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October IS. 2008
Oregon City Oregon
H
ealth matters
Mobile Health Clinic Expands into Rockwood
T h e M u ltn o m a h C o u n ty
H ea lth D e p a rtm e n t’s M o b ile
M edical Clinic has expanded its
services into R ockw ood in East
County.
T he m obile clinic delivers pri­
mary care services to m edically
needy fam ilies and individuals
The Red C r o w is here When
disaster struck a little boy and
his family, someone was there,
providing shelter, a hot meal, a
teddy bear, and a hug. But this
Red Cross volunteer is not the
only hero in this picture. Behind
her are Oregonians |ust like
you, who generously donate to
their local chapter of the
American Red Cross. You can’t
always be there for a child or
family in need. But you can
guarantee that someone will.
To protect. To care.
To donate, visit
LO O K IN G FOR
HEALTH IN S U R A N C E ?
Look no further. I offer a variety of flexible and
affordable health insurance options to meet your needs.
Call me today for more information.
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Michael David Holton. Agent
7223 SW Macadam Avenue
Portland. OR 97213
Bus: 503 517 9090
www.michaelholton.com
www.oregonredcross.org
American
Rad Cross
throughout M ultnom ah County
who are currently w ithout health
care. The 40-foot clinic provides
access to m edical care, lab, and
screening services at seven des­
ig n a ted “h o s t” so c ial se rv ic e
agencies.
A ccording to a recent study
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M ultnomah County Health D e­
partment Director Lillian Shirley.
“Equally important is linking with
our partner agencies that provide
the services and supports to help
these families becom e self-suffi­
cient.”
T h e H ealth D ep a rtm en t re ­
ceived $25,000 each from Pacific
S ource F oundation and P ro v i­
dence H ealth System to estab ­
lish a site in Rockw ood for the
first year.
In addition, the program re­
ceives $ 123,000 from United Way
to help p rovide m ental health
care and a $300,000 federal grant
from Health Resources and Ser-
of
c o m m u n ity
need
in
M u ltn o m ah , W ash in g to n and
Yamhill C ounties conducted By
Providence Health Services, the
Rockwood zip code had the high­
est health care needs o f all zip
codes in the tri-county area.
R esidents in R ockw ood are
d isp ro p o rtio n a te ly u n in su re d
with 20 percent to 30 percent of
the residents lacking health in­
surance, com pared to a county­
wide rate o f 17 percent.
“Each family m em ber we will
treat means one less person seek­
ing em ergency room services for
a m edical pro b lem that could
h av e b e e n p r e v e n te d , sa id
vices A dm inistration, as well as
M u ltn o m a h C o u n ty g e n e ra l
fund.
Host com m unity organizations
assist clients in accessing other
need ed se rv ic e s such as case
m anagem ent, dom estic violence
intervention, housing, em p lo y ­
m ent, ed u c atio n , and su p p o rt
groups.
The help sites include Human
Solutions Em ploym ent O ffice in
Rockwood, Friendly House, Hu­
man Solutions - Portland site,
JOIN, Portland Impact - D anc­
in g T re e a n d B re n tw o o d
Darlington offices, and Salvation
Army H arbor Light.
No Cold Remedies for Kids under 4
D on't give o v er-th e-co u n ter
cold rem edies to kids under 4,
warns a new advisory from drug
com panies. W hat sniffling little
o n e s n e e d , d o c to rs sa id , are
plenty o f fluids and lots o f ten­
der, loving care.
The best thing a parent can do
is comfort their children," said Dr.
Laura Herrera, a Baltimore family
practitioner and m other o f two.
"Keeping them as com fortable as
possible is certainly better than
g iv in g co u g h and co ld m edi-
GIVE BLOOD
FREE Lead-Safe Kids Fair
Fun A c tiv itie s ft R esources to P ro te c t K ids f ro w L oa d H azards
'» B lo o d le a d te s tin g fo r c h ild re n
► L e a d -fre e to y g iv e a w a y 8> k id s a c tiv itie s
► Lead scre e n in g tor to y s /p o tte ry
<4 ite m s p» i r.iu n iy )
In a concession to pediatricians,
w ho doubt the drugs do m uch
good for children and worry about
risks, the com panies that make
over-the-counter rem edies like
D im e ta p p and P e d ia c a re a n ­
nounced they had changed their
advice to parents for the second
cold season in a row.
B e s id e s
r e c o m m e n d in g
against cold m edicines o ff drug­
store and grocery shelves, the
A n e w a d viso ry from dru g c o m p a n ie s w a rn s th a t p ed ia tric co ld
r e m e d ie s a re n o t r e c o m m e n d e d for children u n d e r 4 y e a rs old.
com panies say not to give anti­
histam ines to kids to help them
sleep. The new instructions are
on packages that started hitting
stores this week.
Last year, the industry w ent
against co u g h and cold m edi-
cines for children under 2. The
latest changes cam e after discus­
sions betw een drug com panies
and the Food and Drug A dm inis­
tration.
