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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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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