Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer in the US, causing more deaths than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined, and according to the American Cancer Society, more than 2,500 new lung cancer cases will be diagnosed in Colorado this year.
Not all of them are smokers. Lung cancer has been largely undetectable until it reaches a late, often incurable stage… until now. [Read more…] about HealthONE Hospitals Offer Free Lung Cancer Screening Seminars
If you love anything and everything having to do with fruits and veggies, check out VegFest Colorado on Saturday & Sunday, July 28 & 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the 1st Bank Center (11450 Broomfield Ln.) in Broomfield. The “veg-friendly” event includes seminars, exhibits, cooking demos, kids’ activities, food samples and more.
Attendees will learn from world-renown experts on health, diet, environmental issues, animal rights and about the many advantages of embracing a plant-based lifestyle. Parking is FREE. Admission is $10 for adults (per day) and FREE for kids (16 and younger.)
Plus, the first 150 paid adults get a FREE swag bag each day.
Modern Market is celebrating National Ice Cream Month with a cool giveaway.
On Friday, July 20, starting at 11:30 a.m., the first 100 visitors at the restaurant’s downtown location (900 16th St.) will receive a FREE scoop of ice cream. Even better, it’s not just any ol’ ice cream. It’s from one of Mile High City’s favorite local ice cream shops, Little Man Ice Cream.
Take note, the promo states “small scoops”, so we’re not exactly sure it’s worth a special trip (especially because of parking downtown.) Remember, the offer is only valid at the Downtown Denver location.
Barre3, Cherry Creek’s boutique fitness studio, has partnered with Room & Board and SOL Cocina to offer a complimentary series of energizing happy hour classes atop Room & Board’s spectacular rooftop in July and August this summer, followed by a patio happy hour at SOL Cocina. [Read more…] about Free Barre3 Class on Room & Board’s Rooftop
Downtown dwellers and workers have a unique option when it comes to exercise. Civic Center MOVES is a FREE series of exercise classes held four days a week in Civic Center Park. This year’s series gets movin’ on Monday, April 30. The line-up and instructors vary each day, but nearly everyone should find a time and workout to suit their needs. Here’s the 2018 schedule: [Read more…] about Civic Center MOVES: Free Exercise Classes Every Week
The annual 9Health Fair is once again underway across Colorado, with more than 100 fairs scheduled through June 3. FREE screenings for adults (18+) include blood pressure, breast exams, prostate checks, bone density, oral, hearing, foot and skin checks. Select fairs also offer free screenings for children. You can search for a fair near you here.
Low-cost health tests include Blood Chemistry Screening ($35), PSA Screening for men ($35), Blood Cell Count ($25), Vitamin D ($50), Hemoglobin A1C ($35), testosterone ($40) and the take-home Colon Cancer Screening kit ($30). This year, fasting is not required (optional) for any blood screening. Free blood work vouchers are available to those who need financial assistance. [Read more…] about Low-Cost, No-Cost Screenings at 9Health Fair
It’s no secret, regular exercise, even just walking, improves your health. It also reduces your risk of heart and lung diseases, cancer and diabetes. Once a month at 8 a.m., physicians with National Jewish Health give a 10-minute talk about a health topic and then lead an easy one-mile walk, while they answer any medical questions on your mind. [Read more…] about NJH’s “Walk with a Doc” for Free Advice, Treats
It’s not normally “our deal” to post any medically-related savings or promos, but we found a “secret” we just couldn’t keep to ourselves. Anyone can use Costco‘s Pharmacy with no membership required. We called the corporate office and it’s true. You can flash your prescription to the checker at the entrance (or just tell them you’re going to the pharmacy) and you’re in. Note: Without a Costco membership, you can only use the pharmacy or buy liquor, if the store carries any — no other purchases allowed. Like most warehouse stores, Costco offers excellent deals on prescription prices. They also accept most insurance plans.
Looking for FREE and affordable yoga classes in Greater Denver or Boulder? There are hundreds around town every month. Many classes run on a regular basis, but there are fun, special gatherings, too. How do you find them? We’d love to do it at MHOTC, but don’t have the time or space. We suggest you check out Unlimited Yoga, a local resource which finds and compiles information on FREE and donation-based yoga classes held by studios and organizations every week in the Denver metro area. Free and donation-based classes are highlighted front and center on their Denver and Boulder pages. To make things easy, they also offer a weekly email newsletter with the list of classes coming up that week, plus other ideas and resources for living a mindful life in Colorado. Sign up for the Denver newsletter, Boulder newsletter, or both.
