Don't Wait: Go Red for Women

Some of you may be attending the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women luncheon on Friday, May 1st at the Hilton Palacio Del Rio. But what is Go Red for Women? It's a national movement to educate women about the dangers of heart disease and bring them together to help fight heart disease and stroke.

Join Go Red for Women

More Photos - Fiesta and Wellness Fair

Hello, I hope you are having a great week so far. Here are some recent photos of the troops at the Military Fiesta at the Texas Cavalier's River Parade and Baptist nurse volunteers at an employee wellness fair.

Check out Video from Wounded Warrior Luncheon at Baptist Medical Center

As I mentioned in an earlier post, we recently hosted an appreciation luncheon for a number of soldiers and wounded warriors at our downtown hospital, Baptist Medical Center. I now have a video of the event to share with you. Enjoy.

WATCH VIDEO

Students: Volunteer at Baptist Medical Center

Baptist Medical Center is currently accepting junior volunteers for the summer. What are you waiting for? Call 210) 297-7677 today for more information.

Speaking Opportunities: Calling all Baptist Health System Affiliated Physicians & Clinicians

With teaching as part of the Baptist Health System mission, we offer periodic free and low-cost presentations in the community on various health related topics. We also partner with corporations and organizations to provide health and wellness seminars and fairs in the community.

If you are an affiliated physician or clinician and have expertise in an area that could be of interest to the public and would like to participate in a health or wellness fair or provide community education please submit your request via e-mail so that you that you may be contacted and scheduled for an event.

Some topics that Baptist Health System is interested in presenting to our community include just some of the following:

· Improving heart health
· Keeping children healthy
· How to maintain a healthy pregnancy
· Urological health for men and/ or women
· What to expect before and after surgery
· New medical techniques now available
· Issues of interest to the aging population, end-of-life issues, etc.

If you are interested, please present your proposed topic or interest, bio, and contact information via e-mail to Kristina Gillen, Director of Community Affairs.

This Fiesta we Support the Troops

We love to support our troops and today Baptist Medical Center hosts a quarterly luncheon in with live music, excellent food, and great company. This is followed by the Texas Cavaliers' Military Fiesta on Monday when we show our support for military, wounded warriors, and their families as they are invited to attend the River Parade and are recognized for their efforts to service.

Northeast Baptist due to be Honored for Tissue Donations

Congratulations to Northeast Baptist Hospital. The hospital is being honored by the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center on April 29th for tissue contributions to the Center.

Want to attend the ceremony? Find out more details here.

FREE EVENT: Supporting the Changing Needs of Girls in Our Community

Join me this Thursday as Julian Gold hosts a night of shopping and refreshments for Girls Inc. of San Antonio. 10% of your purchase will help support the Girls Inc. mission of inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold.

Girls Inc. of San Antonio
Location:
Julian Gold, 4109 McCullough Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212

When:
Thursday, April 16, 5:00PM

Phone:
(210)212-2573

Volunteer at WICKED

I'm told that the Majestic Theatre is looking for some volunteers for Wicked for the month of June. The Majestic is looking to involve community groups in serving as volunteers to their patrons during the month of June for Wicked (girl scout, boy scout groups, church groups, school groups or volunteer organizations). They are especially interested in groups of 10-20 and your organization may be acknowledged as the volunteer group of the night.

Please forward your information to Jessica Spencer (see below) before April 15th.

Jessica Spencer
Theatre Services Manager
Arts Center Enterprises
208 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 226-5700 Ext. 117

JSpencer@majesticempire.com

It's never too late to Start!

Baptist Health System is a proud supporter of National Start! Walking Day which kicked off today, April 8. The steps of City Hall were covered in a sea of green as people showed up in sneakers and displayed their commitment to walking and improving their health. You too, can incorporate walking into your daily routine. Don't have 30 minutes to walk? Don't worry. You can get the same benefits by doing three 10-minute walks. Visit the American Heart Association website and download free walking plans and find a walking path in your area.

Baptist is also excited to be the presenting sponsor, for the second consecutive year, of the San Antonio Heart Walk which takes place on Saturday, November 7. For more health and walking tips visit Baptist Health System.

See photos from the press conference START! kick-off at City Hall.











Baptist Health System,
Chief Development Officer, Michael Zucker







City Manager, Sheryl Sculley

Wear Your Tennis Shoes to City Hall - Weds., April 8th

If you want to start a personal walking plan for your health, then join me at a news conference Wednesday, April 8 on the steps of City Hall at 11:30 a.m. This lunchtime event is sponsored by the American Heart Association, with support from Baptist Health System.

In fact Michael Zucker, BHS Chief Development Officer and the 2009 Heart Walk Chairman, will be a speaker along with the City Manager and the Mayor Pro Tem.

The news conference concludes with a brief walk downtown. This is a nationwide celebration
encouraging employers to allow their employees to wear tennis shoes to work and take 30 minutes to walk for their health.

Sleep Seminar at Southeast Baptist on April 21

If you need help getting a good night's sleep and want to know how this can be achieved you can register to attend a free sleep seminar at Southeast Baptist Hospital on Tuesday, April 21 at 5.30 p.m. Call (210) 297-7005 to register today.

RSVP Now for a Free Class or Seminar

This month's free classes include: Total Knee Replacement Seminar, Sleep Seminar and Foot Health Seminar. Learn More.

Photos from Southeast Baptist Wellness Fair

See photos from the Southeast Baptist Hospital wellness fair. Remember to take care of your health and get preventative health screens. Check back here for upcoming wellness fairs.

Stroke Education Seminar at Blessed Sacrament

Baptist was the guest of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church senior group on Wednesday and provided stroke education and a presentation to approximately 100 people. See photos, below.
If you are interested in a stroke education seminar at your community group or church group please call me at (210) 197-1029 or e-mail.

New Neuro Suite at St. Luke's Baptist Hospital

This week we launched our state-of-the-art biplane angiography suite at St. Luke's Baptist Hospital. Find out how this amazing equipment helps save lives. Read more.