Shannon Medical Center | Health Beat | Fall 2016

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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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FALL
2016
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 Urgent Care North
2626 N. Bryant . . . . . . . . . . . . 325-481-2271
Shannon Clinic Urgent Care West
4251 Sunset Drive . . . . . . . . . . . 325-481-2226
Adult and Senior Medicine
3016 Vista del Arroyo . . . . . . . . . . 325-949-9408
Southwest Internal Medicine
4141 College Hills. . . . . . . . . . . 325-481-2320
Shannon Clinic Urgent Care 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
Family Health Center–Ozona
104 N. Ave. H. . . . . . . . . . . . 325-392-3788
Shannon Clinic–Big Spring
2503 Gregg St. .. . . . . . . . . . . 325-481-2074
Clinic Hours: Regular hours for the clinic are
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
All About Childbirth
■ Two-night class: Tues-
days, Nov. 1 and 8,
6:15 to 8:45 p.m.
■ Saturday class:
Oct. 1, Dec. 3,
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Get helpful information
about labor and childbirth
to minimize your fears and
help you make informed
decisions. Please bring pil-
lows for this class. Online
classes available. To sign
up, call 325-481-6332.
Breastfeeding
Boot Camp
■ Wednesday, Nov. 2,
6:15 to 8:45 p.m.
Learn techniques and
tips about breastfeeding,
as well as the benefits
it provides for you and your
little one. Online classes
available. To register, call
or text 325-234-0391.
Caring for
Your Newborn
■ Thursdays, Oct. 20,
Dec. 1, 6:15 to 8:45 p.m.
■ Tuesday, Nov. 15,
6:15 to 8:45 p.m.
Infant CPR, car seat safety,
basics of newborn care and
home safety tips are covered
in this class.
Doting Siblings:
Big Brother/
Big Sister Classes
■ Saturday, Oct. 15
9 to 10:30 a.m.
A class specifically for big
brothers and big sisters
age 4 and up.
Essentials
for Pregnancy
■ Tuesday, Dec. 6,
6:15 to 8:45 p.m.
■ Saturday, Oct. 15
12:30 to 3 p.m.
A wonderful way to begin
your pregnancy journey.
Finding Alternatives
for Labor Pain
■ Thursday, Nov. 17
6:15 to 8:45 p.m.
Learn breathing, relax-
ation and massage tech-
niques to use throughout
labor.
Support Groups
Concho Valley Kidney
Support Group
Tuesdays, Oct. 4, Nov. 1,
and Dec. 6, 7 to 8 p.m.
Legacy Meeting Area,
second floor
120 E. Harris
For info, call 325-212-3493.
Survivor Sisters
Breast Cancer
Support Group
Thursdays, Oct. 6, Nov. 3,
Dec. 8, 5:30 p.m.
Cancer Empowerment and
Resource Center at Shannon
102 N. Magdalen
For more information, call
325-481-2065.
Building Blocks Childbirth
and Parenting Classes
Women’s and Children’s Conference Room
201 E. Harris
To register, please call 325-481-8888. For more
information about these classes, please visit
or call 325-481-6332.
Shannon Medical Center offers many classes and events
for your good health. To find the most up-to-date list,
please visit
EVENT
FALL 2016
Children’s Miracle Network Events
All proceeds from these events
support local kids through the
Children’s Miracle Network
at Shannon Medical Center.
For more information, please
call 325-481-6160 or visit
.
Ace Hardware “Ace Cares
for Kids” Icon Campaign
Through Monday, Oct. 3
This campaign benefits the
Children’s Miracle Network at
Shannon Medical Center. Ace
Hardware customers can pur-
chase a CMN balloon icon at the
register for a donation of $1 or
more. Locations participating
include Westlake Ace Hardware,
at 1821 Knickerbocker Road,
and Keith Ace Hardware in
Brady, at 2210 S. Bridge St. Call
325-481-6160 .
Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club
Children’s Miracle Network
Balloon Campaign
Through Sunday, Oct. 9
Wal-Mart customers and Sam’s
Club members can help “every
child live better” by making a do-
nation of $1 or more at the local
retailers to support Children’s Mir-
acle Network at Shannon Medical
Center. Customers and members
can add a “Miracle Balloon” dona-
tion during checkout, with 100 per-
cent of funds flowing directly to the
Shannon Medical Center.
10th annual
Cheyenne’s Rally
Saturday, Sept. 24
108-mile motorcycle ride
$25, includes T-shirt for first
150 paid registrants
Registration: 9 a.m.,
Family Power Sports, 4160 W.
Houston Harte Expressway
First bike out at 10 a.m.;
last bike in at 2 p.m.
Ride concludes at Concho’s
Downtown, 125 E. Concho Ave.
Miracle Jeans Day
Wednesday, Sept. 28
Participants can “buy” the right
to wear jeans on Miracle Jeans
Day for as little as $5.
Extra Life
Saturday, Nov. 5
Play video games, tabletop
games, card games, basketball—
anything fun—to raise lifesaving
funds for kids. Extra Life is just
like a run, walk or bike event, ex-
cept that you never have to leave
your home. To participate, regis-
ter at and cre-
ate a fundraising page. Then, ask
your friends and family to support
your efforts to Play Games and
Heal Kids by donating online. You
can game for a portion of the 25
hours on Nov. 5, spread out your
hours over several days, or play
as a relay among team members.
Fore the Kids Golf
Tournament Hosted by
Outback Steakhouse
Monday, Nov. 14
Four-person scramble;
$125 per player
San Angelo Country Club
Cookies & Milk with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 10
Tickets: $15 per child, includes
photo with Santa, cookies and
milk. Santa will make his special
appearance again this year at
Shannon Women’s & Children’s
Hospital, 210 E. Harris. Don’t
miss out on the fun, cookies and
milk!
Your
Children’s
Miracle Network
Hospital
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