Looking to Improve Your Health and Wellness? Check Out the New Classes at Providence
April 15, 2009
Following is a list of health and wellness classes offered through Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in May and June. For information or registration, visit www.providence.org/classes or call the Providence Resource Line at 503-574-6595.
Beating Breast Cancer, the NEXT Step: Nutrition and Exercise Today to Reduce Risk and Improve Survival – Join Cindy Reuter, N.D., LA.c., MSOM, R.D., Ken Weizer, N.D., and Miles Hassell, M.D., as they discuss: food and exercise choices that affect breast cancer risk; whole foods and the Mediterranean-style diet; why good food choices, and not supplements, are your best bet for good health; and how acupuncture, massage and naturopathic medicine can reduce side effects of cancer treatment. Free. Visit: www.providence.org/integrativemedicine.
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, 9205 S.W. Barnes Road, Portland
Noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 2
Smoking Cessation (11-week series) – Based on the American Lung Association's Freedom From Smoking program, Providence’ pharmacist-assisted smoking cessation classes are designed to help you quit smoking for good. You will learn a systematic approach to quitting through behavior modification techniques, coping skills, social support, and information on weight management and stress management. Fee: $225. Providence Health Plans members: $15. Financial assistance available. Call 503-216-5641 for more information.
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, 9205 S.W. Barnes Road, Portland
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays beginning May 11
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays beginning June 22
Stress Management Series
Being unable to deal with stress has a damaging effect on mind and body. This series will help you understand, control and reduce stress. Class can be taken individually or as a series. Take all four classes for a reduced rate, and the chance to receive the special gift, "Letting Go of Stress," a CD by Dr. Emmett Miller and Steven Halpern. Fee: $68 for series or $20 for each class. Financial assistance available. Call 503-216-5641 for more information.
Sunset Business Park, 9450 S.W. Barnes Road, Ste. 290, Portland
Series classes are from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays from May 12 to June 2
Class 1, May 12 – Stress Reduction Through Relaxation
Class 2, May 19 – Managing Job Stress
Class 3, May 26 – Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Class 4, June 2 – Stress and the Working Parent
Seven Strategies: Coping with the Recent Death of a Loved One
This free, one-hour seminar is for those who have lost a loved one in the last year. It offers suggestions on how to cope during the weeks and months following the death and includes information on additional resources available in the community. Due to room capacity, registration is recommended. For more information, contact Anne Kister at 503-215-4636 or Anne.Kister@providence.org.
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, 9205 S.W. Barnes Rd., Portland
7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, May 11
11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, June 23
Unravel the Mystery of the Mind-Heart Connection
James Beckerman, M.D., and Michael Brent, Ph.D., LCSW, will discuss the connection between psychological stress and heart disease. Free. For more information, visit: www.providence.org
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, 9205 S.W. Barnes Rd., Portland
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16
