BAYLOR HEALTHCARE PRESENTS HEALTH SEMINAR
ON BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

    
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Baylor HealthCare seminar focused on prevention, risks, screenings, the importance of early detection, and treatment.  The audience was able to ask questions following the presentation.


SACHSE SENIORS DONATE GIFTS FOR CANCER PATIENTS

 
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Mayor Pro Tem Pat McMillan presented a Proclamation to breast cancer survivors.


Sachse's seniors worked long hours creating caps, pillows and tote bags for the Cancer Closet at Richardson Regional Cancer Center.  They donated 100 pillows, used by breast cancer patients following surgery, 100 chemo-caps for cancer patients who have lost their hair due to chemotherapy, and 50 tote bags.  Shown in the photo above, (left to right) Janet Hurley, Chairman of the Senior Center Committee and cancer patient Frances Bivona were pleased to present Christie Willis with Richardson Regional Cancer Center the hand-made items.  Ms. Hurley, along with Program Director Dixie Dickson, were instrumental in obtaining the donated materials for the project.  The seniors will continue to create the items for the cancer closet.  Anyone interested in donating soft knits for chemo-caps, bright woven fabrics for pillows, heavier fabrics for totes (denim, corduroy, and upholstery material), stuffing or sewing items may contact the Center at 972-495-6282.    

            
 DALLAS COUNTY NURSE VISITS

The Dallas County nurse visits the Senior Center the 4th Friday of each month to conduct free blood pressure and glucose checks and to consult on medications.  She is at the Center from 9:30 to 11 am.  We also have a foot doctor who makes calls at the Center.  Check the monthly calendar for the day and time.

  »  Free Blood Pressure and Glucose Checks - 4th Friday of each month - 9:30 am
  »   Free Vision and Glaucoma Checks - once a year
  »   Flu Shots - once a year (in the fall)
  »   Three Exercise Sessions Every Week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 9:00 am)
        Designed especially for seniors; not too difficult.
  »   Transportation to Doctor Appointments 
  »   Special health programs throughout the year such

Watch the monthly calendars for special health seminars.

 

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