CTMC September 2015 News & Events
EVENT: 4-week CREATION Health seminar
DATE: September 1, 8, 15, 22
TIME: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Live Oak Health Partners Community Clinic (401-A Broadway Street; San Marcos, TX)
DESCRIPTION: This 4-week CREATION Health seminar will kick off on September 1 and takes place every Wednesday evening through September 22. This entertaining and educational series will teach you eight essential principles to improve your health and longevity. Attendees who complete the entire 4-week course will receive a $20 HEB Gift Card and Healthy Choice Grocery Tour.
PHONE CONTACT: CTMC CREATION Health Institute, (512) 753-3818
EVENT: 9-week CREATION Health seminar
DATE: September 2 & 9
TIME: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION: The Price Center (222 W. San Antonio St., Room 1910; San Marcos, TX)
DESCRIPTION: This 9-week CREATION Health seminar kicked off on July 15 and takes place every Wednesday morning through Sept. 9. This entertaining and educational series will teach you eight essential principles to improve your health and longevity. Enjoy light refreshments, group activities and door prizes.
PHONE CONTACT: CTMC CREATION Health Institute, (512) 753-3818
EVENT: Free glucose checks and diabetes assessments
DATE: September 2
TIME: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION: CTMC Main Lobby (1301 Wonder World Drive; San Marcos, TX)
DESCRIPTION: CTMC offers free glucose checks and diabetes assessments on the first Wednesday of each month.
PHONE CONTACT: CTMC CREATION Health Institute, (512) 753-3818
EVENT: 9/11 Memorial Luncheon
DATE: September 10
TIME: 11:30-1:00 (Doors open at 11:00)
LOCATION: San Marcos Activity Center (501 E. Hopkins St.; San Marcos, TX)
DESCRIPTION: This annual event recognizes first responders and honors those lost during the Sept. 11 attacks. This year’s special guest speaker is Texas Inspector General Stuart Bowen, Jr. from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Lunch is $10. First responders and military personnel get in free. Please RSVP by Sept. 9 by calling (512) 753-3608 or emailing lisa.adams@ahss.org.
PHONE CONTACT: CTMC Community Relations Coordinator Lisa Adams, (512) 753-3608
EVENT: Finding Balance class for seniors
DATE: September 16
TIME: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: San Marcos Activity Center (501 E. Hopkins St.; San Marcos, TX)
DESCRIPTION: “Finding Balance” is an exercise class designed to help individuals 60 and older to strengthen their balance, which improves safety by decreasing the risk of falls. Added benefits include an improved confidence, enhanced strength and flexibility, a boosted immune system and a maintained or increased level of mobility. People of all activity levels are encouraged to attend. Participants should wear loose, comfortable clothing and rubber-soled shoes.
PHONE CONTACT: CTMC Home Health, (512) 753-3584
EVENT: “Exercise and Diabetes” educational program
DATE: September 17
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: CTMC Small Community Classroom (1301 Wonder World Drive; San Marcos, TX)
DESCRIPTION: Physical Therapist Melanie Caldwell will deliver a free educational program about the importance of physical activity for diabetics, the benefits to daily exercise, how exercise can decrease and help manage blood sugar levels, as well as demonstrate easy exercises patients can do at home.
PHONE CONTACT: CTMC Diabetes Educator Mario Torres, (512) 753-3706
EVENT: 2nd Annual Kids Calendar Art Contest Deadline
DATE: September 18
TIME: 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: “Art Contest Drop-off Box” in the CTMC Main Lobby (1301 Wonder World Drive; San Marcos, TX)
DESCRIPTION: CTMC invites children 2-18 to create artwork for a 2016 Calendar. This special keepsake calendar will celebrate healthy living by focusing on 8 key principles for living life to the fullest. All entries are free and open to the community. Artwork can be made from any medium, including pastel, oil pastels, pen, pencil, charcoal, acrylics, watercolor, oils and mixed media. There are no limits on the number of entries per student. Visit ctmc.org and click on the Kids Calendar Art Contest icon on the homepage for contest guidelines, prize information, entry/parental release form and more details. Deadline for entries is Sept. 18.
PHONE CONTACT: CTMC CREATION Health Institute, (512) 753-3818
WEBSITE: https://www.ctmc.org/care-services/creation-health-institute/kids-calendar-art-contest
EVENT: Free Balance Screening
DATE: September 23
TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: CTMC Rehabilitation Institute (1340 Wonder World Drive, Suite 2100; San Marcos, TX)
DESCRIPTION: CTMC offers free balance screenings to assess your balance, read your blood pressure, determine causes of falls/balance loss, identify areas of weakness, restore function after fall and determine if a referral is needed for a physical therapist or specialist. No referral needed for the screening, but you must reserve your appointment.
PHONE CONTACT: CTMC Rehabilitation Institute, (512) 753-3539
EVENT: Deadline to purchase tickets and sponsorships for Stars of Texas Gala
DATE: September 30
TIME: 5:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Plans are underway for the 23rd annual Stars of Texas Gala. Hays County’s premiere black tie event will take place on Sunday, October 11 at Embassy Suites Hotel, Spa and Conference Center. In addition to gourmet dining and a unique silent auction, this year’s gala will feature entertainment by Grammy Award Winner Diamond Rio. Tickets cost $200. This year’s proceeds will benefit the Ingram Heart Center at CTMC, and the event will pay a special tribute to Bruce and Gloria Ingram. Purchase tickets and sponsorships at ctmc.gala.com
PHONE CONTACT: CTMC Foundation Manager Jerilyn Miller, (512) 753-3539
WEBSITE: ctmc.gala.com
EVENT: Pink Party on the Patio
DATE: October 1
TIME: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
LOCATION: CTMC Front Entry (1301 Wonder World Drive; San Marcos, TX)
DESCRIPTION: Join Central Texas Medical Center as we kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with live music, the Pink Heals Hays County pink firetruck, a candlelight survivor walk around the CTMC walking trail and a balloon launch honoring those affected by breast cancer. This event will also feature a photo booth, chair massages, after-hours mammograms, refreshments and door prizes.
PHONE CONTACT: CTMC Foundation Manager Jerilyn Miller, (512) 753-3539
WEBSITE: ctmc.org
