TERRE HAUTE —
Senior Education Ministries Inc. has scheduled Dine with a Doc from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Wabash Senior Citizen’s Center at 300 S. Fifth St. in Terre Haute.
Dine with a Doc is a free event that welcomes the local senior public to hear the doctor of the month present an educational topic while attendees enjoy a complimentary meal. You do not need to be a member of the Senior Center to come and participate. Just bring a questioning mind, an appetite and perhaps a friend. Each doctor has graciously donated this time in effort to listen, hear and answer your questions while sharing a meal with you.
The Dine with a Doc program was designed to allow the seniors to get out of their homes, experience fellowship with their peers, extend their available financial resources, promote enhanced living and educate them (from a preventive standpoint) with the goal of ensuring their quality of life and providing them with the resources and information to make an informed decision.
Arvin Uppal, MD, will be this month’s featured speaker.
Uppal has joined the active medical staff of Terre Haute Regional Hospital and the practice of Regional Hospital Healthcare Partners. He specializes in otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat). Uppal has special interests in endoscopic sinus surgery, tympanomastoidectomy, allergy testing, endoscopy, repair of facial trauma and various pediatric ENT procedures.
Board Certification includes the American Board of Otolaryngology.
A question-and-answer period will follow his discussion. Lunch will be provided courtesy of Bethesda Gardens Senior Living. There will be an opening prayer, and veterans in attendance will be recognized for their service and dedication, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Various health care providers will share information about their services and provide door prizes for participants to win.
Additionally provided is a free wellness clinic. Count on Intrepid USA Home Health to provide blood sugar and blood pressure information.
Seating is limited and reservations are required. RSVP to (812) 232-7575.
Dine with A Doc encourages the public to make suggestions on guest speakers. For more information call to Senior Education Ministries at (812) 917-4970 or e-mail loriaplin@gmail.com. Visit www.senioreducationministries.org or www.dinewithadoc.com.
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