Health screening set at local church

LUMBERTON — Southeastern Regional Medical Center is sponsoring Life Line Screenings in order to help local residents identify their risk of stroke, vascular disease and osteoporosis before the catastrophic effects of these conditions occur.

Locally, an event will be held Jan. 31 at Godwin Heights Baptist Church in Lumberton.

A special wellness package is available for $149. The whole process takes less than an hour. To pre-register for a screening, contact Life Line Screening at www.lifelinescreening.com or call 1-800-690-0295 to make an appointment.

Seminars offered on

weight loss options

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

Dr. Eric Velazquez, of Southeastern Surgical Center, will host seminars on a variety of weight loss surgery options, including adjustable gastric band, sleeve gastrectomy, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, on Jan. 9 and Jan. 23 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Southeastern Weight Loss Center. The center is located within the Southeastern Health Mall on the campus of Biggs Park Mall in Lumberton.

Dr. Barry Williamson, of Lumberton Surgical Associates, will host seminars on LAP-BANDTM on Jan. 10 and Jan. 29 from 6 to 7 p.m., also at the weight loss center.

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