SUPPORT 101
Bereavement Support Groups
swmedicalcenter.org/bereavement
or
360-696-5120
Breast Cancer Support Group
360-514-6164
Diabetes Education
and Counseling Programs
swmedicalcenter.org/diabetes
or
360-514-2500,
option 2
Mental Health and Substance
Abuse Support Groups
swmedicalcenter.org/adapt
or
360-696-5300
Stroke/Brain Conditions
Support Group
swmedicalcenter.org/strokecenter
or
360-514-3273
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT 101
Visit
YourTimeToLose.org
or call as
directed for complete details.
Healthy Eating 101:
Food as Medicine
When:
Tuesday, Jan. 8 or March 12,
6
to 7:30 p.m.
Where:
PeaceHealth Southwest Specialty
Clinic, 8716 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver
Info:
A healthy eating plan is essential to
fight diabetes, heart disease and chronic
health issues. Get the skinny on supermarket
strategies, food labels, creative cooking, disease
prevention and the benefits of exercise. Your
body—and mind—will thank you! If you have
questions, call
360-514-4253
.
Weight Loss for Life
When:
Mondays, noon to 1 p.m., or
Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where:
PeaceHealth Southwest Specialty
Clinic, 8716 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver
Info:
An overview of weight loss program
options; call
360-514-2500,
option 3
.
Weight Loss Surgery 101
When:
Wednesday, Jan. 16, Feb. 6 or 20,
6:30
to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
HEC
Info:
360-514-4265
Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
When:
Wednesday, Jan. 16, Feb. 20,
7
to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
HEC
Info:
360-514-4265
COMMUNITY 101
Blood Donation
When:
Friday,
Jan. 25 or Feb. 22,
11
a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where:
HEC
Info:
No appointment necessary
SAFETY 101
Car Seat Safety Class and Clinic
When:
Saturday, Jan. 19 or Feb. 16,
8:45
a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where:
HEC
Info:
To register, contact Doris Girt at
360-450-8997
or
dmgirt@comcast.net
.
Childlife First Aid/Heartsaver CPR AED
When:
Saturday, Jan. 12, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where:
HEC
Info:
$50 (prepayment required). This one-
day class is approved by the Washington State
Department of Social and Health Services for
childcare providers.
Senior Driving 101:
How-to Get There Safely (2-day class)
When:
Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 22 and
23, 10
a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where:
HEC
Info:
$12 (prepayment required)
HEART 101
Heart and Vascular Screening Clinic
Info: No physician referral required. Call to
schedule an appointment:
360-514-7755
or
877-501-5055
.
Cost: $209
Get on the Inside Track!
Info:
See page 2 for information about
walking at Westfield Vancouver Mall.
FREE! Lower Extremity
Circulation Screening
When:
Saturday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where:
Westfield Vancouver Mall (blood
pressure kiosk downstairs by Macy’s)
Info:
Promotes heart and vascular health to
prevent heart disease and stroke. Screenings
provided by PeaceHealth Southwest’s
Wound Healing Center. Experts will discuss:
•
PADnet, an advanced lower extremity
circulation screening. • Stroke prevention.
Young Champions Teen Screening
When:
Saturday, Feb. 23
Where:
PeaceHealth Southwest Heart and
Vascular Center
Info:
See page 3 for more information.
MENOPAUSE 101:
RED HOT MAMAS
®
MENOPAUSE EDUCATION
More at
swRedHotMamas.org
.
Your Menopause Journey:
Just the Facts, Ma’am!
When:
Tuesday, Jan. 29
• 6
p.m. (social time and refreshments)
• 6:30
to 7:30 p.m. (program)
Where:
HEC
Info:
Understand what menopause is and what
you can expect from the transition. Meet
other Red Hot Mamas at this presentation to
separate facts from fiction!
Is Your Heart in the Right
Place? The Menopause-
Heart Disease Connection
When:
Tuesday, Feb. 26
• 6
p.m. (social time and refreshments)
• 6:30
to 7:30 p.m. (program)
Where:
HEC
Info:
Once a woman reaches the age of 50,
about the age of natural menopause, her
risk for heart disease increases dramatically.
Discover the connection between menopause
and heart disease and how to reduce your risk.
FAMILY 101
For more information, call
360-514-
BABY
(2229)
.
All fees require prepayment. Visit
swEvents.org
for a complete list of Family
Birth Center classes.
Relaxation and Coping Skills for Birth
When:
Thursday, Jan. 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where:
HEC
Info:
$25 (mother and one support person)
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HOW TO REACH US
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Medical Center:
400
NE Mother Joseph Place
●●
Memorial Health Center:
3400
Main St.
General Information................
360-514-2000
TTY (for people who are deaf
or hard-of-hearing)..................
360-514-4180
Emergency (MC) .....................
360-514-2064
TTY.......................................
360-514-2244
KidsPlace Emergency Care .......
360-514-2064
Urgent Care–Memorial ...........
360-696-5232
Family Birth Center .................
360-514-4000
Foundation..............................
360-514-3106
Volunteer Services...................
360-514-2035
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of PEACEHEALTH SOUTHWEST, PO Box 1600,
Vancouver, WA 98668, telephone
360-256-2000
.
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treatment, access or employment on any basis,
including disability. PeaceHealth Southwest is a
tobacco-free facility. Interpreters are available at no
charge for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing
or do not speak English.
TO REGISTER
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Visit
swEvents.org
or call
360-514-2190
unless otherwise noted.
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Classes and events are free
unless otherwise noted.
WHERE IS THIS CLASS?
FBC
= Family Birth Center
From 87th Avenue, enter on
5
th Street
HEC
= Health Education Center,
Southeast 92nd Avenue and East
Mill Plain Boulevard
MEM
= Memorial Health Center,
100
E 33rd St.
For a map and directions, go to
swmedicalcenter.org/findus
.
HOW STRONG ARE
YOUR BONES?
As we age, the body may
break down more bone tissue
than it makes, increasing
the possibility of fractures.
Visit s
wmedicalcenter.org/
BoneDensityTesting
to assess
your risk.
HEALTH CHECK TIPS
FOR A HEALTHY YEAR