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Glenwood Regional Medical Center Kicks Off New Program for Adults 55+
March 27, 2008 – Advances in medicine and the trends toward better lifestyle choices are allowing people to have more active, productive lives as they get older. Glenwood Regional Medical Center recognizes these positive changes and has designed a unique program to further promote healthy living in adults over the age of 55. Glenwood’s Senior Advantage program offers health screenings, educational opportunities, social networking and exercise programs to enhance the lives of older adults in Ouachita Parrish.
“Glenwood has always been here to support mature adults in our area who are having health issues that need to be addressed,” said Ron Elder, CEO of Glenwood Regional Medical Center. “We are so pleased to offer this exciting new program that promotes and celebrates health in a segment of our population that is so important to us all.”
Some of the offerings of the GRMC’s new Senior Advantage include:
- Health Screenings
Blood Pressure checks, prostate and other cancer screenings, glucose, vision, hearing, depression and other screenings will be periodically offered to members free of charge or at a reduced rate
- Educational Seminars
Conducted by local physicians and health professionals on a variety of topical health concerns
- VIP (Very Important Patient Program
Members who are hospitalized receive a welcome gift, cafeteria coupons and discounts, and streamlined admission
- Support Groups
- Insurance Assistance
“Our new Senior Advantage Program is a great complement to Glenwood’s Community Resource Center.” Said Sharon McClain, Senior Advantage Program Coordinator, “With the wealth of education materials already housed at the center, it makes it a perfect place to host many of our Senior Advantage activities.”
For more information about GRMC’s Senior Advantage program, please call 329-8590.
Glenwood Regional Medical Center, a 242-bed facility, is the only full-service hospital in West Monroe. Glenwood’s Heart and Vascular Institute ranks among the top 10% of heart programs in the nation, offering a full range of services including open heart surgery and advanced cardiac imaging. For more information about Glenwood Regional Medical Center, contact 329-4200 or visit www.grmc.com.
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