November IO, 2010 ^lortlanit (Obstruer Page 7 Grant Supports Flu Shots Help You, Others Childhood Health Time to get vaccinated is now The Multnomah Education Service District was recently awarded $3.2 million in federal funds to improve wellness among youth living in Multnomah County. Project LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children's Health) will promote the wellness of young children, birth to age 8, and their families by addressing the physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of their develop ment. The five-year grant will increase use of developmental and behav ioral screenings in pediatric primary care with a goal of serving over • 55,000 children ages 0-8 in Multnomah County. The grant will also build a comprehensive community planning and implementation network that will coordinate and integrate be havioral, physical health, and other seiyices for families and children ages 0-8. Want a good reason to get a flu shot? It’s the best way to protect yourself and your family from flu. “W hen you get a flu shot, y o u ’re not ju st protecting your self, y o u ’re protecting those around you,” said Clark County H e a lth O f f ic e r D r. A lan Melnick. Seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory disease that kills thou sands of Americans each year. ealth atch Fortunately, there’s plenty of flu Maternity Water Workout ~ Helping new moms regain muscle tone, vaccine this flu season. Flu shots strength, and flexibility, all in the support and freedom of the water. Call are recommended for everyone 6 months and older. 503-256-4000 for more information. People at greatest risk o f com Senior Aerobics - A low-impact workout geared specifically toward plications from flu are especially seniors. Call 503-449-0783 for current schedule. urged to get vaccinated. They Osteoporosis Screening -- An ultrasound bone density screening with include infants and young chil- H W personalized education; fee $30. To schedule an appointment, call 503- 261-6611. Dr. Alan Melnick dren, pregnant women, people 65 and older and people with chronic diseases such as asthma and diabetes, heart disease, neu rologic conditions and other long term health conditions. To get a flu shot, contact your health care provider or call a pharmacy. Vaccination with the live, nasal-spray flu vaccine (FluM ist) is an option if you are between the ages o f two and 49, healthy and not pregnant. Flu season usually peaks be tween November and March. Since each flu season is differ ent, it is not possible to predict how severe the upcoming flu season will be. Health officials say current flu activity is low, making this an excellent time to get vaccinated. The flu vaccine available now protects against the 2009 H 1N 1 virus that caused so much illness last season, and two other influ enza viruses (an H3N2 virus and an influenza B virus). About two weeks after vaccination, anti bodies begin to provide protec tion against flu. Even if you re ceived an H 1N 1 vaccination last flu season, you should receive this season’s flu vaccine to pro tect against the other two vi ruses likely to cause illness. Mind Body Health Class - Learn and practice techniques to help you improve your mood, health and wellbeing, including effective ways to manage difficult emotions and chronic stress or illness. Registration is $70 for Kaiser Permanente members and $95 for nonmembers. Call 503-286- 6816. Red Cross Certification -- The Oregon Trail Chapter Red Cross now offers credits to helps professionals maintain licensing or certification. For a cumulative list, visit pdxinfo.net. Tenderfoot 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 for more information. 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. Families with Mental Illness - A free, 12-week course for people whose family members live with mental illness is offered at Emanuel Hospital, Mt. Hood Medical Center and Providence Medical Center. The course has been described as “life-changing” by former participants. Registration is required by calling 503-203-3326. Dr. Billy R. Flowers (above center) and his skilled sta ff are ready to help those in need. THE SPINA: COLUMN Managing Chronic Hepatitis C — Third W ednesday of each month at 5 p.m. The informative session is led by a registered nurse to help you manage side effects of medications and dosage preparations and admin istration; doctor referral required. To register, call 503-251 -6313. An ongoing series of questions and answers about Americas natural healing profession Better Breathers -- An asthma educational support group meets on the 1 st Tuesday of the month from 1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Adventist Medical Center. For information, call 503-251 -6830. 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 families dealing with cancer. The center is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lead Poisoning Prevention - Learn how to protect your family from lead poisoning. Ideal for folks in live in older homes with children or pregnant women. Qualified participants receive a free kit of safety and testing supplies. Call 503-284-6827. Parenting Classes - Newborns don’t come with instruction manuals but parents and parents-to-be can learn about a variety of topics from pain and childbirth to breastfeeding to infant CPR and much more. For a schedule of events, call 503-574-6595 or visit: providence.org/classes. Part 27. Chiropractic VS Migraines: Saying goodbye to the most menacing of headaches o. Can anything be done for this!” That’s one comment I’ll here for only a while. Why waste rfor migraines? I’ve had them never forget! The story had a happy, one precious moment, let alone for the re last 20 years and I sincerely but isn’t it sad that it had such an years suffering needlessly? Find can’t take it much longer. unfortunate beginning. So many your freedom through good health : I had a patient once ask suffer for so long with their pain. N O W ... naturally. Find your free the same question. 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