July 26, 2007

OKLAHOMA CITY – August, 2007 INTEGRIS Health Essentials programs and events range in topics from depression and making healthy choices in life to living with diabetes, surgical weight loss and joint replacement as well as exercise and fitness.

August 2007 Health Essentials Events

Free Hearing Screenings – Join the INTEGRIS Cochlear Implant Clinic and Hearing Enrichment Language Program (HELP) for a free hearing screening in the month of August. Screenings will be offered by appointment only with staff audiologists on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 3434 N.W. 56 Street, Suite 101. Please call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at (405) 951-2277 for an appointment.

Wednesday, Aug. 1, HeartSaver CPR – INTEGRIS PACER Fitness Center is joining up with HeartSmart to offer you the latest in CPR and AED training. Learn all the new guidelines and methods for CPR. Adult, child and infant skills will be covered. Classes will be held at 12 p.m. at INTEGRIS PACER, 5520 N. Independence. Cost is $45. Please call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at (405) 951-2277 for reservations.

Thursday, Aug. 2, Feeling Blue? – Depression is one of the world’s most common ailments. It can affect your thoughts, behavior, moods and even your physical health. Fortunately, depression is treatable. If you feel that you or someone you care about may be suffering from depression, join Nicole Miller, certified physician assistant, as she helps you understand the symptoms, causes and variety of treatments available. This free presentation will be held at 5:30 p.m. at INTEGRIS Family Care Edmond, 820 S.W. 15 (15th and Kelly), in Edmond. Please call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at (405) 951-2277 for reservations.

Saturday, Aug. 4, Standing Pilates … A New Experience – INTEGRIS Pacer Fitness Center proudly introduces the first Standing Pilates class in the metro area! Join PACER’s certified Pilates instructors to experience this form of Pilates movement. PACER Pilates Plus program will also be doing demonstrations on our new state-of-the-art Reformer. Sign up for your personal training session today. Classes will be held at 10:30 a.m. at INTEGRIS PACER, 5520 N. Independence. Please call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at (405) 951-2277 for reservations.

Saturday, Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25, Amazing Kids Yoga at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art – Imagine you are a cat, a bird, a rabbit, a lotus flower, or a camel. Learn Yoga while having fun with your friends. Yoga is a relaxing form of exercise linking your breath, mind, and body and is something that anyone can do. Yoga calms the mind, refreshes the body, helping individuals feel strong and good about themselves. Age range for class is 7-10. All classes are held at 11 a.m. at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, Oklahoma City. Call the INTEGRIS HealthLine for cost and registration information, at (405) 951-2277.

Tuesday, Aug. 7, Do You Suffer from Knee or Hip Pain? – Join the staff of the INTEGRIS Joint Replacement Center for this health information seminar to learn more about the anatomy, symptoms, causes, and advanced treatment options associated with knee and hip pain. The free presentation will be held at 9 a.m. at INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center. Space is limited; please call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at (405) 951-2277 for reservations.

Tuesday, Aug. 14, Get the Skinny on Weight Loss – It’s always best to lose weight through a healthy diet and exercise. However, if you’re among those who have tried but just can’t seem to lose the excess weight that’s causing your health problems, bariatric weight loss surgery may be an option. Join Russell Gornichec, M.D., and the staff of the INTEGRIS Surgical Weight Loss Center to learn more about bariatric surgery, including gastric bypass and LAP-BAND. The free presentation will be held at 6 p.m. at INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center. Please call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at (405) 951-2277 for reservations.

Tuesday, Aug. 21, Stroke Tune Up – Now that you are out of the hospital and have plenty of questions, join the staff of the INTEGRIS Stroke Center of Oklahoma for health and educational information and support after your stroke. The presentation, designed for stroke survivors, caregivers and family members, will be held the third Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. at INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center. Please call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at (405) 951-2277 for reservations.

Tuesday, Aug. 21, Us Too Prostate Cancer Education and Support – Join us for round table discussions on living with prostate cancer, at 6 p.m. at INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center. Please call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at (405) 951-2277 for reservations.

Thursday, Aug. 23, Don’t Stand for Hemorrhoids Any Longer – Millions of people in America have hemorrhoids. Many with symptoms so severe, just sitting down is cause for concern. If hemorrhoids are making you miserable or you simply need more information about hemorrhoids, join Jennifer McNeil, M.D., board certified colon and rectal surgeon, as she discusses hemorrhoids and treatment options, including an alternative approach to the surgical treatment of hemorrhoids. The presentation will be held at 1:30 p.m. at INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center. Please call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at (405) 951-2277 for reservations.

Saturday, Aug. 25, Higher Self Esteem and Healthier Choices – Join Susanne S. Blake to step to a higher level in every choice you make physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Gain methods to move forward in your life as you open to new choices. Find innovative ways to look at problems differently and gain a happier and peaceful life. Cost is $15. Classes will be held at 10 a.m. at INTEGRIS PACER, 5520 N. Independence. For reservations, please call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at (405) 951-2277.

Monday, Aug. 27, Mind/Body Essentials: Living with Chronic Illness – We don’t get through life without problems that may appear unsolvable. And when it is a medical diagnosis and we hear the words “you must learn to live with it,” it is normal to feel a degree of helplessness. While we may have to change some things, we can grow in other ways if we pay attention and open ourselves up to the possibilities. Join Charlotte Lankard, M.Ed., LMFT, director of the INTEGRIS James L. Hall Jr. Center for Mind, Body and Spirit, as she shares from both personal and professional experience some things you can do to improve your life when living with a chronic illness or disability. The presentation, sponsored by the INTEGRIS James L. Hall Jr. Center for Mind, Body and Spirit, will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at INTEGRIS PACER Fitness Center, 5520 N. Independence. Please call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at (405) 951-2277 for reservations.

Tuesday, Aug. 28, Living with Diabetes – Did you know that 20.8 million people in the U.S. have diabetes? That’s seven percent of the population! Diabetes can lead to heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, kidney disease and many other complications. If you or your friends have concerns, join Justin Sparkes, D.O., board certified internal medicine, as he discusses diabetes and the treatment options available to you. This free presentation will be held at 10:15 a.m. at Edmond Senior Center at Mitch Park, 2733 Marilyn Williams Drive. Please call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at (405) 951-2277 to make reservations.
For more information on these and other events or to make reservations, please call (405) 951-2277 or (888) 951-2277.