

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
Information in HEALTH BEAT
comes from a wide range of
medical experts. If you have any
concerns or questions about
speci c content that may affect
your health, please contact your
health care provider.
Models may be used
in photos and illustrations.
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Coffey Communications
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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 (opening February 2015)
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 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.
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Saturdays, Jan. 24,
Feb. 21
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, Jan. 24
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
■
Saturday, Feb. 21
9:45 to 11 a.m.
Women’s and Children’s
Conference Room
A wonderful way to learn
about your pregnancy
journey.
Finding Alternatives
for Labor Pain
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Tuesdays, Jan. 13,
March 3
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
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Tuesdays, Feb. 17, 24
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
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Saturdays, Jan. 10,
Feb. 7, March 7
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Women’s and Children’s
Conference Room
Breastfeeding
Boot Camp
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Wednesdays, Feb. 4,
April 1
6:15 to 8:30 p.m.
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Saturdays, Jan. 17,
March 14
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
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Tuesdays, Feb. 17,
March 17, April 7
6:15 to 8:45 p.m.
Special Events
Healthy You
Health Fair
Saturday, Jan. 31
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunset Mall
Blood glucose testing,
blood pressure checks,
BMI information and more!
Open to the public; admis-
sion is free. For more infor-
mation, call
325-657-5064
.
KIXY Cares for Kids
Radiothon
Thursday through
Saturday, Feb. 26
through 28
Feb. 26 and 27: 6 a.m. to
7 p.m.
Feb. 28: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
During the three-day event
sponsored by Republic
Services, the 2015 Miracle
Kids will be introduced,
and listeners will hear
updates on past Miracle
Kids on KIXY FM 94.7. The
outstanding medical staff
at Shannon Medical Center
will be on air to explain
more about needed items
on our 2015 wish list. For
more information, please
call
325-481-6160
.
CMN Day at the Rodeo
Sunday, Feb. 22
3 p.m.
Miracle Kids and CMN
staff will be in the stands
to do a “bucket pass”
during the performance.
For more information, call
325-481-6160
.
Building Blocks Childbirth and
Parenting Classes
To register, please call
325-481-8888
. For more infor-
mation about these classes, please visit
www.shannonbabies.comor call
325-481-6332
.
Support Groups
Breastfeeding
Community Gathering
Every Thursday
11 a.m. to noon
Women’s & Children’s
Family Room, third floor
For more information, call
325-481-6326
.
Survivor Sisters
Breast Cancer
Support Group
First Thursday of every
month, Jan. 8, Feb. 5,
March 5, April 2
5:30 p.m.
Cancer Empowerment &
Resource Center at
Shannon
For more information, call
325-481-2065
.
Concho Valley Kidney
Support Group
Tuesdays, Jan. 6, Feb. 3,
March 3, April 7
7 to 8 p.m.
Legacy Meeting area,
second floor
120 E. Harris
For more information, call
325-212-3493
.
www.shannonhealth.comGo Red For
Women Luncheon
Wednesday, Feb. 4
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
McNease Convention Center
Speaker: Comedienne Leslie Norris Townsend
Tickets are $40 per person; $500 to reserve
a table for eight. For more information, please
call
325-481-6300
.
Shannon Medical Center offers many classes and
events for your good health. To nd the most up-to-date
list, please visit
www.shannonhealth.com/calendar.
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