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Page 6 <ri’1'^Jnrtlaitb (Obstruer Fighting Childhood Obesity Grant promotes healthy eating, active living healthy eating and active living for children and fam ilies living in affordable housing settings in P o rtla n d and th ro u g h o u t M ultnomah County. Local data dem onstrate that Portland is one of 41 sites se Portland com m unities with con lected for a national program to centrations of multi-family afford fight childhood obesity able housing have inadequate O regon’s Public Health Insti infrastructure and few er opportu tute has been awarded a $360,000 nities for healthy eating and ac grant from the R obert W ood tive living. Johnson Foundation to improve “This grant will help create healthy, complete communities for all Portland residents, not just for those who can afford to live in Portland's most desirable neigh borhoods,” said Noelle Dobson, project director at Community Health Partnership. “We need to ensure that as Portland grows and develops over the next decades that lower income residents and communities of color also benefit from Portland’s tradition of build ing livable communities.” Mt. Hood Kicks Out Tobacco To ensure a safe and healthy educational environment, all Mt. Hood Community Col lege locations became tobacco free with the New Year. MHCCjoins Portland Community College and Clark College in Vancouver as local college campuses which have kicked the cigarette habit. For information on quitting smoking, call the Oregon Tobacco Quit Line, 800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669). H January 20. 2010 e a l t h 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. Empowerment through Relaxation — Free informal meditation classes that address breathing techniques, some gentle ancient African yoga poses and mental balancing techniques- People have left these classes joyful and with a peaceful view of their lives. We have these sessions bi m onthly- Call Dr. Marceline Faillaat 503-228-6140. Heart Talk Support (¡roup - Meets on the second Monday of each month; from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call 503-251 -6260. Family Caregiver Support Group - This topic-oriented group offers a safe place to discuss the stresses, challenges and rewards of providing care to an older relative or friend. Meets the first Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital. Chronic Pain Support Group - Meets the first Wednesday at 4 p.m. to 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. Bereavement Support Groups - Free, safe confidential group meetings for those who have experienced the death of a loved one offered on various nights and locations. For information and registration, call 503-215-4622. Cancer Resource Center - Providence St. Vincent Medical Center and the American Red Cross have joined forces to create the first in-hospital resource center providing books, printed material, computer access and more for individuals and fami lies dealing with cancer. The center is open Monday through Thurs day, 9a.m . to 4 p.m. NEW S E A S O N S M A R K E T N O W D E L IV E R IN G Y o u r f a v o r it e n e i g h b o r h o o d g r o c e r y s t o r e n o w d e liv e r s g r o c e r ie s r ig h t t o y o u r h o m e o r o f fic e . M 4 *'■' Lead Poisoning Prevention - Learn how to protect your family from lead poisoning. Ideal for folks in live in older homes with children or preg nant women. Qualified participants receive a free kit of safety and test ing supplies. Call 503-284-6827. Parenting Classes — Newborns don’t come with instruction manu als but parents and parents-to-be can learn about a variety of topics » from p ain and c h ild b irth to breastfeeding to infant CPR and much more. For a schedule of events, c all 5 0 3 -5 7 4 -6 5 9 5 or v isit: providence.org/classes. Cardiac-Rehab Exercises - A medi cally supervised exercise program for people dealing with heart conditions. For information, call 503-251 -6260. fest • * •* *,* X Red Cross Continuing Education - - The Oregon Trail Chapter Red Cross now offers credits to helps professionals maintain licensing or certification. For a cumulative list, visit pdxinfo.net. Ienderfoot Care -- Treat your feet with a soak, nail trim, buffing and massage from a licensed nurse at one of six clinics or at your home. Call 503- 251 -6303 formore information. w w w .n e w s e a s o n s m a r k e t.c o m you click, we deliver, (or pull up for pick up) Free Body Basics — This physician recommended class is appropriate for all ages and health conditions. Plan to attend this one-session class and learn the simple guidelines for safe exercises, including stretching. Call 503-256-4000 to register.