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EduCare
A SERVICE OF HOUSTON HEALTHCARE COMPLEX
We make every effort to
ensure that all classes are
held; however, classes may
be cancelled due to lack
of registration or interest.
New Year, New You
New Year resolutions to meet? Let us assist
you. Make 1997 your best year yet. Program
includes a written food plan and "tons" of
new health information from the University
of Georgia. Bring a sack lunch (drinks
provided).
Wednesdays, January 22, 29
and February 3
12 noon - 1:00 p.m.
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Preregistration is required
by railing 923-9771.
Cost: $13.00
Communication Skills
Presented by ITC, this seminar discusses
bow to improve communication skills with
others.
Satur day, February 8
S:00 a.in. - 4:00 p.m.
Houston Health Pavilion
Preregistration is required
bv railing 923-9771.
Cost: Free
Family Affair
Strong families are the key to surviving the
90s. Come and learn ways to strengthen
yours. A family fair will be a great time of
fun, entertainment and learning. The fair
will include booths, classes and games, all
with tiie focus on successful and healthy
families. Many agencies will participate.
Saturday, March 22
Galleria Mall
Centerville
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Infant Car Seat Safety
February 11-17 is National Child Passenger
Safety Awareness Week. In recognition of
this, Safe Kids of Houston County and
Houston Healthcare Complex will present
a program on the proper use of ear seats.
Participants must preregister for this class
by calling 925-9771. Participants in need of
a car seat will receive one.
Tuesday. February I /
7:00 p.m.
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Cost: Free
Diabetes Alert
Free screening for elevated blood sugar, also
information on diabetes.
Tuesday, March 23
Houston Health Pavilion, Mall Entrance
10:00 a.nr. 12 noon
and 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Perry Dogwood Festival
Health Fair and 5k Run/Walk
Downtown Perry
Satur day, April 3
Health Fair 10:00 a.in.
3l\ llun/Hallx S:00 a.in.
Call 9XB-1729f0r entry forms
and registration.
Maintaining Financial
Security Alter Retirement
Monday. February 10
10:00 a.m. 12 noon
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Preregistration is required
by calling 923 9771.
Cost: $3.00
Ruilding Financial
Security for Couples
Monday, February 10
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Preregistration is required
by calling 921-9771.
Cost: $3.00
Tax Reduction and Protection
Tuesday, March II
7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Cost: $3.00
Heart Health
Valentine's Luncheon -
"Women and Heart Disease"
Celebrate Valentine's Day! Join us for
cholesterol screenings, blood pressure
checks, lots of educational materials and
Valentine's lunch with a speaker on "Women
and Heart Disease." Sponsored by the
Houston County Women's Health Task
Force.
Friday, February 14
12 noon
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Preregistration is required
by calling 921 9771.
Cost: $3.00
Heart Healthy Cheek-lip
February is the ideal time to check out your
heart. This health fair will include blood
sugar cheeks, blood pressure screenings.
EKG. height and weight, cholesterol and
lots of information. Grab your valentine
and join us fora heart healthy check-up.
Saturday, February 13
9:00 a.m. 12 noon
Houston Heart Institute
Prercgislration is required
by calling 921 9771.
Cost: SIO.OO
Heart Smart
This Valentine's Day. spend some lime
learning about the heart most important to
you your own and those you love.
Tuesday. February IS
7:00 p.m.
Presented by Jeffrey Snutli, Ml). Cardiologist
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Cost: Free
General Health &
Wellness
American Heart Association
Community CPR
Learn how to recognize a heart attack and
how to perform American Heart Association
CPB and the choking maneuver. Class size is
limited: preregistration is required. Call
925-9771. All participants will receive
American Heart Course C Certification.
Saturdays
February I and March I
9:00 a.m.
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Cost: $20.00
Saturdays, January 11,
February X and March X
9:00 a.m.
Perry Hospital Cafeteria
Cost: $20.00
Elderhostel
Find out more about traveling tit discounted
costs for seniors. V local Elderhostel
Ambassador from Northern Arizona
t niversity will inform you and answer all of
your questions about fantastic, affordable
vacations. Inlergenerational programs will
also be discussed. Preregistration required
by calling 925-9771.
Thursday. January 30
1:30 p.m.
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Cost: Free
Aging Gracefully / Skin Care
Dr. W illiam Freeman. Dermatologist, will
discuss wrinkles, photoaging, skin care.
