‘Healthy by the Holidays’

HARLINGEN/BROWNSVILLE — With the end of 2017 fast approaching, Valley Baptist Health System has scheduled a number of seminars to help the community take steps toward a healthier life just in time for the holidays.

Dubbed “Healthy by the Holidays”, the events are scheduled at both Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen and Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville and are focused on orthopedics, cardiology, and bariatric weight loss. The events are planned as open houses, where attendees can learn about treatment options, hear from nurses regarding the care they will receive, and talk to former patients about their experiences. In addition, local residents will have the opportunity to meet physicians and office staff and even schedule appointments during the events.

The Healthy by the Holidays series continues Monday, October 2 with a “Conquer Orthopedic Pain” seminar scheduled from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in the Valley Baptist-Harlingen Woodward Conference Center. During this orthopedics-focused seminar, attendees will learn more about orthopedic surgical options and receive valuable information about the Valley Baptist-Harlingen Joint Camp – a program designed to educate patients on what to expect before, during, and after joint replacement surgery – as well as information on the care they will receive at the Valley Baptist-Harlingen Orthopedics Unit.

The series at Valley Baptist-Brownsville begins on Tuesday, October 3 with a similar “Conquer Orthopedic Pain” seminar scheduled from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in the Tower Conference Room located in the hospital at 1040 West Jefferson Street. A “Take the Weight Off” bariatric weight loss seminar is also scheduled at Valley Baptist-Brownsville’s Tower Conference Room on Wednesday, October 4 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

For members of the community who are interested in heart health, both Valley Baptist-Harlingen and Valley Baptist-Brownsville have scheduled “Healthy Hearts” seminars. In Harlingen, the heart-focused event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 4 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in the Woodward Conference Center. In Brownsville “Healthy Hearts” is planned for Wednesday, October 11 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in the Tower Conference Room.

During the Healthy by the Holidays events, attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about Valley Baptist’s new, zero-interest payment plans. All of the Healthy by the Holidays events are free and open to the public.

Please register today to reserve your seat by calling (833) 213-1538 or visit www.valleybaptist.net/openhouse.