TOPS hosting open house Feb. 15
Obesity is one of Americas most serious health issues.
It impacts people of all ages and can lead to many serious diseases including diabetes and heart disease.
Since 1948, TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the countrys oldest nonprofit weight loss organization, has been there to help.
TOPS Chapter 186 in Hendersonville cordially invites the community to an open house from 9-11 a.m. Feb. 15 in the Stull Activity Hall of Grace Lutheran Church, 1245 Sixth Ave. W., Hendersonville.
Current TOPS members who have achieved and, most importantly, maintained their weight-loss goals will share their success and experience with the program.
For more information about TOPS, visit TOPS.org. For more information or questions about the open house, call Rosemary at 828-707-4883 or Barbara at 828-685-8667.
Ageless Grace sessions now offered Tuesdays
An Ageless Grace session will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Henderson County Parks & Rec Athletic Activity Center, 708 S. Grove St., Hendersonville.
Each of the Ageless Grace Tools emphasizes different anti-aging techniques, including joint mobility, spinal flexibility, right-left brain coordination, bone density, kinesthetic learning, cognitive function, systemic health, balance, fall prevention, self-esteem, confidence and playfulness.
The Ageless Grace Tools include right and left-brain activities and numbered sequences of physical movements in patterns that play "games" with the mind. There are also mind-body directions that allow the brain to consciously choose and direct the movement of the body in either a random or specific sequence.
For more information, call certified instructor Suzanne Tindol at 910-308-8982 or visit agentlestretch.com.
Miller named to fellowship
Pardee Hospital vascular surgeon Dr. Craig Miller, FACS, has been named a 2017 National Library of Medicine Michael E. DeBakey Fellow in the History of Medicine. As part of his fellowship, Miller will research and write a comprehensive biography of Michael E. DeBakey.
In February 2016, the National Library of Medicine received a generous gift from The DeBakey Medical Foundation to support enhanced access to the Michael E. DeBakey Archives at the NLM and to establish the Michael E. DeBakey Fellowship in the History of Medicine.
On behalf of the entire Pardee Hospital team, I would like to congratulate Dr. Miller on this outstanding achievement, said Dr. David Ellis, FACOG, chief medical officer of Pardee Hospital. Not only is Dr. Miller a talented vascular surgeon, he is also an accomplished author and scholar. We are fortunate to have him as part of the Pardee family.
Over the course of the next year, fellows will undertake their research projects onsite in the History of Medicine Division of the Library, primarily in the Michael E. DeBakey archives which reflect the vast range of subjects from DeBakeys professional career from surgery to health care policy, medical libraries and expanding access to medical information, medical technology to medical ethics, military medicine to veteran health, humanitarianism to international diplomacy in the medical arena. The librarys DeBakey archives contain correspondence, administrative records, diaries, transcripts, publications, speeches, conference and awards material, subject files, photographs, and audiovisual media, which reflect the vast expanse of DeBakeys life, achievements, and interests as a world-renowned medical statesman, innovator, and champion of humanitarianism and life-long learning.
Miller practices at vascular surgery at Pardee and provides both diagnostic and therapeutic vascular imaging services. He performs procedures on both an inpatient and outpatient basis at Pardee Hospital, as well as in the Vascular Surgery office. Miller treats a wide variety of vascular conditions, from varicose veins to aneurysms to lower extremity arterial disease. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Miller earned his medical degree from the Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed an internship and residency in surgery at the Ohio State University Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship in vascular and endovascular surgery at the University of California at San Francisco and was a fellow of the university's Gastrointestinal Research Laboratory. His research has been published in numerous medical publications.
He is the author of "The Making of a Surgeon in the 21st Century," which is in its third U.S. edition and has been translated into several languages, and "The Big Z: The Life of Robert M. Zollinger, M.D.," which has been nominated for the Welch Medal, awarded to the most outstanding book on American medical history. Miller is also a Scholar-in-Residence at the Ohio State Universitys Medical Cultural Heritage Center.
Upcoming blood drives
The following blood drives will benefit the American Red Cross:
Diabetes Support Group changes location
Pardee Hospital has announced that its Diabetes Support Group will now meet at the Pardee Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, located at 212B Thompson St. in Hendersonville, adjacent to Epic Theatres. The group will meet from 10-11:30 a.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month.
The group is open to anyone who has an interest in diabetes self-management and features roundtable discussions and educational programs. For a detailed schedule of presentations, call Nina Lovern, support group facilitator, at 828-698-4533.
Local Lupus Foundation meeting today
The Lupus Foundation of America North Carolina Chapter will meet at 7 p.m. today in the CE Room of All Souls Cathedral, 9 Swan St., Asheville.
This group provides participants with an opportunity to receive introductory information about lupus, encourage the expression of concerns, provide an opportunity to share experiences, encourage and support positive coping strategies, and emphasize the importance of medical treatment. Meeting programs vary from guest speakers to DVD presentations and open group discussion.
The group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. There is no charge to attend the meeting and dropins are welcome. For more information, visit lupus.org/northcarolina.
Events at One Center Yoga
The following events will take place at One Center Yoga, located at 120 Coxe Ave., suite 3B, Asheville:
To sign up for either class, call 828-225-1904 or visit onecenteryoga.com.
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