South Texas Healthcare System HealthNews
Summer 2009

Contents

 Home
 An Act of Brotherly Love
 Faith Finds a Way
 A Daughter Gives
the Ultimate Gift
 A Home Away
From Home
 From Transplant Recipient to
Transplant Advocate
 Help and Hope
for Depression
 Consolidated Nursery is Convenient for Parents
 Meet the Physicians at the South Texas Transplant Center
 Neurosurgery at
McAllen Medical
Center: 24/7 Care
 STHS receives Contract Award for Veterans' Health Services
 Advantage News
 Save a Life! Be an Organ Donor
 Advantage Program Calendar of Events
June 2009
 Advantage Program Calendar of Events
July 2009
 Advantage Program Calendar of Events
August 2009
 Past Issues

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Advantage Program
Calendar of Events - August 2009

For more information about any of these programs, classes or screenings, please visit www.southtexashealthsystem.com.

National Immunization Month

Photo of a girl getting a shot

Saturday, August 1st
Back-to-School Health Fair
8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Edinburg Regional Medical Center

Tuesday, August 4th
Diabetes Education
1 p.m.
3 East Classroom, McAllen Medical Center

Wednesday, August 5th
Weight-Loss Surgery Lecture
6 p.m.
McAllen Heart Hospital Conference Room

Thursday, August 6th
US Too McAllen Prostate Support Group
7-8:30 p.m.
Cactus Room, Edinburg Regional Medical Center

Tuesday, August 11th
Diabetes Education
1 p.m.
3 East Classroom, McAllen Medical Center

Weight-Loss Surgery Support Group
6 p.m.
McAllen Heart Hospital Conference Room

Tuesday, August 18th
Diabetes Education
1 p.m.
3 East Classroom, McAllen Medical Center

Alzheimer's Support Group Meeting
7 p.m.
South Texas Behavioral Health Center

Photo of a couple
Wednesday, August 19th
Weight-Loss Surgery Lecture
6 p.m.
McAllen Heart Hospital Conference Room

Saturday, August 22nd
Childbirth Class (Spanish)
9 a.m.-2 p.m. 3 East Classroom, McAllen Medical Center
Please call 1-800-879-1033 to register.

Tuesday, August 25th
Diabetes Education
1 p.m.
3 East Classroom, McAllen Medical Center

Saturday, August 29th
Childbirth Class (English)
9 a.m.-2 p.m. 3 East Classroom, McAllen Medical Center
Please call 1-800-879-1033 to register.

Back-to-School Health Fair
Hey, kids: Looking for a fun and healthy way to spend a summer Saturday? Join us at Edinburg Regional Medical Center for South Texas Health System's Back-to-School Fair!

You can expect lots of healthy snacks, including tasty smoothies and much more. Staff will be offering free immunizations for children and health information that can help kids maintain healthy diets and exercise regimens.

We look forward to seeing you Aug. 1 from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information, please call 956-388-2036 or visit www.southtexashealthsystem.com. Just click on Community Events in the left column.

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