HEALTH BEAT is published as
a community service for
the friends and patrons of
SHANNON MEDICAL CENTER,
120 E. Harris Ave.,
San Angelo, TX 76903,
telephone 325-653-6741.
Len Mertz
Chairman, Board of Directors
Bryan Horner
President and CEO
Lyndy Stone
Editor
Kori Knappe
Contributing Writer
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speci c content that may affect
your health, please contact your
health care provider.
Models may be used
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Coffey Communications
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SUMMER
2014
Shannon Clinic
120 E. Beauregard Ave.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325-658-1511
Shannon Clinic–Obstetrics, Gynecology & Pediatrics
225 E. Beauregard Ave.
Shannon Clinic Southwest
4450 Sunset Drive
Shannon Medical Plaza
102 N. Magdalen
Shannon Clinic–mall location
4235 Southwest Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
325-481-2197
Shannon Clinic North–Urgent Care & Family Practice
2626 N. Bryant
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325-481-2271
Adult and Senior Medicine
3016 Vista del Arroyo
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325-949-9408
Southwest Internal Medicine
4141 College Hills
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325-481-2320
Urgent Care Clinic–South
3502 Knickerbocker Road
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325-481-2222
Shannon Occupational Medicine and Injury Clinic
2626 N. Bryant
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325-481-2375
Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine
2018 Pulliam
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325-659-7290
Shannon Clinic at Big Lake
800 N. Main St., Suite 1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325-481-2183
Family Health Center–Ozona
104 N. Ave. H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
325-392-3788
Shannon Clinic at Sweetwater
201 E. Arizona Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
325-235-8641
Clinic Hours:
Regular hours for the clinic are
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturdays, July 26,
Sept. 20
9 to 11:45 a.m.
Women’s and Children’s
Conference Room
Learn techniques and
tips about breastfeeding,
as well as the bene ts
it provides for you and
your little one. Online
classes available. Call
325-481-6326
.
Caring for
Your Newborn
Tuesdays, Aug. 5,
Sept. 23
6:15 to 8:45 p.m.
Saturday, July 19
12:30 to 3 p.m.
Women’s and Children’s
Conference Room
Infant CPR, car seat safety,
basics of newborn care
and home safety tips are
covered in this informative
class.
Doting Siblings:
Big Brother/Big Sister
Classes
Saturday, July 19
9 to 10:30 a.m.
Women’s and Children’s
Conference Room
A class speci cally for big
brothers and big sisters.
Essentials
for Pregnancy
Tuesdays, July 8 and
Aug. 12
Thursday, Sept. 4
6:15 to 8:45 p.m.
Women’s and Children’s
Conference Room
A wonderful way to begin
your pregnancy journey.
Finding Alternatives
for Labor Pain
Thursday, July 24
6:15 to 8:45 p.m.
Women’s and Children’s
Conference Room
Learn breathing, relaxation
and massage techniques
to use throughout labor.
All About Childbirth
Tuesdays, July 15 and
22, Sept. 9 and 16
6:15 to 8:45 p.m.
Women’s and Children’s
Conference Room
Receive helpful information
about labor and childbirth
to minimize your fears and
help you make informed
decisions. Online classes
available. Call
325-
481-6332
to sign up.
All About Childbirth:
Saturday Express
Saturdays, July 12,
Aug. 9, Sept. 6
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Women’s and Children’s
Conference Room
Breastfeeding
Boot Camp
Wednesday, Aug. 6
6:15 to 8:30 p.m.
Tee off to fight breast cancer at the fourth
annual Tee Off for Ta-tas golf tournament.
Monday, Sept. 22
Bentwood Country Club
Four-person scramble: $125 per player
Registration and lunch: 11:30 a.m.
Shotgun start: 1 p.m.
Come be a part of the fun at the seventh
annual Shannon Pink Ribbon Run!
Saturday, Oct. 4
Shannon Women’s & Children’s Hospital
Registration: 7 a.m.
1-mile walk: 8 a.m.
5K and 10K: 8:30 a.m.
All proceeds from these events stay local to help women in our com-
munity battle breast cancer, which knows no age and sees no color. For
more information about these and other upcoming events, please visit
.
Special Events
ACE Cares for Kids,
benefiting Children’s
Miracle Network
Tuesday, July 1 through
Sunday, July 13
Customers of Westlake Ace
Hardware in San Angelo
and Keith Ace Hardware
in Brady can purchase a
balloon at the register for a
donation of $1 or more. For
more information, please
call
325-481-6160
.
15th annual Shannon
Sporting Clay Shoot
Friday and Saturday,
July 18 and 19
San Angelo Claybird
Association
See page 2 or visit
for more information.
Miracle Treat Day
Thursday, Aug. 14
Dairy Queen San Angelo
will donate $1 to your local
Children’s Miracle Network
hospital for every Blizzard
sold. For more information,
please call
325-481-6160
.
Miracle Jeans Day
Wednesday, Sept. 10
Go casual for kids and
support Children’s Miracle
Network! To nd out how
you or your company can
participate, please call
325-481-6160
.
8th annual
Cheyenne’s Rally
Saturday, Sept. 27
Bene ting your local Chil-
dren’s Miracle Network
hospital. For more
information, please call
325-481-6160
.
Support
Groups
Breastfeeding
Community Gathering
Every Thursday
11 a.m. to noon
Women’s & Children’s
Conference Room
For more information, call
325-481-6326
.
Cancer Survivorship
Classes
First Tuesday and third
Thursday of every month,
July 17, Aug. 5 and 21,
Sept. 2 and 18
Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m.;
Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.
Cancer Empowerment &
Resource Center at Shannon
For more information,
call
325-481-2065
.
Survivor Sisters
Breast Cancer
Support Group
First Thursday of every
month, Aug. 7, Sept. 4
5:30 p.m.
Cancer Empowerment
& Resource Center at
Shannon
For more information,
call
325-481-2065
.
Concho Valley Kidney
Support Group
Tuesdays, Aug. 5, Sept. 2
7 to 8 p.m.
Legacy Meeting area,
second floor
120 E. Harris
For more information, call
325-212-3493
.
Building Blocks Childbirth Parenting Classes
To register, please call
325-481-8888
. For more information about these classes,
please visit
or call
325-481-6332
.
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