Take Care of Yourself With Health and Wellness Classes from Providence Health & Services
Following is a list of health and wellness classes offered at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. This schedule is for classes offered September through December 2007. For information or registration, please visit the Providence web site: Providence Classes or call the Providence Resource Line at 503-574-6595.
Managing Menopause: How to Transition with Grace - Heidi Nelson, M.D., MPH, discusses the latest research on menopause, and what is helpful or harmful in managing menopause symptoms.
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, 9205 S.W. Barnes Road, Portland
Tuesday, September 11, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Why Am I So Tired: Women and Fatigue - Providence experts discuss ways to combat fatigue and what may be causing it.
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, 9205 S.W. Barnes Road, Portland
Tuesday, November 13, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Irregular Heartbeat: How to Keep a Steady Rhythm - Take a moment for your heart during the year by attending Providence Heart and Vascular Institute's community education class series. From prevention to the latest treatments, the Heart Healthy for Life Learning Series is designed to help you take charge of your heart and vascular health. Separate topics will be addressed by our health experts in each of the learning sessions, which are offered free to the public.
ProvidenceSt. Vincent Medical Center, 9205 S.W. Barnes Road, Portland Thursday, October 11, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Breast Cancer Recovery Through Wellness and Exercise - Providence Cancer Center's Integrative Medicine Department invites you to participate in a new class for recently diagnosed breast cancer patients, family members and friends. The classes are taught by experts from Providence Fitness, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine programs.
ProvidenceSt. Vincent Medical Center, 9205 S.W. Barnes Road, Portland Wednesday, October 3, 10:30 a.m. – Noon Wednesday, December 5, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
New Horizons in Breast Cancer Detection - Each year, many thousands of Oregonians are diagnosed with their first cancer. As treatments extend the quality and length of life, survivors and their family members must learn how to manage not just the disease, but also its impact on all aspects of their lives. Providence Cancer Center's Hope Lecture Series offers information, tools, hope, and help.
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, 9205 S.W. Barnes Road, Portland
Thursday, October 25, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
The Role of Natural Medicine in Cancer Treatment - Providence Cancer Center’s Integrative Medicine Program invites you to learn about safe and scientifically sound natural therapies that may help you stay cancer-free, or improve your response to cancer treatment when coping with cancer. Diet and exercise, botanicals, acupuncture, massage and meditation are some of the natural approaches that will be discussed by these experts from the Providence Integrative Medicine Program team: Miles Hassell, M.D., medical director of the Integrative Medicine Program at Providence Cancer Center; Ken Weizer, N.D.; Loch Chandler, N.D., MSOM, L.Ac.; and Cindy Reuter, N.D., MSOM, R.D., L.Ac.
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, 9205 S.W. Barnes Road, Portland
Thursday, September 20, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Yoga for Relaxation - Through these centuries-old techniques of deep breathing and stretching, you can feel more in control of your body, reduce your level of stress, and improve your sense of well-being, in this six week class series.
Fee: $49. Providence Health Plans members: $42.
SunsetBusiness Park, 9450 S.W. Barnes Road, Suite # 290, Portland
Wednesdays starting September 19, 5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays starting October 31, 5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Providence St.Vincent Soaring Crane Qigong - For all physical abilities, this 8 week class uses imagery, meditation and slow continuous movements done standing or sitting to help move and direct qi (energy). Potential benefits from this ancient Chinese practice include pain management, improved concentration, increased energy and well being. (Not recommended for those with bipolar or schizophrenic conditions). Instructors are certified through the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine.
Fee: $100.
SunsetBusiness Park, 9450 S.W. Barnes Road, Suite # 290, Portland
Advanced: Wednesday, September 19, Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Beginning: Wednesday, September 19, 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Providence St.Vincent Changing from the Inside Out (Weight Management) - Get to the root of your weight problem by identifying thoughts and feelings that affect your eating and activity patterns. You'll learn new skills to overcome emotional eating patterns, in this ten week group program.
Fee: $190. Providence Health Plans members: $65.
ProvidenceSt. Vincent Medical Center, 9205 S.W. Barnes Road, Portland
Thursday, September 13, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Providence St. Vincent Changing from the Inside Out, Phase II - In this follow-up class to Changing from the Inside Out, you will look back at what you learned in the first class, and learn new skills to address the emotional barriers to weight management. This is a four week session, meeting every other week. Completion of Changing from the Inside Out is required to take this class.
Fee: $85. Providence Health Plans members: $80.
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, 9205 SW Barnes Road, Portland
Monday, September 17, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Providence St.Vincent Groovin’ A New Weigh – For Women Only (Weight Management) - Designed for women, this eight week program guarantees a boost of energy and support from certified professionals. Work in a motivating group atmosphere with a registered dietician and fitness specialist on making healthier food choices and sticking with an exercise program. Most classes include a 30-minute exercise component designed to educate and develop an exercise program that you can do at home-on the ball. (Dress in loose comfortable clothing and athletic shoes for sessions 2-8. Not suitable for those with medical conditions that limit physical activity. Pedometer included.) Note: Not recommended to take with/at the same time as "Changing from the Inside Out"-(both classes are a lot of good work and may be overwhelming to do in the same term).
Fee: $180. Providence Health Plans members: $55.
ProvidenceSt. Vincent Medical Center, 9205 S.W. Barnes Road, Portland
Wednesday, September 26, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Smoking Cessation - Based upon 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. In addition to behavioral support, a pharmacist will assess your need for medication and eight weeks of medication, nicotine patches, Bupropion (Zyban), or Varenicline (Chantix), is provided free to participants who attend the classes.
Fee: $225. Providence Health Plans members: $15.
ProvidenceSt. Vincent Medical Center, 9205 S.W. Barnes Road, Portland
