Free ED treatment

seminar on Thursday

LUMBERTON — Carolina Urology and Dr. Timothy Moses will host a seminar about effective treatment for erectile dysfunction and stress urinary incontinence on Thursday in the Assembly Room at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. Check-in for the free seminar will begin at 6 p.m., with the program being from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Information will be presented about ED and bladder control problems and treatment options. A previous patient will also share their experience. Space is limited and registration is requested by calling 1-877-433-2873.

Walk-a-thon to

benefit St. Jude’s

LUMBERTON — A walk-a-thon will be held by Christian Hearts on April 21 to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

It will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Luther Britt Park, shelter B. The deadline for registration is at 9 a.m. that day.

There will be live entertainment and games for kids. T-shirts will be sold for $10.

For information or to buy a T-shirt, call Gail Jacobs at 910-843-1589 or 910-474-4059.

Weight-loss center offers more options

LUMBERTON — Southeastern Weight Loss Center, an affiliate of Southeastern Regional Medical Center, now offers more options for weight loss success.

Dr. Barry Williamson, of Lumberton Surgical Associates, will host a seminar on LAP-BANDTM on April 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Southeastern Weight Loss Center located at 2934 N. Elm St. in the Southeastern Health Mall on the campus of Biggs Park Mall in Lumberton.

Dr. Eric Velezquez, of Southeastern Surgical Center, will host a seminar on a variety of weight loss surgery options, including adjustable gastric band, sleeve gastrectomy, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on April 18 from 6 to 7 p.m. , also at the weight loss center.

Registration for seminars is required by calling 910-608-0307.

Medical center starts stroke support group

LUMBERTON — The Rehabilitation Services department of Southeastern Regional Medical Center is sponsoring a stroke support group that meets every third Monday of the month at 4:45 p.m. The April 16 program will feature nutritional information and healthy lifestyle tips.

The meeting is open to anyone who is a stroke survivor or a caregiver. Meetings are held at the Southeastern Lifestyle Day Spa, which is located behind the Southeastern Lifestyle Center for Fitness and Rehabilitation, 4895 Fayetteville Road in Lumberton. Registration is required by Wednesday by calling Stephanie Kinlaw at 910-738-4554.

‘Thank you’ event

set for April 21

LUMBERTON — Southeastern Health Center Clarkton, an affiliate of Southeastern Regional Medical Center, is hosting a “Thank You” event for the community on April 21 beginning at 10 a.m. at the clinic, which is located at 9928 North W.R. Lathan Street. The celebration will be for all stages of life, from birth to geriatrics. Clinic physicians and providers will be on hand during the event, which will also offer screenings for blood pressure, height, weight and BMI,refreshments and give-a-ways. For information, call 910-647-1503.

Medical center asks for magazines

LUMBERTON — Southeastern Regional Medical Center is requesting donations of magazines published within the past six months for daily distribution to patients. Donations may be dropped off at the hospital’s main lobby reception desk.

For information, call SRMC Volunteer Supervisor Beth Ivey at 910-671-5093.