Red Cross
For information or to make an appointment at any of the Missoula-area sites, call 543-6695 or the number listed. The Missoula center is at 401 W. Railroad St. This week's blood drives include:
Tuesday, Jan. 10 - Grace Lutheran Church, Hamilton, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., call 961-5667 for appointment; and Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell, 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 - Western Montana Clinic, 501 W. Broadway, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the bloodmobile, call 329-7475; First Lutheran Church, 2808 South Ave. W., 4 to 7 p.m., call 549-3311, Ext. 7; and Libby High School, 9:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 - Stevensville Feed and Farm, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the bloodmobile, call 777-5527; and Polson High School, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13 - Missoula Red Cross Center, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 - Kalispell Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16 - Darby High School, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the gym, call 821-3252; and Hamilton Elks Lodge, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., call 363-3112. Tuesday, Jan. 17 - Missoula Red Cross Center, 2 to 6 p.m.; and Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Kalispell, 2 to 6 p.m.
Programs
Free pregnancy clinic - New Horizons Physical Therapy and Dr. Brett Heath will present the class Tuesday, Jan. 10, from5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Hamilton Public Library basement. Call 363-2570 to register.
Grand Rounds - A series of educational exchanges for healthcare professionals presented by the Western Montana Integrative Healthcare Alliance continues Wednesday, Jan. 11, with a discussion of hypothyroidism. The forum will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at St. Patrick Hospital Broadway Building's Conference Center Room 3. There is no fee and refreshments will be provided. Continuing medical education credits are available. For more information go to www.healthymontana.com.
Healthy living workshops - Active Care Family Chiropractic, 504 Main St., in Stevensville will present a series of workshops in January on Mondays from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. Call 777-1048 to reserve a spot. Topics include:
Jan. 16 - “Optimists Are Healthier”
Jan. 23 - “Tis the Season for Ear Infections, Colds and the Winter Bugs”
Jan. 30 - “Essentials to Your Health”
The clinic also will present an advanced nutrition workshop about acid/alkaline ratios Jan. 21 at 9 a.m.
HypnoBirthing classes - Learn relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques to ease the fear and tension that cause long labor and pain. Classes will begin Jan. 15 in the Bitterroot Valley. To pre-register contact Kathie@PeacefulBaby.com, 303-684-6674.
Fitness classes - For more information about the following Missoula County Public Schools adult education courses starting this week, call 549-8765, visit the Web at dllc.montana.com or stop by Dickinson Lifelong Learning Center at 310 S. Curtis:
Aerobic kickboxing, Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Strength and Conditioning, Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Thursdays, noon-1 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9-10 a.m.; $25. Fitness Ball Strength and Conditioning, Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m., $25. Tone & Zone, Tuesdays, noon-1 p.m., $25. Beginning yoga, Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m., $25 Continuing yoga, Thursdays, 9-10 a.m., $25. Yoga/Pilates Fusion, Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m.; and Fridays, noon-1 p.m.; $25. Pilates, Saturdays, 10-11 a.m., $25. Continuing Pilates, Thursdays,5:35-6:35 p.m., $25.
Fitness Ball Pilates, Fridays, 9-10 a.m., $25. Beginning bellydance, Thursdays,7:30-9 p.m., $37.
Tribal bellydance, Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m., $25. Yoga Motion Dance, Wednesdays,5:35-6:35 p.m., $25.
Country line dance, Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m., $14. Hip Hop Dance, Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m., $25. Salsa, Fridays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., $25.Diabetes health fair - The American Diabetes Association's fifth annual health fair will take place Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Parkside in Missoula. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Program topics will cover exercise, nutrition and current medical issues. Screenings for blood pressure, feet, A1C and cholesterol will be available. There is no charge; lunch will be available for $5. To pre-register call 256-0616 or 1-888-DIABETES.
Herbal classes - Call 728-0543 to register for the following classes at Meadowsweet Herbs, 180 S. Third St. W., on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost is $20 per class.
Jan. 17 - Herbs for the Nervous System Jan. 24 - Herbs for the Respiratory System Feb. 7 - Herbs for the Immune System Feb. 21 - Herbs for the Digestive System Feb. 28 - Herbs for the Skin and Muscles March 7 - Herbs for the Female Reproductive SystemSleep apnea/CPAP support group - The group will meet Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. at Family Pharmacy, 3804 Eastside Highway, Stevensville. Call Bob, 777-5885, for more information.
Pain Reflex Release Technique demonstration - Visit Frenchtown Physical Therapy on Jan. 23 from 7 to
8 p.m. for a free demonstration. For more information call Kathy Mangan, 880-2639.
Outdoor program spring events - Campus Recreation will offer a number of classes and programs, including a beginning cross country skiing class Feb. 4. Cost is $25, which includes rentals and transportation. Call 243-5172 to register.
