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An essential part of surviving breast cancer is learning to feel more comfortable with how you look in clothing. One of the first steps for women who have undergone a mastectomy is to locate an expert to help find the right size breast forms and bras.
Free Webcast on Grief Set for Nov. 12
Brookings Health System and United Living Community will present, Grief: What Helps When it Hurts, free webcast on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Brookings Health System’s hospital, conference rooms A and B.
Children Welcomed to Trick-or-Treat at The Neighborhoods on Oct. 25
Children 12 and younger are invited to trick-or-treat at The Neighborhoods at Brookview skilled nursing home on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Bothwell Certified in LSVT LOUD Therapy Techniques for Parkinson’s Patients
Speech-Language Pathologist Lindsey Bothwell has been certified to administer LSVT LOUD® therapy, a revolutionary program that empowers people with Parkinson’s disease to make their speech understood. It will be offered as a treatment option at Brookings Health beginning in mid to late October.
White Ambulance Supports Campaign for New Brookings Health System Ambulance
Brookings Health System Foundation’s community-wide campaign to raise money for a new ambulance recently exceeded $38,000, including a $2,500 gift from White Ambulance Service.
Flu Vaccine Clinics Set for Oct. 8 & 13 at White Medical Clinic
White Medical Clinic will offer the flu vaccine on Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and again on Monday, Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Arlington Medical Center’s Annual Flu Shot Clinic Set for Oct. 8
Arlington Medical Center will hold its annual community flu shot clinic on Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the clinic.
Popular Understanding Grief Education Classes Start in October
Brookings Health System will once again hold its popular six-week educational series, Understanding Grief, led by Social Worker Mavis Gehant.
Dermatologist to see Patients at Brookings Health System’s Outreach Specialty Clinic
Those looking to meet with a dermatologist will be able to find exactly what they need at the Outreach Specialty Clinic at Brookings Health System. Dermatologist Dr. Valerie Flynn has begun seeing patients the third Tuesday of every month and will be in Brookings again on Sept. 16.
Brookings Health System Offers Free Massages to Chemotherapy Patients
Chemotherapy patients are often under a great amount of stress. In an attempt to provide some respite for these patients, Brookings Health System Foundation along with the Swiftel Center’s Tough Enough to Wear Pink campaign will offer free massages to all chemotherapy patients at Brookings Health System’s outpatient treatment area effective Sept. 15.