Mercy Health Partners News

Mercy Wellnesse for Women will present the first Healthy In The City lunch and learn program from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, June 15, 2009 at Café 4 on Market Square.

This informative discussion will be the first in a series of lunch and learn programs especially designed for women who work downtown. The featured speaker for this event is J. Caroline Haney-Weaver, M.D., an obstetrician and gynecologist. Lunch will be provided during the discussion.

"This program is a chance for women of all ages to openly discuss any health issues and concerns they may have," said Dr. Haney-Weaver. "Most women only see their personal doctor once a year, and the appointment is often so quick that they may not get a chance to ask questions they may have.

"We will be discussing the most talked about healthcare issues for women today, everything from breast health and periods to menopause and bladder control. No topic is off limits. And the best thing about addressing these issues in a group is that everyone learns from everyone else," added Dr. Haney-Weaver.

There is a registration fee of $5 for the event, which includes the lunch and a special gift. Door prizes will also be awarded. Space is limited, so please register by June 12 by calling 865-632-5200 or visit www.mercy.com and click on Classes and Events to register online.

Mercy Wellnesse for Women is new service that is designed to deliver quality, seamless, integrated healthcare to women and their families. By calling one toll-free number, 1-877-599-WELL (9355), callers needing assistance with health-resource related questions are connected with a Mercy Wellnesse Nurse Navigator, who will provide information, schedule appointments when necessary and work closely with all parties - - physicians, community providers and consumers - - and, in a short phone call, can help patients accomplish what might have taken weeks to pull together.

More information about Mercy Wellnesse for Women can be found at www.mercy.com/wellnesse.asp.

The merger of St. Mary’s Health System and Baptist Health System of East Tennessee formed Mercy Health Partners in 2008.  The new healthcare system operates seven acute-care hospitals and many other healthcare facilities across East Tennessee.  More than 1,000 of the area’s leading physicians are on the active staff at Mercy facilities.  One of East Tennessee’s largest employers, Mercy has 5,700 associates dedicated to providing compassionate care using the latest medical technology.
For physician referral and service information, call Ask Mercy at 865-632-5200 or toll free at 877-368-7362. For a complete list of Mercy locations and services, visit the Mercy Web site at www.mercy.com.

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