Shannon Medical Center | Health Beat | Fall 2018

11th annual Shannon Pink Ribbon Run Saturday, Oct. 6 Shannon Women’s & Children’s Hospital Registration: 7 a.m. 1-mile walk: 8 a.m. 5K and 10K: 8:30 a.m. The first 800 registrants will receive a Shannon Pink Ribbon Run T-shirt. Breast cancer survivors can participate at no cost. For more information, please call 325-657-5064 . ASU Dance Marathon Wednesday, Oct. 10 Join Angelo State University students as they raise money for Children’s Miracle Network during homecoming week! For more information, call 325-481-6160 . 5th annual pink pARTy! Thursday, Oct. 18 5 to 8 p.m. San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres and learn about breast cancer prevention, detection and awareness from Shannon personnel. Browse art pieces inspired by breast cancer survivors and created by local artists. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 325-657-5064 . Outback Fore the Kids Golf Tournament Monday, Oct. 29 San Angelo Country Club Proceeds benefit the Children’s Miracle Network at Shannon Medical Center. For more information, call 325-481-6160 . Spirit of Children Through Wednesday, Oct. 31 A fundraiser benefiting Children’s Miracle Network: Purchase a Spirit of Children icon or bracelet at the Spirit Halloween store at 4238 Sunset Drive, through Halloween. For more information, call 325-481-6160 . Extra Life Saturday, Nov. 3 Participants play video games, tabletop games, card games, basketball—anything fun—to raise lifesaving funds for kids in need. Participants register at extra-life.org , create a fundraising page, and ask friends and family to support their efforts to “Play Games and Heal Kids” by donating online. Players can choose to game for a portion of the 24 hours on Nov. 3, spread out their hours over several days, or play as a relay among team members. All proceeds support the Children’s Miracle Network at Shannon Medical Center. Miracle Jeans Day Wednesday, Nov. 7 Participants can “buy” the right to wear jeans on Miracle Jeans Day for as little as $5. 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 . Cookies & Milk With Santa Saturday, Dec. 8 Santa is making a special appearance at Shannon Women’s & Children’s Hospital! This annual event is hosted by Children’s Miracle Network volunteers and gives area families a unique opportunity to spend some time with Santa. For more information, call 325-481-6160 . Visit shannonhealth.com for more exciting events. EVENTS CALENDAR 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 Kori Knappe , Contributing Writer 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. 2018 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. FALL 2018 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 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 325-949-9408 Shannon Clinic– College Hills 4141 College Hills 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 p S H A N N O N P I N K R I B B O N R U N 2 0 1 8