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Red Cross Certification - The Oregon Trail Chapter Red Cross now offers
credits to helps professionals maintain licensing or certification. For a
cumulative list, visit pdxinfo.net.
Chronic Pain Support Group -- 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.
Cardiac-Rehab Exercises - A medically supervised exercise program for
people dealing with heart conditions. For information, call 503-251 -6260.
Stroke Alert Screening -- Check your carotid arteries with a painless
ultrasound to assess your risk. Fee $40. To schedule a screening, call 503-
251-6137.
Managing Chronic Hepatitis 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.
Better Breathers — 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.
Powerful Tools For Caregivers — 6-week educational series designed to
help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for relatives or
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.
Smoke-Free Support Group -- Meets Mondays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For
information, call503-256-4000.
Osteoporosis Screening — An ultrasound bone density screening with
personalized education; fee $30. To schedule, call 503-261-6611.
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.
Part 26 KIDS AND CHIROPRACTIC
As the twig is bent so grows the tree
: I have recently noticed
my son has one shoulder
higher than the other. Could
be a sign of a problem in his spine?
Good thinking, mom! It
urely could. In fact having
one shoulder higher than the other
is a cardinal sign of curvature of
the spine. According to Chiro
practic research, the earlier a cur
vature is caught, the higher the
potential for success. To be cer
tain about health of your child, call
our office today for a professional
spinal evaluation. Spines (big or
small) are our specialty.
Q
: I have been told that my child gery. Our office is highly trained
needs an operation for a cur and skilled at handling problems
this vature in her spine. Is there an alter
like that o f your ch ild ’s. D on’t
native?
be fo o led by the though o f
: You most definitely should “watching the condition” either.
have a thorough Chiropractic W ithout p ro p er assistan ce it
checkup on your child immediately.
w on’t go away. Offer your ch il
Spinal surgery gets. All conserva dren the best in health care. Give
tiv e effo rts at h an d lin g your them regular Chiropractic check
child’s problem should be con ups. As the twig is bent so grows
sidered before consenting to sur the tree!
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