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Free community health screenings

Monthly, second Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Available at Target locations in Northlake, Concord and Rivergate.

Join Novant Health and Target Clinics for free diabetes, blood pressure and obesity screenings. Visit NovantHealth.org/wellness for more information.

Stress reduction workshop

Tuesdays, Sept. 9 through Sept. 30, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Novant Health Parker Internal Medicine

Learn how proper nutrition, exercise, sleep hygiene and mind-body practices can help reduce stress and improve health and happiness. Cost: $20. Call 704-384-1605 to register.

American Red Cross blood drive

Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, multipurpose room

To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org. Click “enter sponsor code” and enter “Presby”.

Walk with a doc

Monthly, first Saturday, 9:30 a.m.
Independence Park

Walking as little as 30 minutes a day can have huge health benefits. Join our experts and other people looking to improve their health for a walk.

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Senior Saturdays: memory health

Sept. 20, 10 to 11 a.m.
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center

Call 704-316-3872 to register.

Women's health

Yoga for childbirth

Series beginning Sept. 8, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.
Novant Health Women’s Center, Matthews

This three-class series will prepare your body for childbirth by stretching for flexibility and building strength. Cost: $30.

Budgeting for a baby

Sept. 17, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Novant Health Women’s Center, Charlotte

Planning for pregnancy

Sept. 17, 6 to 7 p.m.
Novant Health Women’s Center, Matthews

If you are thinking about becoming pregnant in the future or are having trouble getting pregnant, join us for this information session. Free.

Heart health

Dinner with a Doctor: peripheral vascular disease

Sept. 9, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center

Join Gabriel Delgado, MD, of Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute, for dinner and to learn why you should not ignore achy, tired or cramping legs as you grow older. Free. Call 704-384-3557 to register.

Assess your heart disease risk

By appointment only.

Learn your risk for having a heart attack or stroke in a one-on-one assessment. Cost: $25. Call 704-384-WELL (9355) to register.

Straight talk: atrial fibrillation

Sept. 23, 6 p.m.
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center

Join Adrian Dusa, MD, to learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments of atrial fibrillation. Light dinner provided. Call 704-316-4058 to register.

Cancer care

Exercise and nutrition for cancer survivors

Sept. 24, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Novant Health Cancer Rehab & Wellness

Join our cancer exercise physiologist and oncology nutrition specialist to learn about incorporating a healthy diet and exercise into your care plan. Call 704-384-4400 to register.

Weight loss solutions

Surgical solutions for weight loss

A variety of dates and times are offered. Free.

Call 704-316-8000 to register.

Give back

Premature Oktoberfest: a microbrew for micropreemies*

Sept. 13, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

Tickets include open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment. Proceeds benefit Pierce’s Project. Cost: $50 per person.

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Claire's Army golf tournament*

Sept. 22, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Providence Country Club

Grab your best golfing buddies for a team of four, or register as an individual, for a day of friendly competition in support of the fight against children’s cancer. Cost: $200 per individual or $800 per team.

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Mitchell's Fund Prescription of Hope luncheon*

Sept. 29, noon to 1 p.m.
Jubilee Hall, Myers Park United Methodist Church

Support Mitchell's Fund and families facing challenging pediatric illnesses.

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*Proceeds from this event benefit Novant Health Foundation Presbyterian Medical Center and our continued mission to provide remarkable healthcare in our community.

Call 704-384-CARE (2273)

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