• • • January is The Birth Defects Prevention Month
Early identification of a child with a birth defect coupled with early intervention services typically improves the child’s quality of life and may even save his or her life. All women of reproductive age must take a multivitamin with 400 micrograms of folic acid every day, be physically active, eat a healthy diet, work with their providers to manage chronic conditions appropriately prior to conception and during pregnancy, and seek to limit unneeded medication use to ensure a healthy pregnancy. For more information and materials available please visit the Welcome to the National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) website or send an email message ,or visit: March of Dimes
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• • • Cervical Health Awareness Month
Cervical cancer is nearly 100 percent preventable, yet according to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 13,000 new cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed in 2002 and about 4,100 women will die of the disease. The good news is that cervical cancer is preventable and curable if it is detected early.
The United States Congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month. During January, you may wish to highlight issues related to cervical cancer, HPV disease and the importance of early detection. Some of the issues you may wish to highlight are personal stories of women and family members/caregivers battling issues related to their persistent HPV/precancer and/or cervical cancer. For material available please visit the National Cervical Cancer Coalition website
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• MON. 03 • Reshape your body
Postnatal exercise. Yes. Reshape your body, flatten tummy and get your energy back with this dynamic cross-raining workout that includes cardiovascular, strength and flexibility exercises.Our certified and experince instructor will take you through a six week series of classes that are desiged to hel you to maximize fat burning and improve your resting mtabolic rate. This small group class is limited to eight participants. Cost: $150.00 -Babys are welcome :-) DAY- Mondays and Thursdays. Starting: Monday January 3, 2011-TIME- 10:00 to 11 a.m.PLACE-Scripps Center for Integrative Care- 10820 N Torrey Pines Rd. La Jolla, CA 92037-INFO-Class/Events Registration:1-800-SCRIPPS (1-800-727-4777)
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• TUES. 04 • Free Blood Pressure Screening
About one-sixth of all Americans have high blood pressure and the incidence of this disease increases with age. High blood pressure can cause diseases without any early warning symptoms. High blood pressure can cause arterial disease (atherosclerosis) that can lead to heart attack, congestive heart failure, stroke, and kidney failure. Routine screening tests are part of basic prevention medicine.They allow doctors to find illness and treat it much earlier than they could otherwise. Patients with high risk factors for screened diseases can make sure they don't acquire the illness as well, and if they do they can treat it early on. Sharp Senior Resource Center offers free blood pressure checks. No appointment necessary. Open to the public. DAY- Tuesday January 4, 2011-TIME- 9:30 to 11 a.m.PLACE-Sharp Grossmont Hospital Senior Resource Center, 9000 Wakarusa, La Mesa-INFO-For information, call 619-740-4214.
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• TUES. 04 • Defeating the Depression/Diabetes Connection
Behavioral Diabetes Institute Free introductory lecture. Open to all. An evening workshop to identify and begin addressing the unique problems of people with diabetes struggling with depression. Depression is more common in people with diabetes, can be tougher to treat, and makes diabetes harder to manage. In this program, you will develop a personalized action plan for overcoming this negative cycle. DAY-Tuesday, January 4,2011-TIME-6:30–8:30pm-WHERE-Kearny Mesa -INFO-Everyone is welcome to attend the no-cost introductory lecture. Registration is required before the class date. Email michelle@behavioraldiabetes.org or call 858-336-8693 to register, or click here to download the descriptive flyer PDF.
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• TUES. 04 • Free Blood Pressure Screening
About one-sixth of all Americans have high blood pressure and the incidence of this disease increases with age. High blood pressure can cause diseases without any early warning symptoms. High blood pressure can cause arterial disease (atherosclerosis) that can lead to heart attack, congestive heart failure, stroke, and kidney failure. Routine screening tests are part of basic prevention medicine.They allow doctors to find illness and treat it much earlier than they could otherwise. Patients with high risk factors for screened diseases can make sure they don't acquire the illness as well, and if they do they can treat it early on. Sharp Senior Resource Center offers free blood pressure checks. Open to the public. DAY- Tuesday, January 4,2011-TIME- 9:30 to 11 a.m.PLACE-Peninsula Family YMCA, 4390 Valeta, San Diego-INFO-For information, call 619-740-4214.
