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A bdom inal A neurysm Screenin g - Free 10 minute
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health screenings to detect a deadly vascular condition
- called abdominal aortic aneurysm will be offered for
Portland-area residents on Saturday, Feb 5 from 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. at the Kmart pharmacy in Tualatin. Advance
registration is required by calling 866-371 -3592.
group meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month from
1 ; 15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Adventist Medical Center.
For information, call 503-251 -6830.
M ind B ody H ealth C lass - Learn and practice tech­
C ancer R esource C enter - Providence St. Vincent
niques 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 nonmem­
bers. Call 503-286-6816.
Red C ross C ertification — The Oregon Trail Chapter
Red Cross now offers credits to helps professionals
maintain licensing or certification. Foracum ulativelist,
visit pdxinfo.net.
T en derfoot C are -- 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 B ody B asics --This physician recommended class
B etter B reathers - An asthma educational support
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 P oisoning 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.
P arentin g C lasses - 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.
is appropriate for all ages and health conditions. Plan to
attend this one-session class and learn the simple guide­
lines for safe exercises, including stretching. Call 503-
256-4000 to register.
C ardiac-R ehab E xercises - A medically supervised
f am ities w ith M ental Illness -- A free, 12-week course
exercise program for people dealing with heart con­
ditions. For information, call 503-251 -6260.
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.
M anaging C hronic H epatitis C - Third Wednesday 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 administra­
tion; doctor referral required. To register, call 503-251 -
January 26, 2011
Stroke A lert Screenin g — Check your carotid arter­
ies with a painless ultrasound to assess your risk.
Fee $40. To schedule a screening, call 503-251-6137.
Em pow erm ent through R elaxation - Free informal
meditation classes that address breathing tech­
niques, some gentle ancient African yoga poses and
mental balancing techniques - People have left
these classes joyful and with a peaceful view of their
lives. Call Dr. Marceline Fai 1 la at 503-228-6140.
Chiropractic Auto Injury Clinic, PC
Zchon R. Jones, DC
333 NE Russel] St., #200, Portland, OR. 97212
(503) 284-7838
Truly making a difference in the lives of
Auto Accident victims and Injured Workers for nearly 20 years.
If you or someone you know has been in an accident,
call us so we can help you with your needs. (503) 284-7838
Author’s guide to living well
The battle with diabetes is at an
"Black folks are predisposed to
epidemic rate. More than four mil­ diabetes; obesity and genetics play
lion African-Americans have dia­ an integral role in the disease diag­
betes and thousands more are at nosis,” she said.
risk for the condition.
Her book provides vital informa-
Despite those alarm­
r
ing statistics, there has
T he A frican A merican G uide to
not been a comprehen­
sive book on the market
addressing the unique
concerns o f A frican
Americans and diabetes
- until now.
The African Ameri­
can Guide To Living
Well With Diabetes by
C o n sta n ce
B row n-
Riggs speaks directly to
its audience and lov­
ingly embraces the im­
portan ce o f cu ltu re,
spirituality, alternative
medicine, and diet to
manage and live well
with diabetes.
Brown-Riggs is acer-
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tified diabetes educator,
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popular health advocate
and author.
tion and debunks many myths as it
relates to diabetes, medication, diet,
family history and soul food.
"Diabetes is manageable, how­
ever, if not treated properly can trig­
ger serious complications such as
heart disease, dementia, depression,
blood pressure and a host of other
problems. It's time for us to become
inform ed, em pow ered and e n ­
gaged," Brown-Riggs said.
"It's imperative that people with
diabetes stay vigilant and educated,
an essential step is to stay con­
nected with respective health-care
providers such as; primary care
physician; optometrist; podiatrist;
dietitian; and, makecertain the medi­
cation, diet, and feet are being man­
aged daily," she added.
Constance Brown-Riggs
Living
W ell with
Diabetes
Tips from Constance Brown Riggs to empower the mind,
body, and soul and live well with Diabetes:
We are located on the
corner ofM LK and Russell
Street, on the second floor
above the coffee shop.
1) A ccept diabetes diagnosis; it's neither a life sentence nor a death
sentence; it's about making a few lifestyle changes and accepting a
new beginning.
2) Take m edication as prescribed by doctors; if you have questions - ask
your healthcare provider immediately. Medication can be the key to
preventing diabetes complication.
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3) Eat soulfully; however, be mindful of portions and learn how to cook
healthy delicious soul food recipes.
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