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Houston Healthcare December 2006 Knowing More About Hospice Tim Poole. Executive Director of Heart of Georgia Hospice, will present an informational lecture on Hospice. More Than Just a Hospice Provider. A light lunch will be served. Call 923-9771 to pre-register. Tuesday, December 5 12 noon - I pm Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center Hypertension Self-Management Gain the knowledge and skills you need to control your high blood pressure (hypertension). This class is comprised of an initial one hour session followed by five monthly follow ups. Educational materials will be available. Call 923-9771 to pre-register. Holiday Tuesday, December 5 Call 923-9771 for times Here are a few helpful hints to avoid stress during the hectic holiday season. • Eliminate activities that are stressful and meaningless. Be yourself in a festive mood. • Begin some new traditions to better serve you and your family’s present situation. Be open to trying new things. • Set a budget and stick to it. The cost of the holidays is often the most common cause for depression. Peripheral Vascular Disease Screenings Leg pain while exercising may not be due to over exertion, feeling tired Jg) or merely a sign of old age. These symptoms may be due to Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) Diabetics and individuals with other cardiac problems may be especially at risk. To be screened, you must have an appointment which can be made by calling 923-9771. Thursday, December 7 10 am-4 pm Houston Wellness Center Education Room Houston Mall Appointments only. Cost: S2O December Calendar Wr 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 risk for developing diabetes Call 923-9771 to register. Tuesday, December 19 4-5 pm Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center • Don’t overcommit. Don’t take on too much - you 'll be exhausted and miserable. • Stay healthy and happy. Too much food and drink and too little sleep can take a toll. • Make room for sadness or loneliness, but put the extra effort in staying positive. • Think about the true meaning of this season of celebration. For more information, call Behavioral Health Services at 542-7777. nsss> if-H Ctkft, Get your children and entire family involved ... Join us for a fun way to exercise by participating in the Jingle Jog 5K Fun Run/1 Mile Health Walk in Downtown Perry. Sponsored by Houston Healthcare’s Human Motion Institute and the Exchange Club of Perry. For more information, call Tara Poole at 988-1827. Application is available at www.hhc.org. Saturday, December 2 Registration: 10 am Race starts: 10:30 am Downtown Perry - Main Street $lO pre-registration, sls day of race Houston ■ HE ii-THJSQIKCE w hhc.org