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• WED. 05 • Fall prevention seminar series
A series of 3 classes one and one half hours long. Participants will learn how normal aging processes contribute to falls, the risk factors associated with falls, and how to create personal plans for fall prevention. Prerequisites: Participants should be able to stand up from a chair without help and stand in place for 2 minutes.Please arrive 15 minutes early Presented by Judy Verbanets PT-Sharp Rees-Stealy La Mesa.Fee General Public: $15 Sharp Employees: Free-DAY-Wednesday January 5, 2011-TIME--9:30 AM to11:00 AM -INFO-Please call 82-Sharp to register or visit www.SHARP.com
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• WED. 05 • Free Blood Pressure Screening
About one-sixth of all Americans have high blood pressure and the incidence of this disease increases with age. High blood pressure can cause diseases without any early warning symptoms. High blood pressure can cause arterial disease (atherosclerosis) that can lead to heart attack, congestive heart failure, stroke, and kidney failure. Routine screening tests are part of basic prevention medicine.They allow doctors to find illness and treat it much earlier than they could otherwise. Patients with high risk factors for screened diseases can make sure they don't acquire the illness as well, and if they do they can treat it early on. Sharp Senior Resource Center offers free blood pressure checks.Open to the public. DAY- Wednesday, January 5,2011-TIME- 9 to 10:30 a.m.-PLACE-St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1145 Evergreen, San Diego-INFO-For information, call 619-740-4214.
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• MON. 10 • Kidney Health
High blood pressure, fatigue, impotence, join and back pain, even ringing in the ears can all be symptoms of unhealthy kidneys. Come learn about the prevention, causes and treatments of kidney failure.Free. Presented by Chula Vista Well Being Center -DAY-Monday January 10, 2011-TIME--10-11 A.M.-INFO-Call for locations at Scripps Classes and Events Registration:1-800-SCRIPPS (1-800-727-4777)
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 • MON. 10 • Free Blood Pressure Screening
About one-sixth of all Americans have high blood pressure and the incidence of this disease increases with age. High blood pressure can cause diseases without any early warning symptoms. High blood pressure can cause arterial disease (atherosclerosis) that can lead to heart attack, congestive heart failure, stroke, and kidney failure. Routine screening tests are part of basic prevention medicine.They allow doctors to find illness and treat it much earlier than they could otherwise. Patients with high risk factors for screened diseases can make sure they don't acquire the illness as well, and if they do they can treat it early on. Sharp Senior Resource Center offers free blood pressure checks.Open to the public. DAY- Monday, January 10,2011-TIME- 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. -PLACE-War Memorial Building, 3325 Zoo Dr., San Diego-INFO-For information, call 619-740-4214.
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• TUES. 11 • Successful Weight Management
Join a register dietitian and learn how to optimize your diet and lower your risk for heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. DAY-Tuesday January 11, 2011-TIME--6- 7:30 PM --WHERE- Scripps La Jolla, Schaetzel Center, Walker Room-INFO-Scripps Classes and Events Registration:1-800-SCRIPPS (1-800-727-4777)
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• TUES. 11 • How to talk to your doctor
Discover the tools to be successful when talking with your doctor or other health care provider at this free presentation. Learn strategies for choosing a provider, good communication skills during office visits and importance of pre-planning. Free Vials of Life, advance directives and more available. DAY-Tuesday, January 11,2011- TIME- 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.-WHERE- at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 4425 Valeta St., San Diego-INFO- Reservation required. Call 1-800-827-4277.
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• WED. 12 • HICAP Insurance Counseling
Receive free information about Medicare, HMO’s supplement insurance or long-term care insurance from trained volunteer counselors of HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program). DAY-Wednesday January 12,2011-TIME- from 9 a.m. to 12 noon-WHERE-at the Sharp Senior Health Center, 4320 Genesse Ave. #104, San Diego. -INFO- Appointment required. Call HICAP at 1-800-800-434-0222 or 858-565-8772.
