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A Service of Houston healthc arf Compu x
Seating for our MuCare Programs is
limited. Please pre-register by calling
923-9771. (lasses may be cancelled due to
lack of registered participants. All
programs are free unless a cost is noted.
GENERAL HEALTH AND
WELLNESS
Family Fair
Sponsored by the Houston County Task
Force, this special fair will feature vanudpßooths and
activities to promote successful famdflr For more
information or to sponsor a booth, jflue call 923-9771
Fruia\. August 27
Galleria Mall in Centerville^M
Festival In The PanF
WMCiT-TV Channel 41 its 31 -year
anniversary on
the Houston County Health screenings,
entertainment, food more Call 923-9771 for
more information
Saturday.
10 am - 2 pm
Warner Robins Re<(£tion Department
Ladies Canceßrrevention Luncheon
To kickoff' (IclohaH Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Houston HcalthciaKomplex and Robins Air Force Base
will sponsor a luijpon at the Officer's Club at Robins
Air Force Base will be provided by the
Bosom Buddies Wf Hat Review. Seating is limited and a
ticket is require Jtt admission. Pre-registration is
required by calli^B23-9771.
Wednesday
11:30 am 1:30^
Robins Air ForUUase Officer's Club
WOW - Weftßit Off Wisely
This 8-wcek heSky eating and weight loss program is
lead by a registdp dietitian Guest speakers include a
registered a fitness expert. Class size is
limited, so regu^Bearly.
Tuesdays. July August 31
Health Center
Community nklth Screenings
Early detection of health issues often prevents
illness and disabilifls Take advantage of our free
screenings
Wednesday, July 2H WLole sterol) - Public (Russell
Parkway)
Wednesday. August 2*sGlucose) - K-Mart (Watson
Wednesday. September Pressure) - Kroger
(Watson Hlvd.)
10 am - 12 pm
Prostate Screenings ’yfc.
September is Prostate Cancer Ai%rcness Month. Lower
cost PSAs are available through your local hospital lab.
Early detection for prostate cancer iMkgilable through a
PSA screen A vial of blixxl is are sent
to your physician. A physician s order is NHued for this
test. Please call 923-9771 for further infurnutha.
Blood Pressure Screenings for Senior
Adults
Thursdays. July 22. August 26. September 23
9 - 10 :30 am
Ted Wright Park in Warner Robins
Tuesdays. July 27. August 24, September 28
9:30 - II am
Wellston Senior Citizens Center
Smoking Cessation Classes
Quit smoking with assistance from the American
Cancer Society Fresh Start Program
Tuesdays. July 6, 13, 20 A 27
Tuesdays. August 3, 10, 17 A 24
Tuesdays, September 7, 14, 21 A 28
6:30 - 8 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduC'are Center
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families
This program is presented by a certified Franklin Covey
presenter. The first 100 pre-registenrd families attending
will receive at no cost the new txxrk “Seven Habits of
Highly Effective Families," by Stephen R. Covey
Sponsored by Robins Air Force Base and Houston
Healthcare Complex. Pre-registration is required by
calling 923-9771.
Thursday, August 26
7 pm
RAFB Museum of Aviation Century of
Flight Theatre
Financial Planning
Ann Peterson will discuss financial planning and debt
elimination for women
Thursday. August 5
7 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCarr Center
KIDS SUMMER HEALTH
EDUCATION
Babysitting Class
Become a certified babysitter from the American
Red Cross. Participants, who must be 11 years old or
older to participate, will learn CPR and the essentials
of safe babysitting.
Friday. July 9 or
Wednesday, July 28
9am 4pm „
Houston Heallgmivilion F.duCare Center
Cost: S3O jSf
Heart Course for Kids
Bring your kids ages 11 to 15 for pizza, fun
and Icafljbout heart health Participants receive
iication from the American Heart Association.
Houston Health Pavilion EduCarr Center
Cost $5
First Aid for Kids
Red Cross First Aid program for kids 11 to 15 years
Friday July 23
9am 4pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
Cost: $25
COMMUNITY CPR
American Heart Association CPR
l earn how to recognize a heart attack and how
to perform CPR and the choking maneuver All
participants will receive the American Heart
Course C Certification. Class size is limited.
Pre-registration is required by calling 923-9771
Saturdays. July 3, August 7 A September 4
9 am
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
Cost: $25
Saturdays, July 10, August 14 A September II
9 am
Perry Hospital
Cost: $25
Ari(j||icaii Heart Association
InfMChild CPR
9 am
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
Cost sls^^
American Red Cross CPR and
First Aid
Saturdays, July 24, August 28 A September 25
9 am - 4 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
Cost: $35
ACCU)ENT PREVENTION
55 Alive
A comprehensive driving course designed to update
drivers aged 50 and over on the knowledge and
skills of driving. Upon course completion,
participants arc eligible for a 1091 discount on auto
insurance. Pre-registration is required by calling
923-9771.
Thursdays A Fridays, July 22 A 23.
August 26 A 27 and September 23 A 24
I - 5 pm or 6 - 10 pm
Perry Hospital Cafeteria
Cost: $8
Mondays A Tuesdays, July 12 <4 13, August 9 A 10
and September 13 A 14
5:30 - 9 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
Cost: $8
DOCS & DESSERTS
Have your after dinner coffee and dessert with us and
hear physicians speak on the latest developments and
treatments in the healthcare field Pre-registration
is required for ail programs.
