With so many diseases and health issues, education can play an important role in managing disease, disease prevention and early detection. Spalding Regional Medical Center has a variety of experts who are available to speak on topics to employers and community organizations. These lectures are provided as a free community service.

Criteria:

• At least 20 participants must be guaranteed for the event.
• The organization must be within the hospital’s service area, including Spalding, Lamar, Pike and Butts Counties as well as the communities of Locust Grove, McDonough and Brooks.
• At least four weeks advance notice must be given.

Topics:*

Wellness and Prevention

• Diabetes education
• Stress management
• Osteoporosis
• Joint pain
• Exercise and nutrition
• Smoking cessation
• Sinus and allergy
• Kidney disease

Heart Health

• Women and heart disease
• Heart disease prevention
• Hypertension
• High cholesterol
• Stroke

Cancer Prevention

• Breast cancer
• Colorectal cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Skin cancer

Women’s Health

• Breast health
• Hormone replacement therapy
• Menopause

Sleep Disorders

• Insomnia
• Snoring and sleep apnea
• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Managing shift work

*Additional topic suggestions can be accepted upon request.