advocates for themselves and their families, friends, neighbors and co-workers.
These programs are offered free to the Tri-Cities and surrounding counties by Central Virginia Health Services through the Appomattox Area Health and Wellness Center. Classes meet once weekly and concentrate on chronic diseases, promotion of making healthy lifestyle choices and prevention of disease.
- Do you have a thirst for knowledge?
- Do you volunteer with Crater Community Hospice, or would like to do so?
- Are you a nurse's aide or caregiver of someone with a chronic disease?
- Do you wish to increase your health and longevity and nurture the growth of others?
Two programs are being held.
The first will begin Thursday, April 7th from
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at the Appomattox Area Health & Wellness Center, located at
321-C Poplar Drive, Petersburg. We are located between the Children's Hospital
Petersburg Treatment Center and Poplar Springs Hospital.
The second program will begin Wednesday, May 25th from 9AM - 11 AM at the
Crater Community Hospice, located at 3916 S. Crater Road, Petersburg. This is
Just past the Walmart on S. Crater Road.
All who complete 80% of the program (attending 10 of the 12 classes & completion of
paper work) will receive a certificate of completion & a graduation program, a quarterly
newsletter & a gift from CVHS of a blood pressure cuff & stethoscope.
Advance registration is required!
For more information or to register for either program
Contact Betty Smith RN, Community Health Educator/Coordinator @ 804-896-5813 or
804-279-9516 or email BettySmith@cvhsinc.org or vze535bw@verizon.net .
