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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
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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.
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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
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"For the first time, Americans
with diabetic macular oedema will
have access to an FDA-approved
medicine shown to help many pa
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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.
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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
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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-
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