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EduCare Calendar
Pre-registration required for all
programs exeept the support Groups
(unless a meal is being served).
Seating for our EduCare programs
is limited. Please pre-register by
calling 923-9771 or online at
www.hhc.org/ community _ed. Classes
may be cancelled due to lack of
registered participants. All programs
are free unless a cost is noted.
LUNCH & LEARN
Join us for a series of programs focusing on
health issues and topics important to women
and men of all ages. Each program is open
to the public at no charge and features a
presentation by a Houston Healthcare
physician or healthcare professional. A free
light lunch will be served. Seating is limited
and pre-registration is required. To register,
call 923-9771.
“Peripheral Vascular Disease”
Dr. Garrett G. Ward, radiologist
Monday. July 24
12 noon
Perry Hospital Medical Library
“Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)”
Dr. Ravi Shekarappa. internist
Monday. August 28
12 noon
Perry Hospital Medical Library
“Rein in Your Risk of Stroke”
Lynn Cochran. RX, CDE
Monday. September 25
12 noon
Perry Hospital Medical Library
GENERAL HEALTH AND
WELLNESS
Annual Senior Health Fair
Must have an appointment for cholesterol
and lipid profile screening and lab work.
Friday. August 18
7:30 am - noon
Wellston Center. Warner Robins
Call Seniors Services at the Warner Robins
Recreation Department at 020-6060 for more
information and to make an appointment.
Walk for Wellness
Need to exercise? Like to set your own
schedule? We have the program you are
looking for!
What: Houston Healthcare sponsored walking
program
Where: Sign up at Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
When: Anytime / Call 023-0771 to make an
appointment to sign up and get your first
fitness evaluation.
Cost: S3O per person
FREE PEDOMETER WITH SIGX-L P
Monthly evaluations include blood pressure,
weight, blood sugar (if diabetic) performed
by a registered nurse. Participants will also
receive a walking logbook. Walking is done
on your own. Incentive awards will be given
after completing 100 miles. 500 miles. 1000
miles and up to 2000 miles. Quarterly free
dinners for all walking participants and guests.
Hypertension Self-Management
Gain the knowledge and skills you need
to control your high blood pressure
(hypertension). This class is comprised of an
initial 1 hour session followed by 5 monthly
follow-ups. Educational materials will be
available. Call 923-9771 to pre-register.
Tuesdays. July 11, August 1. September 5
Call 023-0771 for times.
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers can help you lose weight
and enjoy a healthier lifestyle. Call Faye
Tripp at 987-4468 for more information.
Mondays
5 - 6 pm
Perry Hospital Medical Library
Cost: $lB to join with a weekly member fee
of sl2
TOPS Club Inc.
Thursdays
Weigh-in from 5 - 5:30 pm
Meeting from 5:30 - 6 pm
Perry Hospital Medical Library
$24 annual membership fee and $1 weekly
chapter fee. For more information call
088-1813 or 088-1827.
Thursdays
Weigh-in from 6:30 - 7pm
Meeting from 7 - 8 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
Cost: $24 annual membership fee and $5 per
month chapter fee. For more information.
call Ruth Hatton at 053-6470.
Stress Management
Burton Carriker. Program Administrator for
Houston Healthcare Behavioral Serv ices and
a licensed health counselor, will lead this
class to help you understand and deal w ith
everyday stress.
Tuesday. August 22
7 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
Call 023-0771 to pre-register.
Critical Conditions Program
This program will educate and engage you
in planning for health care at the end of life.
You w ill receive a copy of the legal document
that combines durable medical power of
attorney and the living will.
Wednesday. August 23
2 - 3 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
Call 023-077/ to pre-register.
Tobacco Cessation
A free four-session course to help you quit
smoking and/or using tobacco
Mondays. July 17. 24. 31. August 7
Mondays. August 28. September 11. 18. 25
{no ( lass on September 4 due to Labor Day
holiday)
4:30 - 6:30 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
Call 023-0771 to pre-register.
SENIORCARE
Promoting wellness of mind, body and spirit
for senior adults
Perry Senior Care
Each Monday < 10 am). Wednesday (9:30 am)
and Fridav (10 am) at Rozar Park includes
an exercise class featuring strength and
flexibility stretching. On Monday only, line
dancing is offered at Rozar Park from
1 - 2 pm. On Wednesday only. PVO Bingo
immediately follows exercise. On Friday
only, a healthy lunch (cost is $5) and a guest
speaker targeting senior adult’s mental,
spiritual and/or physical health is provided
after exercise. Call 988-1813 for more
information.
Warner Robins Senior Care
Each Tuesday and Thursday (9 am) at the
Houston County YMCA (comer of HWY 96
and Mood Road - 922-2566) strength and
flexibility stretching exercise w ill be led
by a certified instructor. Once a month a
mini-check will be provided focusing on
recommended annual checks for senior adults
such as blood pressure, blood sugar and/or
cholesterol.
July-August-September 2006
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Centerville Senior Care
Each Monday. Wednesday and Friday
(8:30 am) at the Centerville City Hall,
exercise class including strength and
flexibility led by a certified instructor. Once
a month, a mini-check will be provided
focusing on recommended annual checks
for senior adults. For more information, call
988-1813.
*AII exercise participants must have a
signed physician referral form from their
personal physician.
