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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
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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
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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/
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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.
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Chronic Pain Support Group - Meets the first Wednes
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Cardiac-Rehab Exercises -- A medically supervised
exercise program for people dealing with heart condi
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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.