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• WED. 12 • Menopause
Join Tarane Sondoozi,MD. for a fun group discussion about the issues women face while experiencing menopause. Free.DAY-Wednesday January 12, 2011-TIME--5- 7 PM --WHERE- City Heights Scripps Wellness Center -INFO-Scripps Classes and Events Registration:1-800-SCRIPPS (1-800-727-4777)
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• THRU. 13 • Coming of Age
San Diego’s First International Film Festival. “The World’s Fastest Indian” (2005): A New Zealand man dreams of taking his 1920 Indian motorcycle to the Bonneville Salt Flats to see how fast it will go. When heart disease threatens his life, he mortgages his house, takes a ship to Los Angeles and heads for Utah. He goes on to break six world speed records. True story. The festival is being sponsored by the SDSU Gerontology Student Association and Alvarado Hospital. DAY-Thursday January 13,2011-TIME-at 6 p.m.PLACE-at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park. INFO-To reserve a free ticket, visit www.sdcomingofage.com
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• THRU. 13 • GERD Free Seminar
If you suffer from the painful symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, coughing and sleep disturbance may be part of your life. Thanks to an innovative procedure, permanent relief is now available.
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is the only hospital in the region to offer EsophyX, an incisionless treatment that eliminates the need for medications. Performed by board-certified surgeons, EsophyX allows you to eat the foods you want, sleep comfortably, and enjoy a medication-free life.To learn more about GERD and EsophyX, attend a free seminar presented by Dr. Hugo Barrera, a general surgeon affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista. -DAY- Thursday January 13, 2011-TIME-6:00 PM to 7:30 PM -WHERE-at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center -INFO-Call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277) to speak to a physician referral nurse or customer information specialist from 8 am to 6 pm.
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• TUES. 18 • Wills & Trusts
Estate planning experts will explain why everyone should have a will and why some need a trust. Without adequate planning, your heirs may not receive their full inheritance. This free session will provide valuable information on inheritance taxes and legal issues. Presented by James Watts, Esq., Attorney at Law/Estate Planning Specialist Attorney and JP LaMontagne, CTFA, Sharp HealthCare Foundation -DAY-Tuesday, January 18,2011-TIME- 1 to 2:30 p.m.-WHERE- at the Serra Mesa/Kearney Mesa Library, 9905 Aero Dr, San Diego. -INFO-Registration required. Call 1-800-827-4277.
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• WEDS. 19 • Pre-Diabetes class
This class is for patients who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes (previously called borderline diabetes) or patients who are at risk of developing diabetes. The focus of the class is on understanding the factors that contribute to developing diabetes and how to slow the progression to Type 2 diabetes by healthy lifestyle changes. The emphasis is on good nutrition and keeping active. Class is 2 hours long and is taught by a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator. Fee: $10 -DAY-Wednesday January 19, 2011-TIME-2:00 PM to 4:00 PM-WHERE-at Sharp Rees-Stealy Genesee -INFO-Call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277) to register, or speak to a physician referral nurse or customer information specialist from 8 am to 6 pm.
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• WEDS. 19 • Battling the blues Seminar
If you, or someone you love, is an older adult and you would like to learn more about depression, please join Dara Schwartz, PsyD for this informational seminar. Topics of discussion will include signs and symptoms of depression in the elderly, and tips for improving mental and physical well-being. You will also learn about educational and therapeutic resources for caregivers and older adults. Light refreshments will be provided. -DAY-Wednesday January 19, 2011-TIME-11:00 AM to12:00 PM-WHERE-at the Sharp HealthCare Corporate Office -INFO--Call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277) to register, or speak to a physician referral nurse or customer information specialist from 8 am to 6 pm.
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• WEDS. 19 • Fall prevention seminar series
A series of 3 classes one and one half hours long. Participants will learn how normal aging processes contribute to falls, the risk factors associated with falls, and how to create personal plans for fall prevention. Prerequisites: Participants should be able to stand up from a chair without help and stand in place for 2 minutes.Please arrive 15 minutes early Presented by Janet Troche, RPT-Sharp Rees-Stealy Rancho Bernardo.Fee General Public: $15 Sharp Employees: Free-DAY-Wednesday January 19, 2011-TIME--9:30 AM to11:00 AM --INFO-Please call 82-Sharp to register
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• FRI. 21 • Free Blood Pressure Screening
About one-sixth of all Americans have high blood pressure and the incidence of this disease increases with age. High blood pressure can cause diseases without any early warning symptoms. High blood pressure can cause arterial disease (atherosclerosis) that can lead to heart attack, congestive heart failure, stroke, and kidney failure. Routine screening tests are part of basic prevention medicine.They allow doctors to find illness and treat it much earlier than they could otherwise. Patients with high risk factors for screened diseases can make sure they don't acquire the illness as well, and if they do they can treat it early on. Sharp Senior Resource Center offers free blood pressure checks.No appointment necessary. Open to the public. DAY- Friday, January 21, 2011-TIME- 9:30 to 11 a.m.PLACE-La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Blvd.-INFO-For information, call 619-740-4214.