Alpha Hy droxy Acids and more.
Tuesday. Jan tuny 21
7:00 p.m.
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Cost: Free
American Red Cross
First Aid & CPR
Knowing the correct way to give first aid
and perform CPR can be life-saving.
Preregistration is required by calling
925-9771.
Thursday, January 23
II ednesday. February 13
Thursday, March 20
8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center-
Cost: $33.00
55 Alive
A comprehensive course designed to update
drivers age 50 and ovor on the know ledge
and skills of driving. I pun course
completion, participants are eligible for a
10% discount on auto insurance.
Preregistration required by calling 925-9771.
Monday <f Tuesday. January 13 a 14
Monday 8 Tuesday. February It) A //
Monday 8 Tuesday, March 10 8- It
3:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Cost: SB.OO
Thursday a- Friday, .limitary 21, 24
Thursday 8- Friday. February 27, 28
Thursday 8 Friday. March 27, 28
1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.
Perry Hospital Dining /loom
Cost: SB.OO
Docs & Desserts
I lave your alterdinner coffee and dessert
with us and hear physicians speak on vvhal
is new in the health care field.
Pregnancy: Facts,
Fiction A l pdates
Vn informative session presented by Dr.
Mark Lalferty. Obstetrician & Gynecologist.
Topics discussed will include preconception,
miscarriages, infertility, high risk pregnancy
and new developments in pregnancy care.
Oueslion and answer session.
Ihesday. January 14
7:00 p.m.
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Cost: Free
\achoo! Finding
Relief fur Sinus A Allergies
Dr. Kenneth Walker. Otolaryngologist, will
present this informative program. Allergies
and sinus difficulties arc listed as a major
health complaint for people in our
community. Gome and learn what you can
do about this condition.
Tuesday. March 18
7:00 p.m.
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Cost: Free
Liposuction
Always been curious about this procedure of
removing fat from the body? Now is your
chance to learn more. Dr. William freeman.
Dermatologist, will discuss this procedure.
Tuesday. February 23
7:00 p.m.
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Cost: Free
Maternal/Child
Houston Healthcare Complex offers a
v ariety of prenatal education classes at Perry
Hospital and Houston Medical Center:
• Early Pregnancy Glass
• Positive Pregnancy and Great
Expectations Childbirth Glasses
• Breastfeeding Education
• Infant CPU and Safety
• Big Brolher/Big Sister Sibling Glass
Call 925-9771 for more information.
EDDCATION/SDPPORT
GRODPS
The following is a list of ongoing clashes
and support groups offered by Houston
Healthcare Complex. For more information
or to preregister, call I leallhSouree at
925-9771.
Alzheimer's
Support & Education
Third Thursday each month
7:00 p.m. - 9:00p.m.
Perry Hospital Dining Hoorn
Cost: Free
Arthritis
Support A Education
Third llednesday each month
10:00 a.m. It :00 a.m.
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center-
Cost: Free
lireast Cancer
Support & Education
Third Monday each month
7:00 p.m.
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Cost: Free
Cardiac
Support & Education
East Monday each month
7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Cost: Free
I )iabetes
Support & Education
First Monday each month
7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Cost: Free
Grandparents
Support (iroup
Houston Healthcare Complex, in
conjunction with Peach licit Community
Mental Health Child N Adolescent Program,
is sponsoring a Grandparents Support (iroup
to help enhance know ledge of rearing
grandchildren in today 's fast paced world.
The group is facilitated by a licensed
Marriage and Family Therapist.
l eery llednesday at 1:10 p.m.
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare (.enter
Cost: Free
Traumatic Rruin Injury
Support A Education
l.ast Thursday each month
7:00 p.m.
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center-
Cost: Free
Warner Robins Pacers
Run/Walk Club
First Tuesday each month
7:00 /i.rn.
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Cost: Free
Compassionate Friends
Fourth Thursday each month
7:00 p.m.
Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center-
Cost: Free
Mothers of Multiples
Si-eond Thursday of each month
7:00 p.m.
Ilouston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Cost: Idee
House Calls is published
as a community service for
the friends and patients of
the Houston Healthcare
Complex, 1601 Watson
Boulevard, Warner Robins,
GA 51095, telephone
(912)922-4281. If you have
any questions or comments,
call (912)542-7744.
Eugene R. VlcDannald, Jr., ML)
Chief Executive Officer
Mary Jane Kinnas
Director of Marketing