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Upcoming Spirit of Women Events

Carolinas Medical Center-Union celebrates the spirit of every woman through a variety of activities and opportunities. Celebrate your spirit by joining us for these programs and events in 2007.

Day of Dance for Cardiovascular Health
Thank you for joining us for Day of Dance on Saturday, February 24, 2007. This event raised awareness about the heart-healthy benefits of dance and exercise. Over 250 people attended Day of Dance and enjoyed free health screenings, health & fitness demonstrations, many kinds of dance instruction, contests, door prizes, special performances by local dancers, food and much more. To view photos from Day of Dance, click here. For information about our upcoming Day of Dance for Health (2008), click here.

HeartCaring
Carolinas Medical Center-Union is certified as a HeartCaring provider, which means we're prepared to identify and address gender-specific heart issues. Women have different symptoms and needs relating to heart disease. Take advantage of the education and care we can offer, tailored to your specific needs as a woman. Physician practices partnering with us include Anderson Family Medicine, Dove Internal Medicine, Dove Internal Medicine at Union West, Franklin Street Ambulatory Clinic, Lake Park Family Practice, Medical Group of Waxhaw, Union Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Sanger Clinic, and Weddington Family Medicine.

HeartCaring Classes
Heart disease is the #1 killer of women and men in the United States. So, we're focused on preventing heart disease in Union County. These classes are free to the public and are offered at CMC-Union in Monroe on a regular basis. See our events calendar for the next class, and call 704-225-2577 to register. HeartCaring is administered by the Spirit of Women Hospital Network with educational support from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

New Mom Tea
Each quarter, we take pride in hosting a New Mom Tea and Social Hour that features refreshments and education to help women understand their journey to motherhood. Please join us for tea, take a break from life's stresses, meet new people, and enjoy your pregnancy and first year of motherhood. See our events calendar for the next New Mom Tea and call 704-283-BABY to register.

Spirit Saturdays
Spirit Saturdays are a time to meet, learn, and exchange ideas with other women on the same course - toward a healthy lifestyle. Each quarter, we get together to learn about topics concerning our health and to experience some fun and healthy lifestyle choices first hand. See our events calendar for the next Spirit Saturday, and remember to bring a friend.

Girls' Night to Fight Breast Cancer
Girls' Night Out to Fight Breast Cancer brings together women as friends for an evening of fun, excitement, and laughter to include mini spa stations, makeup makeovers, games, and food. Free bone density screenings and breast cancer awareness activities will be incorporated into this event to underscore the importance of education and awareness in the prevention of bone loss and breast disease. Hospital physicians, programs, and services will be showcased at this event on October 25, 2007. See our events calendar for details, and bring a girlfriend! To view photos from Girls' Night Out 2006, click here.

Walk with Spirit
Join our walking club, and walk away diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and more. We will walk on Mondays and Wednesdays at noon and on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. and at 7:15 p.m. Walkers should meet in the CMC-Union Outpatient Treatment Pavilion Lobby, located at 600 Hospital Drive in Monroe, and the walk will continue on the hospital's walking trails. Please check with your physician before beginning any exercise program. See our events calendar.

Get What You Need Out Of Life
This new educational program on women's midlife health conditions will be introduced in November 2007. Quarterly programs will feature information and resources to renew your mind, body, and spirit. Expect topics related to balancing hormones, life stress, protecting your joints and bones, skin care, and diet. This program is especially geared towards women ages 35 to 60 who seek more vibrant health. See our events calendar.

For more information or to register for a class, call 704-225-2577.

 QUICK FACTS
Breast Health

Any woman can get breast cancer.

As you get older, your chance of breast cancer increases.

Breast cancer is easier to treat if found early, which makes prevention and early detection crucial.

Most women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease.

A mammogram can find breast cancer before it can be felt with the hand.
Screening Recommendations for Breast Health

Breast Self-Exam: All women over the age of 20 should perform a monthly self breast exam.

Clinical Breast Exam: All women over the age of 20 should have a healthcare professional examine their breasts annually.

Mammogram: All women over the age of 40 should have an annual mammogram. If you are at higher risk of developing the disease, speak with your healthcare provider to determine if you should be screened earlier.
Community Mammography Partnership

CMC-Union, the Union County Health Department, and Charlotte Radiology collaborate on a grant from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation provide free screening mammograms for uninsured and under-insured women in Union County. Please call 704-225-2577 for more information.
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