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Heart Health
for Teen
Athletes
Teen athletes and their par
ents will learn about heart health
and find out whether they may
be at risk of an undiagnosed
heart condition at The Children's
Hospital at Legacy Emanuel's
annual Teen Athlete Cardiac
Screening on Saturday, Oct. 1,
at the Memorial Coliseum from
8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
One parent or guardian is re
quired to be present during the
screening process.
The Teen A thlete Cardiac
Screening will serve 400 stu
dents ages 13-19. The screen
ing fee is just $10.
Pre-registration is required.
R e g iste r by c a llin g L egacy
Health at 503-335-3500 or 360-
487-3500 in Washington or email
lrs@ lhs.org.
September 28, 2011
Nutritional Therapy
Emerges as Career
PCC offers accredited program
A new program at Portland Com
munity College designed to teach
diet, nutrition and lifestyle-wellness
skills opened this fall at the PCC
CLIMB Center for Advancement,
1626 S.E. Water Ave.
Accredited by the National As
sociation of Nutrition Profession
als, the instruction allows gradu
ates of the program to take the
association's exam in holistic nutri
tion.
“The career options are numer
ous,” said Sharmila Bose, coordina
tor of Nutritional Therapy. “They
can freelance, set up their own con
sulting business as a nutritional
therapist, work for one of the health
food stores, a chiropractor, a naturo
pathic physician, or start teaching.
There are really lots of options once
th e y f in is h .”
Courses are taught over the du
ration of four terms. Most courses
are on Saturdays and Sundays for a
total of 16 hours.
“This course is designed specifi
cally for the adult learner, and the
schedule accommodates those with
busy lives,” said instructor K.P.
Khalsa, who teaches nutritional
assessment and food therapy and
has been in the natural-healing field
for 40 years.
"Nutritional Therapy is an emerg
ing profession, and there is no
clearly definedcareerpath, so gradu
ates will need to be able to carve out
their respective professional niche
in the field,” Khalsa said.
For more inform ation, visit Sharmila Bose oversees the new Nutritional Therapy program at
Portland Community College.
pcc.edu.
H ealth
Dr. Billy R. Flowers (above center) and his skilled sta ff are ready to help those in need
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M ind Body H ealth 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 C ross C ertification - The Oregon Trai 1 Chapter Red Cross now offers
credits to helps professionals maintain licensing or certification. For a
cumulative list, visit pdxinfo.net.
Chronic Pain S upport G ro u p — 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, cal1503-256-4000.
W eight Loss Help -- F ake Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS ) meetings are held
every Wednesday from 8:45 to 10 a.m. at the Hollywood Senior Center,
1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Anyone interested is invited to visit and learn more.
For details, call 503-287-0731.
C ardiac-R ehab Exercises -- A medically supervised exercise program for
people dealing with heart conditions. For information, call 503-251 -6260.
S troke A lert Screening - Check your carotid arteries with a painless
ultrasound to assess your risk. Fee $40. To schedule a screening, call 503-
251-6137.
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 admin
istration; doctor referral required. To register, call 503-251-6313.
B etter B reathers — An asthma educational support group meets on the
1 st T uesday of the month from 1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Adventist Medical
Center. For information, call 503-251 -6830.
Pow erful Tools F or C aregivers - 6-week educational series designed to
help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for relatives or
care friends with chronic illness. Class size is limited, and registration is
required. Call 503-413-8018.
Leg Alert Screening - Check for peripheral arterial disease with this safe,
simple screening using ankle and arm blood pressure. The fee is $40. To
schedule an appointment, call 503-251 -6137.
Sm oke-Free S u p p o rt G ro u p - Meets Mondays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For
information, call 503-256-4000.
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.
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
503-256-4000to register.