Lenoir Memorial

Community Programs & Events

55 Alive

Safe driving course from AARP coordinated offerings. Call 252-522-7014 for schedule and registration.

Safe Sitter

Nationally recognized babysitting course offered each summer. Call 252-522-7014 for more information and to register.

Write it Right medication cards

They are free and make it easy for individuals to keep an accurate list of medications. Call 252-522-7014 to have one mailed to your home.

Traveling blood pressure machine

Sponsored by the Lenoir Memorial Foundation. This BP machine is scheduled monthly in interested churches who would like to offer their congregation a free screening. High blood pressure, the silent killer, often goes undetected. A blood pressure screening can be the first time that one learns that their blood pressure is too high. Call 252-522-7014 to sign up your area church in this program.

Wellness Lending Library

30 minutes videos on a number of contemporary topics are available for loan with a discussion guide for your group to use to improve dialogue and education. Call 252-522-7014.

Beginners Dance Classes

Ballroom and shag classes quarterly. Call 252-522-7014 for schedule and fee information.

Infant CPR

Monthly education for parents and grandparents. Call 252-522-7014 for schedule and registration.

FitKids

An after school program for youth who need a jumpstart for increased physical fitness. Six week sessions are offered at intervals during the school year. $45 and includes a pedometer. Call 252-522-7207 or 252-522-7944.

The Community Diabetes Nutrition Series

A monthly series of educational topics not just for those with diabetes, but for individuals looking for sound nutrition education by registered dietitians. A collaboration from area dietitians including LMH, Lenoir County Health Department, Kinston Community Health Center and other dietitians from the community. For an annual schedule call 252-522-7014. Free.

Community-Wide Exercise Initiatives

A variety of special campaigns and offerings are held each year. Call 252-522-7014 for more information.

The Lenoir County Alliance for a Healthy Community

They meet monthly on the 4th Tuesday at 8:30 am at the GTP Education Center. This 12 year old group examines unmet community needs and uses information sharing and networking to solve community issues and improve health. Call co-chairs, Joey Huff at 252-522-7116 or Constance Hengel at 252-522-7028 for more information. Open to interested community members.

WellAware

This corporate and community health program provides the area with tools to adopt or maintain a healthy lifestyle, from health screenings and seminars to flu shots and support groups. WellAware is located near the Rehab Center, though a great number of its programs are held at high-traffic sites throughout the hospital’s service area.