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Cuero, Texas: The following are events scheduled for the month of May that are either presented by Cuero Regional Hospital or one of the Cuero Health entities or include involvement from the Cuero Health staff.

Jewelry Sale - Wirewood handmade natural stone jewelry

Tuesday, April 30 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Wednesday, May 1 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lobby of Cuero Regional Hospital

Shop the Wirewood Jewelry Sale Tuesday, April 30 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Wednesday, May 1 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lobby of Cuero Regional Hospital. Payment options include: cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and payroll deduction for employees. Sponsored by the Cuero Hospital Volunteers.

Childbirth Classes at Cuero Regional Hospital

May 8, 5 – 7:30 p.m.

May 15, 5 – 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy two evenings with the opportunity to discuss any questions or fears at the childbirth classes offered by Cuero Regional Hospital. Classes are held in the Belle Terry Elder Women's Center located in the Medical Plaza of the hospital, across from Cuero Medical Clinic. Call 361-275-0527 for more information or to register. Classes are free for those delivering at CRH. For those delivering at another hospital, a $30 fee is required at first class only.

National Nurses Week – May 6 – 12

Held annually since 1954, National Nurses Week was founded by the American Nurses Association (ANA) to celebrate the role nurses play in delivering high-quality care to patients around the world. Cuero Regional Hospital encourages the public to thank their nurses in person, with a handwritten note, via the Cuero Regional Hospital Facebook page or fill out the contact us form on the website www.cuerohospital.org to share your gratitude for CRH nurses. The nursing staff at Cuero Regional Hospital will also submit short essays on the topic of why they became a nurse. Entries will be highlighted on Cuero Regional Hospital’s Facebook page.

National Hospital Week – May 12 – 18

National Hospital Week, one of the nation’s largest health care events, is a celebration of the history, technology and dedicated professionals that make hospitals and health systems beacons of confidence and care in the community.

This annual event provides an opportunity to celebrate the millions of women and men who are committed to improving the health of their communities. Cuero Regional Hospital encourages the public to thank the hospital staff in person, with a handwritten note, via the Cuero Regional Hospital Facebook page or fill out the contact us form on the website www.cuerohospital.org to share your gratitude for CRH staff. The Cuero Health staff will also create videos around the theme of teamwork and will post those to the Facebook page, as well as the Hospital’s YouTube Channel. For more information, visit www.aha.org/hospitalweek , CueroHospital.org, #HospitalWeek #MyHospital

National EMS Week - May 19 - 25, 2019

Presented by ACEP in partnership with the National Association of EMTs (NAEMT)

Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Day - May 22, 2019

2019 EMS STRONG theme - "BEYOND the CALL"

Theme Days for 2019

Monday - Education

Tuesday - Safety Tuesday

Wednesday - EMSC Day

Thursday - Save-A-Life (CPR and Stop the Bleed) "National Stop the Bleed"

Friday - EMS Recognition Day

Stay tuned to Cuero Regional Hospital’s website and Facebook page for more information.

Health Checks in Cuero Presented by Cuero Home Health

May 21, 11 a.m. – noon

Calvary Baptist Church, Cuero

Cuero Home Health provides free blood pressure checks and blood sugar checks the third Tuesday of the month at the Calvary Baptist Church in Cuero. For more information, call Cuero Home Health at 361-275-8999.

Health Checks in Yorktown by Cuero Home Health

May 28, 11 a.m. – noon

Yorktown Fire Station

Cuero Home Health provides free blood pressure checks and blood sugar checks the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Yorktown Fire Station at 11 a.m.

May Healthcare Month Observations:

Trauma Awareness Month is May.

More than 199,800 Americans die annually as a result of traumatic injuries and injuries are the leading cause of death among people ages 1-44 years of age in the U.S. - that is more deaths than non-communicable diseases and infectious diseases combined. Injury prevention has been a core value of the American Trauma Society since the Society was founded in 1968 and drives the organization's activities, resource development and advocacy. Each year, a new focus is designated which relates to injury prevention and raising trauma awareness. This year, in collaboration with the Society of Trauma Nurses (STN), and in honor of National Trauma Awareness Month's 30th anniversary, the focus was expanded to bring awareness to the concept that “Injury is No Accident” and that most injuries are preventable through awareness and education. We hope that this campaign and its materials will continue to draw attention to all injury prevention efforts and will invoke change by the community and policy makers. Cuero Regional Hospital will share campaign components across their social media channels and website to help raise awareness.

May is American Stroke Month.
Here's why it matters. Up to 80 percent of strokes may be preventable. This month, learn how:

• Stroke can happen to anyone at any age.
• 80% of all strokes are preventable.
• Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and a leading cause of severe disability.
• On average, one person dies from stroke every 4 minutes.
• More than 795,000 people have a stroke each year in the U.S.
• Stroke kills almost 130,000 of the 800,000 Americans who die of cardiovascular disease each year—that’s 1 out of every 19 deaths from all causes.

Prevent stroke by following the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Life’s Simple 7 tips:

• Manage blood pressure
• Control cholesterol
• Reduce blood sugar
• Get active
• Eat better
• Lose weight
• Stop smoking

Cuero Regional Hospital will share campaign components across their social media channels and website to help raise awareness.

Upcoming events:

Dueling Pianos/Summer Weekend Wind Down

Friday, July 26, 6 – 10 p.m., The Venue on Church Street, 125 E. Church Street, Cuero

Featuring two talented musicians dueling it out on pianos during an evening of fast, funny and unforgettable entertainment. Don’t miss this memorable night! Proceeds benefit the Dewitt Medical Foundation. Get tickets or reserve a table for 10 by calling 361-524-6103.

Save the Date: Turkey Trot 2019!

Turkeyfest 2019, Oct. 11 – 13, 2019

Saturday, October 12 – Turkey Trot 2019

The Twelfth Annual Turkey Trot 5K will be Saturday, October 12 at 8 a.m. at BFit Cuero Wellness Center. Registration starts at 7 a.m. The race benefits Cuero Wellness Center and new this year, a portion of the race proceeds will benefit The Boys and Girls Club of Dewitt County. The top three finishers in each age group will receive medals and prize packs. Winners will be announced following the race, right before Ruby Begonia takes on Paycheck in the second leg of the Great Gobbler Gallop. The course takes runners and walkers through historic Cuero. After the race, participants can stay to watch the Great Turkey Gallop, as well as other fun events happening during Cuero Turkeyfest. Register online at Active.com. Registration fees are $25 before October 1 and $30 after that date. Sponsorships are available to area individuals or businesses. For more information, contact race director Tami Brzozowski at tamib@cuerohospital.org or by calling 361-275-9355.

For more information on these events or other happenings, please follow each location on Facebook or visit www.cuerohospital.org .Or, call 361-275-6191.