Posted on Apr 23, 2010 | Tagged in: health
The CyFair Volunteer Fire Department holds CPR and First-Aid classes several times a month for the CyFair Community at the CyFair Fire Department's Business Office. CPR is a life-saving skill, and—with the more-active (and hot) summer months coming up—CPR and First-Aid are great skills for anyone to learn. You’ll also get to meet your local fire department members, who work not only on your behalf against local fires but also participate in several important and local CyFair and Houston charity events throughout the year.
The CFVD business office is located at 9630 Telge, and the fee for CPR class is $20.00, First Aid class fee is $20.00, or both for $35.00. To attend a class, please contact the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department Business Office at 281-550-6663 to sign up.
CFVFD has been part of the Cy-Fair community since the 1950’s, responding to 15,000 emergency situations with over 300 volunteer members from eleven stations every year. Here’s a big “Thank You” to a great department of great people in the CyFair Community!
Posted on Mar 12, 2010 | Tagged in: health
Towne Lake Clubhouse is now offering two new fitness programs for the ladies! Residents can now get fit with Latin Zumba and Belly Dancing - both taught with certified instructors. For your convenience residents can attend at a drop-in basis at $5 per class.
Class Schedule:
Mondays from 7-8 p.m. will feature Zumba dancing. Zumba features Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. It is low impact with high card benefit. Wear workout clothing and shoes and bring something to drink.
Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. will feature Belly Dancing, a three part class of mid-eastern dance movements for fun fitness designed to warm up the body, head-to-toe, teach new moves and choreograph routines. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a scarf and something to drink.
Posted on Mar 08, 2010 | Tagged in: health
Cypress Fairbanks Women's Imaging Center is offering public information to the Cy-Fair area and Towne Lake community as a preventative measure for the development of breast cancer. The center is pushing for accurate, preventative care that can save residents time and lives.
The importance of regular screenings cannot be overemphasized; the current recommendations from the American Cancer Society are: Women should have yearly mammograms starting at age 40. Women who are high-risk should have yearly mammogram and breast MRI starting at age 30. Self-breast exams should start being performed at age 20.
These recommendations are supported by several credible organizations, including the American College of Radiology and American Society of Breast Surgeons.
Posted on Feb 10, 2010 | Tagged in: health
Towne Lake residents have the luxury of a close proximity to the Houston area's only Medical Center with a "5-Star Atmosphere." The Center prides itself in offering a comforting atmosphere that emulates 5-star hotels, with the security of state-of-the-art technology. From all private patient suites with upscale accommodations including wood floors and flat screen televisions to cutting-edge treatment and diagnostic equipment, North Cypress Medical Center, located at 21214 Northwest Freeway, makes the best in medical comfort and care available to Towne Lake.
Aware that the downtown medical center is often difficult and time-consuming to access, North Cypress Medical strives to offer the same array of services with optimal availability (139 patient beds):
