October 8, 2008
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H ealth matters
Federal Drug Plan
Changes Coming
Seniors urged
to shop around
(AP) — Federal health officials
have encouraged Medicare par
ticipants to shop around for their
prescription drug coverage next
year because it could include sig
n ific a n t price in c re a se s or
changes regarding which drugs
the plans will cover.
For those enrolled in the 10
most popular drug plans, cost
increases will range from 8 per
cent to as much as 64 percent,
according to an a n aly sis by
Avalere Health, a consulting firm.
The monthly premium for the
most popular Medicare Part D
plan, the A ARP Medicare Rx Pre
ferred Plan, will increase 15 per
cent, from $32 to $37. The next
most popular plans come from
Humana Inc. The premium for the
standard Humana plan will go up
60 percent, from about $25 to $40,
while the premium for the en
hanced Humana plan will go up
Supporting Breast Cancer Research
Dr. Walter Urba (left), director o f research at the Providence Cancer Center and Steve Frisby, Portland division president
for Safeway, discuss the research potential of a new Safeway Breast Cancer Research Laboratory at the center. Safeway
pledged $1 million toward development of the research lab.
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H ealth W atch
Cancer Prevention and Survival Cooking Courses
-Thursday, Oct. 9, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m..learn
how to live longer by eating healthier; free. To
register,call 503-256-4000.
Infant CPR Class - Monday, Oct. 13, from 6 p.m.
to 8 p.m.. this class will address issues specific to
infant CPR. including rescue breathing, CPR and
choking maneuvers fro infant I to 12 months. This
is a non-certifying adult-only class; $34 fee. To
register.call 503-574-6595.
Stress and the Working Parent - Tuesday, Oct.
14, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m..learn how to balance
juggling a career and family while dealing with the
special challenges and concerns it presents for
working parents; $20 fee. To register, call 503-574-
6595.
Shoulder Spoilers-T hursday, Oct. 16, from 6:30
p.m. to 8 p.m., learn about the most common cause
of shoulder pain and dysfunction including bone
spurs, labral tears and rotator cuff tears, and the
latest minimally invasive treatments presented hy
Dr. David Huberty. free. To register, call 503-692-
2411.
Expectant Couples, New Parents - Legacy Goixl
Samaritan Hospital offers the workshop Lasting
Relationships for New Parents, helping couples
keep their relationships strong and happy in the
transition to parenthood. Presented by Northwest
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Arc you a Woman with Asthma?’
Receive $65 to test a computer-based
Asthma Management Program
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For African .American women
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Answer 3 surveys
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Use one of 2 computer programs (random assignment)
Northeast Portland location in late October, location & date TBD
Part of a research study to test a computer-based program to help
women manage their asthma
W elcome to M edicare — Thursday, Oct. 23,
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., this tw o-hour class will
help people who are eligible to receive Social
Security D isability benefits or nearing age 65,
to make informed decisions regarding M edi
care options; free class, for more information
call 503-988-3646.
Stroke Alert Screening - Check your carotid
arteries with a painless ultrasound to assess your
risk. Fee $40. To schedule a screening, call 503-
251-6137.
Chronic Pain Support Croup — Meets the first
Wednesday at 4 p.m. Io 5:30 p.m. and the third
Wednesday of each month, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For more information, call 503-256-4000.
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503.288.4717
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Bicycle sale and repair shop with a full line of
accessories for all your cycling needs
503-281-0255
122 N. Killingsworth St
www.cascadecycling.com
Help shape public policy
on health equity
Please join us at a Health Equity Initiative solutions workshop. Learn
what your neighbors and community leaders think about health issues
and help shape Multnomah County's health equity agenda.
Report Back Sessions will be held:
Oct. 11
Oct. 28
Smoking Cessation — Beginning Monday, Oct.
20,from7p.m.to8:30p.m.,this 11-week series will
teach a systemic approach toquit smoking through
behavior modification techniques, coping skills,
social support and more. Eight weeks of nicotine
patches will be provided free to participants; fee
$225.Toregister.call503-574-6595.
Extremely Competitive Monthly Membership Kates!
th Equity
itiative
Oct. 1
Heart Savers CPR/AED — Saturday, Oct. 18,
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., this American Heart Asso
ciation course will teach participants CPR forall
ages, AED operations, relief o f airway obstruc
tion. Course meets OSHA requirem ents for
workplace CPR certification; $45 fee. To regis
ter.call 503-335-3500.
Gresham Library
New Columbia Community Center
Central Library
Multnomah Arts Center
Multnomah Building
PCC Cascade Campus
Midland Library
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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
For more information and screening locations,
visit www.mchealth.org/healthequity or call 503-988-3030 Ext. 22068
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Consumers are warned of
chemical contamination in
White Rabbit Candy.
Chinese Candy
Contaminated
O regon health officials are
warning consumers to avoid eat
ing W hite Rabbit Candy be
cause it may be contaminated
with the chemical melamine.
The U.S. Food and Drug Ad
m inistration reported that the
candy, imported from China, is
distributed to retail stores in Or
egon. W ashington and o th er
states.
The distributor. QFCO Inc., of
Burlingame. Calif., has voluntar
ily recalled the product.
C onsum ers who have p u r
chased White Rabbit Candy are
urged to return it to the place of
purchase for a full refund or dis
card it in their trash.
AIDS Traced
Family owned/operated.
Research study funded by the National Institutes of Health
Program dev eloped by Oregon Center for Applied Science (Eugene)
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ticipants will have access to pre
scription drug coverage for the
same amount or for less than
they’re paying now. They will,
how ever, have to do som e
searching to find those offerings,
said Kerry Weems, acting admin
istrator for the Centers for M edi
care and Medicaid Services.
The nation's 44 million Medi
care beneficiaries can choose a
drug plan only, or they can
choose to get all of their health
benefits through a Medicare Ad
vantage plan. The drug-only
plans offering standard coverage
will rise from $27 to $32 next year,
on average. Meanwhile. Medi
care Advantage plans will rise
from $ 18 to $ 2 1 on average. CMS
officials said. Also, the poor are
eligible for drug coverage with
no monthly premiums.
Medicare participants can be
gin enrolling in drug coverage for
next year from Nov. 15 through
Dee. 3 1.
Family Services, upcoming sessions are sched
uled Oct. II and Oct. 18. To register, visit
lastingrelationshiips.org.
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Back 100 Years
(AP) — The AIDS virus has
been circulating among people
for about 100 years, decades
lo n g er than sc ie n tists had
thought, a new study suggests.
Genetic analysis pushes the
estimated origin of HIV hack to
between 1884 and 1924. with a
more focused estimate at 1908.
Previously, scientists had es
timated the origin at around 1930.
AIDS wasn't recognized formally
until 1981 when it got the atten
tion of public health officials fn
the United States.
Josiah HU I H I Clinic Presents...
FREE Lead-Safe Kids Fair
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Fun Activities & Resources to Protect Kids From Lead Hazards
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► Blood lead testing for children
► Lead-free toy giveaway & kids activities
► Lead screening for toys/pottery (4 items per family)
► Lead poisoning prevention workshop
► Tenant rights workshop
► Healthy food & beverages
Saturday, October 25th, 11am - 2pm
IRCO Community Room, 10301 NE Glisan, Portland, OR 97220
Event Sponsors: Portland Water Bureau
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