HCC to offer information session for Health Information Management Program

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — A free information session will be held on Thursday, May 22, for those who want to learn more about the Health Information Management Program (medical billing and coding) at Hagerstown Community College. It will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the Career Programs Building, room 211.

HCC offers a certificate in electronic health records and an associate degree in health information management. These credentials prepare students to work as health information technicians, who organize and manage databases, electronic systems, and reporting that supports patients and professionals in a variety of healthcare settings. Employment in this field is projected to grow by 17 percent over the next 10 years.

Registration for the information session is not required. For more information on the program, call 240-500-2383 or email kshamburg@hagerstowncc.edu.

Art activity and blood pressure screening

Creativity is good for the heart. WVU Medical Students are hosting an Art and Creativity event in Berkeley Medical Center’s Gold & Brew coffee shop from the hours of 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Employees, visitors and the public are invited to stop by anytime during those hours to stretch their creativity muscles and have their blood pressure checked. Art supplies will be provided. For those unable to attend, schedule your own creativity break to get credit on the Employee Wellness BINGO card.

Upcoming yoga classes

HEDGESVILLE — Community Yoga Classes scheduled with instructor Elizabeth Mauck will be held as follows:

• Cardio Yoga, every Monday and Friday from 9-10 a.m. at Hedgesville Public Library.

• Gentle Yoga, every Wednesday from 5:45-6:45 p.m. at Christ Reformed UUC, 177 E. Burke St.

No pre-registration required. A $5 donation is suggested. If you have yoga equipment, bring it with you. A limited number of supplies will be available for those without equipment.

Good Samaritan free clinic scheduled

MARTINSBURG — Good Samaritan provides free health care to the uninsured and underinsured.

The main clinic is at 601 S. Raleigh St., Martinsburg. It does not take appointments and provides family practice care at all the clinics except women’s health evening.

Hours for the clinic are:

• Wednesdays at 5 p.m.

• First Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m.

• Women’s Health Clinic on the third Tuesday at 5 p.m.

• Rescue Mission every Monday 10:30 a.m. to noon.