Specialties

Diabetes Classes

Registration is required for health classes.  For more information or to register, call (503) 221-0161, ext. 2254.  Addresses for each clinic are listed below.

 

DIABETES: INVITATION TO A HEALTHIER LIFE

  • BEAVERTON | WEDNESDAYS, JAN. 5-FEB. 2, 4-5:45 P.M.
  • SOUTH | WEDNESDAYS, MAR. 2-30, 7-8:45 P.M.

Learn to control your blood sugar and manage the complications of type 2 diabetes in this five-week class. One support person may attend at no added cost. Ask your insurance provider whether this class is a covered benefit.

 

INTRODUCTION TO INSULIN PUMP THERAPY

  • SOUTH | FRIDAY JAN. 28, 9-10:30 A.M.
  • SOUTH | FRIDAY MAR. 25, 9-10:30 A.M.

Find out how to use an insulin pump to manage diabetes?

*Correction: In our last newsletter, we stated incorrectly that there is no charge for this class. We apologize for the error.

 

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

  • SOUTH | FRIDAY JAN. 28, 12:30-1:30 P.M.
  • SOUTH | FRIDAY MAR. 25, 12:30-1:30 P.M.

This free support group is open to anyone with diabetes.

Jan. 28 topic: Foot problem prevention: Foot Solutions of Tigard presents shoe gear to keep feet comfortable and to prevent foot problems.
Mar. 25 topic: Lower your cholesterol without medications: a discussion with Jan Adams Kaplan, M.S., R.D., CDE, dietitian and certified diabetes educator.

 

PREVENTING DIABETES

  • DOWNTOWN | WEDNESDAY, JAN. 19, 1-3 P.M.
  • SOUTH | THURSDAY FEB. 10, 7-9 P.M.
  • BEAVERTON | TUESDAY MAR. 8, 7-9 P.M.

lf you have a family history of diabetes, a diagnosis of pre-diabetes, a personal history of gestational diabetes, or other diabetes risk factors, join us to learn how to reduce your risk of developing diabetes. Cost is $20. One support person may attend free.

 

LIVING WELL WITH HEART FAILURE

  • BEAVERTON | WEDNESDAYS, JAN. 5-26, 10-11 A.M.
  • BEAVERTON | WEDNESDAYS, FEB. 2-23,11 A.M.-NOON
  • BEAVERTON | WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 6-27, 10-11:00 A.M.

Patients living with heart failure will learn how to make lifestyle changes and manage their disease process to enhance their quality of life. The series begins with a phone interview, followed by four classes taught by a team of physical therapists, physicians, a registered dietitian and a registered nurse. A support person is welcome to attend, also. To register, contact Sherry Jones, R.N., at 503-646-0161 ext 6071.