Addiction treatment programs - St. Patrick Hospital offers several addiction treatment programs for alcohol, chemical and gambling dependencies that are accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. For more information on specific programs, call the following numbers: Adolescent Addiction Services, 327-3040; Adult Addiction and Intensive Outpatient Services, 327-3020; and Family Treatment, 327-3029.
Albuterol products - The In Home Rx Program makes available breathing medications and nebulizers to patients who have asthma, emphysema or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) at no cost if they qualify. Call 1-800-344-5764 or visit www.inhomerx.com.
Bariatric surgery seminars - Free informational seminars are held the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the St. Patrick Hospital Conference Rooms A, B, C. The program, which offers a surgical treatment for morbid obesity, includes preoperative evaluation as well as postoperative follow-up and three support groups each month. Call 329-5866.
Breast cancer survivor water fitness - Community Medical Center offers a warm-water pool class for breast cancer survivors to reduce lymphedema, improve general flexibility and strength, and increase endurance and circulation. Fee is $48 for six weeks. Call 327-4257 for class schedule and registration information.
Cancer programs - Call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 for more information about these programs available in all Montana communities:
“Road to Recovery” provides free transportation for cancer patients to their treatments and home again. “Reach to Recovery” offers visits by trained breast cancer survivor volunteers with newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. “Look Good Feel Better” teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to enhance their appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Trained cosmetologists lead the free group sessions.Chronic wound care - St. Patrick Hospital's Outpatient Wound Care Center at 500 W. Broadway specializes in treating non-healing wounds caused by diabetes, poor circulation, pressure or surgery. Call 329-5736.
CPR classes - St. Patrick Hospital and the International Heart Institute (IHI) offer a full range of American Heart Association courses from Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers to Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Contact Mary Ann Zadick at 329-5613 or stop by the IHI on the hospital's third floor.
Diabetes support - The following support groups and programs are available:
Missoula Diabetes Support Group meets the third Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. in the Wellness Center Conference Room at the St. Patrick Hospital Broadway Building (lobby level). No charge and no registration needed. For more information call 329-5781. Missoula Indian Center provides on-site blood sugar testing with a glucose monitor and quarterly immunizations, fasting blood sugar tests, lipid profiles and thyroid panels. Referrals to the diabetes self-management program also available. Call Kitty at329-3373.
Self-management classes at St. Patrick Hospital include individual appointments with a nurse and nutritionist. The classes are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurers. Payment plans and scholarships are available to those who qualify. St. Pat's also offers free diabetes glucose screening (overnight fast required), pre-diabetes prevention counseling, metabolic syndrome counseling, certified nurse diabetic educator visits for assessment and recommendation, a fitness center and water exercises classes. Call 329-5781 for more information. Community Medical Center's Diabetes Management Program offers individual and group sessions to help you manage your diabetes and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Sessions are led by a nurse and dietitian certified in diabetes education. Physician referral required. Call 327-4325. Community Medical Center also offers a pool class designed by a physical therapist for adults with diabetes to increase their level of activity in a fun and relaxed group setting. Call 327-4257 for more information.Emphysema support - EFFORTS (Emphysema Foundation For Our Right to Survive) is an on-line, non-profit support/advocacy group for people with COPD/emphysema. Log on to www.emphysema.net to learn more about the disease and how to live with it.
Foot Care Program - St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center offers a Foot Care Program the first Monday of the month, excluding holidays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Broadway Building Duran Learning Center. Registered and licensed practical nurses provide a general assessment of the legs and feet, education about foot health, and simple treatment including soaking, buffing, nail cutting, massage and moisturizing. The cost is $26 for the first visit, which includes a foot kit, and then $20 for following visits. Gift certificates are available. To schedule an appointment or purchase a gift certificate, call 327-1733.
Free health exams - Women ages 50 to 64 who have no health insurance or insurance that will not pay for breast and cervical health exams, and who meet the necessary income guidelines, can receive free exams through the Partnership Health Center's Breast and Cervical Health Project. Call 523-4789 for an appointment.
Mall walkers - Meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Southgate Mall community room.
No fee; all ages welcome.
Masters swimming - Workouts at the Missoula YMCA are coached Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Designed for fitness swimmers, triathletes and competitive swimmers, the sessions are open to all ages 19 and older, members or nonmembers. Register at the front desk. Call 721-9622 for more information.
Missoula Birth Network - The Missoula Birth and Pregnancy Resource maintains a community resource Web site contains information about pregnancy and birth, including natural birth, a listing of Missoula-area midwives and doulas and links to related topics. The address is www.missoulabirth.com. Call Heather Sundheim at 549-1701 or e-mail her at heather@missoulabirth.com.
