With so many diseases and health issues, education can play an important role in managing disease, disease prevention and early detection. Sylvan Grove Hospital has a variety of experts who are available to speak on topics to employers and community organizations. These lectures are provided as a free community service.

Criteria:

• At least 20 participants must be guaranteed for the event. 
• The organization must be within the hospital’s service area of Butts County and other select communities in Spalding County, Henry County, Jasper County and Monroe County. 
• At least four weeks advance notice must be given

Topics:*

Wellness and Prevention

• Diabetes education 
• Stress management 
• Osteoporosis 
• Joint pain 
• Exercise and nutrition 
• Smoking cessation 
• Sinus and allergy 
• Kidney disease

Heart Health 

• Women and heart disease 
• Heart disease prevention 
• Hypertension 
• High cholesterol 
• Stroke

Cancer Prevention

• Breast cancer 
• Colorectal cancer 
• Prostate cancer 
• Skin cancer

Women’s Health

• Breast health 
• Hormone replacement therapy 
• Menopause

Sleep Disorders 

• Insomnia 
• Snoring and sleep apnea 
• Excessive daytime sleepiness 
• Managing shift work

*Additional topic suggestions can be accepted upon request.