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natural ability to get
sound sleep
and
how we can rejuvenate ourselves with
improved family routines. Free sleep
screening. Held at PeaceHealth
St. John Medical Center conference
rooms A/B, 2nd floor. For information,
call
(360) 636-4930
.
Support and
Education 101
Older Drivers—We Need to Talk:
AARP Driver Safety Program
Wednesday, June 6, 6 to 7:30 p.m., free
For adult children, caregivers, and
friends who want to discuss limiting or
stopping driving with an older adult.
Topics include: creating opportunities
to talk about driving safety, transporta-
tion needs, observations of driving skills,
and planning for successful and sensi-
tive conversations. Julia Mace, OT, will
present at PeaceHealth St. John Medical
Center conference rooms A/B, 2nd floor.
To register, call
(360) 636-4839
.
Golden Health
Second Thursday of every month,
10 to 11:30 a.m., free
Join us monthly for health tips, guest
speakers, and social connections.
May 10:
Talk With a Doc. Now is the
time to get your big or little medical
questions answered by PHMG’s John
Hamill, MD.
June 14:
Intro to Tai Chi.
Enroll at
www.peacehealth.org/st-john
,
or call the Women’s Health Pavilion at
(360) 501-3700
.
New Me
Third Thursday of every month,
6 to 7:30 p.m., free
Guest speakers share how to improve
your life and health.
May 17:
New Lens
Implants for Cataracts Surgery with
Daniel Gradin, MD, of OHSU’s Casey
Eye Institute.
June 21:
The Journey of
Caregiving by Christina Marneris of
SWWAD. If you are (or will be) caring
for a loved one at home, this is a must-
see presentation. Enroll at
www.peace
health.org/st-john
, or call the Women’s
Health Pavilion at
(360) 501-3700
.
New! Better Breathers Club
Third Monday of every month, 2 to
3:30 p.m. Free. Women’s Health Pavilion
PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center,
in partnership with The American Lung
Association, offers support for living
well with chronic lung disease. A new
topic is covered every month. For pa-
tients and their families. No registration
is needed. For more information, call
(360) 414-7384
.
Diabetes Education Classes
A physician referral is required (call us
or your physician to find out how to
get a referral for diabetes education).
In our four-week diabetes education
series, you’ll learn about meal planning,
medications, diabetes self-management
options, and much more! Friends and
family members are welcome. Call
(360) 636-4943
for more information.
One-to-One Individual
Weight-Loss Program
Start anytime! $250 (self-pay, physician
referral not required)
In our individualized program, weight-
loss educators will help you set goals and
support you as you begin your journey.
This program consists of an initial assess-
ment with your weight-loss counselor and
six follow-up appointments. Call
(360)
636-4943
for more information.
Learning to Live With Cancer 101
Join us for a special four-week series as
we learn about cancer and living our
lives to the fullest during treatment. This
class is for anyone affected by cancer
and their family and friends. Education
on a variety of helpful topics. Call Susan
Schwarz, PeaceHealth Cancer Center,
at
(360) 414-7968
.
I Understand
Breast Cancer
Support Group
Fourth Monday of every month, 6:30 to
8:30 p.m., PeaceHealth St. John Medical
Center conference room C/D
You will find compassionate and sup-
portive women helping one another at
this group. The first hour is educational;
the second is group sharing. Newly diag-
nosed and long-term survivors welcome.
Call Ruth Melvin, PeaceHealth Breast
Center Manager, at
(360) 414-2707
.
Bereavement Support Program
Four-week program starting April 26,
continuing Thursdays through May 17,
6 to 8 p.m.
The loss of a loved one, whether a
spouse, parent, child, sibling, or relative,
can be an emotionally difficult time.
Here you will find valuable information
to assist in the grieving and healing pro-
cess in a peaceful, safe, and understand-
ing environment. A $10 donation is
suggested, but scholarships are available.
For information, call
(360) 414-7575
.
Community Events
March for Babies: March of
Dimes Walk Around Lake
Sacajawea
Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m. (registration
begins at 8 a.m.)
Start and finish at Women’s Health
Pavilion.
Senior Health Fair
Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m. to Noon
Toledo Elementary School,
311 S. Sixth St., Toledo
Senior Connections Fair
Wednesday, May 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Three Rivers Mall in Kelso.
Cowlitz County
Regional Business Expo
Thursday, May 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cowlitz County Regional Expo Center
I Topped the Rock: Family
Health and Fitness Event
Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m. (registration
begins at 8 a.m.), Castle Rock
Tour de Blast
Saturday, June 23
Bike event at Mount St. Helen’s. For
information, go to
www.tourdeblast.com
.
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