The Resource. May Your resource for excellent health information, classes and screenings.

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1 May 2015 The Resource Your resource for excellent health information, classes and screenings. The Health Resources Center (HRC) in Johnson City is located inside The Mall at Johnson City on the lower level beside Belk Women s Store. Some classes are held in our annex located at the back of The Mall, between Belk Home Store & Belk Women s Store. Enter directly from parking lot 17 at the green awning Open Mon. Sat., 8am 6pm The Indian Path Health Resources Center in Kingsport is located on the upper level of the Kingsport Town Center near JCPenney Open Mon. Sat., 8am 6pm

2 MAY 2015 All the following classes are held at Health Resources Center in Johnson City Diabetes STAYING ACTIVE WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES Wednesday, May 6, 6 7pm Speaker: Heidi Mohn, RN, CDE Lilly Diabetes Educator Did you know that even simple activities can make a big difference in your blood sugar? Join us for hands-on activities and real-world examples to get started with physical activity. Call to register! HRC DIABETES SELF MANAGEMENT Monday, May 11, 8:30am 3pm Designed to put YOU in control of your diabetes and prevent complications; carb counting, monitoring, medications and much more. DIABETES 101: HEALTHY EATING Wednesday, May 13, Noon 1:30pm Not sure how to eat now that you have diabetes? Learn the basics about healthy food choices and portion control plus common myths and truths about diabetes. DIABETES 101: MONITORING & BEING ACTIVE Wednesday, May 20, 12 1:30pm Find out how being active can help you get better control of your blood sugar. Monitoring basics will also be discussed. DIABETES PREVENTION SERIES Wednesday, May 20, 4:30 6:45pm 4:30 5:15pm What is Pre-Diabetes? 5:15 6pm Eating to Prevent Diabetes. 6 6:45pm Moving to Prevent Diabetes. Have you been told you have pre-diabetes or borderline diabetes? Gain the tools you need to change the course you are on and learn how to decrease your risk of developing diabetes. HRC Food and Nutrition PORTION DISTORTION Wednesday, May 6, 5 6 pm Super sized servings have changed what we think of as normal portions. Get smart about portions plus tips for balanced eating at home and out. Registration is required. Call All classes are free unless otherwise noted. EATING FOR THE HEALTH OF IT Tuesday, May 19, 5 6pm Speaker: Alice Sulkowski, RD, MSHA Stop and think before you eat. Choosing foods like fruit, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy and lean proteins will help you get the nutrients you need. Join us to learn about the basic components of healthy eating that can help you avoid the common mistakes. HRC EAT TO BREATHE NUTRITION IN CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE Wednesday, May 27, 12 1pm Maintaining your nutritional health can be a challenge when you have CHF. Recommendations and tips for better nutrition will be discussed. HRC SNOOZE FOODS Wednesday, May 27, 5 6pm What you eat can affect how you sleep. Join us to learn which foods are best at promoting restful sleep and which ones to avoid, including dinner and bedtime snack suggestions. HRC Health Screening HEARING SCREENING Wednesday, May 6, 11am 1pm Have your hearing checked (courtesy of East Tennessee Hearing Center). HRC LUNG SCREENING Thursday, May 7, 5 6pm Dr. Jones with the Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center will provide a free spirometry test used to measure lung function. No appointment necessary. First come, first served. Following the screening, join us to learn more about asthma. HRC TYPE 2 DIABETES~ARE YOU AT RISK? Wednesday, May 27 8am 4pm Are you at risk for developing diabetes? Stop in and find out with this quick and easy questionnaire. Find out simple steps to take that can help prevent diabetes or manage it better. HRC SLEEP APNEA SCREENING Walk in Monday Saturday, 8am 6pm Stop by for a free sleep apnea questionnaire for you or your child. Sleep apnea is a disorder characterized by abnormal pauses in breathing or instances of abnormally low-breathing during sleep. Not only is it a chronic health problem, it can worsen over time. Find out what services are available to help with this common problem. HRC Healthy Living COPD Tuesday, May 5, 2 3pm Speaker: Jeanne Clarke, RN, MSHA Learn the facts about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), also known as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Prevention of COPD and treatment options will be discussed. HRC FREEDOM FROM SMOKING Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26, 28, June 2, 9, pm Speaker: Carole Bowker, BS, Public Health Educator Are you ready to quit smoking? Join us for this FREE 8 class tobacco cessation program. This proven, effective program through the American Lung Association can help you quit for good! YOGA FOR EVERY BODY Thursday, May 7, 14, 21, 28, 5:30 6:30pm Speaker: Connie Pennington, MD This yoga class focuses on breathing exercises, meditation and gentle yoga postures for flexibility, balance and strength. This class is for everyone! Learn to maintain balance and calm in the midst of life s daily stresses. Bring a yoga mat. $5 fee. ASTHMA ANSWERS Thursday, May 7, 6 6:30pm Speaker: Phil Jones, MD If you or your child has this common illness, join us to gain a better