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Independent Physicians of the Carolinas
Independent Physicians of the Carolinas is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology is pleased to
membership organization whose mission is to create public awareness be a sponsor of the Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event
of medical doctors not employed by a network or hospital system and to
provide educational programs and resources to physician members and on Saturday, April 2.
their administration. Visit us at IndependentPhysicians.org. Each year, people with
celiac disease, gluten
n American Academy of Dermatology 2016 Shade sensitivities and other
Structure Grant Program food allergies attend this
event to explore options
Marc Darst, MD, of Darst Dermatology, is proud to have available to them. Attendees will enjoy a day filled with
sponsored Mineral Springs United Methodist Church presentations by featured speakers, health information and food
Preschool, named a recipient of an American and product samplings.
Academy of Dermatology Shade Structure
Program Grant. They will receive an $8,000 grant Please email all questions and
to build a shade structure over their playground. topic suggestions for upcoming
Seeking shade, in addition to wearing sun-protective meetings to Charlotte Ramirez
at charlotte@ip-carolinas.org.
clothing and a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher,
is important in reducing the risk of skin cancer.
NATIONAL HEALTH & Advertising
WELLNESS OBSERVANCES Acknowledgements
APRIL The following patrons made Mecklenburg Medicine possible.
Alcohol Awareness Month Brackett Flagship Properties............................................8
Autism Awareness Month Carolinas HealthCare System.. ......................................15
Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates................4
Cancer Control Month Charlotte Radiology........................................................14
Child Abuse Prevention Month LabCorp.......................................................... Back Cover
Counseling Awareness Month Novant Health...................................................................2
Oncology Specialists of Charlotte.................................14
Donate Life Month Randolph Audiology........................................................4
Humor Month
Minority Health & Health Disparities Month
Occupational Therapy Month
Stress Awareness Month
Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
April 4-10: Public Health Week
April 9: Alcohol Screening Day
April 16: Healthcare Decisions Day
April 16-23: Infant Immunization Week
April 23-29: Medical Fitness Week
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