Upcoming 2025 Program
Inflammation and Our Bodies
January 27, 2025 2:00 pm
BC Chapel Cousins Hall
Register: education.bigcanoewc@gmail.com
Northside Hospital Cherokee will provide a panel of medical personnel to share insights into the impact of inflammation on our health and strategies for managing it effectively. The specialists are Dr. Larry Anderson, a Primary Care Provider, Dr. Ashley Abbott, a Rheumatologist and Clinical Dietician, Amy O’Donnell. These specialists will share their knowledge on inflammation, its effects on the body and approaches to managing it through medical care, lifestyle changes and nutrition.
Previous 2024 Education Programs
Winter Emergency Preparation with Public Safety
Chief Jordan will discuss the preparation needed before we encounter winter hazardous weather conditions in Big Canoe including equipment and procedures.
Movement Disorders-Focus on Parkinson’s
A panel presentation to learn the latest research, new treatments and tools to assist in a better quality of life for people with movement disorders with a focus on Parkinson’s.
Marie Head will be the moderator and is the President of Parkinson’s Foundation, Georgia Chapter. The panelists are:
Dr. Jack Shen, Neurologist, Medical Director of Movement Disorders at Wellstar Health Systems
Rachel Scarboro, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Assistive Technology Specialist at Tools for Life at Georgia Tech
Maria Walker, Speech Specialist, M. ED, CCC-SLP specializes in motor disorders and is a speech swallow specialist
Katy Chancellor-Baker, Owner of New Beginnings Therapeutic Services, Physical Therapist
Spine 101 – Diagnosis & Treatment, Jan. 24, 2024
Learn more…Diabetes and Nutrition
Up to date information presented by a Registered Dietician and Certified Diabetes Educator from Northside Cherokee Hospital. Learn more…Pre Plan or Family Crisis Program 3, Financials May 20, 2024
Financial experts will present information regarding banking needs and what needs to be to be done, how to avoid probate, the need to consolidate your finances, as well as many more topics of concern.
For more information please contact education.bigcanoewc@gmail.com
Presentations (from previous programs)