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Houston Healthcare
November 2007
LUNCH & LEARN
loin us for a series of programs
focusing on health issues and topics
important to women and men of all
ages. A free light lunch will be
served. Seating is limited and pre
registration is required. To
register, call 923-9771.
“Women and Diabetes”
Dr. Jody Velie, family practitioner
Monday, November 26
12 noon
Perry Hospital Medical Library
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Hypertension Self-
Management
Gain the knowledge and skills
you need to control your high
blood pressure (hypertension).
This free class is comprised of
an initial 1 hour session followed
by five monthly follow ups.
Educational materials will be
available. Call 923-9771 to
pre-register.
Tuesday, November 6
4-5 pm
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Stress Management
Burton Carriker, Program
Administrator for Houston
Healthcare’s Behavioral Health
Services and a licensed counselor,
will lead this class to help you
understand and deal with everyday
stress.
Tuesday, November 6
7 pm
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Call 923-9771 to pre-register.
Critical Conditions Program
This program will educate and
engage you in planning for
healthcare 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, November 7
2-3 pm
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Call 923-9771 to pre-register.
Maintain Your Brain
Don’t miss this annual event
presented by the Alzheimer’s
Association. The program will
provide information on Alzheimer’s
Disease and ways to keep the brain
healthy. A light dinner will be
served. Must pre-register to attend.
Monday, November 12
Dinner served from 6:30 - 7 pm
Program begins at 7pm
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Call 923-9771 to pre-register.
Tobacco Cessation
A free four-session course to help
you quit smoking and/or using
tobacco.
Tuesdays, November 13, 20, 27 and
December 4
4:30 - 6 pm
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Call 923-9771 to pre-register.
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Great American Sraokeout
Give up your tobacco for 24 hours.
Stop by EduCare in the Houston
Health Pavilion for free information
and tips to help you stop using
tobacco.
Thursday, November 15
1-4 pm
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Live Healthy Georgia
Pre-Test for Seniors Taking
Charge Program
This is a 16 week program provided
through a grant with the University
of Georgia and the Middle Georgia
RDC/Arca Agency on Aging that
focuses on senior adult health. Each
week will feature information on
a different health topic with
screenings, handouts, resources and
small giveaways included. Come
be a part of a research project
targeting senior health!
Friday, November 16
11 am-12 noon
Perry Senior Care
Perry Recreation Department
Razor Park