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Calendar September–November 2013 Educational opportunities are provided through PCRMC’s Department of Education Services and Community Health. For more information, call 573-458-7659. AmericAn HeArt AssociAtion Heartsaver First aid/ CPr/aed PCRMC is pleased to be able to offer the American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED training to employees, using a method that best suits your needs. Contact: Starlyn Reynolds at 573-458-7694 or email sreynolds @ pcrmc.com for additional information Classroom. Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED in a classroom setting is a video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first-aid emergencies. This course also teaches adult CPR and AED use and includes an instructor-led, hands-on skills check. Online and Hands-On skills Check. Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Online Part 1 is a Web-based, self-directed course. The course teaches students critical skills and knowledge needed to respond to and manage a first aid or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few 56 Fa l l 2 013 minutes until Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrives. Content includes how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first-aid emergencies, as well as perform CPR and use an AED. Upon completion of the online portion, the employee can call to schedule an instructor-led, hands-on skills check. BLs FOr HeaLtHCare PrOviders The Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider course teaches CPR skills for helping victims of all ages. This course is open to anyone. Registration is required. Dates: Sept. 4 and 17, Oct. 2 and 15, Nov. 6 and 25, Dec. 4 Time: 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Cost: $65 (includes course and book) community Wellness artHritis exerCise CLass The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is a recreational group exercise and education program designed specifically for people who have arthritis and related diseases. This eight-week session will teach you very low impact exercises and stretches that target the joints affected by exercise, helping reduce pain and stiffness, maintain or improve mobility, and increase muscle strength. Dates: Monday and Thursday Time: 10–11 a.m. Location: The Centre Cost: $10 for an eight-week session (prorated if starting midsession) Contact: Hayley Wassilak at 573-458-7884 for registration or information siLver eagLes The PCRMC Silver Eagles Program, a program for healthy aging, is FREE for anyone older than 50 living in Phelps, Dent, Crawford, Pulaski, Maries or Texas counties and surrounding areas. The goal of this program is to help members be informed of the latest health information for vital aging, make new health skills a priority, and improve lifestyle, diet and attitude for healthy longevity. Dates: Fourth Wednesday of every month Time: 2–3 p.m. Location: Private Dining Room 2, PCRMC Contact: Carolyn Tilford at 573-458-7759 for information and registration support Groups aLzHeimer’s suPPOrt grOuP Support group provides vital links to other caregivers and an opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and ways to cope. Dates: First Thursday of the month Time: 1:30–2:30 p.m. Location: Chronic Disease Resource Center Contact: 573-458-7697 CanCer suPPOrt grOuP Separate groups provide support for cancer patients and their families and caregivers. Location: Radiation Oncology reception area (PCRMC North Entrance) Time: 5–7 p.m. Dates: Every Wednesday Contact: 573-458-7500 diaBetes suPPOrt grOuP Support group forms a bridge between formal healthcare and self-management. By gathering people who have common concerns, goals and interests, members feel less isolated. Dates: First Saturday of the month Time: 10 a.m.–noon Location: Private Dining Room 2, PCRMC Contact: 573-458-7697 ParkinsOn’s suPPOrt grOuP Support group assists those who have Parkinson’s disease and their families, caregivers and care partners in adapting more positively to the physical, emotional and social changes associated with Parkinson’s disease. Dates: Fourth Thursday of the month Time: 2:30–4 p.m. Location: Chronic Disease Resource Center Contact: 573-458-3034

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Fall 2013 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2013 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Up to the Challenge
The Fight of Her Life
Foundation
Step It Up
Your Mightiest Muscle
Well, Well, Well
Are You Doing More Harm Than Good?
Is Your Shut-Eye Serving You Well?
On the Cover
Anatomy of an ER Visit
Next-Gen Surgery
Attack from Within
Virtual Health
Show Me Better Health
Auxiliary
Calendar

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2013 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center