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| Altoona Hospital Campus |
| HEALTHY LIVING CLUB SETS AUGUST PROGRAMS |
| Date : - 13/07/2009 |
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The Healthy Living Club has scheduled the following educational programs and screenings for August as a community service. Call 889.2630 or 1.888.313.4665 to make an appointment or to register. The Altoona Hospital Campus is at 620 Howard Ave.; the Bon Secours Hospital Campus Education Center is at 2621 8th Ave
Free osteoporosis screenings (heel scans) for men and women will be conducted by appointment only on Friday, Aug. 7, 12:30-3 p.m., at the Bon Secours Hospital Campus Kaufman Dining Room, 2500 7th Ave. Call 889.2630 or 1.888.313.4665 to make an appointment.
An AARP Driver Safety Program will be presented Tuesday, Aug. 11, and Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 6-10 p.m., Logan Room, 6th floor, Outpatient Center, Altoona Hospital Campus. Fee: $12 for AARP members (AARP identification required); $14 for non-AARP members. Registration required. Call 889.2630 or 1.888.313.4665.
This classroom refresher course covers age-related physical changes, perceptual skills, rules of the road and more. All automobile insurance companies in Pennsylvania provide a premium discount to graduates age 55 and older. Most require both spouses insured under the same policy to take the class to receive a discount.
A Safe Sitter Class will be offered Friday, Aug. 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Bon Secours Hospital Campus Education Center, Trzeciak Conference Suite, 2621 8th Ave. Fee $25, includes materials, snacks and lunch. Registration required. Call 889.2630 or 1.888.313.4665. Class size limited. Certified Safe Sitter instructors will prepare adolescents ages 11 to 13 to baby-sit infants and young children in a safe, responsible and competent manner. Participants will learn basic child care and first-aid skills, keeping a house secure, how to prevent accidents and recognize common signs of illness, and how to rescue a choking child or infant.
Join Jessica Lippert, APPRISE regional coordinator with Blair Senior Services, who will present "Understanding Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans" on Friday, Aug. 21. Lunch at 11 a.m. followed by program until 1 p.m. at the Bon Secours Hospital Campus Education Center, Trzeciak Conference Suite, 2621 8th Ave. Jessica will explain Medicare, its "parts" and "plans," how they work and what they are supposed to do. No fee. Registration required. Call 889.2630 or 1.888.313.4665.
Gail Murphy, registered instructor in Hatha Yoga, leads a six-week series of yoga Tuesdays, Aug. 18 through Sept. 22. Hatha Yoga offers mind/body exercise, breath control, stretching and strengthening to promote mental, physical and spiritual well-being. The classes are held in the Rotunda, 6th floor, Outpatient Center, Altoona Hospital Campus. Fee $30 for both beginner and intermediate class. Beginners: 5:30-6:40 p.m. Intermediate: 6:50-8 p.m. Another beginner class will be held Thursdays, Aug. 20 through Sept. 24, 5-6:10 p.m. Fee $30. Register now as class is limited to 25. Call 889.2630 or 1.888.313.4665.
Join endocrinologist Dr. Michael Humphrey, Blair Medical Associates, for "Discussing Diabetes" as he addresses current research and treatment options at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26. What are the differences between Type I and Type II, and why is this disease so prevalent in our area? Join Dr. Humphrey as he answers these and many other questions about diabetes. Ample time will be allotted for questions. Healthy snacks will be served. The program will be held in the Rotunda, 6th floor, Outpatient Center, Altoona Hospital Campus. No fee. Registration required. Call 889.2630 or 1.888.313.4665. Class size limited.
Altoona Regional is a nonprofit community health care provider. Two acute-care hospitals anchor the 497-bed system, which includes more than 20 affiliated health care companies. Altoona Regional offers centers of excellence in cancer care, heart care, neurosciences, behavioral health, vascular and wound care and much more. Its Regional Trauma Center serves more than 20 counties in Central Pennsylvania. The mission of Altoona Regional Health System is for exceptional people to provide exceptional health care |
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| Reference : - www.altoonahospital.org |
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