Selected Community Events
Mammograms for the Brazos Valley Day
May 11, 2013 All Day
Brazos Valley Council of Governments in BryanPink Alliance is proud to announce that the inaugural Mammograms for the Brazos Valley Day will be held May 11, 2013, at the offices of the Brazos Valley Council of Governments in Bryan. This event offers local women the opportunity to receive mammograms free of charge. Pink Alliance invites uninsured women over the age of 40 who have never had a mammogram or have not had one in the past year to attend Mammograms for the Brazos Valley Day. These efforts aspire to assist those with limited means. Early detection is crucial in beating breast cancer; Pink Alliance hopes to spread this message and enable women, who would ordinarily not be able, to maintain proper breast health.
Pink Alliance is proud to host the mobile mammography unit from The Rose for this inaugural event in the Brazos Valley. The Breast Cancer screening services will be administered by Board Certified Radiologists from The Rose, an award winning breast health care center based in Houston. Women planning on attending this event need to correspond with Elizabeth Dickey, 979-774-4176, at the offices of Health For All to set up an appointment. Transportation will be available upon request.
The Mammograms for the Brazos Valley Day event is possible due to the American Cancer Society Yoplait So Good Initiative that was awarded to Pink Alliance recognizing their tireless efforts and dedication to breast health in the Brazos Valley. Much like the gracious financial support Pink Alliance receives from local businesses, family and friends every year, this grant allows Pink Alliance to assist women of the Brazos Valley in conquering breast cancer. Pink Alliance aspires to expand this gratuitous event to multiple times a year to reach as many women of the Brazos Valley as possible.
Wisdom, Power, Control Diabetes Course
Apr 6, 2013 - May 18, 2013 10 AM - 12 PM
1st Church College Station 1125 Wellborn Road College Station TexasThe Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Brazos County is pleased to announce “Wisdom, Power, Control”, a 7-week diabetes self-management education program. Classes will help to develop diabetes self-care skills, to improve eating habits and maintain good nutrition, to increase physical activity, to prevent diabetes complications, and to improve quality of life living with type 2 diabetes. Classes will include food demonstrations and educational materials will be provided. Family members are encouraged to attend.Pre-registration is required.
Flora Williams 979-823-0129, fewilliams@ag.tamu.edu
2nd Annual Community Health Hullabaloo
Feb 23, 2013 8 AM - 10 AM 5k Run/Walk, 10 AM - 3 PM
Texas A&M Health Science Center 8441 Hwy 47 in Bryan8 - 10 AM
5k Run/Walk
$15
10 AM - 3 PM
Games and Prizes
Free kids' bike helmets
Kids' sports clinics with A&M student athletes
Vaccinations
Health screenings
First aid training
Mini fitness classes
...and more!
FREE!
For directions or to register for the 5k:
com.tamhsc.edu/comhealth
Community Health Hullaballoo 2012
Oct 13, 2012 11 AM - 3 PM
Health Professions Education Building 8447 State Highway 47 Bryan, TX 77807The Texas A&M Health Science Center - Bryan Campus is hosting their Community Health Hullaballoo 2012.
It is free and open to the public, so bring the whole family!
Activities Include:
Immunizations and games from Health Circus
Free kids’ bike helmets
Tour the Simulation Center with computerized training manikins
Health Stations: vital signs, blood pressure, splinting, yoga, anatomy, suturing and more!
Health-related and educational vendors will provide giveaways and information for the whole family.
Brenda Long
979-845-8526