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Carilion Clinic sponsors health events coming up in May

Wendy Shaffer of Carilion Clinic shares the following information about their May events.

Read on for the full list.

VA Blood Services  Blood Drive
Date:  May 22
Time:  9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost:  Free
Location:  Roanoke Athletic Club – Roanoke

Red Hot Mamas
Pause and Effect:Transition to Menopause
Staying informed about your body’s changing health. Menopause can be scary for many women to think about but it’s something all women will go through. Carilion Clinic is proud to be expanding the Red Hot Mamas program from the New River Valley to now include the Roanoke and Franklin communities. Red Hot Mamas is a fun, candid and interactive presentation, targeting women who are age 40 and older, to address transitioning into menopause. Light refreshment will be served and there will be door prizes.
Date: May 22
Time:  5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Cost:  Free
Registration info:  Pre-Register please by calling 540-266-6000 or 800-422-8482.
Location:  South County Library located at 6303 Merriman Road in Roanoke

Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Screening
Free blood pressure and blood sugar screening
Date: Every Monday and Wednesday
Time: 8 to 11 a.m. every Wednesday.
Cost:  Free
Location: Tanglewood Mall
Contact Info: 540-266-6000 or 1-800-422-8482

Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Screening
Free blood pressure and blood sugar screening located at Cave Spring Corners, Hamricks in Roanoke.
Date:  Every Tuesday
Time:  10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost:  Free
Location: Hamricks at Cave Spring Corners, located at 3915 Brambleton Ave. in Roanoke
Registration Info: No registration required.
Contact Information: 540-266-6000 or 1-800-422-8482

Physicians on Foot
The doctors of Carilion clinic are lacing up their walking shoes! Because your health is so important to us, we encourage you to put on your shoes and join our weekly program. Starting Oct. 29th we’re walking indoors at Tanglewood Mall in Roanoke. Meet the group near JC Penny. During inclement weather, call 540-981-7684
Location:  Tanglewood Mall – Roanoke
Time:  8:30 a.m. every Saturday
Cost: Free

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