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Page 18 ìl?' ÿ lo rtla n h (f)bsertier "We carry your heart in our hands, with compassion and care" O ctober 26, 2011 H ealth V a t c h O steoporosis S creen in g — An ultrasound bone density screening with personalized education; fee $30. To schedule an appointment, call 503- 261-6611. M ind Body H ealth C lass - 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. "Ask fo r M a rc re t N eal" f uneral Direefor/Owner ate Heart Funeral H o m e 1093 SW Tobias Way Aloha, Oregon 97006 (503) 642-4620 I j f A l ) n k m t f d h i the Oregon M a « M o r lu tfy & ( r m r 'a r » beurd «7-U5 « •K tttn r D a * Apnl 6. A > |0 ( r r lK a ln n « « 0 7 www.nealscompassionateheartfuneralhome.com Red C ross C ertification - The Oregon Trail Chapter Red Cross now offers credits to helps professionals maintain licensing or certification. For a cumulative list, visit pdxinfo.net. C h ronic Pain S u p p ort G rou 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, call 503-256-4000. W eight L oss H elp - Take 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 E xercises - A medically supervised exercise program for people dealing with heart conditions. For information, call 503-251 -6260. S trok 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. M anaging C h ronic 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 Tuesday of the month from 1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Adventist Medical Center. For information, call 503-251 -6830. P ow erful T ools F or C aregivers - 6-week educational series designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for relatives or iriends with chronic illness. Class size is limited, and registration is required. Call 503-413-8018. Vi I V , , L eg A lert S creen in g - Check for peripheral arterial disease with this safe, Dr. Billy R. Flowers (above center) and his skilled s ta ff are ready to help those in need. THE SPINA COLUMN simple screening using ankle and arm blood pressure. The fee is $40. To schedule an appointment, call 503-251 -6137. S m ok e-F ree S u pport G rou p - Meets Mondays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For information, call 503-256-4000. TM An ongoing series of questions and answers about Americas natural healing profession Part 6. HEADACHES: Why Chiropractic is nature’s) long-lasting pain reliever. : / always seem to he plagued lems could be nerve-related and W hat’s more, drugs have seri with headaches. They come th e re fo re , stand a very good ous side effects. The only side up over my head and seem to stop chance of being relieved by C hi effects of Chiropractic are relief at my eye. What can Chiropractic ropractic. from pain and a healing of the possibly do to help me? : Why should I go through a cause of pain. To find out how : About 70% of all people fu ll course o f Chiropractic Chiropractic could help relieve experience headaches of one when drugs often relieve my head your headaches or for answers sort or another. The type you aches? to any questions you might have describe is quite typical. The : Drugs work primarily on re about your health, please call us pain can range anywhere from lieving pain, but not on treat at the telephone num ber listed m oderate to nauseating. The top ing the cause of the headache. directly below. three nerves in the neck go up over the back of the skull in a very sim ilar pattern to what you 2124NE Hancock, describe. Any type of pressure Portland Oregon972 i 2 or irritation on these nerves can cause extrem e pain. Your prob Phone: (5 0 3 ) 287*5504 Q Flowers’ Chiropractic Office F am ily C aregiver S u pport G rou p - 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 B ody B asics - 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. Em pow erm ent through R elaxation - Free informal meditation classes that address breathing techniques, 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. 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. C ancer R esource C en ter - 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. L ead P oisoning P reven tion - 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.
