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□ IliH <1 are 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