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Central Texas Medical Center: August 2015 News & Events

EVENT: 2nd Annual Kids Calendar Art Contest
DATE: All month
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 great 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: 5-week CREATION Health seminar
DATE: August 4 & 11
TIME: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Thorpe Lane Pharmacy, 1346 Thorpe Ln. #D, San Marcos TX 78666
DESCRIPTION: This 5-week CREATION Health seminar kicked off on July 14 and takes place every Tuesday evening through Aug. 11. 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
WEBSITE: http://www.ctmc.org/care-services/creation-health-institute/creation-health-seminars

EVENT: Free glucose checks and diabetes assessments
DATE: August 5
TIME: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION: CTMC Main Lobby: 1301 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos
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: Healthy Cooking Demo: One Dish Wonders
DATE: August 5
TIME: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: CTMC Large Community Classroom: 1301 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos
DESCRIPTION: Add some new recipes to your collection and prepare healthy easy one dish meals for your family and friends. Attendees will be able to sample each item and take recipes home.
PHONE CONTACT: CTMC CREATION Health Institute, (512) 753-3818

EVENT: Live Oak Health Partners Community Clinic Open House Reception
DATE: August 6
TIME: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 401A Broadway St., San Marcos, TX
DESCRIPTION: Stop by the Live Oak Health Partners Community Clinic Open House Reception to tour the newly remodeled clinic, enjoy refreshments and meet the Community Clinic team.

EVENT: 9-week CREATION Health seminar
DATE: August 5, 12, 19 & 26
TIME: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION: The Price Center, 222 W. San Antonio St., Room 1910
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
WEBSITE: http://www.ctmc.org/care-services/creation-health-institute/creation-health-seminars 

EVENT: Finding Balance class for seniors
DATE: August 19
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. For more information, please call the CTMC Home Health office at (512) 753-3584.
PHONE CONTACT: CTMC Home Health, (512) 753-3584

EVENT: Managing Diabetes: The Next Step
DATE: August 20
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: CTMC Large Community Classroom: 1301 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos
DESCRIPTION: Diabetes patient Roger Baird will deliver a free educational program to share his personal experiences with diabetes and taking insulin to help control his blood sugar. Baird is a specially trained member of the A1C Champions Program, supported by Sanofi US, which provides a patient-led approach to diabetes education. During this presentation, Baird will share:
  • Why insulin is not a sign of failure but may help you achieve blood sugar control as part of an overall diabetes treatment plan
  • The concerns he had about starting insulin
  • Misconceptions about insulin
PHONE CONTACT: CTMC Diabetes Educator Mario Torres, (512) 753-3706

EVENT: 3rd Annual Senior Day Dance
DATE: August 21
TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: San Marcos Activity Center – 501 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX
DESCRIPTION: August 21 is recognized as National Senior Citizens Day, and Central Texas Medical Center (CTMC), in partnership with the City of San Marcos, is encouraging a healthy celebration of activity, light refreshments and developing more interpersonal relationships by hosting the second annual free Senior Day Dance. The theme is formal, and guests are asked to dress up in their fanciest attire. Refreshments will be sponsored by San Marcos Rehabilitation and Health Care.
PHONE CONTACT: CTMC Community Relations Coordinator Lisa Adams, (512) 753-3608
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