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8 - AGING IN PLACE FORUM - JUNE 20, 2018 Aging in Place Premier Sponsor HEALTHIER YOU CLASSES AND EVENTS IN FLORENCE www.peacehealth.org 400 Ninth Street, Florence, Or 97439 • (541) 997-8412 At Peacehealth Peace Harbor Medical Center in Florence, we promote an environment of healing for the mind, body and spirit. Peace Harbor Medical Center is a full-service Critical Access Hospital featuring board-certified physicians and state of the art technology. Since PeaceHealth Peace Harbor opened its doors in 1989, we have provided a level of patient care incorporating advance imaging and technology that surpasses most other rural facilities. Our Mission: We carry on the healing mission of Jesus Christ by promoting personal and community health, relieving pain and suffering, and treating each person in a loving and caring way. •DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Third Tuesday of each month, 2 pm. Location: Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St. •BETTER BREATHERS CLUB Fourth Wednesday of each month, 2-3:30pm Location: PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center, Conference Room C, 400 Ninth St. For more information, call 541-902-6300, ext 5635 •YOGA FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT & EASEFUL BODY Tuesdays, 2:30-3:30pm, Mar.6-Dec.18,2018 Location: LCC, Doreen Ditzhazy Dance Studio •POINTS OF GRACE COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE Wednesdays, 11am-1pm, 30 mins for treatment. Location: Wellspring Clinic, 1845 Hwy 126, Suite H •OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP Last Wednesday of each month, 6:30pm Location: PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center, Conference Room C, 400 Ninth St. Our Core Values : RESPECT- We respect the dignity and appreciate the worth of each person as demonstrated by our compassion, caring and acceptance of individual differences. STEWARDSHIP- We choose to serve the community and hold ourselves accountable to the exercise ethical and responsible stewardship in the allocation and utilization of human, financial and environmental resources. COLLABORATION- We value the involvement, cooperation and creativity of all who work together to promote the health of the community. SOCIAL JUSTICE- We build and evaluate the structures of our organization and those of society to promote the just distribution of health care resources. Aging in Place Premier Sponsor available) and a zero-interest payment plan. Florence Habitat for Humanity is proud to be a sponsor of the “Aging in Place, A Plan for the Future” Forum in partnership with the Florence Area Community Coalition (FACC). By local agencies working together we can all strive for the vision that “All people have the right to age with dignity in their homes and community.” P.O. Box 3302, 2004 Hwy. 101, Florence, OR 97439 Office: 541-902-9227 Florence Habitat for Humanity is working toward the vision of “A world where everyone has a decent place to live.” Habitat for Humanity is known for building simple, decent homes where low-income families can afford the monthly mortgage payment, but Habitat does much more! Habitat for Humanity also advocates for universal design and a holistic approach to Aging in Place through education and outreach, shared practices, strategic partnerships and research. Florence Habitat for Humanity (FHFH) also offers our “Ramps and Rails” program which helps low-income veterans, disabled individuals and elderly homeowners remain in their home by providing simple home modifications. These projects include wheelchair ramps, grab-bars, interior and exterior handrails, replacing light switches with rocker style switches and lever style door knobs. The” Ramps and Rails” program utilizes volunteer labor, donated materials (when
