Events

Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center (GHS) is pleased to offer education classes and programs to improve your family’s health. Here is a list of upcoming offerings. Most of these are free of charge, but registration is required.

Click here to register by simply selecting the class you want to register for from the Class or Event title drop down box.

Metabolic Syndrome: Know the Signs
Dr. Lynnette Guirao, with Cypress Internal Medicine-Greer, will lead a free luncheon seminar on metabolic syndrome at noon, Wednesday, July 28, at Ellen’s Café on Trade in Greer. To register, call 1-877-GHS-INFO (447-4636) or Click here.

Vein Screening
The Vascular Health Alliance Vein Center at Patewood Medical Campus is offering a free vein consultation for those concerned about varicose and spider veins on Fri., Aug. 6. To schedule a vein consultation, call 454-VEIN (8346).

Osteoporosis? No Thanks, I’m Too Young
Dr. Karen Weise of Family Medicine-Powdersville will discuss how to prevent and treat osteoporosis on Wed., Aug. 4, noon-1 p.m., at Smithfield Country Club. Free; registration required. To register, call 1-877-GHS-INFO (447-4636) or Click here.   

Knock Breast Cancer Out of the Park
Attend the Greenville Drive game on Wed., Aug. 4, and help celebrate and honor breast cancer survivors. For tickets, visit www.greenvilledrive.com and enter promotion code KOMEN. Don’t forget to wear pink!

Medical Qigong
Learn how to use medical qigong techniques to reduce stress, improve brain training and recover quicker from illness on Tuesdays, Aug. 10-Sept. 28, noon-1 p.m., at the Greenville Life Center Health & Conditioning Club. Fee: $40 members and $60 non-members. To register, call 455-4001.

Menopause and Hormones
Join Dr. Edwin Ellison, Jr., of Greenville OB/GYN for a discussion on menopause and hormones on Thurs., Aug. 12, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Fountain Inn Activities Center. Fee: $3. To register, call 862-4675.

Understanding Cancers of the Digestive System
Join Dr. Brian McKinley, a surgical oncologist with Greenville Hospital System University Medical Group, for an informal discussion on cancers of the digestive system on Tues., Aug. 17, 12:15-1:15 p.m., at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lunch. Free; registration required. To register, call 1-877-GHS-INFO (447-4636) or Click here.  

Type 1 Diabetes Risk Factors Study
GHS is conducting a clinical study regarding risk factors for type 1 diabetes. The study includes a free screening Aug. 17 and 24. To determine if you are eligible to participate, call 454-5692 or 454-5174.

The Best for Breast Health
This free event takes place Wed., Aug. 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., in Center Court at Haywood Mall and includes breast health information as well as free vein consultations, skin consultations, makeup tips, chair massages and giveaways! For more information, visit www.ghs.org/breasthealth. 

My Aching Head: Understanding Migraines
Dr. Mary Hughes, a neurologist with Neurology Associates, will discuss the causes of and treatments for migraine headaches on Thurs., Aug. 19, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Senior Action–Orchard Park. Fee: $3. To register, call 467-3660.

Hoop Fitness
Enjoy an action-packed hour of hooping with Timothy March on Sat., Aug. 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Greenville Life Center Health & Conditioning Club. Hoops provided. Fee: $10. To register, call 455-4231.

Healthy Eating for Disease Prevention
Learn how a healthy diet can prevent the onset of many chronic diseases from registered dietitian Crystal Robinson on Thurs., Aug. 26, noon-1 p.m., at the Greenville Life Center Health & Conditioning Club. Free; registration required. To register, call 455-4001.

Girls on the Run® Coach Training
Coaches are needed for the fall session of Girls on the Run, a program that combines training for a 5K with esteem-enhancing workouts for girls ages 8-15. You don’t need to be a runner, just enthusiastic about the healthy development of young girls. Training sessions are Sunday, August 22, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Greenville Life Center ® Health & Conditioning Club. Breakfast and lunch provided. To register, call 455-3252.

Girls on the Run® & Girls on Track®
The fall session of Girls on the Run and Girls on Track starts Sept. 7. These programs combine training for a 5K run with esteem-enhancing workouts for girls ages 8-15. Both programs are sponsored by Children’s Hospital of Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center. Cost: $250 for 24 classes. Scholarships and monthly payment plans are available. To register, call 455-3252 or visit www.ghs.org/girlsontherun. 

SoleMates
Anyone interested in running the October 30 Spinx® Run Fest while raising funds for the local Girls on the Run program is urged to join SoleMates! Girls on the Run combines training for a 5K with esteem-enhancing workouts for girls ages 8-15 and is sponsored by Children’s Hospital of Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center. For more information, call 455-3252.

Cancer Fatigue Study
Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center is conducting a study to determine whether the drug quercetin, exercise or a combination of the two decreases cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer patients. For more information, call 455-5896.