Winter 2009 Quarterly Newsletter

Health Classes

TO REGISTER, CALL 503-221-0161, EXT. 2254
(PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED)

DIABETES: INVITATION TO A HEALTHIER LIFE
DOWNTOWN | WEDNESDAYS, JAN. 13-FEB. 10, 1:30-3 P.M.
BEAVERTON | WEDNESDAYS, FEB. 24-MAR. 24, 4-5:30 P.M.
SOUTH | WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 7-MAY 5, 7-8:30 P.M.
Learn to control your blood sugar and manage the complications of type 2 diabetes in this five-week class (plus individual assessment). One support person may attend at no added cost. Your insurance policy may cover the cost under your "diabetes self management education" benefit. Check with your insurance provider.

AT-RISK-FOR-DIABETES SEMINAR
BEAVERTON | TUESDAY, JAN. 12, 7-9 P.M.
BEAVERTON | MONDAY, MAR. 1, 7-9 P.M.
If you have a family history of diabetes, a diagnosis of pre-diabetes, or other risk factors for developing diabetes, join us to learn how to reduce your risks. Cost: $20. One support person may attend free.

INSULIN PUMP INFORMATION NIGHT
SOUTH | TUESDAY, JAN. 19, 5-7 P.M.
Learn about what an insulin pump can do and whether you might benefit from insulin pump therapy. Representatives from four companies will answer your questions. Cost: $20. One support person may attend free.

INTRODUCTION TO INSULIN PUMP THERAPY
SOUTH | FRIDAY, DEC. 18, 9-10:30 A.M.
SOUTH | FRIDAY, JAN. 29, 9-10:30 A.M.
SOUTH | FRIDAY, FEB. 26, 9-10:30 A.M.
Find out how to use an insulin pump to manage diabetes.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
SOUTH | FRIDAY, JAN. 29, 12:30-1:30 P.M.
SOUTH | FRIDAY, MAR. 19, 12:30-1:30 P.M.
This free support group is open to anyone with diabetes.
January topic: Open discussion forum - bring your questions/concerns relating to diabetes management. March topic: To be determined.
PCOS seminar

BEAVERTON | THURSDAY, MAR. 4, 5:30-7 P.M.
Acne, facial hair, menstrual problems, infertility, difficulty losing weight - if you have three or more of these symptoms, you may have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Learn more about PCOS in this seminar. Cost: $20. One support person may attend free.

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