June 2, 2010
H ealth W atch
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 o f safety and test­
ing supplies. Call 503-284-6827.
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safe, simple screening using ankle
and arm blood pressure. The fee is
$40. To schedule an appointment,
call 503-251-6137.
M aternity W ater W o r k o u t- Help­
ing new moms regain muscle tone,
strength, and flexibility, all in the
support and freedom o f the water.
Call 503-256-4000 for more informa­
S m o k e-F ree S u p p o rt G rou p —
tion.
Meets Mondays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For
information, call 503-256-4000.
S en ior A erob ics — A low-impact
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workout geared specifically toward
seniors. Call 503-449-0783 for cur­
rent schedule.
C harles Drew Blood Drive - The
Am erican Red Cross, 3131 N.
Vancouver. Ave., hosts the Charles
Drew Blood Drive, Saturday, June
Osteoporosis Screening — An ul­
12 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Special
trasound bone density screening
refreshments provided by Delta
with personalized education; fee $30.
Sigma Theta. Activities for children.
To schedule an appointment, call
For more information or to register,
503-261-6611.
call 1-800-RED CROSS.
P aren tin g C lasses — Newborns
don’t come with instruction manu­
als but parents and parents-to-be
can learn about a variety o f topics
from pain and c h ild b irth to
breastfeeding to infant CPR and
much more. For a schedule o f events,
call 5 0 3 -5 7 4 -6 5 9 5 or v isit:
providence.org/classes.
“Desperation...”
Cardiac-Rehab Exercises— A medi­
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cally supervised exercise program
for people dealing with heart condi­
tions. For information, call 503-251 -
6260.
Strok e A lert S creen in g -- Check
your carotid arteries with a painless
ultrasound to assess your risk. Fee
$40. To schedule a screening, call
503-251-6137.
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hold on m e..."
Em powerm ent through Relaxation
— Free informal meditation classes
that address breathing techniques,
some gentle ancient African yoga
poses and mental balancing tech­
niques— People have left these
classes joyful and with a peaceful
view o f their lives. We have these
sessions bi-m onthly— Call Dr.
Marcelitte Failla at 503-228-6140.
Heart Talk Support G rou p — Meets
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I needed and
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on the second Monday o f each
month; from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more
information, call 503-251 -6260.
F amily C aregiver Support G roup -
- This topic-oriented group offers a
safe place to discuss the stresses,
challenges and rewards of provid­
ing care to an older relative or friend.
Meets the first Thursday o f each
month at 3 p.m. at Legacy Good
Samaritan Hospital.
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C hronic Pain S u p p ort G roup —
Meets the first Wednesday at 4 p.m.
to 5:30 p.m. and the third Wednes­
day o f each month, from 7 p.m. to
8:30 p.m. For more information, call
503-256-4000.
C holesterol P rofiles — Get the re­
sources to help you keep an eye on
your cholesterol and other indica­
tors o f heart health. Educational
material provided. For more infor­
mation, call 503-261-661 1.
P ow erfulT oolsF orC a regivers—6-
week educational series designed
to help family caregivers take care of
themselves while caring for rela­
tives or friends with chronic illness.
Class size is limited, and registration
is required. Call 503-413-8018.
L eg A lert S creen in g — Check for
peripheral arterial disease with this | | |
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