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Pase4____________________________________ ^ortbinh (Observer Red Cross Blood Shortage The American Red Cross is en couraged by a boost in donations since an emergency appeal for blood donors. Additional donations, how ever, are needed to ensure an ad equate supply is available through the end of the summer. To keep up the momentum, the organization encourages anyone August is. 2012 H e a l t h * a i c h Senior Aerobics — A low-impact workout geared specifically toward seniors. Call 503-449-0783 for current schedule. who has not yet given blood this time. Anyone who gave blood at the summer to schedule an appointment start of summer may be eligible to Mind Body Health Class — Learn and practice techniques to help you and bring just two friends or family donate again as summer comes to a improve your mood, health and wellbeing, including effective ways to manage difficult emotions and chronic stress or illness. Registration is $70 members along with them. close. Donors of all blood types are To donate blood, call 1-800-RED for Kaiser Permanente members and $95 for nonmembers. Call 503-286- needed, but eligible donors with CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org 6816. blood type O negative, O positive, to make an appointment or for more Red Cross Certification — The Oregon Trail Chapter Red Cross now offers A negative or B negative are espe information. credits to helps professionals maintain licensing or certification. For a cially encouraged to give at this cumulative list, visit pdxinfo.net. Diabetes Blindness Drug Approved (AP) — Sw iss pharm a giant Roche said M onday it will sell in the United States a drug that treats a diabetes-related illness linked to blindness. The Food and Drug A dm inis ness in people with diabetes. tration has approved the drug In a statement Roche called the Lucentis to treat diabetic m acular development the "first major treat oedema, a condition that causes ment advance in more than 25 years swelling, blurred vision and blind- for (the) sight-threatening condi tion." "For the first time, Americans with diabetic macular oedema will have access to an FDA-approved medicine shown to help many pa 520 S W 3rd Ave., Portland, OR 97204 • 503-796-9250 tients rapidly regain substantial amounts of lost vision," said Hal Barron, global product develop ment director at Roche. Lucentis is described by Roche •B irthdays •Anniversaries as the "first and only FDA-ap proved medicine" to help those • Funerals • Weddings with the condition, which is other Open: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am til 5:30pm wise treated with limited success by laser surgery. Saturday 9am til 2pm. Nearly 26 million Americans Website: avalonflowerspdx.com have diabetes which is the princi Cori Stewart— email: avalonflowers@msn.com pal cause of blindness in America, Owner, Operator We Offer Wire Services Roche said in a statement. Avalon Flowers A full service flower experience Chiropractic Auto Injury Clinic, PC Zchon R. Jones, DC 333 NE Russell St., #200, Portland, OR. 97212 Empowerment through Relaxation - 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 Failla at 503-228- 6140. Tenderfoot Care - 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. Cancer Resource Center - 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 participants receive a free kit of safety and testing supplies. Call 503-284-6827. Parenting Classes - Newborns don’t come with instruction 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 schedule of events, call 503-574-6595 or visit: providence.org/classes. Heart Talk Support Group — Meets on the second Monday of each month; from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call 503-251 -6260. 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. (503) 284-7838 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. Truly making a difference in the lives of Auto Accident victims and Injured Workers for nearly 20 years. If you or someone you know has been in an accident, call us so we can help you with your needs. (503) 284-7838 We are located on the comer ofM LK and Russell Street, on the second floor above the coffee shop. Better Breathers — An asthma educational support group meets on the 1 st T uesday of the month from 1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Adventist Medical Center. For information, call 503-251 -6830. Osteoporosis Screening — An ultrasound bone density screening with personalized education; fee $30. To schedule an appointment, call 503- 261-6611. Cocaine Use Problems? Parkins .Area 333NE Riis«dl #200 Russell St S * f r / / £ p * E •— M 2 & H 1 R O P R A C T 1 C t liTil't Ml) Î Are you addicted to cocaine and have you used = i opiates in the past year? A voluntary research I study is offering 8 weeks of no-cost intervention. Participation may last up to 6 months. (OHsueii«™,) Compensation up to $765 CODA Research i For more information contact: 5O3-239“84OO ext. 254
