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THE VILLAGER | FRIDAY, August 25, 2017
Improving your health, one talk at a time. Join our experts in September for talks on important health topics designed to create a healthy community and empower individuals to take control of their health. Classes, events and screenings are free, unless otherwise noted. To register, call the number listed.
SUPPORT GROUPS GRIEF’S JOURNEY
COMMUNITY EVENTS AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES
United Church of Christ 1400 East Main Street, Kent
Sessions are developed to provide an environment of support, education and sharing to members affected by the experience of grief. The series is led by trained and experienced facilitators and is sponsored by our University Hospitals Hospice Department. RSVP: 330-297-8860
CALL FOR DATES AND TIMES FOR THE FOLLOWING GROUPS: 330-297-2576
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 1 – 7 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 12 – 6 p.m. UH Portage Medical Arts Building, Room 150 6847 North Chestnut Street, Ravenna
No reservations necessary; walk-ins welcome.
STREETSBORO HEALTH FAIR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 3 – 6 p.m. UH Streetsboro Health Center 9318 State Route 14, Streetsboro
Activities for the whole family including walk-up screenings like cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, BMI and hearing. Lower extremity vascular assessment requires preregistration. For screening preregistration or questions, call 330-297-2576.
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Babywearing International Safely use infant carriers Beyond Stroke Support Group Breastfeeding Support Group
KNOW THE 10 SIGNS, EARLY DETECTION MATTERS
Diabetes Support Group Portage County Ostomy Association Support Group
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 6 – 6:30 p.m. | Light Refreshments 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Workshop UH Portage Medical Arts Building, Room 150 6847 North Chestnut Street, Ravenna
Portage County Parkinson’s Support Group Sharing Journeys Cancer Support Group
WOMEN’S HEALTH FREE MAMMOGRAMS UH Portage Medical Center 6847 North Chestnut Street, Ravenna
For underinsured or uninsured women. To find out if you qualify for this screening, call 330-297-2338.
A workshop presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. RSVP: 330-297-2576
EATING A RAINBOW FOR HEART HEALTH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 4:30 – 5 p.m. | Blood Pressure Screening 5 – 6 p.m. | Cooking Demonstration UH Portage Medical Center Community Room 6847 North Chestnut Street, Ravenna
RSVP: 330-297-2576
HEALTH EXPO SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center 215 South Depeyster Street, Kent
Buffet breakfast, screenings and presentations by our expert UH medical staff including our new gastroenterologist, orthopedist and interventional cardiologist. RSVP: 330-297-2576
CLASSES SMOKING CESSATION CLASSES FIVE-WEEK SERIES UH Portage Medical Center 6847 North Chestnut Street, Ravenna
RSVP: 330-297-2576
DIABETES CLASSES THREE-WEEK SERIES FRIDAYS, SEPTEMBER 15 – 29 1 – 3 p.m. UH Portage Medical Center, Classroom 3 6847 North Chestnut Street, Ravenna
RSVP: 330-297-2576
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CPR & AED SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. UH Portage Medical Arts Building, Room 150 6847 North Chestnut Street, Ravenna
RSVP: uhems.org
WATER EXERCISE CLASSES UH Rehabilitation Services 6847 North Chestnut Street, Ravenna
Including senior wellness, water aerobics and open swim time in our therapeutic pool. RSVP: 330-297-2770
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