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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.
Dr. Billy R. Flowers (above center) and his skilled s ta ff are ready to help those in need.
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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.
SPINA COLUMN
Families with Mental 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.
An ongoing series of questions and answers about Americas natural healing profession.
Part 22. Chiropractic and Health
A way of Life.. .not just a passing diagnosis.
Qd
Follow ing a thorough
check-up my doctor says
that Vi m “fit as fiddle.” If this is
true, why do I often suffer pain?
: It is indeed interesting
that a doctor can give a
“thorough checkup” and yet
to fail to evaluate the spine and
nervous system. I ’m sure that
w hile in school your doctor
learned that the nervous system
controls every other organ and
function in the body. D oesn’t it
make sense then that a truly thor
A
ough checkup should include not
only blood pressure, weight, chest
and eye exam , etc but should also
and prim arily include a detailed
evaluation of the nervous sys
tem ? In Chiropractic
fail We study the nervous system
and the spine completely to assure
you that we find the cause of your
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.
problem. If you have persistent
aches, pains or fatigue, there is a
reason for it. If you haven’t had a
Chiropractic evaluation, you have
NOT been examined completely.
For the sake of your health now
and in the future, call today. Isn’t
it time you stepped up to Chiro
practic?
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.
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.
Flowers' Chiropractic Office
2124N.E.HancockStreet, Portland Oregon97212
Phone: (5 0 3 ) 2 8 7 *5 5 0 4
Better Breathers — 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.
A CENTER OF
EXCELLENCE FOR
WOMEN THROUGHOUT
ALL STAGES OF LIFE.
Powerful Tools For Caregivers ~
6-week educational series designed
to help family caregivers take care
of themselves while caring for rela
tives or friends with chronic illness.
Class size is limited, and registra
tion is required. Call 503-413-8018.
Leg Alert 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,
call503-251-6137.
Osteoporosis Screening — An ul
trasound bone density screening
with personalized education; fee
$30. To schedule an appointment,
call 503-261-6611.
WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE
ASSOCIATES ne
Same great people, great new name.
Make an appointment and come by to see
us in our Eastbank office and Tabor office.
EASTBANK
501 N. GRAHAM.
SUITE 525
PORTLAND. OR 97227
PHONE: (503) 249-5454
TABOR
5050 HOYT STREET,
SUITE 359
PORTLAND, OR 97213
PHONE: (503) 249 5454
Family Caregiver Support Group -
- This topic-oriented group offers a
safe place to discuss the stresses,
challenges and rewards of provid
ing care to an older relative or friend.
Meets the first Thursday of each
month at 3 p.m. at Legacy Good
Samaritan Hospital.