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Join us at the Second Annual Piedmont Area Falls-Free Expo!

Sep 17, 2025 11:30:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, Geriatric, falls, physical therapy, Adult health

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Register now to attend the (free) Second Annual Piedmont Area Falls-Free Expo!

Open to health care professionals and the adults they serve, this year's expo is filled with events--- from stability and balance exercise classes to chair yoga, to educational presentations including the importance of hearing in fall risk and other concepts related to fall prevention in older adults.

Did we forget to mention there is also free food and raffles to win prizes?

WHEN: Wednesday, September 24, 2025

WHERE: Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness

114 West 30th Street, Winston-Salem, NC  27105

TIME: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Registration is available online or by phone at (336) 904-0328.

Use these links to  learn more and view the schedule of events.

 

Need free Contact Hours on this topic? Could your staff benefit from a refresher on falls in older adults?

Northwest AHEC has two self-paced, interactive, online courses on the topic! Check them out!

Falls: Screening, Risk Assessment and Care Planning for Older Adults in the Community

Double Trouble: Diabetes and Falls

 

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Lung Cancer Screening

Nov 25, 2024 8:30:00 AM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in Primary Care, medicare, screening, Adult health, lung cancer, smoking

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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. A perfect time to revisit this topic!

Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the U.S., and smoking causes almost a half a million deaths per year.

Rural NC Road in Autumn. Photo used with permission

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Health Consequences of Smoking—50 Years of Progress: A Report of the Surgeon General

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Levemir® to be permanently discontinued

Nov 29, 2023 2:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, family medicine, diabetes, Adult health

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Diagnosis - Diabetes. Medical Concept with Red Pills, Injections and Syringe. Selective Focus. 3D Render.

Novo Nordisk has announced the permanent discontinuation of all formulations of Levemir.  Supply disruptions of Levemir FlexPen are expected to begin in mid-January 2024, followed by the complete discontinuation of the FlexPen on April 1, 2024. The Levemir vial will be discontinued on December 31, 2024.

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How to improve balance and strength? Dance like no one is watching!

Oct 26, 2023 7:25:04 AM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in falls, Adult health

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The NC Falls Prevention Coalition is sharing a free, virtual weekly program. The Dance for Parkinson's (DFP) program is a welcoming, open opportunity for people of all abilities to find joy in movement. Many participants without Parkinson's enjoy the time spent simply moving with others. 

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FDA approves first RSV vaccine

May 24, 2023 1:51:50 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Vaccines, RSV, Adult health

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The FDA approved the first vaccine (brand name "Arexvy") to prevent infection with Respiratory Syncytial  Virus (RSV). 

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