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Minority & Small Business Week Page 16 : Tabe the H Every Tuetday 5 :3 0 - 7:15 p m futi walk in Northeast Health Center 5329 NE MLK Jr. Blvd. 2nd Floor Ktahh Bring or mention this ad to get a FREE A ANONYMOUS or CONFIDENTIAL test for HIV! Public Health e a l t h S m o k e-F ree S u p p o rt G rou p - M eets M ondays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m . For inform ation, call 503-256-4000. O steop orosis Screenin g — An ul traso u n d bone density screening with personalized education; fee $30. T o schedule an appointm ent, call 503-261-6611. F am ily C aregiver Support G roup - - T his topic-oriented group offers a safe place to discuss the stresses, challenges and rew ards o f p ro v id ing care to an older relative or friend. M eets the first T hursday o f each m onth at 3 p.m . at Legacy G ood Sam aritan H ospital. F ree B ody B a sic s —T his physician recom m ended class is appropriate for all ages and health conditions. Plan to attend this one-session class and learn the sim ple guidelines for safe exercises, including stretching. Call 503-256-4000 to register. C holesterol P rofiles -- G et the re sources to help you keep an eye on y o u r cholesterol and oth er indica tors o f heart health. E ducational m aterial provided. For m ore infor mation, call 503-261-6611. B ereavem en t S u p p ort G rou p s — Free, safe confidential group m eet ings for those w ho have experienced the death o f a loved one offered on various nights and locations. For inform ation and registration, call 503-215^622. Dr. Billy R. Flowers (above center) and his skilled sta ff are ready to help those in need. THE SPINACOLUMN TM An ongoing series of questions and answers about Americas natural healing profession. Part 20. It’s Just Your Nerves: Chiropractic’s answer to an age old answer h a v e b e e n to s e e a ( Y Y ' 'n num 1 h u m tx b e r o f doctors about m y sure o r irritation gets on nerves ing the irrita-tion from the nerve (scientifically know n as subluxa fibers. M uscles can relax. The body headaches. headaches. T he m ost recent one tion), tension in m uscles will result. w ill no longer send a m essage o f said it w as, “ju st nerves” C an C h i In the neck, this tension w ill w ork its pain and y o u r headaches w ill be ropractic help? w ay up to the skull. N est, blood flow gone fo r good! If y o u ’re tired o f : Y o u r d o c to r w as p ro b w ill be altered. B efore you know it, hearing that your problem is “ju st ably right. C hances are it you w ill have an o th er throbbing n erv es,” call us today. W e ’ve got is y our nerves. A n in-dependent headache. In C hiropractic, we w ork the answ er to the “ju st nerves” r e s e a r c h te a m r e c e n tly a n w ith reducing subluxations, releas- answ er. nounced that betw een 90% and 95% o f all head-aches w ere due to pressure on the nerves. Y our d o c 2124N.E. HancockStreet, Portland Oregon97212 to r w as probably talk-ing about em otional nerves. T he research team , o f course, w as talking about the nervous system . W hen pres- M aternity W ater W orkout -- Help ing new m om s regain m uscle tone, strength, and flexibility, all in the sup port and freedom o f the water. Call 503-256-4000for more information. S en io r A erob ics - A low -im pact w orkout geared specifically tow ard seniors. C all 503-449-0783 fo re u r- rent schedule. M ind B ody H ealth C lass - Learn and p ractice techniques to help you im p ro v e y o u r m ood, health and w ellbeing, including effective w ays to m anage difficult em otions and chronic stress o r illness. R eg istra tion is $ 70 for K aiser P erm anente m em bers and $95 fo r nonm em bers. C all503-286-6816. at c Red C ross C ertification — T he O r egon T rail C h ap ter R ed C ross now offers credits to helps p ro fessio n als m aintain licensing o r certifica tion. F o r a cu m u lativ e list, visit pdxinfo.net. Em pow erm ent through Relaxation -- Free inform al m editation classes that address breathing techniques, som e gentle ancient A frican yoga poses and m ental balancing tech n iq u e s. P e o p le h a v e le ft th e se classes jo y fu l and w ith a peaceful view o f their lives. Call Dr. M arcelitte Failla at 503-228-6140. T enderfoot C are - Treat your feet with a soak, nail trim, buffing and m assage from a licensed nurse at one o f six clinicsor at your home. Call 503- 251 -6303 for more information. C an cer R esource C en ter — P ro v i dence St. V incent M edical C en ter and the A m erican R ed C ross have jo in e d forces to create the first in- hospital resource cen ter providing books, printed m aterial, com puter access and m ore fo r individuals and fam ilies dealing w ith cancer. T he c en te r is o p en M o n d ay th ro u g h T hursday, 9 a.m . to 4 p.m . Lead Poisoning Prevention - Learn how to protect your fam ily from lead poisoning. Ideal fo r folks in live in older hom es w ith children or p reg nant w om en. Q ualified participants receive a free kit o f safety and test ing supplies. Call 503-284-6827. P a ren tin g C la sses — N ew borns d o n ’t com e w ith instruction m an u als but parents and parents-to-be can learn about a variety o f topics fro m p a in a n d c h ild b ir th to breastfeeding to infant C PR and m uch more. For a schedule o f events, c a ll 5 0 3 - 5 7 4 - 6 5 9 5 o r v is it: p ro v id e n c e .o rg /c la sse s. Heart T alk Support G roup -- Meets on the second M o n d ay o f each month; from 6p.m . to 8 p.m. For m ore inform ation, call 503-251 -6260. Strok e A lert S creen in g -- C heck your caro tid arteries w ith a painless ultrasound to assess y o u r risk. Fee $40. T o schedule a screening, call 503-251-6137. Cocaine Use Problems? Are you addicted to cocaine and have you used opiates in the past year? A voluntary research study is offering 8 weeks of no-cost intervention : Participation may last up to 6 months . (OHSL'elRII »7431) I : Flowers* Chiropractic Office L W •I A Phone: (503) 287*5504 S eptem ber 26, 2012 Compensation up to $765 Ii CODA Research : : : For more information contact: 5 O 3 " 2 3 9 "8 4 °O e x t. 2 5 4 ¡
