Shannon Medical Center | Health Beat | Summer 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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SUMMER
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 classes:
Tuesdays, July 12 and
19, or Mondays, Sept. 12
and 19
6:15 to 8:45 p.m.
■ Saturday class:
Aug. 6
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Get helpful information
about labor and childbirth
to minimize your fears and
help you make informed
decisions. Online classes
available. To sign up, call
325-481-6332.
Breastfeeding
Boot Camp
■ Wednesday, July 13,
Sept. 7
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, Aug. 25,
Sept. 22
6:15 to 8:45 p.m.
■ Saturday, July 16
12:30 to 3 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, July 16
9 to 10:30 a.m.
A class specifically for big
brothers and big sisters
age 4 and up.
Essentials
for Pregnancy
■ Thursday, Aug. 4,
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, July 21
6:15 to 8:45 p.m.
■ Tuesday, Sept. 13
6:15 to 8:45 p.m.
Learn breathing, relaxation
and massage techniques
to use throughout labor.
Support Groups
Concho Valley Kidney
Support Group
Tuesdays, Aug. 2, Sept. 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, Aug. 4, Sept. 1
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
SUMMER 2016
SAVE THE DATE for these fall events:
Tee off to fight breast
cancer at the fourth
annual Tee Off for Ta-tas
golf tournament.
Monday, Sept. 19
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 eighth annual
Shannon Pink Ribbon
Run!
Saturday, Oct. 1
Shannon Women’s &
Children’s Hospital
201 E. Harris
Registration: 7 a.m.
1-mile walk: 8 a.m.
5K and 10K: 8:30 a.m.
Mix and mingle at the
third annual pink pARTy !
Thursday, Oct. 20
San Angelo Museum
of Fine Arts
5 to 8 p.m.
Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres
and learn about breast cancer
prevention, detection and
awareness from Shannon
personnel. Browse art pieces
created by breast cancer
survivors. This event is free and
open to the public.
The purpose of these
events is to provide education
to our community for the
detection and prevention of
breast cancer. All proceeds
stay local to help women
battle this disease that
knows no age and sees no
color. For more information
about these and other
upcoming events, please visit
.
Special Events
17th Annual Shannon
Sporting Clay Shoot
Friday and Saturday,
July 15 and 16
San Angelo Claybird
Association
For more information, visit
Miracle Treat Day
Thursday, July 28
Dairy Queen San Angelo on Sher-
wood Way will donate $1 to the
Children’s Miracle Network for every
Blizzard sold. For more information,
please call 325-481-6160.
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