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• MON. 24 • Managing Caregiver Emotions
Caregivers often become emotional casualties while providing care for their loved ones. Learn to recognize the unique factors that contribute to caregiver stress, understand various methods of dealing with anger and other stressful emotions and learn to articulate tips that will help in reducing stress. Presented by Diane Darby-Beach from the Alzheimer’s Association -DAY- Monday, January 24,2011-TIME- 10 a.m. to 12 noon -WHERE-at the Grossmont HealthCare District Conference Center, 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa. -INFO- Registration required. Call 1-800-827-4277.
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• TUES. 25 • Hearing loss: So, Now Whatt???
Often called the “invisible handicap” hearing loss affects over 24 million people-approximately one in ten people of all ages! It is the third most chronic health condition in people over 65. More than just a quality of life issue, hearing loss has known social, emotional, psychological and physical effects. Bring a friend as we learn about how we hear and signs of hearing loss and new hearing aid advances.-DAY-Tuesday, January 25,2011-TIME- 1 to 2:00 p.m. -WHERE- at the Sharp Memorial Outpatient Pavilion, Classroom B, 3075 Health Center Dr., San Diego. -INFO-Registration required. Call 1-800-827-4277.
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• WED. 26 • HICAP Insurance Counseling
Receive free information about Medicare, HMO’s supplement insurance or long-term care insurance from trained volunteer counselors of HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program). DAY-Wednesday January 26 2011-TIME- from 9 a.m. to 12 noon -WHERE-at the Sharp Senior Health Center, 4320 Genesse Ave. #104, San Diego. -INFO-Appointment required. Call HICAP at 1-800-800-434-0222 or 858-565-8772.
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• THUR. 27 • Living with Arthritis
Minimizing the effects of arthritis in your hands. Learn what you can do to protect your hands in your everyday activities of daily living. Practical information and ideas will be shared by a licensed Occupational Therapist who specializes in hand therapy and injury prevention training. -WHERE-Thursday, January 27, 2011-TIME-10 to 11 a.m. -WHERE- at All Soul’s Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd., San Diego. -INFO-Reservation required. Call 1-800-827-4277.
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• THUR. 27 • Preventing and Understanding COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is one of the most common lung diseases. COPD make it difficult to breathe and can eventually lead to death if untreated. There are many things you can do to relieve symptoms and keep the disease from getting worse. Come learn about the types, causes, symptoms and treatments of COPD.Free. Presented by Chula Vista Well Being Center -DAY-Thursday January 27, 2011-TIME--10-11 A.M. -INFO-Call for locations at Scripps Classes and Events Registration:1-800-SCRIPPS (1-800-727-4777)
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• THUR. 27 • Parkinson's Disease
Join neurologist Dee Silver,MD. for updates on the care and management of patients with Parkinson's disease. Classes are designed for patients and their caregivers.Free.DAY-Thursday January 27, 2011-TIME--1- 2 PM --WHERE- Scripps Mende Well Being Center-INFO-Scripps Classes and Events Registration:1-800-SCRIPPS (1-800-727-4777)
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• MON. 31 • SHAPE UP in the New Year
Want to lose weight? Think you need more fiber? Want to have more energy and just feel better overall? Think you should exercise, yet don’t have “the get up and go” to do it? Learn simple tricks to make your diet healthier (for example: eat a rainbow.). Find out from Registered Dietitian Candy Cmming what makes being healthy challenging and make a plan to make it easier! DAY-Monday, January 31,2011-TIME- 1 to 2:30 p.m. -WHERE-Grossmont Healthcare District Conference Center, 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa-INFO- Reservation required. Call 1-800-827-4277 |
