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20 HEALTHCARE GUIDE 2007 CLASSES Continued from pg. 10 will be the guest speaker. All men attending will receive a complimentary gift. When: Wednesday, September 26 from 11:30am- lpm. Where: Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center Call pre-register. HI I series of childbirth education classes. The cost is covered by many insurance plans, including Medicaid. Other classes offered include Breastfeeding, Early Pregnancy, and Big Brother/Big Sister. For more information and to pre-register call 923-9771. NURSE 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 EduCare at 923- 9771. SENIOR Wednesday and Friday (10 am) at Rozar Park includes an exercise class featuring strength and flexibility stretching. Line Dancing is offered on Monday Continued from pg. 17 when manufacturers add hydrogen to vegetable oil, a process that’sknown to increase the shelf life of food while simultaneously allowing that food to maintain its flavor. This process, known as hydrogenation, occurs most often in foods such as margarine, crackers, cookies, and most foods made or fried in oil. While trans fats benefit companies looking to increase the shelf life of their foods, that benefit comes at the cost of the consumer’s health. Trans fats are known to raise the levels of a person's low-density lipoprotein (LDL), otherwise known as their “bad” cholesterol. The danger in raising your bad cholesterol lies in the heightened risk of coronary' heart disease thatoccurs from such an increase. Such danger is one reason the Food and Drug Administration fought so hard to have trans fat levels listed on food labels. With such potentially harmful consequences, consumers have a right to know what they’re putting into their bodies. • CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION Houston Medical Center offers a • PARISH NURSE PROGRAM Sponsored by Houston • SENIORCARE Pei^ry Senior Care Each Monday, (1-2 pm) and Tuesday (9:30-10:30 am). On Wednesday only, PVO Bingo immediately follows exercise. On Friday only (11 am), 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 (8:45 am) at the Houston County YMCA (corner of HWY 96 and Moody Road - 922-2566) strength and flexibility stretching exercise will 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. 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. *All Senior Care exercise participants must have a signed physician referral form from their personal physician. GKOUVS TOPS Club, Inc. Perry Hospital Chapter When: Thursdays, 5:30-6pm Weigh-in: 5 - 5:30 p.m. PROSTATE Continued from pg. 17 • Upon reaching a certain age, all men should be screened for prostate cancer annually. In general, men 50 and over should be screened every year. Men who fall into higher risk categories for prostate cancer, such as African Americans, should be screened annually starting at the age of 45, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Early detection of prostate cancer makes treatment far more LEUKEMIA Continued from pg. 18 aggressive approaches to treating CLL are currently being researched. IS LEUKEMIA TREATABLE? Treatment for leukemia does exist, but the treatment depends on both the typeofleukemiaandwhentheleukemia is diagnosed. Treatment of leukemia usually involves chemotherapy and possibly radiation treatments. • GROUP PROGRAMS Where: Perry Hospital Medical Library Cost: $24 annual membership fee and $1 weekly chapter fee. For more information, call 988-1813 or 988-1827. Houston Health Pavilion EduCare When: Thursdays, 7pm-Bpm Weigh-in: 6:30 - 7 p.m. Where: Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center Cost: $24 annual membership fee and $5 per month chapter fee. For more information, call Ruth Hatton at 953- 6470. Walk for Wellness Need to exercise? Like to set your own schedule? We have the program you are looking for! Montly 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. Houston Healthcare-sponsored walking program - Sign up at Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center. Call 923-9771 to make an appointment to sign up and get your first fitness evaluation. Cost: S3O per person; FREE pedometer with sign-up Weight Wat<hers Weight Watchers can help you lose weight and enjoy a healthier lifestyle. Call Faye Tripp at 987-4468 for more information. When: Mondays, spm-6pm effective. There are two types of screening tests for prostate cancer, and the ACS reco'mmends men undergo both each year. A PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test checks man’s bloodstream for excessive levels of PSA. If the prostate is experiencing problems, including cancer, it will release more and more PSA into the bloodstream. This test is quick and easy, as only a small amount of blood is Chemotherapy attempts to destroy the cancer cells by traveling through the body, destroying both targeted cancer cells and even those not targeted. Taken orally, intravenously or even injected into a muscle, chemotherapy can be a long process and one that leaves patients feeling exhausted after each session. A standard treatment for many SUPPLEMENT TO THE HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL Where: Perry Hospital Medical Library Cost: $ 18 to join with a weekly member fee of sl. • SUPPORT GROUPS Alzheimer's Support Group For families, caregivers and friends dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association-Central Georgia Chapter. When: September 25 at 7pm * Where: Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center Arthritis Support ft Education When: September 19 at 10am Where: Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center. Call 923-9771 to register. Breast Cancer Support ft Education When: September 17 at 7pm Where: Health Connections Diabetes Type 2 support group For adults with Diabetes Type 2 and their support system. When: First Wednesday of each month at 1 pm Where: Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center When: Second Thursday of each month at 7 pm Where: Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Cente When: Fourth Tuesday of each month at 12 noon Where: Perry Hospital Cafeteria Bereavement Support Group Contact Heart of Georgia Hospice at 953-si6i. required to check a man’s PSA levels. The second test is known as a Digital Rectal Exam (DRE). This is the test most men instantly associate with prostate checkups and it’s a reasonmany men avoid having their prostate checked. Procedure for a DRE involves a physician manually checking for any abnormalities in size, shape or texture. forms of cancer, radiation therapy involves the use of X-rays to destroy cancer cells. Sometimes, radiation therapy is used in combination with chemotherapy. To learn more about leukemia, visit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Web site at www.leukemia.org.