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Mental Health Workshops
There is often a stigma attached
with mental illness that often pre­
vents people from seeking help when
necessary. Mental Health First Aid
(MHFA) equips members of the
public to help family, friends, co­
workers, and others get support for
their mental health needs.
H ea lth W atch
M HFA’s Oregon branch will be of diagnoses, nor techniques of
hosting two workshops on August therapy and counseling; however
27th and August 28th for youth they will learn a core five-step plan
ages 15 to 24, introducing them to to support an adolescent in the midst
the unique risk factors and warning of an emotional crisis.
signs associated with mental chal­
For more information contact Nili
lenges in adolescents.
Yoshaateitherniliyosha@gmail.com
Participants will not learn method or503-200-7388
State Announces Community First Option
The Oregon Department of Hu­
man Services announced last Thurs­
day that the federal Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services
(CMS) has approved the state’s
request to expand home and com­
munity based services for seniors
and people with physical and devel­
opmental disabilities.
Oregon is only the second state
in the nation to receive this ap­
proval.
C o u p led w ith u p d ates to
Oregon’s existing Medicaid long­
term care waivers and Oregon’s
Community First Choice Option also
known as ‘K Plan’, will provide the
state with the authority to expand more seniors age-in-place and pro­
both person-centered and commu­ vide more opportunities for services
nity-based services for eligible indi­ in integrated settings for people with
viduals.
physical disabilities.”
For the 2013-2015 biennium ap­
“The K Plan also means that
proximately $ 100 million in additional people with intellectual or develop­
federal revenue will helpt support mental disabilities can be better
these venerable populations.
supported with individualized ser­
“Oregon is already a national vices to enhance their quality of life
leader in home and community- and allow for more fully integrated
based care supports for individuals living and working,” she said.
receiving long-term services and
Governor Kitzhaber who sup­
supports through Medicaid,” said ported Oregon’s application to pur­
DHS director Erinn Kelly-Siel.
sue the K Plan believes it will be
She adds, “The approval of our K beneficial to all Oregonians, “ I view
Plan means more funding for these the K Plan as a win-win situation,”
important programs, so we can help he said. “Oregon taxpayers benefit
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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.
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. Registra­
tion is required by calling 503-203-3326.
Chronic Pain Support G roup—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.
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
administration; doctor referral required. To register, call 503-251-6313.
by maximizing federal funding avail­
able to support these vulnerable
populations. Oregon consum ers
benefit from new investments that
will allow them to remain indepen­
dent in their own homes and com­
munities. The federal governm ent
will benefit in the long-term as
Oregon is able to serve m ore and
m ore individuals in-hom e and
c o m m u n ity -b ased settin g s in ­
stead of through more costly ser­
vices.”
Additional information about the
new amendment can be accessed
by visiting oregon.gov/dhs/k-plan/
pages/resources.aspx.
Healthy Living Celebration
Join us for low-cost bike helmets ($6 for bike, $20 for
multi-sport helmets, infant to adult), free vaccinations,
free health screenings and fun for all ages.
Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013,10 a.m -1 p.m.
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Atrium
501 N. Graham St.
Portland, OR 97227
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