Jackson County Hospital District
Events Calendar

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August 2024
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all day event
Event: World Lung Cancer Day

Event: World Breastfeeding Week (Aug. 1–7)

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1:00 pm
Event: Community Medication Assistance
Location: Wellness Center Education Room
Description: On the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, our community members can make an appointment to meet with a medication assistance representative to apply for medication assistance. This program is available to those that qualify. Please call 361-782-7800 to make an appointment.

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Event: Psoriasis Action Month

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Event: World Breastfeeding Week (Aug. 1–7)

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Event: National Health Center Week (Aug. 9–15)

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6:00 pm
Event: First Aid and CPR for the General Public
Location: Jackson County Hospital Conference Room
Description: This class, designed for the general public or professionals dealing with children, will teach you basic first and CPR skills. Please note that this class does not cover the advanced instruction needed for healthcare providers. Registration Fee: $50 Register by calling 361-782-7800

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Event: National Breastfeeding Month

12:00 pm
Event: Community Bingo
Description: Jackson County Hospital District is providing Community Bingo on the second Tuesday of each month! Enjoy a light lunch and prizes for all bingo winners!

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10:00 am
Event: Senior Bingo
Location: Senior Citizens Center - 501 North Wells St
Description: Join us at the Senior Citizens Center on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month for Bingo! We will host live bingo with prizes (provided by JCHD and Tria Svatek with Southbrooke Manor) and a light lunch to all attendees. For those requiring transportation please call 361-782-5511 to schedule a ride.

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Event: National Health Center Week (Aug. 9–15)

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Event: Contact Lens Health Week (Aug. 19–23)

1:00 pm
Event: Community Medication Assistance
Location: Wellness Center Education Room
Description: On the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, our community members can make an appointment to meet with a medication assistance representative to apply for medication assistance. This program is available to those that qualify. Please call 361-782-7800 to make an appointment.

6:00 pm
Event: First Aid and CPR for the General Public
Location: Jackson County Hospital Conference Room
Description: This class, designed for the general public or professionals dealing with children, will teach you basic first and CPR skills. Please note that this class does not cover the advanced instruction needed for healthcare providers. Registration Fee: $50 Register by calling 361-782-7800

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Event: National Immunization Awareness Month

10:00 am
Event: Senior Bingo
Location: Senior Citizens Center - 501 North Wells St
Description: Join us at the Senior Citizens Center on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month for Bingo! We will host live bingo with prizes (provided by JCHD and Tria Svatek with Southbrooke Manor) and a light lunch to all attendees. For those requiring transportation please call 361-782-5511 to schedule a ride.

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Event: Contact Lens Health Week (Aug. 19–23)

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Event: Summer Sun Safety Month

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12:00 pm
Event: Better Breathers
Description: Those with lung disease and their loved ones are invited to join us the fourth Monday of each month for this supportive event. A light lunch with be served with reservation at no charge. RSVP to 361-782-7813

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Event: Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

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Event: Gastroparesis Awareness Month

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all day event
Event: International Overdose Awareness Day