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The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors accepted today the donation of a $363, 949 Mobile Medical Clinic for Arrowhead Regional Medical Center to take health care to
the people.

WHAT:            Free Blood Glucose Screening
WHEN:           9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Monday, November 3, 2008
WHERE:        Main lobby, first floor, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, 400 North Pepper Avenue, Colton
WHY:              Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is offering a free blood glucose screening as part of its effort to provide quality health care to the community. Diabetes is increasing at an alarming rate, affecting almost 24 million persons in the United States, of whom 6 million are unaware of it.  Symptoms of diabetes include:
·        Fatigue
·        Increased thirst
·        Increased urination
·        Hunger
·        Blurred vision
·        Decreased wound healing

Blood glucose screenings are designed to alert those who may be at risk of developing diabetes, not to diagnose the disease. Any individual whose blood sugar level is determined to be abnormal will be referred to a physician for further evaluation.
Test results will be most accurate if no breakfast is eaten prior to testing. Blood pressure and body mass index will also be tested.
You must be 18 years old to participate.

WHAT:            Edward G. Hirschman Regional Burn Center Annual Burn Symposium
WHEN:           7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, October 7, 2008
WHERE:        Oak Conference Room, first floor, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, 400 North Pepper Avenue, Colton
WHY:              The Annual Burn Symposium, for health care professionals, is a gathering of experts presenting topics that touch on all aspects of the care and management of burn patients -- from the moment of injury to the time of discharge.

Some of the courses: "Pre-Hospital Care of the Burn Patient," Victor Joe, MD; "Disaster Preparedness/ Triage," Scott Smith, RN; "Wound Care Techniques," Jennifer Hardy, PA; "Field Drugs and Pain Control," Andrew Love, Pharm D.; "Burn Camp/Inland Empire Burn Institute," Gary Stansberry; and "Arson Investigation," Susan De Antonio, State Fire Marshal Fire Investigation.

Nurses,  emergency  room  personnel, and  paramedics would all benefit from these course offerings. Course tuition is $20. For more information, or to register for these courses call (909) 580-1200.
 
ARMC's Burn Center is a 14-bed unit offering comprehensive burn care for children and adults of all ages. Approximately 500 patients are treated annually in the Burn Center, the only burn unit serving the four counties of San Bernardino, Riverside, Inyo and Mono.

 As part of a continuing effort to improve the health and safety of residents throughout San Bernardino County, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center will hold its Sixth Annual Health and Safety Fair for children and adults. Everyone is invited to this free community event.

WHAT:           Sixth Annual Community Health and Safety Fair        
WHEN:          10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, September 27, 2008
WHERE:        Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, 400 North Pepper Avenue, Colton

The fair will include:
·    Extensive free health screenings for children and adults of all ages
·    Doctor consultations for discussions about improving your health and your child's health (bringing a child's immunization records is advisable for a pediatric review)
·    A free teddy bear for the first 500 kids who take advantage of the health screenings