understanding of asthma and get answers to YOUR questions in this informal session. HRC HEART SAVER FIRST AID Saturday, May 9, 8 11am This course contains information for lay rescuers on how to manage medical emergencies and injuries in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Fee for class. HEART SAVER CPR Saturday, May 9, 12 3pm Learning how to perform CPR can save lives. This class is for anyone in the community and includes CPR for adult, child and infant victims. Fee for class. MANAGING MIGRAINES Tuesday, May 12, 5 6pm Speaker: Nathaniel Robb Whaley, MD What is the difference in a migraine and a normal headache? What causes migraines? What is the best way to treat them? Get these answers and more as a local neurologist discusses migraines. HRC CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE Wednesday, May 13, 11am Noon Speaker: Julia Bates, NP, CHF Clinic, JCMC Gain a better understanding of Heart Failure-from causes to treatments including lifestyle changes, daily monitoring and medications. Plus, learn about the CHF clinic at JCMC and how to take advantage of this great resource! HRC LOWERING YOUR CHOLESTEROL Wednesday, May 13, 4 5pm Speaker: Rachel Forbush, RN, MSHA Learn practical nutrition and lifestyle tips to help you improve your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. HRC MEDICATION SAFETY Friday, May 15, 10am 2pm Drop in for information about medication safety and tips for properly taking your medications.(no class involved) HRC HOME SAFE HOME Friday, May 15, 10a 2pm Stop in for home safety tips, a fall risk assessment tool and pick up a room by room home safety checklist. (No class involved) HRC SKIN CANCER EDUCATION & SCREENING Monday, May 18, 5:30 6:30pm Speaker: Tamra McKenzie, MD Hear the latest about skin cancer different types, warning signs and treatment options available. Be sun savvy and learn ways to protect yourself. Optional screening available following program if you have a spot or mole that concerns you. HRC LIVING WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE Tuesday, May 19, 2 3:30pm Speaker: Marianna Higgins, LCSW Focus will be on chronic kidney disease including diagnosis, stages, signs and symptoms as well as treatment options of hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and transplant. TURNING 65? MEDICARE 101 Wednesday, May 20, Noon 1pm Speaker: Becky Jones, CrestPoint Health Do you have questions about Medicare? Find out what is available and learn about the insurance side of how Medicare works on the federal and state levels. HRC EXERCISING WITH RESISTANCE BANDS Wednesday, May 27, 11:30am 12:30pm Speaker: Rachel Buckles, Wellness Center Resistance bands provide a simple, portable way to increase muscle tone and strength. Learn practical tips and specific exercises that can be done at home, work or on the go. Bring a band, if you have one, or purchase a band in class for $2 cash or check. MAINTAIN YOUR BRAIN Wednesday, May 27, 1 2pm Speaker: Tabitha Ebbert, BS, Alzheimer s Association Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. HRC

3 MEDICATION MATTERS & BROWN BAG REVIEW Wednesday, May 27, 2 4pm Speaker: Wade Tugman, Bill Gatton School of Pharmacy Students Join us for a discussion of medication basics with tips for properly taking your medications and avoiding common mistakes. Pharmacy students will also be providing a brown bag review so bring in your medicines for an individual review and consultation. HRC MONEY MATTERS: DO IT YOURSELF RETIREMENT Thursday, May 28, 1 2pm Speaker: Michael Bird, CFPR, MBA We will look at the resources and tools available to self-manage your savings and turn that into retirement income. For those people that have questions about their retirement accounts and how to invest on their own, this is an opportunity to bring questions and get a roadmap for retirement. HRC Support Group MULTIPLE MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP Saturday, May 2, 11am 1pm Speaker: Darlene Jessee If you or someone you love has multiple myeloma, please join us for information, support and caring. MENDED HEARTS Tuesday, May 5, 11:30a 1pm Speaker: Daniel Merrick, MD Mended Hearts offers information and support to individuals who have had heart surgery. Join Dr. Merrick, to learn all about Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and what you can do to stop it in its tracks. EARLY ONSET ALZHEIMER S SUPPORT GROUP Friday, May 8, 11am Noon Speaker: Tabitha Ebbert, Alzheimer s Association Join our newest support group designed to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers and people in the early stage of Alzheimer s disease, or other forms of dementia. These groups help participants develop coping methods and encourage caregivers to maintain their personal, physical and emotional health. MOMMY AND ME: BREASTFEEDING GROUP Mondays, May 11, 25, 10 11:30am Speaker: Chasta Hite, RNC, IBCLC, MSHA Get to know other moms who are breastfeeding and gain information and support. FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP Monday, May 11, 5 6:30pm Speaker: Marina Evans If you or a loved one has fibromyalgia, get the information and support you need. HRC WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday, May 13, 6 7:30pm Speaker: Michael Phillips, Behavioral Health Assessment Counselor, Woodridge Support is here for your journey! Join others on the same