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VRMC Wellness Programs 
Our wellness programs are held September through May of each year. If you wish to be on our mailing list, please call Sharon at 749-9415 or e-mail at sharonh@vrmc.org. All wellness programs will be held in the Virginia Regional Medical Center McMillan Auditorium (located in the lower level of the Medical Arts Building) unless noted otherwise. Dates and topics are subject to change. Pre-registration is required for all programs at least two days prior to each seminar. Call (218) 749-9415 or e-mail to sharonh@vrmc.org to pre-register or if you have any questions about our programs. Register early; space is limited. Registration fee is $10 which includes the lunch. The fee is payable at the door. Occasionally, the classes are filled to capacity and a waiting list is created. If you have registered and find you cannot attend, please call (218) 749-9415 and cancel your reservation. Your seat can then be given to someone on the waiting list.
12th Annual Women's Wellness Day The 12th Annual Women's Wellness Day will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The keynote presentation will be given by Renee Rongen entitled "Life's Your Legacy...Live It!" Other topics include: Cardio Strength with the YMCA
New Treatment for Varicose Veins
Introduction to Myofascial Release Therapy
Qigong: Ancient Wisdom to Nurture the Mind, Body, and Spirit of Modern Women
Fibromyalgia
Diet Against Disease--Create Health by Eating Well For a complete brochure about the day, please call Sharon at 749-945 or e-mail at sharonh@vrmc.org.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The term inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) covers a group of disorders in which the intestines become inflamed (red and swollen), probably as a result of an immune reaction of the body against its own intestinal tissue. Researchers do not yet know what causes IBD. Two major types of IBD are ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease. Because inflammatory disease is a chronic disease (lasting a long time), people will often experience periods in which the disease flares up and causes symptoms such as fever, abdominal cramps and pain. Dr. Madan will give an overview of the disease and describe the symptoms, tests, prevention, and treatment. Manaasi Madan, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Duluth Clinic--Virginia Thursday, March 11, 2010
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
VRMC McMillan Auditorium
Migraines
Migraines are headaches that can cause significant pain for hours or even days. Symptoms can be so severe that all you can think about is finding a dark, quiet place to lie down. Some migraines are preceded or acompanied by sensory warning symptoms or signs (auras), such as flashes of light, blind spots or tingling in your arm or leg. A migraine is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Although there's no cure, medications can help reduce the frequency and severity of migraines. Dr. Cowens will discuss the symptoms, causes, triggers, risk factors, complications, and treatments.
Kevin Cowens, Sr., M.D.
Neurologist
VRMC Neurology Services Thursday, April 8, 2010
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
VRMC McMillan Auditorium
Is the Cause of Your Gastrointestinal Discomfort IBS or Celiac Disease?
If your belly bafflfes you on a regular basis--gas, bloating, you name it--don't just assume it's irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or live with the discomfort. You may need to consider celiac disease, an intolerance to glutens (wheat, barley and rye grains) that damages the lining of your small intestine and prevents the body from properly absorbing food. While one out of every 133 Americans suffers from the disease, it's estimated that 97 percent of those affected are undiagnosed and untreated. It can take years before the disease is identified in patients but the faster you find it, the sooner you'll find relief. Dr. Din will describe the symptoms, how to test for the disease, and treatments.
Mairaj Din, MB, BS
Internal Medicine
Duluth Clinic--Virginia Thursday, May 13, 2010
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
VRMC McMillan Auditorium
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