Health

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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Counting the carnival calories

Submitted by April Dawn, Journalist

Saturday, September 8th, 2012, 12:08pm

Almost everyone has been to a fair or carnival and enjoyed the rides, the shows, the exhibits and especially, the food.

"Fair food" should have its own level on the food pyramid because there aren't many of us who haven't enjoyed cotton candy, candy apples, corn dogs, deep fried Twinkies or funnel cakes as a child...But as an adult many of us think twice about those carnival calories.

Our nation as a whole is concerned with eating better and maintaining a healthier lifestyle making calorie conscience choices for their meals daily.

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Section of greenway will close for maintenance

Submitted by Kelsey Jacobson, Digital Content Director / WMCTV.COM

Thursday, September 6th, 2012, 12:50pm

Section of greenway will close for maintenance

(WMC-TV) – A portion of the Germantown greenway will be closed temporarily as work is done to stabilize the banks of the river where erosion is causing concern.

The south bank of the Wolf River is the area the city is concerned about. Large equipment will be moved into the area in order to fix the river break and prevent future erosion.

Fences will be put up to alert people using the greenway that the section from the main trail head to the west trail head will be closed.

The path will reopen Wednesday September 12.

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Race will honor victims of ovarian cancer

Submitted by Kym Clark on Thursday, September 6th, 11:34 am

(WMC-TV) - A 5k and one mile fun run will be held at Shelby Farms in order to honor the memory of people who have died from ovarian cancer.

The Teal For A Cure 5k and fun run will be held September 22 at 9 a.m.

In addition to the runs, there will be live music by the Wolf River Rednecks Band, a dove release, door prizes, and a silent auction.

For more information, visit the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Foundation by clicking here.

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Community skate night comes to Ridgeway Baptist

Submitted by Karen Bray on Thursday, September 6th, 9:32 am

Here’s a fun, economical and healthy activity that the entire family can enjoy!

Community Skate Night will be held Friday, September 14th, in the Christian Life Center at the Ridgeway Baptist Church on 2500 Ridgeway Road.

The roller skating begins at 6 p.m. and goes until 8:30 p.m. Admission is $3 per person and concessions will be sold.

Skates will be provided, no outside skates allowed and if you skate, you must wear socks!

Roller blades will not be allowed and all skaters must be accompanied by an adult.

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Wings Cancer Foundation’s Wings Ride Promotes Cancer Awareness

Submitted by Jenn Allmon, News Producer

Wednesday, September 5th, 2012, 11:28am

14 Guys, 5 Days and 500 Miles!!!

(WMC-TV) - Fourteen men will be cycling 500 miles in five days in order to promote cancer awareness, encouraging a healthy lifestyle, and raise money for a good cause.

The money raised during their cycling expedition will benefit the Wings Cancer Foundation's Wellness Program.

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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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