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► T e n a n t lig h t s w o r k s h o p
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Shoulder Spoilers - Thursday, Oct. 16, from 6:30
p.m. to 8 p.m., learn about the most com m on cause
o f shoulder pain and dysfunction including bone
spurs, labral tears and rotator cu ff tears, and the
latest m inim ally invasive treatm ents presented by
Dr. D avid Huberty, free. To register, call 503-692-
2411.
Heart Savers C PR/AED - Saturday, Oct. 18, from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., this Am erican H eart Association
course will teach participants CPR for all ages, AED
operations, relief o f airw ay obstruction. Course
meets OSH A requirem ents for w orkplace CPR cer­
tification; $45 fee. T o register, call 503-335-3500.
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PRESSURE
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Sm oking Cessation - Beginning M onday, Oct. 20,
from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m ., this 11-week series will
teach a system ic approach to quit sm oking through
behavior m odification techniques, coping skills,
social support and more. Eight w eeks o f nicotine
patches will be provided free to participants; fee
$225. To register, call 503-574-6595.
W elcom e to M ed icare - 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 isabil­
ity benefits or nearing age 65, to m ake inform ed
decisions regarding M edicare options; free class,
for more information call 503-988-3646.
T enderfoot Care - T reat your feet with a soak, nail
trim, buffing and m assage from a licensed nurse at
one o f six clinics or at your home. Call 503-251 -6303
for m ore information.
S e n io r A erobics - A low -im pact w orkout geared
specifically tow ard seniors. Call 503-449-0783 for
current schedule.
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ose at risk—anyone with
3lood pressure or a family
tes, high blood pressure, oi
. Early detection can make
And getting screened might
Leg Alert Screening - Check for peripheral arterial
disease with this safe, sim ple screening using ankle
and arm blood pressure. The fee is $40. T o schedule
an appointment, call 503-251-6137.
B ereavem ent Support G roups - Free, safe confi­
dential group m eetings for those who have experi­
enced the death o f a loved one offered on various
nights and locations. For inform ation and registra­
tion, call 503-215-4622.
Hospice V olunteer Training - Providence offers a
free com prehensive course o f training to prepare
people w ho are interested in becom ing hospice
volunteers. N o previous experience is required. For
more information orto request an application packet,
call M elinda Smith, hospice volunteer coordinator,
at503-215-5774.
M am m ography Screening - Early detection is a
key factor in the prevention o f breast cancer. Call
503-251 -6137 to schedule your high-tech, soft-touch
mammogram.
M anaging C hronic Hepatitis C - Third W ednes­
day o f each m onth at 5 p.m., the inform ative session
led by a registered nurse to help m anage side effects
o f m edications and dosage preparations and ad­
m inistration; doctors referral required. T o register,
call 503-251-6313.
C ancer Resource Center - Providence St. Vincent
Medical C enter and the A m erican Red Cross have
jo in ed forces to create the first in-hospital resource
center providing books, printed material, com puter
access and more for individuals and families dealing
with cancer. The center is open M onday through
T hursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Better Breathers - An asthm a educational sup­
port group meets on the 1st Tuesday o f the month
from 1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at A dventist M edical
Center. For more information, call 503-251 -6830.
Free Body Basics -- This physician recom m ended
class is appropriate for all ages and health condi­
tions. Plan to attend this one-session class and
learn the sim ple guidelines for safe exercises, in­
cluding stretching. Call 503-256-4000 to register.
Peer-to- Peer R ecovery - Peer-to-peer education
recovery is a free 9 -w e e k course for mental health
patients. M entors who are recovering from mental
illness are trained to teach coping strategies to
others. For more inform ation, call 503-228-5692.
Heart Talk Support G roup M eets - on the second
M onday o f each month; from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For
more information, call 503-251 -6260.
C ardiac-R ehab Exercise C lasses - A medically
supervised exercise program for people dealing
with heart conditions. For more inform ation, call
503-251-6260.
O steoporosis Screening - An ultrasound bone
density screening with personalized education;
fee $30. T o schedule an appointm ent, call 5 0 3 -2 6 1 -
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C hronic Pain Support G roup - meets the first
W ednesday at 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the third
W ednesday o f each month, from 7 p.m, to 8:30 p.m.
For more information, call 503-256-4000.
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Stroke Alert Screening - Check your carotid
arteries with a painless ultrasound to assess your
risk. Fee $40. To schedule a screening, call 503-251 -
OVE YOUR KIDNEYS
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M aternity W ater W orkout - Helping new m oms
regain m uscle tone, strength, and flexibility, all in
the support and freedom o f the water. Call 503-256-
400 0 fo rm o re information.
Parenting C lasses - N ew borns d o n 't com e with
instruction m anuals but parents and parents-to-be
can leam about a variety o f topics from pain"and
childbirth to breastfeeding to infant CPR and much
more. F oraschedule o f events,call 503-574-6595 or
visit: providence.org/classes.
Sm oke-Free Support G roup - meets M ondays, 7
p.m. to 8 p.m. For more inform ation, call 503-256-
4000.