journey for tools, shared learning and strategies for your support. Together, we will support your success. LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP Thursday, May 14, 5 6pm Speaker: Jennifer Hovatter, BS, Public Health Join us for this support group that is devoted to advocating and assisting those with lymphedema. HRC PARKINSON S SUPPORT GROUP Saturday, May 16, 10:30am 12:30pm Speaker: Glynda Ramsey, MD Join us as Dr. Ramsey discusses how different food intolerances, such as gluten, can exacerbate chronic inflammation and may worsen neurological symptoms. BFF CLUB BREAST FRIENDS FOREVER Thursday, May 21, 5:30 7pm Speaker: Harold Webb, MD Have your questions answered and get the latest info about reconstruction following breast cancer surgery. In conjunction with the American Cancer Society. HRC IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SUPPORT GROUP Saturday, May 23, 1 3pm Speaker: Ashlee Carmack This support group will provide an opportunity for individuals diagnosed with a primary immunodeficiency disease and their caregivers to receive support and encouragement, network and raise awareness in their communities. Call to register. All the following classes are held at Health Resources Center in Kingsport Registration is required. Call All classes are free unless otherwise noted. Diabetes STAYING ACTIVE WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES Tuesday, May 5, 10 11am Speaker: Heidi Mohn, RN, CDE Lilly Diabetes Educator Did you know that even simple activities can make a big difference in your blood sugar? Join us for hands-on activities and real-world examples to get started with physical activity. Call to register! DIABETES 101: PROBLEM SOLVING & REDUCING RISKS Tuesday, May 5, 11:30am 1pm Learn how to interpret your blood sugar results to improve the highs and lows of diabetes and reduce your risks for developing complications. LET S TALK ABOUT: DIABETES & HEALTHY EATING Wednesday, May 6, 1 2pm Speaker: Lisa Gilreath, RD, LDN, CDE Do you have questions about what to eat, how much to eat and when to eat to manage your blood sugar? Join this small group to learn food basics, strategies for healthy eating and how to handle food challenges to help you stick to your meal plan. DIABETES 101: TAKING MEDICATIONS & HEALTHY COPING Monday, May 11, 1 2:30pm Angie Dishner, RN Don t let diabetes get you down! Explore medication options to help you manage your blood sugar to stay healthy and lead a normal life. CONTROL ON THE GO TRAVELING WITH DIABETES Thursday, May 21, 4 5pm Don t let vacation travel hijack your diabetes management goals. Pack these healthful tips with you this summer! PREDIABETES REDUCE YOUR RISK Friday, May 29, 11am 12:30pm Have you been told you have prediabetes or borderline diabetes? Change the course you re on and learn how to decrease your risk of developing diabetes. Food & Nutrition PORTION DISTORTION Wednesday, May 6, Noon 1pm What is the right portion size to keep you the right size? Recognize proper portion sizes plus tips for balanced eating at home and dining out. FRUIT DESSERTS OF THE SEASON Tuesday, May 12, 2 3pm Speaker: Jennifer Banks, UT Extension Agent Learn creative ways to make desserts using fruits that are in season. Sample the delicious treats that Jennifer makes! SNOOZE FOODS Wednesday, May 13, 5 6pm What you eat can affect how you sleep. Join us to learn which foods are best at promoting restful sleep and which ones to avoid, including dinner and bedtime snack suggestions. SCRUMPTIOUS SPRING SALADS COOKING DEMO Monday, May 18, Noon 1pm Spring is a wonderful time to return to lighter, healthier, greener eating. Join us to learn new ways to combine spring produce to make nutritious and tasty salad creations. Recipes and fun salad in a jar demonstration. TEA TIME Wednesday, May 20, 3 4pm Speaker: Reeda Tate, Founder of Good Food Grocery It s tea time! Join Reeda to learn about the health benefits of different kinds of tea and how to brew the best pitcher of iced tea! Enjoy samples of iced black, green, white, red and herbal tea. Health Screening LAB WORK Tuesday, May 12, 7 9am No food or drink (except water) for 8 12 hours before the test. Call for an appointment. $25 Coronary Risk Panel total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, glucose, and hematocrit. $20 Liver Panel albumin, bilirubin: total, direct, and indirect, bilirubin ratio, alkaline phosphatase, total protein, ALT, AST. $20 Hemoglobin A1c. $30 TSH thyroid. $35 PSA prostate. Cash or check only. SLEEP APNEA SCREENING Stop by the Health Resources Center for a free sleep apnea questionnaire to find out if you or your child may be at risk. FALL RISK ASSESSMENT A fall can lead to long term problems, disability and loss of independence as well as pain and discomfort. Learn your risk for falling and fall prevention tips. COPD RISK SCREENING Do you have any symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) such as shortness of breath, wheezing or persistent cough? Drop in to complete a screening tool to assess your risk of COPD and learn more about this progressive, but treatable condition. CHILD I.D. KIT & FINGERPRINTING It is important to act fast when a child is missing from your home. The Child I.D. Kit will help you be prepared to give law enforcement information they need. Drop in to pick up a kit, learn safety tips and have your child fingerprinted.

