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Houston Healthcare August 2006 Lunch & Learn Join us for a series of programs focusing on health issue* 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, “Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)” Dr. Ravi Shekarappa, internist Monday. August 28 12 noon jHF Perry Hospital Wjtv *** SL .Medical Library -ta l jJBPNkI * issh * 1 If The DASH Eating 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 - 7 pm Health Connections Cost: $5 Call 923-9771 to pre-register. Ankle Replacement Dr. Daniel Wagner, orthopedic surgeon, will present a program on ankle replacement Breakfast will be served. (This is the afsMfcy regular arthritis support group i' meeting.) V ■ Wednesday, August 16 10 am Ji-'iS Houston Health Pavilion 8 ■-»*% hduCare Center , For more information call 923-9771 >. ipP a Jp Annual Senior Health Fair Friday, August 18 7:30 am - noon Wellston Center, Warner Robins Call Seniors Services at the Warner Robins Recreation Department at 929-6960f0r more information and to make an appointment. Must have an appointment for cholesterol and lipid profile screening and lab work. 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. Stress Management Burton Carriker, Program Administrator for Houston Healthcare Behavioral Services and a licensed health counselor, will lead this class to help you understand and deal with everyday stress. Tuesday, August 22 7 pm Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center Call 923-9771 to pre-register. August Calendar Critical Conditions Program This program will educate and engage you in planning for health care at the end of life. You will 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 923-9771 to pre-register. Congestive Heart Failure Dr. Rahil Kazi. cardiologist, will present a program on managing congestive heart failure. Lunch will be served. Must pre-register. Thursday, August 24 Lunch served from 11:30 am to noon Guest speaker at noon Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center Call 923-9771 to pre-register. Y Houston ■ healthJjsource wvvvv.hhc.org