Minges Wellness Center
Screenings
Annually the Wellness Center sponsors a variety of free screenings for the community. Early detection is the key to having the best possible outcome for many medical conditions. Managing many health conditions found through early detection allows for better quality of life and easier disease management. Dates and times are posted on the website calendar, in the local newspapers or call 252-522-7014 for upcoming dates.
Some of the screenings offered:
Glaucoma Screenings
Held regularly in the hospital lobby. It only takes about five minutes to have your eyes examined. This clinic is conducted by the NC Division of Services for the Blind, and sponsored by WellAware.
Colorectal Cancer Screenings
For men & women age 40 and up who have never been screened for or had colorectal cancer. The clinic is led by members of the WellAware team and the Lenoir Memorial Gastro staff.
Skin Cancer Screenings
Open to anyone who has not attended one of Lenoir Memorial's previous Skin Cancer Screening Clinics.
Prostate Cancer screenings clinics
For men age 40 and over - participation is limited. The Lenoir Memorial WellAware team with a local urologist conduct this free screening.
Mammogram Screening Clinics
Held at Eastern Radiology Associates and are for women age 40-65 who have no insurance to cover a mammogram and have never had a mammogram. Appoints are limited. This screening is sponsored by Lenoir Memorial WellAware, Kinston Radiological Associates, and the Lenoir Memorial Foundation.
Sickle Cell Screenings
For men & women age 18 and up who want to participate. The clinic is led by members of the WellAware team and the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America.
Car Seat Screenings
For more information about the location of the next safe Kids car seat screening, call 252-522-7471.
Depression Screening
A self assessment tool is available and information from the screening can be shared by participant with their personal physicians. Call 252-522-7846 to have one mailed to your home.
Carolina Regional Arthritis & Rheumatology, PA
Lenoir Memorial welcomes Carolina Regional Arthritis & Rheumatology, PA to the local medical community -
Geeta Katwa, M.D. FACP, has served as a Clinical Associate Professor for the last 10 years at the Brody School of Medicine in Greenville, NC. Her vast clinical experience includes the diagnosis and treatment of diseases dealing with the muscles, tendons, and joints including: Gout • Fibromyalgia • Polymyalgia • rheumatica • Osteoarthritis • Lupus • Scleroderma • Myopathy • Vasculitis • Osteoporosis • Rheumatoid • arthritis
Office hours: Monday through Friday • 8 am - 5 pm • Call today for an appointment. 252-686-0932
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Safe Kids invites you to “be our guest”
Safe Kids/Safe Communities serves Lenoir, Greene, and Jones Counties. Bi-monthly meetings are held at Lenoir Memorial Hospital the lead organization for the coalition. Safe Kids’ mission is to reduce the number of children killed or injured from preventable injuries. If anyone is interested in attending a Safe Kids/Safe Communities meeting, please contact Velvet Tyndall at 252-522-7471 or Joy Brock 252-747-8183.
LEARN MORENutrition Counseling
What do Dietitians do?
Lenoir Memorial Hospital offers one-on-one nutrition counseling services with a registered dietitian who will work with you to create a custom-tailored plan to meet your personal needs, desires and goals.Our professional nutrition experts can develop an individualized eating plan that will help you reach your personal health goals and meet required nutrition adaptations necessary in some complex medical conditions.
Dietitians are Clinical Experts
Outpatient nutrition counseling on a variety of subjects such as diabetes, weight loss, and high cholesterol is available one-on-one to our community.
LEARN MOREWellness Lending Library
Need an interesting presentation for your ladies group, civic organization, or church group? We can help you fill Through special grant funding, thirty-minute videos and user-friendly discussion guides are available for groups to borrow to facilitate dialogue among participants. Each video is 15-20 minutes long. Call 252-522-7014 to reserve a video at no fee.those chairs!
LEARN MOREREACH for Good Nutrition
A series on the importance of good nutrition for all age groups to achieve healthier life-styles. Healthier eating habits lead to reduced occurrences of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and many other health conditions. Call 252-5227287 for additional information.
LEARN MOREHeart Failure Support Group
Join us for "The top ten things every person with heart failure needs to know" on the third Tuesday of each month. This support group is for individuals and family members dealing with the difficulties of heart failure. The group will focus on support and education. The facilitator is Darlene Houston RN 252-522-7000 ext. 3576.
LEARN MOREInfant CPR
Parents, grandparents and other infant care-givers will benefit from attending one of these free instructional classes. Call 252-522-7014 to sign-up.
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