WellSpan Health has scheduled a variety of programs and meetings.
The Diabetes Support Group will meet from 2 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at the WellSpan New Holland Health Center, 435 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, and from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the WellSpan Cocalico Health Center, 63 W. Church St., Stevens. For information or to register for any of the sessions, readers may call 717-721-8790.
The Ephrata Cancer Center Support Group will meet from 3 to 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the WellSpan Ephrata Cancer Center, 460 N. Reading Road, Ephrata. This month's topic is "Caregivers." The free group will provide education, resources and support to anyone dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Attendees may enter and park in the rear of the center. The meeting will be held in the large conference room. Registration is not required. For more information, readers may call 717-721-4835.
"Knee, Hip Pain and Arthritis: Options for Pain Relief" will be the topic of a free HealthTalk to be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the Ephrata Public Library, 550 S. Reading Road, Ephrata. This program will focus on the anatomy of the knees and hips, conditions related to arthritis and the importance of getting a proper diagnosis. To register, readers may call 855-237-4222.
"Conditions of the Spine and Treatment Options" will be the topic of a free HealthTalk to be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Wellness Center at Luther Acres, 82 St. John Circle, Lititz. The program will focus on back and neck pain, conditions related to the pain and the importance of getting a proper diagnosis. To register, readers may call 855-237-4222.
A class on Basic Life Support - CPR will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 28. Both events will be held at the WellSpan Cocalico Health Center. This course will cover adult and pediatric CPR, two-rescuer scenarios and use of a bag mask. Foreign body airway obstruction and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) will also be included. There is a fee. For more information or to register for either class, readers may call at 717-721-8790.
A class on Heartsaver Adult, Child and Infant CPR with AED Training will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Monday, Sept. 23, at the WellSpan Cocalico Health Center. This course will teach CPR and relief of choking for adults, children and infants and instruction in the use of an AED. There is a fee. To register, readers may call 717-721-8790.
Healthy You is a class for adults who want to lose weight, eat healthy and be active. Participants will learn ideas to increase daily physical activity, choose healthy foods, lose and maintain weight, set goals and overcome barriers. Two sessions will be held, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Sept. 17 through Oct. 8, and Tuesday, Nov. 5, and from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, Sept. 11 through Oct. 2, and Wednesday, Oct. 30. Both classes will be held at the WellSpan Cocalico Health Center. There is a fee. To register, readers may call 717-721-8790.
A grocery store tour will be offered from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, at Weaver Market, 2610 N. Reading Road, Adamstown. Attendees will learn how to read food labels and comparison shop to save money and make healthier choices. There is a fee. For more information and to register, readers may call 717-721-8790.
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