Calendar of Events

Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit, community-based health care system dedicated to improving the health and well being of those we serve. Sharp offers a variety of health screenings — many events are free and all are open to the community.

Upcoming Community Events

Event Date Location Services
Free classes for family caregivers (in English) sponsored by Partners in Caring Tuesdays in July and August,
3:30 - 4:30 pm		 Summercrest Community Center
2615 East Plaza Blvd.
National City, CA 91950

Topic:
Aug. 31 – What Community Resources Are Available for Family Caregivers?

For more information, please call 1-800-827-1008.
 Hand Screening Tuesday, Sept. 14,
10:30 am - 12:30 pm		 Sharp Memorial Outpatient Pavilion, Classroom B
3075 Health Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92123		 Have you noticed an increase in swelling, redness or deformity in your elbows, wrists and fingers or decreased grip strength? Come to this free screening.

To register, please call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277).
Seniors and Caregivers: Walk a Day in Someone Else's Shoes Tuesday, September 28th
10 am - 1 pm		 Bonita Sunnyside Library
4375 Bonita Road
Bonita, CA 91902

This event will allow seniors and caregivers the opportunity to experience the 10 most common health challenges of aging. Free health screenings, information and simulations will be provided.

To register, please call 1-877-926-8300.

Free Health Screenings
Screening Date & Time Location Registration 

Blood Pressure Screening

 Saturdays, except holiday weekends, 10 am – 12 pm
 Sharp Coronado Hospital Auditorium
250 Prospect Place
Coronado, CA 92118
(Map)

No appointment needed.

Blood Pressure Screening

 1st Tuesday of the month,
9:30 – 11 am
 Sharp Grossmont Hospital Senior Resource Center
Lobby
9000 Wakarusa St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(Map)

No appointment needed.

Blood Pressure Screening

 3rd Friday of the month,
9:30 – 11 am
 La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center
8450 La Mesa Blvd.
La Mesa, CA 91941

No appointment needed.
Foot Screening

Call for dates and times.

Sharp Coronado Hospital
250 Prospect Place
Coronado, CA 92118
(Map)

To register, call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277).

Hand Screening

 Call for dates and times.
 Sharp Coronado Hospital
250 Prospect Place
Coronado, CA 92118
(Map)

To register, call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277).
Hearing Screening Call for dates and times.
 Sharp Coronado Hospital
250 Prospect Place
Coronado, CA 92118
(Map)

To register, call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277).
Stroke Screening Call for dates and times.
 Various locations throughout San Diego County

For more information, call 
1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277).

To learn more about Sharp's health education classes and community events, please call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277) or visit Classes & Events.

Last Updated: August 26, 2010