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Page4______________________________________ W ^Jortlattò CObsertier__________________ August I. 2012 Group Offers Asthma Workshop Sunday August 5, 2012 1-5 PM Sharon Seventh Day Adventist Church 5209 NE 22nd Ave. Portland. OR 97211 For more information: 503-287-7649 www.sharonsda.net • Consultations with family practice physicians • Cholesterol, blood glucose, and blood pressure testing • • • • Clowns Bounce House Face Painting Community Vendors ...and MORE!!!!! Health Screenings!!! School Supply Giveaway to the first 100!!! W e tto n Buicb KIACMC Oregon’s Largest pre-owned inventory On Friday, Aug. 3 from 10a.m.-to 11:30 a.m., the Highland Christian Center will host a free workshop about asthma for African Ameri cans and other members of the com munity. Participants will learn how to get help with asthma costs, why the right medications can help asthma, how to use asthma inhalers, and what makes asthma get worse. Child care and refreshments will be pro vided. Asthma is a health condition that adversely affects African Ameri cans more than other populations. The workshop is sponsored by the Association of Asthma Educators, a group which is holding its national convention this weekend in Port land. Highland Christian Center is lo cated at 7600 N.E. Glisan St. For more information or to RS V P for the workshop, contact Rene Bemert at 5 0 3 -7 1 8 -6 1 4 4 or em ail A child demonstrates the use o f an inhaler device for asthma intem2@ lungoregon.org. medication. H ealth W at c h C ancer Resource 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. Lead Poisoning Prevention ~ Learn how to protect your family from lead poisoning. Ideal for folks in live in older homes with children or pregnant women. Qualified par ticipants receive a free kit of safety and testing supplies. Call503-284-6827. P arenting Classes -- Newborns don’t come with instruc tion manuals but parents and parents-to-be can learn about a variety of topics from pain and childbirth to breastfeeding to infant CPR and much more. For a sched ule of events, call 503-574-6595 or visit: providence.org/ classes. H e art T alk S u p p o rt G ro u p - Meets on the second Monday of each month; from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call 503-251 -6260. 22555 SE Star St GRESHAM, OR 97030 Families with M ental Illness—A free, 12-week course for people whose family members live with mental illness is offered at Emanuel Hospital, Mt. Hood Medical Center and Providence Medical Center. The course has been described as “life-changing” by former participants. Registration is required by calling 503-203-3326. (503) 665-2166 FAX (503) 667-6026 CELL (503) 890-6200 Chronic Pain Support Group - Meets the first Wednes day at 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the third Wednesday of each month, from 7 p.m. to 8:30p.m. For more information, call 503-256-4000. WWW.BUYWESTON.COM AC. WILLIAMS @ BUYWESTON.COM Cardiac-Rehab Exercises -- A medically supervised exercise program for people dealing with heart condi tions. For information, call 503-251 -6260. AC Williams 111 PRODUCT SPECIALIST “helping people obtain there auto loan without the hassle" 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. B etter B reath ers — 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. Pow erful Tools F o r C aregivers -- 6-week educa tional 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 A lert 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. O steoporosis Screening — An ultrasound bone density screening with personalized education; fee $30. To schedule an appointment, call 503-261-6611. Fam ily C aregiver S u p p o rt G ro u p ~ This topic- oriented group offers a safe place to discuss the stresses, challenges and rewards o f providing care to an older relative or friend. Meets the first Thurs day of each month at 3 p.m. at Legacy Good Samari tan Hospital. Free Body Basics — This physician recommended class is appropriate for all ages and health condi tions. Plan to attend this one-session class and learn the simple guidelines for safe exercises, including stretching. Call 503-256-4000 to register. Bereavement Support Groups ~ Free, safe confi dential group meetings for those who have experi enced the death of a loved one offered on various nights and locations. For information and registra tion, call503-215-4622.
