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Mark your calendar • Summer 2011

Community support

Sleep Disorders Support Group Third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free

Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend, Conference Room 200 E and B (second floor north of main lobby)

This national support group— A.W.A.K.E. (Alert, Well and Keeping Energetic)—was founded by the American Sleep Apnea Association, whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with sleep apnea. Open to anyone affected by sleep apnea, including patients, family members and friends, the group features speakers, personal testimonies and demonstrations of the latest treatments for sleep apnea. No registration is required, but seating is limited to the first 50 participants. To learn more, call Connie Dunks at 541-222-2359.

health education

Parenting Support

Parent HelpLine offers support for parents with children from birth to 6 years old. Call 541-485-5211.

For the latest updates, visit www.peacehealth.org/healthclasses.

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Pregnancy and Parenting Education This program provides opportunities to prepare for childbirth and learn the basics of feeding and caring for your baby. A special class is provided to help you learn how to keep your child safe at home and in the car. Other opportunities include an expectant sibling class and a prenatal yoga class offered in the evenings. You can also sign up for a tour of the Family Birth Center at Sacred Heart. To learnmore, call 541-222-7074 or visit www.peacehealth.org/ healthclasses . Click on “Pregnancy & Parenting.”

Diabetes Education Wednesdays

PeaceHealth Medical Group 1200 Hilyard St., Eugene, Conference Room S-130 A 90-minute course about preventing diabetes. A diabetes educator teaches nutrition, cooking methods and exercise techniques. Cost is $25. For dates, times and to register, call 541-686-7029, or register at www.peacehealth.org/ healthclasses . Click on “Diabetes Self-Management.”

Health Information Library Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 3333 RiverBend Drive, Springfield We encourage patients to be partners with their medical providers in making informed

decisions. To learn more, call 541-222-2280 to talk to one of our trained staff members. Holistic Health

Oregon Heart & Vascular Institute Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend

3311 RiverBend Drive, Springfield Suman Barkhas, certified tai chi, qigong and yoga instructor, offers a variety of holistic health classes. You can choose from Tai Chi for Balance, Therapeutic Yoga, Tai Chi for Beginners, Qi Gong— Cultivating Health and Vitality, and Meditation for Heart and Mind. You must first attend a free orientation to sign up for one of these classes. Orientations are held the second Friday of each month from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call 541-222-7216 or visit

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healthclasses and click on “Holistic Health.” Weight-Loss Surgery Informational Seminars Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Call for dates)

Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend

3333 RiverBend Drive, Springfield Second Floor, Conference Room B If you are considering a bariatric weight-loss program, let us answer your questions. Meet surgeons Colin MacColl, MD, and Jessica Folek, MD, as well as our staff. They will explain the goals of the Oregon Bariatric Center and present options to help you

achieve your weight-loss goals. Registration is required—call 541-222-2700. Read more at www.peacehealth.org/ healthclasses . Click on “Weight Management.”

Events

Women’s Cardiovascular Wellness Program: Know Your Numbers

Oregon Heart & Vascular Institute Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend

3311 RiverBend Drive, Springfield Learn more about heart disease, your risk factors, and prevention and treatment strategies. The screening includes a resting electrocardiogram, body mass index, resting blood pressure, fasting cholesterol test, blood glucose test, heart health questionnaire and private consultation with an educator trained in cardiac risk factor management.

You will receive a copy of your information and educational materials. A 12-hour fast is required before your visit. Cost is $59. To register, call 541-222-7216 or visit www.peacehealth.org/ healthclasses. Click on “Women’s Health.”

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