Contact Us
Want to get involved? Call our community relations department.
704-384-5332
Presbyterian Hemby Children's Hospital promotes health and wellness in the community by initiating and supporting many community programs. The upcoming events that Presbyterian Hemby Children's Hospital will be affiliated with are featured below. For more information, contact community relations at 704-384-5332.
Ongoing Programs
Hemby & Me
An interactive, 45-minute program developed to promote health and safety in children. Topics discussed include safety, medical terminologies, proper handwashing and how germs spread. Held in kindergarten through third grade classes by school's request. To schedule, contact Child Life at 704-384-5134.
Parent University
Hemby is partnering with CMS' Parent University to offer free educational classes to parents of CMS students. Classes will be led by pediatric experts. To learn about upcoming classes, please visit http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/parenst/ParentUniv.
Special Events/Partnerships
Stay Healthy, Go Green!
A one-session class designed to help families create a more eco-friendly home environment to improve your family's healthy. Topics discussed are easy and cost effective ways to reduce chemical use in your home and food. $10 per person (one support person can attend for free).
Saturday, March 20; 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Presbyterian Women's Center
Keeping Kids in Motion
A four-week exercise program for kids ages 6-12 featuring unique activities each week, including Zumba, yoga, obstacle courses, tug of war and fitness competitions. Free; registration required at www.cokecharlotte.com.
Saturdays, Feb. 20, Feb. 27, March 6, March 13; 9:30 a.m. - noon
Naomi Drennan Recreation Center, 750 Beal Street
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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk
Join more than 6,000 walkers in a mission to find a cure for diabetes and its complications. For more information or to register, visit www.walk.jdrf.org or call 704-561-0828.
Saturday, April 17
Carowinds Amusement Park
March for Babies
Annual March of Dimes fundraiser that supports research that prevents birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Register or learn more
Saturday, April 24; Registration: 9 a.m.; Start time: 10 a.m.
Trade & Tryon in uptown Charlotte
Kids in Motion
A community festival that showcases cars, trucks and things that move. Children of all ages have the opportunity to explore, get involved and be entertained while parents gain valuable tips on improving the mental, dental and physical well-being of their children and families. For more information, visit www.jlcharlotte.org.
Sunday, April 18; noon - 5 p.m.
Symphony Park (rain or shine), 4400 Sharon Road
