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Learning to Live With Cancer
Info:
Special seven-week series about cancer
and living our lives to the fullest during
treatment. Friends and family are invited to
attend. For dates, call
360-414-7883
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Where:
Women’s Health Pavilion
Info:
For women age 40 to 60. Focuses on
opportunities before and during menopause
to improve health. Free Red Hot Gift for
attendees. Call
360-501-3701
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One-to-One Individual
Weight Loss Program
Where:
PeaceHealth Medical Group
Internal Medicine Clinic, first floor,
St. John Medical Center
Info:
Educators will help you set goals
and support you as you begin your
individualized program. Physician referral
not required. Call
360-636-4943
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Fee:
$250
HeartCheck Screening
Info:
Call today to schedule your
HeartCheck screening, which includes
a blood pressure check, BMI check,
cholesterol and triglyceride screening, and
private consultation. No physician referral
required. Call
360-501-3727
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Fee:
$59
SUPPORT 101
Amputee Support Group
When:
Fourth Friday of each month,
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Where:
PeaceHealth St. John conference
room E, second floor
Info:
Supporting amputees and their families
for a healthy life. Call
360-501-3750
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A.W.A.K.E. CPAP Support Group
When:
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 4 to 5 p.m.
Where:
PeaceHealth St. John conference
rooms A/B, second floor
Info:
Education and support for CPAP users.
Call
360-636-4930
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Better Breathers Club
When:
Third Wednesday of each month
Where: Women’s Health Pavilion
Info: Living well with chronic lung disease.
New topic every month. For patients
and family; no registration needed.
Call
360-414-7384
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Cancer Support Group
When:
First and third Friday of each
month, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where:
Women’s Health Pavilion
Info:
Providing support and education
through the cancer journey for patients
and their family. Call
360-636-6983
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Diabetes Support Group
When:
Tuesday, June 24, 5 to 6 p.m.
Where:
PeaceHealth Medical Group
Orthopedic Clinic conference room,
first floor, PeaceHealth St. John Medical
Center
Info:
Learn how to live a vibrant life with
diabetes. Share your tips and ideas in a
casual, accepting atmosphere. Friends
and family are welcome and encouraged
to attend. No registration required. Call
360-636-4943
for more information.
Family Support Group
When:
Second and fourth Fridays of each
month, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where:
Women’s Health Pavilion
Info:
Support and education for those
caring for a loved one with cancer.
Call
360-636-6983
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I Understand—Breast
Cancer Support Group
When:
Mondays, June 23, Aug. 25 (picnic
off campus)
Where: PeaceHealth St. John conference
rooms C/D, second floor
Info: Courageous and compassionate
women supporting one another. First
hour is educational, second is group
sharing time. Call
360-414-2707
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• No July meeting
DO YOU HAVE
a will? If not, then it’s time to get serious about
putting one in place.
Experts say that virtually everyone with anything of value should
have a will—a legal document in which you say how your money,
property, and other assets should be distributed after you die. Having
a proper will in place can help you accomplish a lot of things that
may be important to you. For instance, you can:
Say how much of your estate you’d like to leave to your family and
your favorite charities or causes
Name a legal guardian if you have minor children
Set up a trust fund for your children to inherit when they reach a
certain age
Another reason to have a will: If you die without one, a court-
appointed administrator will distribute your estate according to
local laws.
WHERE TO START?
When creating a will, it’s often a good idea to consult with an
attorney rather than write one on your own. Your will must
comply with state law, which could require that it contain certain
language or a certain number of signatures, for instance. In
addition, many states do not recognize homemade wills.
An attorney can help ensure that your will is legally binding
so that your wishes will be carried out. This step could save your
loved ones a lot of difficulty should questions arise about how
your estate is to be distributed.
It’s important to keep your will in a safe place, such as where
you store other important documents. You should also make
sure that a relative, friend, or other trusted person knows
where to find your will, though you don’t need to reveal
what’s in it.
Sources: AARP; U.S. O ce of Personnel Management
NEED A HAND?
We can help provide gift-planning information to you and your
professional advisers confidentially and at no cost or obligation.
We’re here to help. To learn more about creating a will or how
you can remember your local PeaceHealth hospital with a
bequest, please contact us today.
Cathy Barr, CFRE
Executive Director
PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center Foundation
360-414-7900
cbarr@peacehealth.org
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