Health Events

Published 5:00 am Thursday, September 13, 2012

Editor’s note: Ongoing support groups now appear online only. See www.bendbulletin.com/supportgroups. To submit an entry for either list, see instructions below.

Flu shots

Flu Shot Clinic: Administered by HealthWise to benefit Healthy Beginnings, for ages 9 and older; $25, with health insurance billing options; noon-6 p.m. Friday; Newport Avenue Market, 1121 NW Newport Ave., Bend; www.myhb.org.

Flu Shot Clinic: Administered by HealthWise to benefit Healthy Beginnings, for ages 9 and older; $25, with health insurance billing options; noon-6 p.m. Wednesday; Newport Avenue Market, 1121 NW Newport Ave., Bend; www.myhb.org.

Classes

Healthy Beginnings Screenings: Free health screenings for ages 0-5; Friday; Bend; call for location, 541-383-6357.

Medication Management Class: Learn about the importance of managing a senior’s medical history, doctor visits and medication; 6:30 p.m.-8p.m. Monday; Whispering Winds, 2920 Conners Ave., Bend; www .agewideopen.com.

Concussion baseline testing: A computerized “snapshot” of brain functioning for children ages 11-17 conducted by The Center Foundation; $10; registration required; 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Tuesday; The Center, 2200 N.E. Neff Road, Bend; 541-322-2321.

Bend Endurance Academy Nordic: The Nordic Fall Ladies program, designed for female skiers of all levels who wish to improve their overall ski fitness; registration required; $120; Tuesdays from 9:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Sept. 18-Nov. 6.; Bend Endurance Academy, 500 SW Bond St., Suite 142; 541-678-3864 or www.bendenduranceacademy.org.

NaMI Educational Meeting: Dr. Lisa Rosen will speak on the Mental Health Court Program at the National Alliance on Mental Illness Central Oregon meeting; 7 p.m. Tuesday; St. Charles Bend, conference room C, 2500 N.E. Neff Road; www.namicentraloregon.org.

Improving care outcomes for returning veterans: A workshop exploring mental and behavioral health issues of returning veterans; $30, registration required; 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20; St. Charles Bend Conference Center, 2500 N.E. Neff Road; 541-706-2617 or http://classes.stcharleshealthcare.org.

Living well with Chronic conditions: Learn how to achieve a healthier way of living and overcome symptoms of chronic conditions; registration required; $10 for six classes; Thursdays from 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 20-Oct. 25; Community Presbyterian Church, 529 N.E. 19th St., Redmond; 541-322-7430 or www.livingwellco.org.

Wellness and Fitness fair: “For the Health of It” fair includes educational presentations, diabetes testing and visual check-ups; noon-4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-388-1133.

The vance stance: Learn perfect posture and flexibility to eliminate pain, in a 10-week series; $100 for 10 classes; 6-8 p.m. Mondays or Wednesdays, noon-2 p.m. Mondays or Thursdays (mix and match class times), beginning Monday, Sept. 24; register for east Bend location; 541-330-9070.

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