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Free Clinic has New Director
Dr. Praneeti Parjan is the new director at the Free Clinic of
Southwest Washington, located at 4100 Plomondon Street in
Vancouver.
Her responsibilities include the oversight of acute care,
including the clinic’s vision and immunization programs, flu-
pertussis clinics, health screening clinic, and emergency pre­
scription assistance program.
The position also encompasses supervision of the transitional
diabetes program, glaucoma program, and Project Access - a
program which connects uninsured patients needing specialty
care with nearly 300 specialists and the two hospitals in Clark
County.
Previously, Parjan was Clinic Manager for the Essential
Health Clinic in Hillsboro, where she managed service delivery
to uninsured patients. She received her medical degree from
Tver State Medical Academy in Russia, and did her residency
in New Delhi, India.
Patrick Callahan, who has
been director of the Vancouver
Patrick Callahan
clinic for the past five years, is
welcomes Praneeti
leaving to attend the Univer­
Parjan to the Free
sity of Washington, where he
Clinic o f Southwest
has been accepted to medical
Washington.
school.
The Free Clinic of South­
west Washington provides quality medical, dental, and vision
services at no cost for uninsured children and adults.
Schools Short on Physical Activity
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Reading,
writing,
arithmetic — and
PE?
The prestigious Institute of Medicine is rec­
ommending that schools provide opportunities
for at least 60 minutes of physical activity each
day for students and that PE become a core
subject.
The recent report says only about half of the
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nation's youngsters are getting at least an hour
of vigorous or moderate-intensity physical ac
tivity every day.
A nother concern, the report says, is that
44 percent of school adm inistrators report
slashing big chunks of time from physical
education, arts and recess since the passage
of the No Child Left Behind law in 2001 in
order to boost classroom time for reading
and math.
With childhood obesity on the rise — about
17 percent of children ages 2 through 19 are
obese — and kids spending much of the day in
the classroom, the chairman of the committee
that wrote the report said schools are the best
place to help shape up the nation's children.
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lune 12. 2013
H ealth W atch
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 registration
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.
Smoke-Free Support Group -
Meets Mondays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For
information, call 503-256-4000.
Osteoporosis Screening - An ul­
trasound bone density screening
with personalized education; fee $30.
To schedule an appointment, call
503-261-6611.
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.
Free Body Basics -- This physician
recommended class is appropriate
for all ages and health conditions.
Plan to attend this one-session class
and learn the simple guidelines for
safe exercises, including stretching.
Call 503-256-4000 to register.
Take OfTPounds Sensibly --TOPS
meetings are held every Tuesday at
9 a.m.at the St. Michael's and All
Angels Church, 1704N.E. 43rd Ave.
Anyone interested is invited to learn
about this weight loss support pro­
gram which offers information, en­
couragement, weekly programs, fun
contests, discussion and socializa­
tion.
Cholesterol Profiles — Get the re­
sources to help you keep an eye on
your cholesterol and other indica­
tors of heart health. Educational
material provided. For more infor­
mation, call 503-261-6611.
Bereavement Support Groups -
Free, safe confidential group meet­
ings for those who have experienced
the death of a loved one offered on
various nights and locations. For
information and registration, call
503-215^4622.
WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE
ASSOCIATES LLC
W e a r e WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES.
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RECOMMENDED BY BABIES ALL OVER THE PORTLAND
METRO AREA— INCLUDING EASTBANK & TABOR.
Maternity Water Workout - Help­
ing new moms regain muscle tone,
strength, and flexibility, all in the sup­
port and freedom of the water. Call
503-256-4000for more information.
Senior Aerobics — A low-impact
workout geared specifically toward
seniors. Call 503-449-0783 for cur­
rent schedule.