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Insight on Brain Disorders at OMSI Body Worlds Thursday special events Gunther von H agens’ Body Worlds and the Brain will pro vide a unique perspective on brain diseases and disorders, includ ing Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and autism on Thursday evenings this month. Visitors to the OMSI exhibi tion will have the opportunity to meet and learn from research ers, doctors, and experts in each field while viewing authentic human specimens. Parkinson's will be discussed on Jan. 12 with rep resen ta tives of the OHSU Brain Insti tute, the Brian G rant Founda tion and Parkinson's Resources R ed C ross C ertification — The O r egon T rail C h ap ter R ed C ross now offers credits to helps p ro fessio n als m aintain licensing or c ertifica tion. F or a cum ulative list, visit pdxinfo.net. o f Oregon. A lzheim er's will be the focus on Jan. 19 with the B ra in I n s titu te a n d th e A lzheim er’s A ssociation; and autism will be the discussion on Jan. 26 w ith the Brain Insti tute, N orthw est A utism Foun dation, and the A utism Society of O regon. All of the sessions are from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. "Our goal is to provide a unique o p p o rtu n ity fo r th e lo cal Parkinson's, A lzheim er’s, and autism communities to interpret Body W orlds together," said Sara Perrin, marketing director for the exhibit. "You can imag ine what a valuable learning ex perience it is for anyone con nected with any of these issues to interact with experts in this environment." "Y o u have to ru le The Body Worlds and the Brain exhibit at OMSI give perspective P a r k in s o n ’s, you c a n 't let to brain diseases and disorders. tives or friends w ith ch ro n ic illness. C lass size is lim ited, and registration is required. Call 503-413-8018. H ealth W atch Faillaat 503-228-6140. C an cer R esource C en ter — P ro v i dence St. V incent M edical C enter and the A m erican R ed C ross have jo in e d forces to create the first in- hospital resource cen ter providing books, printed m aterial, co m p u ter access and m ore for individuals and fam ilies dealing w ith cancer. The c e n te r is open M o n d ay through T hursday, 9 a.m . to 4 p.m . P ark in so n ’s rule you," said Brian Grant, form er pow er for ward with the Portland Trail B lazers and founder o f the Brian Grant Foundation. Grant was diagnosed at age 36 with young onset Parkinson’s disease shortly after his retire ment from the NBA. He be lieves it is his responsibility to h elp in the fig h t a g a in st Parkinson’s and to help others struggling with the disease. "This night at Body Worlds is a rare opportunity for us to see brain specimens up close and learn more about Parkinson’s from the OHSU experts," said Grant, one of the nearly 1 million A m e ric a n s liv in g w ith Parkinson’s disease. Attendance will be $19 for adults and $ 17 for students and seniors. F am ilies w ith M ental Illness - A free, 12-w eek co u rse for people w hose fam ily m em b ers live w ith m ental illness is o ffered at E m anuel H ospital, Mt. H ood M edical C en ter and Providence M edical Center. T he course has been describ ed as “ life ch an g in g ” by fo rm er participants. R egistration is required by calling 503-203-3326. L eg A lert S creen in g - C h eck for T en d erfo o t C are — T reat y o u r feet peripheral arterial disease w ith this w ith a soak, nail trim , buffing and safe, sim ple screening using ankle m assage from a licensed nurse at C h ronic Pain S u p p ort G rou p — and arm blood pressure. T he fee is one o f six clin ics o r at y o u r hom e. M eets the first W ednesday at 4 p.m . $40. T o schedule an appointm ent, Call 503-251 -6303 for m ore inform a to 5:30 p.m . and the third W ed n es call503-251-6137. tion. day o f each m onth, from 7 p.m . to 8:30p.m . For m ore inform ation, call S m o k e-F ree S u p p o rt G ro u p — M eets M ondays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m . For 503-256-4000. inform ation, call 503-256-4000. C ardiac-Rehab Exercises -- A medi- cally supervised exercise program O steo p o ro sis S creen in g - A n ul for people dealing w ith heart c o n d i traso u n d bone d en sity screen in g tions. For inform ation, call 503-251 - with personalized education; fee $30. T o schedule an appointm ent, call 6260. 503-261-6611. Strok e A lert S creen in g - C heck Truly making a difference in the lives of Fam ily C aregiver Support G roup - y our carotid arteries w ith a painless Auto Accident victims and Injured Workers for nearly 20 years. ultrasound to assess y o u r risk. Fee - T his to p ic-o rien ted gro u p o ffers a If you or someone you know has been in an accident, $40. T o schedule a screening, call safe place to discuss the stresses, challenges and rew ards o f p ro v id 503-251-6137. call us so we can help you with your needs. (503) 284-7838 ing care to an older relative o r friend. M an agin g C h ron ic H epatitis C — M eets the first T hu rsd ay o f each T hird W ednesday o f each m onth at m onth at 3 p.m . at L egacy G ood We are located on the 5 p.m . T he inform ative session is led S am aritan H ospital. corner o f MLK and Russell by a registered nurse to help you Street, on the second floor m anage side effects o f m edications F re e B ody B asics — T his physician reco m m en d ed class is appropriate above the coffee shop. and dosage preparations and a d fo r all ages and health conditions. m in istra tio n ; d o c to r re fe rra l re quired. To register, call 503-251-6313. Plan to attend this one-sessio n class and learn the sim ple g u id elin es for B etter B reath ers - A n asthm a ed u safe exercises, including stretching. cational support group m eets on Call 503-256-4000 to register. V the 1st T uesday o f the m onth from 1:15 p.m . to 2:45 p.m . at A dventist Em pow erm ent through Relaxation — Free inform al m editation classes M edical Center. For inform ation, call that address b reathing techniques, 503-251-6830. som e gentle ancient A frican yoga Powerful Tools For C aregivers - 6- poses and m ental balancing te ch w eek educational series designed n iq u e s. P e o p le h a v e le ft th e se to help fam ily caregivers take care o f classes jo y fu l and w ith a peaceful them selves w hile caring for re la view o f their lives. Call Dr. M arcelitte Chiropractic Auto Injury Clinic, PC Zchon R. Jones, DC 333 NE Russell St., #200, Portland, OR. 97212 (503) 284-7838 A - ■■