4 Healthy Living COPD Thursday, May 7, 11am Noon Learn the facts about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) also known as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Prevention of COPD and treatment options will be discussed. MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR GARDEN Friday, May 8, 1 2pm Speaker: Doug Hilton, Master Gardener Whether you re a traditional, raised bed or one pot gardenter, join us as Master Gardener, Doug Hilton, shares information on increasing the yield and bounty of your plants, as well as benefits of growing your own produce. For all ages and capabilities. CHILDBIRTH CLASS Saturday, May 9, 9am 4pm Speaker: Megan Wardell, RN Expecting a little one? Learn what to expect from your childbirth experience. Get information about your third trimester, breathing and relaxation, pain relief options, labor and delivery, infant care and more. $20 fee includes one support person. Cash or check only. ADVANCES IN PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS Monday, May 11, 5 6pm Speaker: Dr. Selman Welt Over the past two years, there have been remarkable improvements in the means to detect fetal chromosone abnormalities through ultrasound and maternal blood tests. Learn more and get your quesitons answered in this session. TURNING 65 Tuesday, May 12, 11am Noon Speaker: Becky Jones, Community Advocate, CrestPointHealth Turning 65 soon and have questions about Medicare? Find out what s available and learn about the insurance side of how Medicare works on state and federal levels. LOVE THOSE SUDS Wednesday, May 13, Noon 1pm Speaker: Lorie Norman, owner operator For the Love of Suds Certain soaps can dry and damage your skin. Join a local soapmaker to learn about a variety of soaps available and which ones are the best for your skin type. View samples of Lorie s colorful soap creations! DASH TO BETTER BLOOD PRESSURE Wednesday, May 13, 3 4pm Discover the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), how exercise can help and ways to cope with stress. EXERCISES FOR A HEALTHY BACK Thursday, May 14, 11am Noon Speaker: Stan Johnson, Medical Exercise Specialist, Great Body Company Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives. Join us to gain understanding of back mechanics, learn exercises to prevent pain and discover how to exercise when you have back pain. FOOT FIXES Thursday, May 14, 1 2pm Speaker: Dr. Gregory Jeansonne, Orthopedic Surgeon Foot problems can range from gradual aggravating issues to sudden traumatic events. Our discussion will cover a wide range of diagnoses and treatment options. If your feet are an issue, there will likely be something that hits close to home! MONEY MATTERS: DO IT YOURSELF RETIREMENT Thursday, May 14, 5 6pm Speaker: Michael Bird, Certified Financial Planner In this class, we will look at resources and tools available to self manage your savings and turn that into retirement income. For those with questions about their retirement accounts and how to invest on their own, this is an oportunity to bring questions and get a roadmap for retirement. CHF Friday, May 15, 1 2pm Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with CHF? Join us to learn the basics of CHF and useful strategies for preventing hospital admissions. THYROID DISORDERS 101 Friday, May 15, 5 6pm Join us to learn the basics of thyroid function and thyroid disease. CPAP 101 & UPDATES Monday, May 18, 1 2pm Speaker: Shawn Graham, Sleep Lab Manager What do you need to know about using a CPAP machine? Shawn will share information on new mask options, humidity settings, proper cleaning and how to know if your machine is really working for you. CARDIOMYOPATHY Monday, May 18, 4 5pm Anyone can develop cardiomyopathy, a serious disease of the heart muscle. Assess your risk and learn the symptoms and treatment available. DEPRESSION IN WOMEN Tuesday, May 19, Noon 1pm Speaker: Marsha Litton Baker, Licensed Professional Counselor Join a licensed professional counselor as she discusses depression in women, how to overcome depression and much more. EAT TO BREATHE NUTRITION IN CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE Tuesday, May 19, 4 5pm Maintaining your nutritional health can be a challenge when you have Congestive Heart Failure. Recommendations and tips for better nutrition will be discussed. HOT OFF THE PRESS: STYLING TOOLS Wednesday, May 20, Noon 1pm Speaker: Emily Rigtleman & Jochelle Light, JCPenney Salon Stylists Curlers, curling irons, curling wands, flat irons..the