Wouldn’t it be great, if you could talk to a nurse any time you had a question about your child’s health? Of course, there’s no better resource than Children’s Hospital Colorado. The hospital offers a great community resource with its ParentSmart Healthline at 720-777-0123 or call toll free: 1-855-KID-INFO (543-4636). Concerned parents can receive FREE health care advice from a registered nurse on more than 290 pediatric topics. The help line is available 24 hours a day, providing access to expert pediatric care and, most of all, peace of mind. The ParentSmart Healthline has been serving families in the Rocky Mountain region for nearly 20 years and receives an average of 30,000 calls a year.
On average, a person will gain 1 to 2 pounds every holiday season that they never lose. Over time, those pounds add up! Kaiser Permanente incentivizes weight-loss resolutions with its Weigh and Win program that helps all Coloradans 18 and older, not just those insured though Kaiser, lose weight and maintain that weight loss with the prospect of cash rewards for success. Here’s how to get started: [Read more…] about Weigh & Win: Lose Weight, Earn Cash
Children are heading back to school soon, which means that the bugs causing childhood diseases are back in business. There are no-cost and low-cost ways to get children from infants to 18 years immunized for everything including measles, mumps, polio and Hepatitis A & B. But if you miss the monthly events, you can still visit walk-in clinics. Typically immunizations start at about $25 per shot, but you can also pay what you can afford, and no child is turned away for inability to pay. It’s very important that you bring your child’s immunization record every time. Several clinic now also offer vaccines for adults. To find a low-cost clinic near you check out the Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition. Here are few of the clinics we found: [Read more…] about No-Cost & Low-Cost Immunizations for Tots to Teens
We’re big fans of Denver B-cycle! It’s such a fun way to explore the city and get in some exercise at the same time. For bargain bikers, the bicycle sharing system just introduced its Flex Pass. It’s the best way to get more value from a membership. Enjoy half-hour rides from any of the 87 stations for only $3. The pass is active as soon as your purchase is confirmed — just use your credit card at any kiosk until your B-Fob arrives. With your B-Fob, go directly to the dock and check out any bike. It’s the flexible and affordable option for quick trips around town. The annual membership is just $15. Then, each half-hour ride is just $3 — that’s 1/3 of the walk-up price. For more information, click here.
We know finding deals at the grocery store can be lots of work, but also knowing what to buy for a healthy (or restricted) diet can be just as daunting a task. Well, King Soopers is trying to make it easier for customers with registered dietitians on staff. They can show you ways to improve blood pressure, manage diabetes, lose weight or just how to eat healthier in general. The staff offers in-store events, including classes and store walk-throughs, to help make navigating the aisles for healthy choices easier. In addition, they can coordinate custom nutrition events for community and employer groups. Otherwise, just rally up at least four friends or family members and they will schedule a class or walk-through just for you. (Unfortunately, they no longer offer one-on-one consultations.) To get tasty healthy recipes, easy tips on healthy living or to learn more about their events, go to www.kingsoopers.com/healthmatters or contact them at dietitians@kingsoopers.com or call 303-778-3023. Here’s to your good health!
The Sam’s Club pharmacy has always been a good option for low-cost prescriptions. Now the warehouse store has expanded its prescription savings program so that Plus and Business Plus members save even more money. New savings on generic prescriptions, some of which are available for FREE or at a discounted cost of $4 or $10 at specified quantities, are now available in all Sam’s Club locations with pharmacies. This new benefit is part of Sam’s Club Extra Value Drug List (EVDL), through which Sam’s Club Plus and Business Plus members also receive 10% to 30% savings on select brand name medications. Five generic prescriptions at specified quantities are available for FREE in 35 states, including Colorado. These medications include Donepezil (Aricept), Vitamin D 50,000IU, Pioglitazone (Actos), Finasteride (Proscar) and Escitalopram (Lexapro). In addition, more than 200 generic prescriptions in specified quantities are available for $4 and more than 400 generic prescriptions are available for $10. Members with an active Plus membership can use the prescription discount benefit by presenting their Plus membership card along with a valid prescription. Learn more here.
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