POW (Pink on Women) Quarter Auction
  Tuesday, May 4 - 5:30 p.m. doors open; auction begins at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for an auction, raffles, entertainment, food and shopping as Adams County Breast Cancer Coalition hosts their first annual Quarter Fundraiser Auction.  Proceeds from this event will support the Adams County Breast Cancer Coalition and Gettysburg Hospital’s Free Mammogram Fund.
Location: Gettysburg Hotel, One Lincoln Square, Gettysburg
Cost: $20 (includes appetizers and two bidding paddles; additional paddles may be purchased for $3 each or 2 for $5)
Registration is required; please call (717) 339-2640.

Women’s Check-Up Day
  Wednesday, May 19 - 4 to 7 p.m.
10 for $10 – Take this opportunity to take care of yourself and get screened or obtain information on the following important health risks:

• Heart risk – including coronary risk profile blood work
• Blood pressure check
• Fasting blood sugar
• Heel screen for osteoporosis risk
• Diabetes risk
• Nutrition
• Cancer risk and information – breast, uterine, ovarian, skin
• Nicotine addiction evaluation
• Body fat analysis
• Depression
• Prescription information

Chair massages, light refreshments and tours of the WellSpan Adams Health Center will also be available.
Location: WellSpan Adams Health Center, 40 V-Twin Drive, Gettysburg,
Cost: $10
Registration is required; please call (800) 840-5905. 

14th Annual Longaberger® Basket Fund-Raiser Luncheon
  Friday, Aug. 27 - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy lunch and an inspirational and educational program to benefit the American Cancer Society and the Adams County Breast Cancer Coalition (ACBCC), an affiliate of Healthy Adams County.  For each basket sold, Longaberger® donates $2 towards breast cancer research.  In addition, sales consultant, Candra Bretzman donates $2 per basket to the local ACBCC. 
Speakers: Physician and breast cancer survivor panel
Location: Gettysburg Hospital, 147 Gettys St., Community Rooms
Call (717) 339-2018 for a registration form and a list of ticket contribution levels.

The Importance of Prenatal Care (Program offered in Spanish)
  Last Wednesday of the month -10 a.m. to noon or 2 to 4 p.m.
What is prenatal care?  Why is prenatal care important?  Answers to these and other questions will be reviewed during this free two hour presentation. 
Speaker: Yeimi K. Gagliardi, WellSpan Community Health Improvement
Location: WellSpan Washington St. Health Center, 450 S. Washington St., Women’s Resource Room, second floor
For information or to register call Yeimi Gagliardi, (717) 337-4264, ext. 6 (Hablo Español). 

Health Education Classes/Tours

Prenatal Education
Call (717) 337-4272, #1 for a complete listing of childbirth programs available at Gettysburg Hospital.  Including our six-week prenatal program, refresher and sibling classes, cesarean delivery class, breastfeeding support group, obstetrical tours and early pregnancy education.

Childbirth Class for Hispanic Families (Program offered in Spanish)
Meet with a childbirth nurse educator to learn about labor, delivery, and the first days with a new baby. Even if this is not your first child, this will be an opportunity to refresh and brush up on new developments since the birth of your last child.  For more information and to register please call Yeimi K Gagliardi at (717) 337-4264 ext. 6.
Location: WellSpan Washington St. Health Center, 450 S. Washington St., Women’s Resource Room, second floor

Community Programs

10th Anniversary Gettysburg Hospital Benefit Tennis Tournament
  Saturday, May 1 (Rain Date - Saturday, May 8) Courts open at 9:30 a.m.; Play begins at 10 a.m.; Reception at 6:30 p.m.
Benefit tennis tournament for players of all ages and ability, doubles round-robin format.  Proceeds support the Annual Adams County Young Women’s/Young Men’s Leadership Conferences, an educational event for every seventh grade student in Adams County. 
Location: Gettysburg College Tennis Courts
Cost: $85/person; $50/high school students; sponsorship opportunities available
Call Gettysburg Hospital Foundation at (717) 337-4175 or email treyka@wellspan.org for registration information.

Foundations of Yoga
  Wednesdays, May 5 to June 23 - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (no class June 16)
  Wednesdays, July 7 to August 25 - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Refresh, rejuvenate, and get your exercise in with this hour-long session of stretching, strengthening and deep, restorative relaxation!
Instructor: Susan Peace-Geisel
Location: WellSpan Adams Health Center, 40 V-Twin Dr., Room 213
Cost: $65/eight-week session 
Refund information: cancellation more than one week prior to start of class-full refund; less than one week prior to start of class-full refund less $15 processing fee; after first class date-75% of fee; no refunds after second class date
Registration is required; please call (717) 339-2033.

25th Anniversary Gettysburg Hospital Benefit Golf Tournament
  Friday, July 16 - Rounds begin at 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., Awards Reception at 6 p.m.
One of the area’s premier benefit golf tournaments, featuring a four-person golf scramble. Proceeds benefit underprivileged children in the community. Call Gettysburg Hospital Foundation at (717) 337-4175 or email treyka@wellspan.org for registration information.
Location: The Links at Gettysburg
Cost: $1,200/foursome; sponsorship opportunities available starting at $1,800

Cancer Education Programs

Skin Screening
Friday, May 14 - 2 to 4:30 p.m.
In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, the Adams Cancer Center is providing free skin cancer screenings.  If you have a question about an area on your skin or need a body skin screening, please join us for skin cancer education and screening. Light refreshments provided.
Location: WellSpan Washington St. Health Center, 450 S. Washington St., Adams County Internal Medicine, third floor
Registration is required; please call (800) 840-5905.

Look Good…Feel Better
  Mondays, May 24 or July 26 - 1:30 to 3 p.m.
This program is designed to help individuals with cancer look good, improve self-esteem, and manage their treatment and recovery with greater confidence.  This program is being offered to members of our community by the WellSpan Adams Cancer Center through a partnership with the American Cancer Society.  Free for all cancer survivors
Location: WellSpan Adams Health Center, Adams Cancer Center, 40 V-Twin Dr.
Registration is required; please call (888) 227-5445.

A Celebration of Life
Sunday, June 6 - 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Celebrate survival with members of the Adams Cancer Center Support Team and Dan Shapiro, PhD, professor and chair of the humanities department at Penn State College of Medicine.  As a result of his experiences on both sides of the bed, Shapiro serves as a consultant to the hit television series, “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice.”   The event will include healthy snacks, entertainment, giveaways and fun.
Location: WellSpan Adams Health Center, Adams Cancer Center, 40 V-Twin Dr.
Cost: Free to cancer survivors and friends
Registration is required; please call (800) 840-5905.

Cancer Survivor Day
  Sunday, June 13
If you are an Adams County cancer survivor, join fellow survivors from York County in a day of celebration at the York Revolution baseball game. 
Location: Sovereign Bank Stadium, York
For more information, please call the York Cancer Center at (717) 741-8100.