Community Health Forums

Are you a resident of Milton, Randolph, or Braintree? If so, we need your input! Help guide decisions about the hospital’s future community outreach programs by sharing your opinion at one of the upcoming forums.

• DATE: Thursday, May 23
• TIME: 6:30-8:30 PM
• PLACE: Turner Free Library, 2 North Main Street, Randolph, MA 02368

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• DATE: Thursday, May 30
• TIME: 6:30-8:30 PM
• PLACE: Nangeroni Education Center at BID-Milton

Each participant in the forum will receive a $20 grocery store gift card, and complimentary refreshments will be served.  Space is limited, and participants MUST register in advance to be eligible for the gift card.  To register, please call 617-313-1557.

May 2013

4th Annual Diabetes Fair

Join us for a morning devoted to helping you better manage your diabetes! Hear from a panel of BID-Milton clinical experts on the latest in diabetes care, and visit our exhibitors fro some valuable information and resources.  A free diabetic-friendly lunch will be served.

• DATE: Saturday, May 18
• TIME: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• PLACE: Highland Lobby & Nangeroni Education Center
• COST: FREE, pre-registration required. Call 617-696-8810

Introduction to Tai Chi

Tai Chi is China’s national health exercise and part of traditional Chinese medicine. Ron Marcotte, Wu Style Certified Instructor, will demonstrate the art of Tai Chi with active participation by attendees and explain how health benefits are achieved while performing this mind-body exercise.

• DATE: Tuesday, May 21
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Nangeroni Education Center
• COST: FREE, pre-registration required. Call 617-696-8810

Is your Joint Pain Slowing you Down?

Hip and knee pain as we age can seriously limit your physical activity.  If pain is preventing you from keeping fit and active, it may be time to consider joint replacement surgery. Join Orthopaedic Surgeon Michael Berry, MD, of BID-Milton's Center for Orthopaedic Care, for a discussion of joint pain, its treatments, and clinical and surgical advancements that can get you home after surgery and back on your feet faster than ever.

• DATE: Wednesday, May 22
• TIME: 6:30 PM
• PLACE: Nangeroni Education Center
• COST: FREE, pre-registration required. Call 617-696-8810

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a gentle, flowing progression of movements designed to counter stress by calming the mind, relaxing the body, attaining better balance and promoting whole body health. In this eight week course, you'll learn the first third of the movements, which make up the form. You'll also learn related Chi Gung exercises, as well as principles of relaxation and healthy posture. Ron Marcotte, Wu Style Tai Chi Instructor

• DATE: Tuesdays, May 28- July 16
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Nangeroni Education Center
• COST: $80 for 8-week session, payable to Ron Marcotte. Pre-payment and pre-registration required. Call 617-696-8810

Relief for Hand and Wrist Pain

From Carpal Tunnel Syndrome to arthritis to factures, hand and wrist pain can come from many causes. Join Orthopaedic Hand Specialist Jennifer Green, MD, of BID-Milton's Center for Orthopaedic Care, as she discusses common causes of hand and wrist pain, and the latest surgical and non-surgical pain relief methods.

• DATE: Wednesday, May 29
• TIME: 6:30 PM
• PLACE: Nangeroni Education Center
• COST: FREE, pre-registration required. Call 617-696-8810

June 2013

What's the Matter with my Bladder?

Nearly 1in 3 women suffer from urinary incontinence. Learn how to restore your confidence and get your quality of life back. Join Urologist Clifford Gluck, MD, for a talk on the causes and treatments of female urinary incontinence.

• DATE: Tuesday, June 4
• TIME: 6:30 PM
• PLACE: Nangeroni Education Center
• COST: FREE, pre-registration required. Call 617-696-8810

Navigating the Healthcare System

Your hospital stay, and everything before and after, often comes with some very complicated questions. What kinds of issues are considered during disharge planning, and what is covered by your insurance? What is your patient status (observation vs. inpatient) and how does that affect you? What are your rights and responsibilities? Do you need a Health Care Proxy? BID-Milton Clinical Social Worker Patty Wills, MSW, and Case Management Director, Marian Girouard Spino, RN, MSN, will help you understand these and many other healthcare challenges.

• DATE: Wednesday, June 5
• TIME: 6:30 PM
• PLACE: Nangeroni Education Center
• COST: FREE, pre-registration required. Call 617-696-8810

Would You Recognize a Stroke?

Join Neurologist John Mahoney, MD, and Stroke Team Clinical Leaders Ellen Lanza, RN, and Phillipa Breslin, RN, for a light dinner and discussion of stroke. Learn the risk factors, warning signs and how you should respond if your or a loved one exhibit stroke symptoms.

• DATE: Monday, June 17
• TIME: 6:30 PM
• PLACE: Nangeroni Education Center
• COST: FREE, pre-registration required. Call 617-696-8810

New Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Gastroenterologist George Barret, MD, will discuss new treaments, probiotics, antibiotics, new medications, and the latest research concerning this common ailment.

• DATE: Wednesday, June 19
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Nangeroni Education Center
• COST: FREE, pre-registration required. Call 617-696-8810

AARP Driver Safety Program

Sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and hosted by BID-Milton, this program is a comprehensive "refresher" driving course developed for drivers aged 50 and over. Please bring a lunch.

• DATE: Friday, June 28
• TIME: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM with break for lunch
• PLACE: Conference Room A
• COST: $14 per person or $12 for AARP members; payable to AARP. You MUST have your AARP number/card with you to receive the discount. Pre-payment and pre-registration required. Call 617-696-8810