Health Events
Published 1:16 pm Friday, November 15, 2013
ASTHMA FOCUS GROUP SESSIONS: Test a medication delivery device designed for children with asthma and their caregivers; call for information; free; 8 a.m. today; JettStream, 598 N.W. Hill St., Suite A, Bend; 541-550-7366 or www.jettstreaminc.com.
HEALTHY BEGINNINGS SCREENINGS: Health screenings for ages 0-5; call for location; free; Friday; Sisters location; 541-383-6357 or www.myhb.org.
“WE’RE HAVING A C.O.W. AND FOOD DRIVE”: Chiropractic Opportunity Week features a chiropractic initial exam, X-rays and report; week of Nov. 11-15; bring a nonperishable food donation, call for appointment; Monday; Lifestyle Chiropractic, 243 Scalehouse Loop, Suite 5A, Bend; 541-617-9971.
“NO PAIN LIFE GAIN” WORKSHOP SERIES: EXPLAIN PAIN: Learn strategies that help with chronic pain; proceeds benefit Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding; free, donations accepted, reservations requested; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday; Healing Bridge Physical Therapy, 404 N.E. Penn St., Bend; 541-318-7041 or www.healingbridge.com.
OREGON INTERVENTION SYSTEM TRAINING: A two-day class for parents or family members who want to better support their child with behavior issues; free, must be available for entire two-day, 10-hour class, registration required; 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday and Nov. 14; Deschutes County administration building, 1300 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-322-7551.
CONVERSATIONS ABOUT DEMENTIA: Learn how to talk with your family about challenging or uncomfortable topics around Alzheimer’s and dementia; free, registration required by Tuesday; 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday; Jefferson County Senior Center, 860 S.W. Madison St., Madras; 800-272-3900.
HEART SCREENINGS FOR CENTRAL OREGON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES: Up to 120 student athletes in grades nine through 12 will receive an electrocardiogram to check for heart problems at the Heart and Lung Center; free, registration required; 5-8 p.m. Wednesday; St. Charles Bend, 2500 N.E. Neff Road; 541-706-2787.