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Houston Healthcare October 2006 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. Understanding Dementia Dr. Javed H. Fazal, internist Monday, October 23 12 noon Perry Hospital Medical Library Houston | HIAIJIJSOUICE vv ww.hhc.org Mr j*. tr ■•' V' w Rikl Mtel / *H| ’^l (Georgia National Fair Health Fair Hring the family and join Houston Healthcare in Reaves Arena for health screenings, education and information Booths will be open to the community on all areas of health education for all ages. Screenings available will include: free blood pressure screenings, glucose screenings for sl. and lipid panels (cholesterol) for $25 There is no charge for attending the health fair. Wednesday, October II 2-6 pm Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter Reaves Arena Call 923-9771 for more information Diabetes Day Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with Diabetes? Join us for an informative day Tilled with free screenings, exhibits, door prizes and giveaways. Healthcare professionals will be presenting information on various topics about diabetes. Lunch will be provided. Friday, October 27 10 am - 2 pm Middle Georgia Technical College 80 Cohen Walker Drive Warner Robins Registration begins at 9:30 am. Call 923-9771 to pre-register. , . October Calendar How to Prevent or Delay Type 2 Diabetes Small steps Big reward. That's the game plan for preventing Type 2 diabetes Research has proven that Type 2 diabetes can be delayed or prevented in persons at risk. This course will provide basic tools to help individuals make appropriate lifestyle changes and reduce their nsk for developing diabetes. Call 923-9771 to register. Tuesday, October 24 4-5 pm Houston Health Pax ilion EduCare Center Diabetic Cooking Class Peggy Bledsoe. Houston County Extension Agent, will present a cooking class for diabetics Tasting and recipes will be available. Wednesday, October 25 11:30 am - 1 pm Health Connections Cost: $5 Call 923-9771 to pre-register. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month ... Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, other than skin cancer. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer About 212,920 women in the United States will be found to have invasive breast cancer in 2006. When Your Student Has Asthma! Asthma has reached epidemic proportions worldwide, especially among school-aged children. Understanding basic facts about asthma and how to manage it at school becomes a critical issue for anyone who works ai a school or with school-aged children. This FREE educational seminar will provide teachers, coaches, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, administrators, day care providers, school nurses and other personnel a basic understanding of all aspects of asthma including how to manage it at school. Guest speakers include Dr. Steve Wade, pediatrician, and Darlene Rumph, Respiratory Therapist. Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited. Pre-registration is required. Tuesday, October 17 6-8 pm Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Auditorium Call 923-9771 to pre-register. Early detection can save your life. To schedule a mammogram, call 322-5175, or for more information on breast cancer, visit www.cancer.org.