Two episodes of the television show Grace & Frankie will be shown on Tuesday, March 21, at 12:45 p.m. The show stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. Also on Tuesday, AARP will present CAREversation, a conversation about family caregiving.
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This dance drama addresses body shaming, bullying using Hip-Hop and Bharatanatyam
When a child becomes a bully, what’s the best way to discourage the behaviour? The usual talking-to? Or perhaps, have him dance his emotional troubles away with a sprinkling of life lessons. Keep Calm and Dance, a new funny dance theatre production, prefers the latter.
FDA clears test to help manage antibiotic treatment for lower respiratory tract infections and sepsis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today cleared the expanded use of the Vidas Brahms PCT Assay to help health care providers determine if antibiotic treatment should be started or stopped in patients with lower respiratory tract infections, such as community-acquired pneumonia, and stopped in patients with sepsis. This is the first test to use procalcitonin , a protein associated with the body’s response to a bacterial infection, as a biomarker to help make antibiotic management decisions in patients with these conditions.
People & Events
… Fairmont Area Multiple Myeloma Support Group will meet 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in the main classroom at Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont. Park on hospital side of building, enter at main entrance. Meeting room is on the ground floor. Watch for …
Ap Fact Check: Trump’s view at odds with events of the week
… coming off. In his first month, Obama signed a $787 billion stimulus package into law, as well as a law expanding health care for children and the Lilly Ledbetter bill on equal pay for women. Trump has vigorously produced executive orders, which …
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ALZHEIMER’S FAMILY CAREGIVER WORKSHOPS: Home Instead Senior Care will hold free Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver workshops from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Home Instead Senior Care office, 269 Bennett St., Luzerne. The workshops will help participants learn how to communicate with their loved one, manage difficult behaviors, and understand behavioral and cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
Louisville churches to host benefit
An all-day event will be held on March 4 to raise money for a Louisville mother’s expenses from her fight with breast cancer. Christal VanLandingham Gregory was diagnosed with cancer just over eight months ago, and has gone through multiple procedures, treatments, and surgeries since her diagnosis.
Headington man to mark 200 years of Parkinsons research with 200 events
THIS year will celebrate 200 years since the very beginning of our modern understanding of Parkinson’s disease and for one Headington man it is also a chance to spread awareness of the condition. James Parkinson published his ground-breaking essay on the ‘Shaking Palsy’ in 1817, establishing Parkinson’s as a recognised medical condition.
The Alzheimer’s Association is continuing its tireless efforts to provide support services for sufferers of the disease, and to raise awareness and funds in 2017 with two spring events, and research collaboration with the University of Cyprus. A musical evening will be held on Wednesday, March 1 at Sotira Municipality Theatre to raise funds for the association’s voluntary services, which include paying for a qualified nurse to visit dementia and Alzheimer’s patients in the Famagusta district, and funding the Association’s free Support Centre and Sensory Room.
Concert will benefit local man’s kidney transplant fund.
A concert benefiting the Reed Floyd Kidney Transplant Fund will be held February 25 from 5:30-8:30 pm inside Russell Hall auditorium on the Cochran campus of Middle Georgia State University. Floyd is a Cochran native born with one kidney currently failing.
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… 55am (four weeks) NO COST to first-time enrollee into the four-week Better Balance Workshop thanks to underwriting by Health’s Angels, a program of St. David’s Foundation Community Fund
Pets and Wildlife: Bay Area adoptions, events for Feb. 8 and beyond
Millie is just one of many cats that will be available for adoption at Community Concern for Cat’s Valentine parties at their three adoption sites. Kiss & Tail – An Evening of Wild Romance: Enjoy unlimited wine tasting, delicious bites, a photo booth, caricature artist, music and hear “tails” of wild animal romances.
Women’s cancer support group to begin meetings Feb. 8 in Ogdensburg
The group is facilitated by Amber Langley, RN, OCN, and Kay Zimmer, LMSW, CBPN-C, social worker and breast patient navigator. The group meets the second Wednesday of every month, from 4-5:30 p.m., at the center.
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On Sunday, February 5, 2017 a Naples-based running club, RunDurance, will hold a 5K Run Super Bowl Sunday morning at 7am at North Collier Regional Park to benefit IMAGINE Children’s Health Center. To register for the run, visit www.rundurance.org.
Boost Your Heart Health
The ideal gift for this Valentine’s Day is the gift of Heart Health. Almost one million Americans die of heart disease each year making it the leading cause of death in the U.S., but this doesn’t have to be the case.
Women encouraged to sign up for Cancer Research events
BASINGSTOKE women are being encouraged to banish the winter blues by signing up for this year’s Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life 2017. The charity is urging women of all ages, shapes and sizes to choose their event – be it the Race for Life 5k, 10k or Pretty Muddy – and pledge to take part in the event held at the Down Grange Sports Complex.
World Cancer Day marked with city events
The global initiative which takes place today aims to give people a better understanding of what cancer is and how it is fought. In Oxford, the Town Hall is open for a gathering of guest speakers from Macmillan, Sue Ryder, Oxfordshire Prostate Cancer Support Group, the Cochrane Centre and Oxfordshire County Council .
Go Red 2017 events
… for the day. WHS is teaming up with Painting with a Twist to raise money and awareness for heart and stroke related health issues 1-4 p.m. Feb. 26. Cost is $40 per painter and a portion of every ticket sale will go to the American Heart Association. …
Understanding the HPV Vaccine
Join our expert panel of physicians in discussing the Human Papillomavirus vaccine and the questions, misconceptions and myths that surround it. Listen to them discuss the dangers of HPV, the different strands, why the HPV vaccine is so important and how it helps.
