04.15.2012 ...

May 17th, Receive a Free ProBiotic Peel from Park Centre Spa and myBody Skin Care! Your $99 deposit reserves your free peel, then use that $99 for your myBody Skin Care purchases! Also receive a free Visia Complexion Analysis and be entered to win a $550 basket of myBody Skin Care. Space is limited so reserve your space today by calling 919-846-1920.

04.02.2012 ...

More than 70 adults participated in the 2012 Road to Healthy Skin tour that kicked off in Raleigh on Monday, March 19, 2012 at the American Institute of Healthcare & Fitness (AIHF).  The Skin Cancer Foundation teamed up with local dermatologists and AIHF to offer free full body skin cancer screenings to the public in their 38-foot customized RV. The AIHF campus was selected as the national kick-off location because of its convenient location and affiliation with The Dermatology Center of Raleigh.

Of the 70 adults who underwent screening, ten people were found to have pre-cancerous lesions; nine participants had identifiable skin cancers, including three with melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

“The results from this free, public event underscore the importance of people having yearly skin checks,” noted Carol Trakimas, DO, dermatologist, The Dermatology Center of Raleigh. “Young people and those with darker skin tones often believe that they are protected, but anyone at any age can develop skin cancer. The best way to detect and treat it effectively is through yearly screening.”

Carol Trakimas, DO, David Tart, MD, Rebecca Oyler, MD, Tamara Houseman, MD and Walter Gammon, MD, donated their time and services during the daylong screening.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with more than 3.5 million cases diagnosed annually. Skin cancer is also one of the most preventable and curable forms of cancer if it is detected early. The goal of the tour is to save lives by detecting skin cancers early on and educating the public about skin cancer prevention by means of sun protection and the need for prompt, effective treatment.

Since the tour began in 2008, more than 13,000 people have received free screenings. More than 5,200suspected pre-cancers and cancers have been detected, including 239 suspected melanomas, the deadliest form of skin cancer.  

For more information about the Skin Cancer Foundation and a listing of the Road to Healthy Skin Tour schedule, please visit www.SkinCancer.org/Tour.

03.27.2012 ...

Dr. Lewis Stocks is pleased to announce he will be relocating Stocks Institute for Age Management from its current Raleigh office to AIHF.  Stocks Institute will be located in Suite 320 on the third floor and will be open for new patients beginning April 16th. For an appointment or more information please call 919-850-0880 or visit www.stocksinstitute.com. 

03.13.2012 ...

We are exploring additional electronic features to enhance the experience of patients and visitors to AIHF, and we need your feedback!  Please complete our brief survey and be entered for a chance to win great prizes from AIHF.  www.aihf.net/survey 

03.01.2012 ...

In honor of National Athletic Training Month, AIHF would like to recognize members of its medical family-Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs). During March, Athletic Trainers across America are being recognized for their commitment to helping people prevent injuries, staying healthy, and remaining active. Athletic Trainers are Allied Healthcare professionals. Highly educated and dedicated to the job at hand, Athletic Trainers can be found in various settings, including high schools, colleges, corporations, professional sports, the military, performing arts, hospitals, clinics, and physicians offices. “Athletic Trainers Save Lives” is the theme of this year’s National Athletic Training Month, which is sponsored by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), a not-for-profit organization based in Dallas, Texas.

AIHF would like to salute the following Certified Athletic Trainers for providing quality healthcare for our patients, clients, and customers everyday:

Carolina Family Practice & Sports Medicine                

Lindsay Bray, MPRTM, LAT, ATC 

Megan Bridges, MS, LAT, ATC  

Jennifer Carr, PA-C, LAT, ATC 

Jude Carr, PA-C, LAT, ATC 

Brian Clement, MS, LAT, ATC 

James Davis, BS, LAT, ATC 

Dan Fitzgerald, MS, LAT, ATC  

Janna Fonseca, MEd, LAT, ATC 

Erika Gottlieb, LAT, ATC

Daisy Kovach, MS, LAT, ATC  

Kristen Ramsey, MSEd, LAT, ATC 

Amanda Riesterer, MS, LAT, ATC  

Amy Switzer, BS, LAT, ATC

Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness

Heather Shackelford, NSCA, CSCS, LAT,ATC   

Sports & More Physical Therapy

Jennifer Catalfano, DPT, PT, LAT, ATC 

Jason Harloff, MSPT, PT, LAT, ATC  

Jennifer Horay, MPT, PT, LAT, ATC  

Flo Moses, MS, PT, LAT, ATC  

Amanda Niles, MPT, PT, LAT, ATC  

Triangle Orthopaedic Associates

Jessica Achatz, ATC   

Elizabeth Johnson, PT, ATC 

Willy Johnson, ATC  

Kevin Lavery, PA-C, ATC 

Kelly McLaughlin, PT, ATC 

Taryn Nicoletta, ATC  

Brandon Sherrell, MA, ATC, PES 

For more information regarding Athletic Trainers, please visit: www.nata.org

02.13.2012 ...

Saturday, Februrary 25 from 12pm - 5pm

Sign up at www.parkcentrespa.com and reserve space for you and your friends for our Red Carpet Makeup Event, just in time for the Academy Awards!

-Complimentary makeovers featuring jane iredale
-Special savings on all makeup and brushes
-Special savings on our "Red Carpet Facial"
-Door prizes and more!

02.13.2012 ...

The Skin Cancer Foundation will kick off their fifth annual Road to Healthy Skin Tour on March 19th at AIHF.  The Tour travels the country, offering free full-body skin cancer screenings and providing the latest skin cancer information to the public.  

In 2011, the Tour made 81 stops across the country. Equipped with 2 private exam rooms, the 38-foot customized RV traveled 18,566 miles, making stops in 25 states. Free screenings will be offered at AIHF on Monday, March 19th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.  For more information about the tour stop at AIHF please contact info@aihf.net. 

www.skincancer.org/events/tour

01.16.2012 ...

A Blood Drive will be held at AIHF on Thursday, February 2 from 10am-2pm in the Healthtrax gymnasium. Make a difference by giving the gift of LIFE! To schedule an appointment, please visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code 14159.  All presenting donors are automatically entered in a drawing for the chance to win a pair of roundtrip airline tickets!  See the Events Calendar for more details!

01.12.2012 ...

We cordially invite you to visit Park Centre Spa for our Grand Opening Open House on February 2nd from 4 - 7pm. Bring a friend and enjoy a tour, demonstrations and samples from SpaRitual, Image Skincare, myBody Skincare, and Malie Organics. Treat yourself to a hand facial from Cuccio Naturale or d’vine, chair massage from our expert therapists and phone detailing from Well-Kept all while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and a glass of wine. Take advantage of one-day-only special pricing on our services, prize drawings and so much more!

01.04.2012 ...

The new issue of AIHF HealthFit is now available online.  Please click here for the most recent health and wellness information from AIHF. You can pick up a hard copy of the Winter 2012 newsletter today at AIHF, or to receive the email version of our quarterly HealthFit newsletter please click here to be added to our mailing list.