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Alzheimer's walk at Shelby Farms this weekend

Submitted by Andrew Douglas on Monday, September 10th, 8:44 am

Do something fun this Saturday, September 15, and join hundreds of Mid-Southerners at the visitor's center at Shelby Farms for the Walk To End Alzheimer's.

The walk begins at 9 a.m.

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions.

Together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.

You can register and walk for free by going to http://www.alz.org

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ORTHOMEMPHIS kicks off Friday Night Football Clinic

Submitted by Steve Crain, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012, 2:27pm

ORTHOMEMPHIS kicks off Friday Night Football Clinic

Information provided by ORTHOMEMPHIS

ORTHOMEMPHIS, a division of MSK Group, P.C., kicks off their Friday Night Football Clinic this Friday, August 17 from 9 pm – 11 pm. This clinic is the only one of its kind and the destination for football players across the Midsouth. Our Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeons began this clinic to provide injured athletes with the highest quality orthopaedic care on game night. The clinic will be open during football season every Friday Night ending on November 9. The clinic allows athletes to begin their road to recovery and hopefully return to their sport before the end of the season.

The Sports Medicine Outreach Program at ORTHOMEMPHIS provides hands-on assistance to lessen the possibility of athletic trauma by providing certified athletic trainers (ATCs) and/or team physicians to our partners. Our partners include Christian Brothers High School (CBHS), Evangelical Christian School (ECS), St. George’s Independent School (SGIS), St. Agnes Academy (SAA), St. Dominic School (SDS), White Station High School, Collierville High School, Memphis Kickball League (MKL), Dynasty Women’s Football Team, and Greater Memphis Soccer Association (GMSA). These partnerships will allow athletes to optimize their sports performance through injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.

During Football Season, you will find ORTHOMEMPHIS Drs. Krahn, Weiss, Deneka, Giel, and Dowling along with ORTHOMEMPHIS certified athletic trainers, Marty Scruggs, David Dabbs, Daniel Baker, Hannah Koraly, and John Michael Leppert on the sidelines taking care of players."We believe that fielding a team of sports medicine fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeons and full time certified athletic trainers is the best approach to caring for athletes" said Randy Holcomb, MD, president and managing partner of ORTHOMEMPHIS.

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CELEBRATE MUNFORD 5K RUN

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Wednesday, August 8th, 2012, 3:37pm

The thirteenth annual Celebrate Munford 5K Run is scheduled for Saturday, August 18th, with the official start at 8:00 am in Centennial Park on 148 Reeder Avenue in Munford. In addition to the run, is the first annual Mayor’s 2 Mile Fitness Walk - an even surface walk within Centennial Park led by Mayor Dwayne Cole.

Event Coordinator DJ Watson noted Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton would again be the lead sponsor of the event. Other supporting sponsors include Walgreen’s, Turner Dentistry, First Citizens National Bank, Advanced Pools, Speight Family Medical and the Memphis Runners Track Club.

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Munford to celebrate July 4th

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, June 25th, 2012, 5:10pm

(WMC-TV) – Munford will host a Fourth of July bash next Wednesday.

The party will kick off at 7:30 p.m. at City Park on College Street.

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Lifeblood throws weeklong party to increase donations

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Thursday, June 7th, 2012, 3:24pm

Lifeblood throws weeklong party to increase donations

Lifeblood is gearing up for a week-long blood donation event – Donor Fest 2012 – in which the non-profit organization hopes to garner 1,500 units of blood, saving up to 4,500 lives.

The need for blood is incredibly high in the summer while blood donations are typically low.

The event begins this Monday June 11 at all six of Lifeblood’s neighborhood donor centers, which will be open until 8 p.m. all week.

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Shelves empty at Lifeblood

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Monday, May 14th, 2012, 5:40pm

Lifeblood is in critical need of both blood and platelet donors.

The warmer months are traditionally low donation times, and this year is no exception.

“We have depleted our inventory of O+ units, and all other types are low,” said Jennifer Balink, vice president of donor relations for Lifeblood. “We need everyone to get involved today; hundreds of patients’ lives depend on volunteer blood donors.”

In addition to being out of whole blood units, Lifeblood is also in need of platelet donors.

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National Women's Health Week good time to get check-up

Submitted by Joan Carr, Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region

Friday, May 11th, 2012, 11:47am

National Women's Health Week good time to get check-up

Women—it is time to prioritize your health! As part of National Women’s Health Week (May 13-18, 2012), Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region is urging women in the Mid-South to schedule preventive checkups, including breast cancer screenings, pelvic exams, and, if recommended, a Pap test.

“The health of women affects our families, our partners, and our communities,” said Tarsha Elliott, RN, BSN, Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region’s Director of Clinic Services. “As we honor our mothers this week, we should also take the time to encourage them, and all the women in our lives, to schedule the regular checkups they need to live longer, healthier and happier lives.”

Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region offers a wide range of preventive health services, including lifesaving cancer screenings, birth control, diagnosis and treatment of precancerous cervical conditions, breast exams, the HPV vaccine and STD testing and treatment.