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The Speakers'
Series provides information and resources to enable individuals
and families to adequately respond to the health care questions
and issues they face each day. Alzheimer's disease, osteoporosis,
stress management, and mental health are just a few of the topics
presented by knowledgeable guest speakers. The inaugural presentation
of the Speakers' Series featured Patti Reagan Davis on "Angels
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Screenings, Workshops & Seminars Health Care Screenings & Education Seminars
The Nix Health Care Foundation provides the community with education and resources to help people address the health and wellness issues they face each day.
The Foundation sponsors medical screenings and seminars on a wide range of topics, including:
The Foundation
has collaborated wih community businesses and organizations such
as the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, the Center for
Health Care Services, University Health System,Bexar County Medical
Society, Downtown YMCA, WOAI TV4, H-E-B Central Market, Walgreen's,
Kmart and Oak Farms Dairy to disseminate health information to the
public. The Foundation has also taken its programs to community
centers such as the Ella Austin Community Center and Christian Senior
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Nix Senior Gold,
sponsored by the Nix Heath Care Foundation, designed in partnership
with physicians, is a senior health and wellness program for adults
from age 55. Benefits of the program include: monthly Smart Living
Seminars, annual newsletter, preventive health
services, field trips, and special member discounts.
Phone: 210-579-3157
There is no fee to be become a Senior Gold member, please fill out an on-line application. Please
read
a Senior Gold article here. |
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The Nix Health Care Foundation Resource Center includes health education brochures on a wide-range of topics for patients, family members and the general public plus internet access via two computers to find answers to health questions. |
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Sports Medicine Center The Nix Health
Care Foundation Sports Medicine Clinic provides intensive support
and quality medical care to student athletes in the Bexar and surrounding
counties. Evaluation and treatment of injuries is provided by physicians
who volunteer over 300 clinical hours annually. High school athletic
trainers and student trainers, who are usually first on the scene
at a sporting event, observe the treatment of athletic injuries
to enhance their own skills. Orthopaedic Fellows are given the chance
to observe the latest techniques in sports medicine diagnostic evaluation
and treatment under the guidance of experienced professionals at
the Clinic, which is an accredited teaching facility.
Jennifer Murphy, Nix Sports Medicine Clinic
Jesse C. DeLee, M.D., Medical Director, Nix Sports Medicine Clinic
Nix Medical Center
Please read a Sports Medicine Clinic article here.
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Continuing Medical Education The Foundation
offers continuing education to South Texas health care professionals
on Medicare reimbursement, ophthalmology, osteoporosis and other
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Through the Baby
Alumni Club, the Nix Health Care Foundation recognizes people born
at the historic Nix Hospital. Members receive a certificate commemorating
their birth and updates on activities and special events.
To become a member of the Nix Baby Alumni Club, please fill out
an on-line application.
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