Missoula Healing Arts Clinic - The clinic offers alternative healing treatments the first and third Saturday of the month at the Unitarian Church, 102 McLeod Ave, beginning at 12:45 p.m. The nonprofit clinic has several modalities of healers volunteering their time on a donation-only basis. If you are interested in a session or to volunteer as a healer, call Mary at 273-2928.
Personal fitness assessments - The St. Patrick Hospital Wellness Center offers the assessments - including body fat analysis, anthropometric measurements, aerobic fitness evaluation, muscular strength and endurance assessment, flexibility and goal setting - by appointment. Cost is $10 for nonmembers. Call 329-5895.
Power wheelchairs - Seniors citizens and the permanently disabled may qualify for electric wheelchairs at no cost for use in the home or independent living quarters. Call the Senior Wheels USA program at
1-800-246-6010; Miracle on Wheels at
1-800-749-8778; Senior Mobility Program at
1-800-451-0971; Independent Seniors at
1-800-383-8435; Three Wishes Inc. at
1-800-839-5715; or Wishes on Wheels at
1-800-823-5220. Medicare recipients who suffer from such conditions as arthritis, cardiovascular disease and respiratory disorders and have difficulty walking or propelling a standard wheelchair, may also be eligible for an electric wheelchair paid for by Medicare. Call Gregory at Angels Have Wheels, 1-800-810-2877, for more information.
Senior exercise class - The Missoula Senior Citizens Center offers an exercise class that focuses on balance training, back strength and core conditioning through Pilates matwork every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. Fee is $1.25 per class. All ages welcome. For information call 880-BFIT, e-mail getfit@afitnesssolution.biz or visit www.afitnesssolution.biz (click on specialty areas).
Tobacco use cessation group - Quit for Life classes consist of five evening group sessions with a licensed counselor at the St. Patrick Hospital Wellness Center Conference Room. Cost is $35 and includes a one-week supply of nicotine patches or gum. Call 329-5741 to register.
TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly No. 428 meets at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First Methodist Church, 300 E. Main St., lower level. Fees are $2 a month with a $20 annual fee. Call 543-4033 or 549-3706. Other TOPS meetings in the area include:
No. 177, Monday, 6:30 p.m., Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2512 Sunset Lane; 880-6196. No. 525, Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., D'Aste Catholic Church, Charlo; Cindy, 644-2923. No. 531, Tuesday, 6 p.m., Western Building Center, Plains, 826-3564. No. 316, Monday, 8:30 a.m., Conner Methodist Church, 375-1285. No. 202, Friday, 11:15 a.m., Plains Church of God, 826-3564 No. 343, Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Baptist Community Church, 409 Buck St., Stevensville, 273-5403. No. 417, Thursday, 9:15 a.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 429 Terrace Lake Road, Ronan, 676-4510. No. 200, Thursday, 10:30 a.m., Mission Bible Church, Seeley Lake, 677-3198.Wellness lecture series - One Source Healing Arts Center in Florence presents the free lectures on the second Wednesday of the month from 7 to 8 p.m. at 5549 Old Highway 93. Call 273-4923 for more information.
Wellness previews - Complimentary and preventive international wellness technologies presented the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 7 to 8 p.m. Snacks and social time prior to the fourth Thursday preview starts at 6:30 p.m. Call Lynne at 543-7733 or 550-4355 for location, or e-mail satorircs@msn.com.
The Women's Club - For more information on the following classes, call 728-4410:
Yoga for Chronic Pain, Monday and Wednesday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. New Vest Exercise class, Monday at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. First class free. Joint mobility for women with arthritis, relieve pain and stiffness as you move through water, Tuesday and Thursday at10 a.m. First class free.
Aerobic kickboxing, Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. First class free. Tai Chi Chih, Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. and Friday at 9 a.m. First class free. Prenatal yoga with Karen O'Berg, Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Prenatal Pilates, Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Prenatal water aerobics, Monday and Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. First class free. Mat Pilates, Monday at 6 a.m. and6:20 p.m., Tuesday at 12:10 p.m., Wednesday at 10:10 a.m. and 6:20 p.m.,
and Friday at 12:10 p.m. First class free.
Mom and baby exercise class, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5 p.m., for infants from 6 weeks to 1 year. Yoga and M.S., Thursday at 5:30 p.m.You Can! - The program for healthier aging through eating better and moving more meets on the third Thursday of each month and explores activities such as yoga, Tai Chi, cooking for one or two, hula dancing, food safety instruction, and walking programs with pedometers. Open to seniors; no pre-registration required. Contact Jaclyn at Missoula Aging Services, 728-7682, for more information.
The Fitness Calendar is printed each Tuesday inside the Health section. Deadline is noon Friday the week before publication.
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