Men’s Health
Join Urologist. Dr. Daniel Deighton. in discussing
the importance of men's health, kidney stones and
other types of urinary problems.
Thursday, September 9
7 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
Food and Medicine Interactions
Join Dr Sandra Brenner, a Registered Dietician, as
she discusses what foods and medicines don't mix!
Thursday. August 19
7 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
TVT - Feminine Incontinence
Treatment
Join Dr Richard Heaton. 08/GYN, for an m-depth
discussion of the newest minimally invasive surgery
for incontinence in women
Tuesday. August 17
7 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCarr Center
( Kteoporosis
Join Dr Marshall Parker. 08/GYN, for an in-depth
discussion of Osteoporosis and how to treat it
Thursday. September 2
7 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
Arthritis
J W Spivey. MD. an Orthopaedic specialist, will
discuss diagnosing and treating different types of
arthritis. Pre-registration is required by calling
923-9771.
Tuesday, September 2 /
7 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
DIABETES MANAGEMENT
Diabetic Diet Instruction
For individuals with diabetes who need a review or
people with newly diagnosed diabetes The class
is taught by Dr Sandra Brenner, a registered dietitian
with a doctorate in nutrition This class requires a
physician diet prescription. Please call Health Source
at 923-9771 to pre-register.
Mondays, July 12. August 9 A September 13
6 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
Diabetes “In Control” Course
A comprehensive diabetes course which provides
skills and knowledge needed to control diabetes
Cost covers one-on-one monitoring by a registered
nurse, lab work, screenings.books, handouts, and
diabetes supplies A physician referral is needed
The cost is SM) for this 12-session course, or $5 per
session, which will be held in Percy and Warner
Robins.
Pre-registration is required by calling
923-9771.
Mondays. July 5. August 2 atul September 13
7 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
Thursdays. July 8. August 12 A September 9
10:30 am
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
Thursdays. July 15. August 19 A September 16
10:30 am
Perry Hospital Cafeteria
Diet Instruction for Special Diets
Clients must have a physician order for a specified
type of diet before entering the program. The class is
taught the first Monday of each month or the fourth
Thursday of each month This class is taught by
registered dieticians Call the Dieticians'office at
542-7953 to pre-register
Tuesdays. July 6. August 3 A September 7
9 am
Health Connections Center
Thursdays. July 22, August 26 A September 23
2 pm
Health Connections Center
MATERNAL / CHILD
Childbirth Mutation
Percy Hospital's Family Beginnings Maternity Center
and The Women's Center at Houston Medical Center
offer a series of childbirth education classes.
Participants attending all five classes in the senes will
receive an infant car seat ami other newborn products
The cost is covered by many insurance plans,
including Medicaid. Other classes offered include
Breastfeeding, Early Pregnancy. Big Brother/ Big
Sister Sibling Classes, and Infant CPR and Safety.
For more information call, 988-1726 for Percy and
542-7927 for Warner Robins
Visit us
at our website:
www.hhc.org
EDUCATION / SUPPORT
GROUPS
The following is a list of ongoing classes and suppon
groups offered by Houston Healthcare Complex For
more information or to pre-register, call Health Source at
92.3-9771
•Alzheimer’s Support & Education
Tuesdays. July 20. August 17 A September 21
7 pm
Terrs Hospital C afeterui
• Arthritis Support
Wednesdays. Juh 21. August IS A September IS
10 am
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
• Breast Cancer Support & Education
Mondays . Juh /V. August 16 A September 20
7 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
• Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer
& Support
Wednesdays. July 21. August IR (4 September 15
12 noon
Perry Hospital Dining Room
• Cardiac Management
Mondays, Jul\ 26, August 23 A September 27
7-R pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCarr Center
• Compassionate Friends (For anyone
dealing with the loss of a child)
Thursdays, Juh 22. August 26 A September 25
7-R pm
Houston Health Pavilum EduCarr Center
• Bereavement Support Croup
Loss of a loved one is one of life’s nx>st difficult
adjustments This program is offered to assist in making
this transition.
Tuesdays, July 20. August 17 A September 2 /
5:30 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center
• Endometriosis Support &
Education Group
This disease affects 1 in 10 females Come learn more
about the disease process, diagnosis and treatment as
well as share experiences.
Tuesdays. July 27. August 24 A September 2R
7:30 - V pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCarr Center
HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Asthma Mutation
AsthmatiCaic is a free educational program offered to
children and adults with asthma as a free service
Through this program. asthma patients and their families
can gain the skills needed to manage asthma and take
control of their life. For more information call. Cindy
Marshall. RRT at 988-1688
Arthritis Self-Management Course
A 6-week course taught by a Registered Nurse certified
in arrhnus self-management. Learn to take control of
your arthritis through exercise, relaxation, pain
management, etc Participants must have a physician
referral form signed before slarung the class The course
include a book on self management as well as other
materials provided by the Arthritis Foundation Class
size is limited to 16 participants Pre-registration is
required by calling 923-9771
Thursday. August 12 - September 16
2 4pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCarr Center
Cost: S2O
House Calls is published as a
community service for the friends
and patients of the Houston
Healthcare Complex. 1601 Watson
Boulevard. Warner Robins. GA
31093, telephone (912)922-4281. If
you have any questions or
comments, call (912)542-7744.
Eugene R. McDannald, Jr., MD
Chief Executive Officer
Mary Jane Kinnas
Director of Marketing