Upcoming events and activities
FEBRUARY: Wednesday, Feb. 1 a The Elk County Catholic School System is hosting a preschool and kindergarten registration night on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. in the school gym. a The St. Marys Public Library will host a social play group with stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and snacks on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The event is for parents/caregivers and children ages five and under.
January 29, 2017208 Abromaitis St. Phone: 724-239-5887
… Wii bowling weekdays from 9 to 10 a.m.; birthday party begins at 11:30 a.m. the last Monday of the month. Friday: Health screenings 10 to 11 a.m.; pinochle at noon; dartball 12:30 p.m.; cards 7 p.m. Daily activities: Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; meal …
Alzheimer Society Next Steps for Families and…
This Monday series offers knowledge-enhancing topics for care partners of those living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. The first of three educational workshops will be an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Register online at www.asdr.eventbrite.ca or call 905-576-2567
Alcoholics Anonymous
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Senior Events: Jersey City AARP plans meeting with speakers
The Jersey City AARP Chapter 5102 will meet meeting Saturday, Feb. 4, at St. John’s Lutheran Parish Hall, 155 North St., Jersey City, from 1 to 3 p.m. Special guest speakers from Barnabas Health will attend. Parking is available.
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… The event is free and open to the public. This is the second annual Healthy Living Expo and will focus on overall health; the goal is to provide health and wellness to the community at large. The Healthy Living Expo will provide: free health …
Lewis anti-drug group promoting numerous community events
A grassroots group formed to combat drug addiction in Lewis County is promoting several events over the next couple months intended to raise awareness of the problem and improve local communities. “We are seeing a fantastic collaboration of profit and nonprofit agencies come together,” Port Leyden Mayor Heather M. Collins said.
Calendar of events
Have an event to share? Email gocalendar@montereyherald.com at least two weeks before the event and we will do our best to include it in this calendar. Rancho Cielo’s Eighth annual Culinary Round-Up: Featuring more than 20 local chefs and Monterey County wines.
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Noon to 1 p.m. Fort Morgan Lions Club at the Country Steak Out, 19592 E. 8th Ave., Fort Morgan. Info: visit www.fortmorganlionsclub.org .
Puerto Rico Ophthalmologist Group Settles FTC Charges that Members…
The complaint charges that OFTACOOP – also known as Cooperativa de MA dico OftalmA3logos de Puerto Rico – unlawfully orchestrated an agreement among competing ophthalmologists to refuse to deal with a health plan, MCS Advantage, Inc., and its network administrator, Eye Management of Puerto Rico, LLC. OFTACOOP’s concerted refusal to deal forced MCS to abandon its plan to engage Eye Management to create a lower-cost network of ophthalmologists. MCS was also forced to maintain its then-current reimbursement rates paid to ophthalmologists.
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9:30 to 10:30 a.m. All Those Who Wander concert , at Cafe Lotus, 307 E. Kiowa Ave., Fort Morgan. Free and open to the public.
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A Senior Citizens, free help with Medicare claims forms and Medigap insurance forms, for appointment call Area Agency on Aging, 723-3763.
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Offered through Fort Morgan Recreation Department, taught by Angie Shaver of Valley View Aspen Rehab and sponsored by USDA Rural Solutions. Info: Angie Shaver at 970-380-6358.
Community Calendar
Offered through Fort Morgan Recreation Department, taught by Angie Shaver of Valley View Aspen Rehab and sponsored by USDA Rural Solutions. Info: Angie Shaver at 970-380-6358.
Inauguration week events in New Orleans
… ambition, power, corruption and tyranny. Donations accepted. Half of proceeds go to Planned Parenthood’s New Orleans Health Center. 8 p.m. Friday, Jan 20 Anti-Trumpians can dance out their frustrations at Poor Boys Bar’s (1328 St. Bernard Ave.) …
Global Virtual Events Market 2017-2021
About virtual events Virtual events are online exhibitions that include breakout sessions, video conferencing, web conferencing, collaboration tools, communication, and social networking. They are used in various sectors such as education, healthcare, hospitality, and finance and banking.
Colorado Springs area military events starting Jan. 15, 2017
Pikes Peak Chapter/Military Officers Association of America – Open to active-duty, retired and former officers in seven uniformed services. Monthly and special events.
Whata s happening
… includes dinner, soup, sides, drink and dessert. For tickets, call Kim at 842-8611 or Joe at 842-4987. A free cancer health screening will be held at the St. Mary’s Breast Health Center in the Rao Outpatient Pavilion, 4950 Route 30 from 3 to 5 p.m. …
Joe’s Health Calendar
… include: Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes Overview; Healthy Eating and Physical Activity; Diabetes Medications; and Heart Health and Diabetes. Registration is required. Phone (209) 944-8355 . Diabetes can be managed successfully. Let us walk with you on …
Presentation on Lyme Disease at Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Lyme disease, an infection that’s spread by ticks, is the fastest growing vector-born disease in the United States. Outdoor enthusiasts who like indulging in a hike in Big Sur or even a bike ride on a Fort Ord trail would be wise to learn about avoiding this bug that is sometimes dubbed “Nature’s Dirty Needle”.
Australia Day events
AUSTRALIA Day is fast approaching , and our region will celebrate the day with a number of events hosted by Hawkesbury City Council. Ms Banton is the CEO of the Bernie Banton Foundation, and a strong advocate on behalf of asbestos disease sufferers and their families.