February 22 to March 23 Prime Time Challenge Choose from a variety of activities and reference materials that encourage a personal and proactive approach to menopause. Prior to testing, you will review the skills taught last year in the Adult CPR and First Aid course. Class size is limited to six. Learn how to give rescue breathing, control bleeding, give abdominal thrusts for a choking victim, and care for burns, heat and cold emergencies, insect bites, and sudden illnesses. Although there will be no cost to faculty or staff members, participants need to plan on attending both sessions.
Class is limited to ten.
Nancy Fenney, Director of Respiratory Services at New River Valley Medical Center, will speak on preparing for and getting through this trying time. March 8 Noon to 2 p.m. Heth Lounge B Registration for Medical Screening Registration will be held on a drop-in basis on March 8. At that time, you will schedule an appointment, pick up a lifestyle questionnaire, order a CommonHealth t-shirt, and pay the fee. CommonHealth medical screenings are offered every two years to state employees and retirees to identify potential lifestyle-related health risks before they become a problem. April 3 Noon to 1 p.m. 1 to 2 p.m.