COMMUNITY CPR
American Heart Association CPR
Leant how to recognize a heart attack and
how to perform C'PR and the choking
maneuver. All participants will receive the
American Heart Course C certificate. Class
size is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Call 923-9771.
Saturdays. July 22. August 5. September 25
0 am - / pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
Cost: $35 in advance (includes course book)
Re-certification for American Heart
Association Course C
Is it time to renew your CPR card? With a
current C’PR card you can re-certify for '/:
the class time.
Saturdays. July 22. August 5. September 23
I pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
Cost: 535 in advance {includes course book)
ACCIDENT PREVENTION
AARP Driver Safety Program
A comprehensive driving course designed to
update drivers aged 50 and over on the
know ledge and skills of driving. Upon
course completion, participants are eligible
for a 10% discount on auto insurance.
Pre-registration is required by calling Lamar
Odum (for Warner Robins classes) at
478-788-5121 and Paul Bennett (for Perry
classes) at 478-783-1988. Cost is $lO
per person.
Thursday and Friday. July 27 & 28
I - 5 pm
Perry Hospital Cafeteria
Monday and Tuesday. August 7 A 8
5 - 0 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
DIET INSTRUCTION FOR
SPECIAL DIETS
Taught by Sandra Brenner. RD. PhD. CDE. this
class is for persons who have been prescribed
a specified diet by a physician. Call 923-9771
for schedule of classes and to pre-register. Please
state type of diet when registering.
DIABETES
MANAGEMENT
Diabetes Diet Instruction
This class, taught by Sandra Brenner. RD.
PhD. CDE. is for individuals with diabetes
who need a diet review or people with newly
diagnosed Diabetes Type 2. A physician diet
prescription is required.
Call 923-9771 for the schedule of classes
and to register.
Diabetes "In Control” Course
This course recognized by the American
Diabetes Association is taught by registered
nurses, dietitians, and certified diabetes
educators. The course will consist of a
1 hour initial assessment and education, a
2 hour nutrition class, and 2- five hour
comprehensive education classes. Follow
up at 3. 6 and 12 months after completion
of the entire program. A pre-assessment
and attendance to the diabetic diet class is
a pre-requisite. Physician referral is
required. Medicare and most insurance
plans accepted. For more information,
call 923-9771.
Diabetes Exercise Program
An exercise program specifically for
adults with diabetes who would like to
learn more about the correct times and
methods for exercising in relation to diet
and medication.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm
Health Connections
Call 923-1731 for more information and
program fees.
MATERNAL/CHILD
Childbirth education
Houston Medical Center offers a series of
childbirth education classes. The cost is
covered by many insurance plans,
including Medicaid. Other classes include
breastfeeding, early pregnancy, big brother/
big sister sibling. For more information and
to pre-register call 923-9771.
PARISH HEALTH
PROGRAM
Sponsored by Houston Healthcare, this
program provides resources for churches to
promote a healthy lifestyle. If you are
interested in becoming a volunteer nurse for
your church, please call 923-9771.
ASTHMA EDUCATION
Asthma education is recognized as a vital
part of asthma management. AsthmatiCare
can help you take charge of your asthma. For
more information on this free program, call
Vicky Alexander. RN. FNP-C. at 923-9771
or Cindy Ireland at 988-1688.
COOKING CLASS
The DASH Fating Plan (Low Salt)
Diet affects the development of high blood
pressure. Blood pressure can be lowered by
following a particular eating plan called
the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
(DASH) eating plan, which reduces the
amount of sodium (salt) consumed.
Sandra Brenner. RD, PhD. CDE. will
demonstrate and explain this low-sodium
diet plan.
Tuesday. August 15
5:30- 7pm
Health Connections
Cost: 55
Call 923-9771 to pre-register.
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EDUCATION/SUPPORT
GROUPS
Alzheimer’s Support Group
. or families, caregivers and friends dealing
with Alzheimer's disease and related
disorders. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s
Association-Central Georgia Chapter.
Tuesdays. July 25, August 22, September 26
7 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
Cardiac Education and Support
Join us for the quarterly cardiac luncheon.
Lynn Cochran, RN, CDE, will present the
program “Rein in Your Risk of Stroke.”
Must pre-register.
Monday, August 21
12 noon
Health Connections
Call 923-9771 to pre-register.
Arthritis Support and Education
Wednesdays, July 19, August 16, and
September 20
10 am
(Breakfast will be sensed at the August
meeting. Must pre-register for this meeting.)
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
Call 923-9771 to pre-register.
Breast Cancer Support and
Education
Mondays, July 17, August 21, September 18
7 pm
Health Connections
Compassionate Friends (for anyone
dealing with the loss of a child )
Thursdays, July 27, August 24,
September 28
7 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
Diabetes Type 2 support group
meetings
For adults with Diabetes Type 2 and their
support system.
First Wednesday of each month
I pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
Second Thursday of each month
7 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
Fourth Tuesday of each month
12 noon
Perry Hospital Cafeteria
Lupus Support Group
Thursdays, July 6, August 3, September 7
6 - 7 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
“MOMS” - Moms of Multiples
Tuesdays, July 18, August 15, September 19
7 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Tuesdays, July 11, August 8, September 12
7 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
Bereavement Support Group
Contact Hospice of Houston County at
953-5161.