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose)
  • Lung assessment (to check for signs of chronic obstructive lung disease or COPD)
  • Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening
  • Body mass index (BMI) analysis

Prairiewood Golf Course is located at 315 Prairiewood Drive in Otsego. There is no appointment necessary to take advantage of this one-day-only event. Those who would like more information are encouraged to call 269.226.8135 or 800.828.8135.

Borgess-Pipp Hospital delivers comprehensive health services to Plainwell, Otsego and surrounding communities, from laboratory and diagnostic imaging to long-term acute and “no wait” emergency care. A member of Borgess Health, the largest health care provider in southwest Michigan, Borgess-Pipp Hospital also has the resources to offer specialized, nationally recognized medicine.

Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital Offers Free Women’S Health Fair Friday, May 7

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Posted by Lew Tysman on April 15, 2010 – 10:23 am
Filed under Borgess Health Screenings for Life, Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital, Women's Health

From working outside the home to grocery shopping to cooking dinner to shuffling family members to and from activities, women have competing priorities. To give them the specialized care they deserve, but often don’t find the time to receive, Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital will host a comprehensive Women’s Health Fair on Friday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the multi-specialty clinic area of the first floor. 

This event will feature free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, as well as coupons for hearing testing and colorectal screening kits. “Everyone can gain something from our health fair,” said Ann Turner, nurse educator, Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital. “In addition to free screenings, visitors will benefit from a variety of information, such as eye and dental care recommendations, back health education, and a noon seminar on women’s incontinence.”

The one-day-only event also includes the chance to win special door prizes. To learn more about Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital’s free Women’s Health Fair, call 269.783.3075.

EVENT – April 27-28: Borgess-Pipp Hospital Offers Community Free PAD Screenings

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Posted by Lew Tysman on April 5, 2010 – 9:08 am
Filed under Borgess Health, Borgess Health Screenings for Life, Borgess-Pipp Hospital

Borgess-Pipp Hospital will offer the community two free peripheral arterial disease (PAD) screenings on Tuesday, April 27 and Wednesday, April 28, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the community room.

“Every year, vascular conditions like peripheral arterial disease claim thousands of lives,” said Kathy Russell, cardiovascular services manager, Borgess-Pipp Hospital. “Through this free event, our goal is to educate people about their risks and help detect the possibility of a condition in advance of it becoming a larger health issue.” 

Affecting millions of older Americans, PAD refers to the narrowing of arteries that supply blood and nutrients to the legs. Often the result of cholesterol buildup, PAD causes difficulty walking and may even lead to stroke or heart attack. Common symptoms include leg pain, cramping, tightness or fatigue, impotence, and leg wounds or ulcers that do not heal easily.

The Risk Factors

Factors that increase one’s chances of developing PAD include advancing age, gender (men are at greater risk until age 70), cigarette smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, lack of exercise and uncontrolled stress. According to the American Vascular Association, despite its potential for complications like stroke, loss of limbs or death, vascular diseases like PAD tend to be under diagnosed in the U.S. However, if detected early, effective treatment options are available for many vascular conditions. 

Fast, Painless and Free

PAD screening involves using blood pressure cuffs and a Doppler ultrasound probe. It is a fast and painless test. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. To register, call 269.226.8135 or 800.828.8135.

Borgess-Pipp Hospital delivers comprehensive health services to Plainwell, Otsego and surrounding communities, from laboratory and diagnostic imaging to long-term acute and “no wait” emergency care. A member of Borgess Health, the largest health care provider in southwest Michigan, Borgess-Pipp Hospital also has the resources to offer specialized, nationally recognized medicine.

Encouraging testing for colon cancer awareness month

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Posted by Lew Tysman on March 8, 2010 – 8:58 am
Filed under Borgess Health, Borgess Health Screenings for Life, Borgess.tv

(NEWSCHANNEL 3) – March is colon cancer awareness month, and for those over the age of 50, it’s time to get screened.

Dr. Brij Dewan is on a mission. He wants West Michigan to top the nation in colorectal screening rates.

“We have not reached the goal that we would like to receive,” said Dr. Dewan.

That goal is why Borgess is offering free screening kits for the third year in a row. The kit is simple, twist open the tube, insert a stool sample and return it in an envelope. A simple stool blood test, close to 800 people participated in 2009.

“We have found some cases of colon cancer among those patients,” said Dr. Dewan. “I think those people definitely had a benefit from this test.”

For those over the age of 50, Dr. Dewan recommends a second test, a colonoscopy, a visual inspection of the inside of the colon. Such a test can help doctors identify and remove polyps before they become cancerous.

“If there’s any premalignant lichens we can find those, we can remove those,” said Dr. Dewan. “If we find a cancer, we can biopsy it, we can sample it and take appropriate measures.”

The national colorectal screening rate is only 40 percent, nowhere near the goal of 80 percent.

Presentation to focus on key women’s health screenings

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Posted by Lew Tysman on January 12, 2010 – 12:57 pm
Filed under Borgess Health, Borgess Health Screenings for Life, Events, Women's Health

A free presentation on breast, cervical and heart screenings will be offered 7-8:30 pm, Tuesday, Jan. 26 in the BMC Lawrence Education Center. 

This is part of the highly informative monthly Borgess Women’s Health Sense lecture series.

The featured speakers:

Jan Werbinski, MD, OB/GYN, Medical Director, Borgess Women’s Health and winner of the American Medical Women’s Association’s President’s Award for her work on women’s health issues

Soundos Moualla, MD, Cardiologist with the Heart Center for excellence, and Medical Director, Borgess Women’s Heart Program, who was trained at the Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic

Dean Copely, MD, Radiologist, Director of Breast Imaging and Intervention at Borgess, who has specialized in breast imaging for 20 years

The program will help women better understand the health issues they face.  Members of the audience will be offered a chance to ask questions.

Please call 269.226.8135 or 1.800.828.8135 to register.

Free Health Screenings for Life offered by Borgess throughout January

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Posted by Lew Tysman on January 6, 2010 – 2:32 pm
Filed under Borgess Health, Borgess Health Screenings for Life

To give people greater peace of mind—and more green in their wallets— Borgess offers Screenings for Life. These free screenings are designed to keep individuals, and our community, healthy and vibrant in the years ahead.  A list of January screenings is offered below. 

Appointments are required for most of the screenings, with the exception of those held at Harding’s Market and Sam’s Club.  To make an appointment,* please call 269.226.8135. You can also learn more about our monthly screening opportunities at screenings.borgess.com.

January 2010 Screenings

Healthy Heart

Wednesday, January 13: Borgess-Pipp Hospital, 8:00 am-Noon

Friday, January 15: ProMed Physicians-Three Rivers, 8:00 am-Noon

Tuesdays & Wednesdays: Borgess at Woodbridge Hills, 7:00 am-Noon

Thursdays: Borgess Health & Fitness Center, 7:00 am-Noon

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays: Borgess at Woodbridge Hills, 8:00 am-Noon

Thursdays: Borgess Health & Fitness Center, 8:00 am-Noon

Thyroid

Monday, January 25: Borgess Family Medicine-Plainwell, 1:00-4:00 pm

Blood Pressure and Stroke Assessment

Saturdays, January 16, 23 & 30: Harding’s Market, Woodbridge Hills, 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Breathe Better with Borgess – Lung Screening

Saturday, January 30: Sam’s Club, 11:00 am-4:00 pm

For more information, please visit screenings.borgess.com.