list of styling tools goes on and on. The stylists from JCPenney will show us the newest tricks with styling tools and how to protect your hair when applying heat. CONVERSATIONS ABOUT DEMENTIA Thursday, May 21, 11am Noon Speaker: Tabitha Ebbert, Alzheimer s Association Manager of Programs & Education This workshop will offer tips on how to have honest and caring conversations with family members about: going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving and making legal and financial plans. PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE Thursday, May 21, Noon 1pm Speaker: Dr. Richard Yoon Do you experience muscle aches in your legs or have you been told you have poor circulation? Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) may present with those symptoms or take you by surprise without symptoms. Join this vascular surgeon to learn all about PAD and what you can do to stop it in its tracks. HOME SAFE HOME Friday, May 22, 11am Noon Nearly 20,000 people die yearly from home accidents. Most of these can be prevented! Learn practical tips to stay safe, healthy and happy in your own home year round. ESSENTIAL TREMORS Tuesday, May 26, 11am Noon Speaker: Katie Croteau, MD ETSU Family Physicians of Kingsport Essential tremors are a common benign neurological disorder also known as familial or hereditary tremors. Different types of tremors will be discussed along with symptoms, causes and treatments. NO FIBBING ATRIAL FIBRILLATION Tuesday, May 26, 2 3pm Do you ever feel like your heart is skipping a beat? It could be atrial fibrillation, the most common irregular heart rhythm. Learn about this cardiac condition and current treatment options. PREVENT MEDICATION MISTAKES Wednesday, May 27, 11am Noon Speaker: Melissa Johnston, Lifeline & Angie Dishner, RN Could you or a family member benefit from better medication management? Join us to learn how to take medications safely including tips for involving your doctor and family. Information on the Phillips Medication Dispensing System will be provided. FORGIVENESS & LETTING ANGER GO Wednesday, May 27, 4 5pm Speaker: Connie Simpson, LPC Trouble letting go of past hurts? Do you find it hard to forgive? Learn from a professional counselor practical and therapeutic ways to manage your anger. STRESS TIPS Thursday, May 28, 4 5pm Trying to unwind? Learn practical tips to manage your stress and techniques to help you relax. PREPARING FOR JOINT REPLACEMENT Friday, May 29, 1 3pm Speaker: Joy Martin, RN Considering a hip or knee replacement? Join this presentation and learn how to prepare for joint replacement, what to expect before and after surgery and the questions you need to ask the doctor about your surgery. CPR FOR THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER Saturday, May 30, 8am Noon American Heart Team This class is for health care workers and includes CPR for adult, child and infant victims plus AED training and foreign body airway obstruction. Includes new AHA guidelines. Fee for class. Online registration Services, American Heart Training. FREEDOM FROM SMOKING Want to kick the habit? Tried multiple times to quit? Join us for the American Lung Association program that offers a systematic approach to quitting. Call to schedule. Fee for 8 week series. Support Groups GLUTEN-FREE TRICITIES Thursday, May 7, 5:30 6:30pm Speaker: Dr. Noel Baker, Chiropractor Peer-led support group for people dealing with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. Discussion topic: Digestive care through chiropractic health. Will include hands-on activities.

5 Services provided by the HRC include: Free blood pressure checks. Registered nurse available to provide health information. Individual nutritional counseling by appointment with a registered dietitian. Cholesterol screenings available daily by appointment. Done by finger stick with results in minutes. Fast 8 12 hours before test. Call to schedule in Johnson City or to schedule in Kingsport. $25 fee. Cash or check only. A1C testing used to monitor average blood sugar levels done by finger stick with results in minutes. Available at Johnson City location only. Call to schedule. $25 fee. Cash or check only. Yellow Dot Program Walk in any day, any time Designed to supply first responders with an individual s medical information in the event of an emergency. Stop by to complete your Yellow Dot Emergency Medical Information form and receive a yellow dot car decal. Bring driver s license or current photo to make a copy for your form.