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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 Hh 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. Houston | HEALTHJSOURCE jßwvw*x 923-9771 www.hhc.org 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.