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generalinterest classes heArtsAver cpr clAsses Adult, child and infant CPR; first aid; and AED. When: Thursday, Feb. 24 Time: 4–8:30 p.m. Call: 321-268-6195 for more information and to register Cost: $40–$50 (nonPMC employees) based on modules chosen Where: PMC Conference Center cAncer educAtion seMinArs When: Fourth Thursday of the month Time: 6–8 p.m. Call: 321-268-6111, ext. 3544 CEUs: 1 nursing contact hour Where: PMC Conference Center livinG heAlthy Free six-week workshop for those living with a chronic condition, such as diabetes, heart failure, asthma, arthritis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Participants learn to positively manage their chronic condition symptoms through group problem solving, individual decision making and weekly action planning. Benefits include fewer emergency room visits, hospitalizations and days in hospital; reduced healthcare costs, pain and symptoms; and increased energy and exercise, communication with physicians, psychological well-being and health status. Call: 321-268-6596 for workshop dates and to register for information and location cAreGiver support Group When: First and third Thursdays of the month Time: 9:30–11 a.m. Call: 321-268-6800, Janet Rooks, for more information Where: Parrish Senior Solutions, 805-B Century Medical Drive, Titusville conGestive heArt fAilure support Group When: Third Thursday of the month, Dec. 16, Jan. 20 and Feb. 17 Time: 10–11 a.m. Call: 321-268-6111, ext. 6227 for dates and to RSVP Where: PMC Diagnostic Imaging/ Cardio Lounge diABetes support Group When: Third Tuesday of the month Time: 3–4 p.m. Call: 321-268-6699 to RSVP or for more information Where: PMC Conference Center looK Good, feel Better When: First Wednesday of the month Time: 2–4 p.m. Call: American Cancer Society at 800-2279954 for more information or to schedule an appointment Where: PMC Conference Center MAK GAtherinG (Mothers & Kids) support Group: Birth to preschool A place to meet other mothers to gain knowledge and support on child development issues. Facilitated by Parrish Medical Center Lactation Consultant Eileen LoPresti. When: Every Monday and Wednesday Time: 10–11:30 a.m. Call: 321-268-6682 or 321-264-0855 for more information Where: The Children’s Center, 5650 S. Washington Ave., Titusville MAn to MAn prostAte cAncer support Group When: First Wednesday of the month Time: 7–9 p.m. Call: American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345 for more information pArKinson’s support Group of north BrevArd When: Third Saturday of the month Time: 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Call: 321-268-6800, Janet Rooks, for more information pArrish pArtners cAncer support Group When: First Monday of the month Time: 4–5:30 p.m. Call: 321-268-6111, ext. 3544 for more information Where: PMC thirdfloor Women’s Conference Center pulMonAry hypertension support Group Sponsored by PMC. When: Second Thursday of the month Time: 6–8 a.m. Call: 321-268-6800, Janet Rooks, for more information Where: Grace United Methodist Church, 65 Needle Blvd., Merritt Island pulMonAry support Group Better Breathers—for people with chronic lung problems. When: First Thursday of the month Time: 3:30 p.m. Call: 321-268-6726 for information and location stroKe support Group When: Third Tuesday of the month Time: 2 p.m. Call: 321-268-6800, Janet Rooks, for more information Where: PMC Conference Center support groups (All sessions held at Parrish Medical Center, first floor, unless otherwise noted.) AlzheiMer’s support Group When: First and third Thursdays of the month Time: 9:30 a.m. Call: 321-268-6195 for more information A.W.A.K.e.—sleep disorders support Group When: First Monday of the month, Dec. 6, Jan. 3 and Feb. 7 Time: 9:30 a.m. Call: 321-268-6195 for more information Where: Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John (south conference room, sleep center entrance) cArdiAc/ pulMonAry rehAB support Group When: Last Wednesday of the month Time: 1 p.m. Call: 321-268-6726 Vim & Vigor • WI NT ER 201 0 5

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Winter 2010 - Parrish Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2010 - Parrish Medical Center
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Community Calendar
Much More than a Gift Shop
A Gift of Light, a Gift of Love
May I Help You?
Smart Moves
Miss Information
Stroke Sense
Gut Feelings
The Scoop on Stress
The Faces of Skin Cancer
Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark
A Natural Dilemma
17 Reasons to Work in Healthcare
Helping You Be Your Best
Special: Chronic Wellness
Reflections of Success
Foundation Focus
Ask the Expert

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2010 - Parrish Medical Center