March events at Pardee Hospital

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Created on Monday, 04 March 2013 10:04

Written by Kristie Jones

See below for events happening at the Pardee campus.  Also check out our calendar for upcoming events.

March Wellness Classes at Pardee Rehab & Wellness Center

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Created on Monday, 25 February 2013 10:22

Written by Lauren Landon

Be sure to try out one of our March wellness classes at Pardee Rehab & Wellness Center, located at 212 Thompson St.

Yogalates (Yoga + Pilates): A blend of mind-body strength, balance, core and flexibility movements with clear, compassionate instruction for all levels. Practice is done in sitting, lying and standing positions. Mats are available. $8 for non-members. Mondays, 12 - 1 p.m.

Gentle Yoga: A slower interpretation of the same full body movements and guided breathing that yoga offers. Great for beginners. Focus is on compassionately and safely practicing strength, balance and flexibility postures for whole body health. $8 for non-members. Tuesdays, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Pilates-based Core: A mat class geared to strengthen and tone the core muscles of your abdomen, back, hips and thighs. All levels welcome for this fun challenge. Mats provided. $3 for non-members. Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 -11a.m.

Flow Yoga: This is a moderate-paced flow of strength, flexibility and balancing postures guided with inspiring thoughts and options for most levels. Come see how a little work on the mat translates to happier living. Mats provided. $8 for non-members. Wednesdays & Fridays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

SilverSneakers Muscular Strength and Range of Motion (MSROM): This core class for Healthways' group exercise program is designed to increase strength, range of movement, agility, balance and coordination, and to improve participants' functional capacities, physical fitness level and sense of well-being. Only open to SilverSneakers and Prime members. Participants must have physician permission to participate. Wednesdays, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. & Fridays, 9 – 10 a.m.

Standing and Chair Yoga: Mind-body movement paired with deep breathing for individuals who cannot get up and down off the ground independently. Postures will include sitting and standing movements to relieve stiffness, improve balance and stability, and think more clearly. No experience required. $3 for non-members. Thursdays, 12:30 - 1 p.m. 

Pardee Hospital to accept Aetna insurance for patients

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Created on Friday, 22 February 2013 09:28

Written by Kristie Jones

Pardee Hospital will begin accepting Aetna insurance starting March 1, 2013.

"We are very pleased to be part of the Aetna network of providers. The addition of Aetna will provide several businesses and retirees in the area easier access to Pardee Hospital, Pardee Urgent Care and Pardee's physician network services," said Alan House, Chief Financial Officer at Pardee Hospital.

Aetna offers a broad range of traditional and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services including medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, group life and disability plans, and medical management capabilities and health care management services for Medicaid plans. Customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups and expatriates. Patients are encouraged to speak to their physician to see if they are in the network.

Pardee Center for Women’s Health receives national ultrasound practice accreditation in the area of OB/GYN

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Created on Friday, 22 February 2013 09:23

Written by Kristie Jones

Pardee Center for Women's Health has received ultrasound practice accreditation in the area of OB/GYN by the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM).

Pardee Center for Women's Health achieved this recognition by meeting rigorous voluntary guidelines set by the diagnostic ultrasound profession. All facets of the practice were assessed; including the training and qualifications of physicians and sonographers, ultrasound equipment maintenance, documentation, storage and record-keeping practices, policies and procedures to protect patients, and staff and quality assurance methods.

The AIUM is a multidisciplinary medical association of more than 9,000 physicians, sonographers, scientists, students and other health care providers. Established more than 50 years ago, the AIUM is dedicated to advancing the safe and effective use of ultrasound in medicine through professional and public education, research, development of guidelines and accreditation.

Pardee Center for Women's Health focuses on keeping patients well through regular screenings, routine visits with a physician, digital mammograms and gynecological care. The Center for Women's Health features board-certified OB/GYNs, certified nurse-midwives and highly-trained nurses and staff.

Pardee Hospital to host community blood drive in February

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Created on Monday, 04 February 2013 13:49

Pardee Hospital will host a community blood drive for the Blood Connection on Wednesday, Feb. 13, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the hospital’s Jamison Conference Room located on the first floor..

In order to donate blood, one must be healthy, at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more, and not have donated blood in the past 56 days. Walk-in donors will be accepted, but those with appointments will be seen first.

Appointments are required by calling (828) 696-4205 or emailing Betsy Allgood at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Donors should enter the hospital through the main entrance on Justice Street.