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    WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2017
THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS
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VISITS SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Students in the Junior Deputy Training Program, held last week at Banks County Elementary School, visited the sheriff’s office. The students are shown
with Sheriff Carlton Speed (left).
JUNIOR DEPUTY TRAINING
The participants in the Junior Deputy Training Program offered by the Banks County Sheriff’s Office
are shown with a helicopter.
TEAM BUIEDING
Participants in the Junior Deputy Training
Program work on team-building skills.
PUBEIC SAFETY LESSON
Junior Deputy Training Program participants got
an up-close look inside an ambulance.
COOLING OFF
Students in the Junior Deputy Training Program
cooled off when a firefighter and fire truck stopped
by the school.
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Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Calendar of Events: August 2017
LIVING WELL LECTURES
WELLNESS IN THE KITCHEN STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Join us for a fun and informative lecture
on health and wellness topics.
WINDER:
NGMC Barrow
Suite 380
All About Hip and Knee Pain
Tuesday, August 8
12:30 p.m.
Speaker: Gregory Woods, MD
BRASELTON:
NGMC Braselton
Education Center
Non-Surgical Weight Loss
Thursday, August 10
1 p.m.
Speaker: Sujata Gill, MD
CAR SEAT SAFETY CLASS
Learn how to keep your baby as safe as
possible when in his or her car seat. Well
also check the installation of your car seat
in your vehicle at the end of class.
Wednesday, August 2
7 p.m.
NGMC Gainesville
Women & Children Education Center
825A Jesse Jewell Parkway
Speaker: SafeKids
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
Diabetes is a chronic disease and
the more you know the better you
can manage diabetes and avoid
complications. Each month we have a
different topic and a different speaker.
WINDER:
Monday, August 21
6 p.m.
NGMC Barrow Suite 380
GAINESVILLE:
Cooking tasty, healthy meals is a snap
when you know the secrets of a chef.
Join our chefs for tips and tricks that will
take your cooking to the next level and
bring wellness to the table.
WINDER:
NGMC Barrow,
Suite 380
Deliciously Better Breakfast
Tuesday, August 1
6:00 p.m.
Satisfying Salads
Tuesday, September 5
6:30 p.m.
BRASELTON:
NGMC Braselton
Education Center
Superfoods 101
Tuesday, August 15
6:30 p.m.
GAINESVILLE:
NGMC Gainesville
South Patient Tower Cafeteria
Asian Fusion
Thursday, August 17
5:30 p.m.
FARMER’S MARKET
Can't make it to the farm? Jaemor
Farms will be bringing fresh fruits and
vegetables from their market to NGMC!
Meet us at the NGMC Braselton Main
Entrance or the Bright Spot at NGMC
Gainesville for your fresh produce needs!
BRASELTON:
Wednesdays, August 9 & 23
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
NGMC Braselton
Main Entrance
GAINESVILLE:
A monthly support group intended to
empower stroke survivors and caregivers
to lead a satisfying and active life.
Learn about stroke prevention, home
modifications, coping mechanisms,
local resources and more from caring
professionals!
GAINESVILLE:
Thursday, August 10
6 p.m.
NGMC Gainesville
Auxiliary Conference Room
LUNG CANCER SUPPORT
GROUP
Join the newly diagnosed, survivors and
loved ones for a lung cancer support
group. Please call 770-219-8815 or
email penny.mccall@nghs.com for more
information.
BRASELTON:
Monday, August 21
4:30 p.m.
NGMC Braselton
Education Center
EASY BREATHER SUPPORT
GROUP
This month's meeting will feature a
Pulmonary Wellness Fair including
Information, health screenings
and demonstrations by a variety of
businesses and organizations. Lunch is
provided and registration is required.
GAINESVILLE:
Friday, August 18
Noon
First Baptist Church
751 Green St.
Gainesville, GA 30501
Easy Breather Bingo
Thursday, August 17
11 a.m.
675 White Sulphur Road
Blue Ridge Room
Register today!
Wednesdays, August 2 & 16
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
NGMC Gainesville
The Bright Spot
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Phone: 800-347-1416
Online: www.nghs.com/events
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