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"We carry your heart in our hands, with compassion and care"
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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.
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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.
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Dr. Billy R. Flowers (above center) and his skilled s ta ff are ready to help those in need.
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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.
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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
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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.