Shannon Medical Center | Health Beat | Fall 2019

EVENTS CALENDAR Ram Jam with Shannon Sept. 14, Sept. 28, Oct. 12, Oct. 26, Nov. 16 Bring your family and join the Shannon Tailgate Crew before each Angelo State Uni- versity home football game. We’ll have complimentary food, giveaways and games. Ram Jam begins two-and-a- half hours before game time. For game schedule and start times, visit angelosports.com . Walk to Remember Sunday, Oct. 6, 2:30 p.m. Old Central Fire Station at City Park (corner of Twohig Avenue and Magdalen Street) The White Rose Support Group is devoted to provid- ing care and support to par- ents who have experienced the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy or newborn death. Please join us for a special ceremony that will start near the pine tree behind the old Central Fire Station at City Park and proceed to the Baby’s Rose Garden at the Shannon Women’s & Chil- dren’s Hospital. It is open to anyone who would like to attend. For more information about the White Rose Pro- gram, call 325-481-6332 . Spirit of Children Through Oct. 31 Spirit of Halloween Icon Fundraiser benefiting Chil- dren’s Miracle Network. Purchase a Spirit of Children icon or bracelet at the Spirit Halloween store through Halloween. For more infor- mation, call 325-481-6160 . ASU Dance Marathon Wednesday, Oct. 9 Join Angelo State University students as they raise money for Children’s Miracle Net- work during Homecoming week! For more information, call 325-481-6160 . Extra Life Saturday, Nov. 2 Participants play video games, tabletop games, card games, basketball—anything fun—to challenge themselves to raise lifesaving funds for kids in need. Extra Life is just like a run, walk or bike event, except that you don’t have to leave the comfort of your home to participate. Participants register at extra-life.org and create a fundraising page. Then they ask friends and family to support their efforts to Play Games and Heal Kids by donating online. Players can choose to game for a por- tion of the 24 hours on Nov. 2, spread out their hours over several days or play as a relay among team members. All proceeds of this event support the Children’s Miracle Network at Shannon Medical Center. Miracle Jeans Day Wednesday, Nov. 6 Participants can “buy” the right to wear jeans on Miracle Jeans Day for as little as $5. Any business that chooses to participate in Miracle Jeans Day can wear work- appropriate jeans instead of normal attire on Wednes- day, Nov. 6. Companies that choose to participate in Miracle Jeans Day will make a difference in the life of a child. For more information, call 325-481-6160 . Diabetes Update: Managing Stress and Depression with Diabetes Thursday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m. Shannon Women’s & Chil- dren’s Hospital (201 E. Harris Ave.) Join us for an educational seminar featuring Eileen Barbella, PhD, psychologist at Shannon Clinic. Dr. Bar- bella will address strategies for how to handle depression and stress while living with diabetes. Anyone is invited to attend this free semi- nar. Healthy snacks will be served. Seating is limited. To reserve a space, please call 325-657-5064 . Cookies and Milk with Santa Saturday, Dec. 14 Santa is making a special ap- pearance at Shannon Wom- en’s & Children’s Hospital to enjoy cookies and milk and help benefit the Children’s Miracle Network. Cookies and Milk with Santa is an annual event hosted by CMN volunteers that gives area families a unique opportunity to spend some time with Santa. Children will receive a special souvenir photo while feasting on delicious cookies and milk. For more informa- tion, call 325-481-6160 . 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 Shane Plymell , President and CEO Lyndy Stone , Editor Information in HEALTH BEAT comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2019 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. FALL 2019 shannonhealth.com Shannon Medical Center complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Please call 325- 653-6741, ext. 6541. Shannon Medical Center cumple con las leyes federales de derechos civiles aplicables y no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, nacionalidad, edad, discapacidad o sexo. ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 325- 653-6741, ext. 6541. Shannon Clinic–Beauregard 120 E. Beauregard Ave. 325-658-1511 Shannon Clinic–Pediatrics 225 E. Beauregard Ave. 325-481-2287 Shannon Clinic–Harris 220 E. Harris Ave. 325-658-1511 Shannon Clinic–Jackson 2237 S. Jackson St. 325-658-1511 Shannon Clinic–Magdalen 102 N. Magdalen St. 325-658-1511 Shannon Clinic–Southwest 4450 Sunset Drive 325-658-1511 Shannon Clinic–Sunset 4235 Southwest Blvd. 325-481-2197 Shannon Clinic Urgent Care–North 2626 N. Bryant 325-481-2271 Shannon Clinic Urgent Care–West 4251 Sunset Drive 325-481-2226 Shannon Clinic Urgent Care–South 3502 Knickerbocker Road 325-481-2222 Shannon Clinic– Red Arroyo 3016 Vista del Arroyo Drive 325-949-9408 Shannon Clinic– College Hills 4141 College Hills Blvd. 325-481-2320 Family Health Center–Ozona 102 Ave. H 325-392-3788 Shannon Clinic– Big Spring 2503 Gregg St. 432-606-5178 HEALTH BEAT Don’t miss our breast cancer events. See page 2 .