Women’s Healthcare celebration at St. Mary’s a huge success
Published 3:12 pm Monday, July 14, 2014
Eighty-seven women from all over Georgia’s Lake Country participated in the Women’s Healthcare Celebration at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital on Feb. 22. The four-hour event included presentations on Prenatal Health, Menopause, Nutrition, and Stress Reduction. St. Mary’s and TenderCare staff were also available to check blood pressure, measure body fat percentage, conduct diabetes screening, and give tips on breast health and stroke prevention.
In addition to St. Mary’s and TenderCare Clinic, participants in the event included Circle of Love, Greene County Health Department, Body Plex, Eatonton Health and Rehab, WellCare, Insurance Marketplace Representative Shannon Lester, Medicaid Enrollment Assistance and Athens OBGYN.
TenderCare Clinic Women’s Nurse Practitioner Missy Jackson and Athens OBGYN announced to the participants about the exciting new partnership between TenderCare, Athens OBGYN and St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens to oversee the prenatal care program and provide hospital services, including delivery. Early and consistent prenatal care has been proven to improve outcomes for both moms and babies.
Women at the Healthcare Celebration enjoyed delicious refreshments prepared by St. Mary’s culinary staff and TenderCare Clinic provided wonderful door prizes including a stroller and a car seat. Door Prizes were also provided by Body Plex, Traci Lee, massage therapist, and Eatonton Health and Rehab.