May 22, 2007

OKLAHOMA CITY – June’s INTEGRIS Health Essentials programs and events include a summer blood drive, memory loss screenings, stroke prevention, cancer support, CPR training, reflexology, grief support, a senior prom, physical therapy and incontinence, Pilates, senior driving, weight management, joint replacement, men’s health screenings, nutrition, and strength training, as well as free hearing screenings.

June 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 June. Screenings will be offered by appointment only with staff audiologists on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 3434 N.W. 56 Street. For more information or reservations, call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at (405) 951-2277.

Friday, June 1, Summer Blood Drive – Share the gift of life by donating blood. All donors receive a free mini-physical, cholesterol check and a short-sleeve T-shirt. Roll up your sleeve and save up to three lives by donating blood from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Central Oklahoma Cancer Center Conference Rooms at INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center.

Friday, June 1, Tuesday, June 5, and Wednesday, June 27, Advances in the Treatment of Memory Loss and Alzheimer’s Disease – Great strides have been made in the early detection and treatment of memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease in recent years. Attend one of the following educational presentations and take advantage of a free memory loss screening. A light lunch will be provided, followed by a noon presentation and memory loss screening. Reservations are required.

• Friday, June 1, 11:30 a.m., Ernest Warner, M.D., INTEGRIS Canadian Valley Regional Hospital, 1201 Health Center Parkway, Yukon
• Tuesday, June 5, 11:30 a.m., Harvey Drapkin, M.D., Southern Hills Baptist Church, 8601 S. Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City 
• Wednesday, June 27, 11:30 a.m., Tomas Owens, M.D., Waterloo Road Baptist Church, 3100 East Waterloo Road, Edmond

Saturday, June 2, Strike Back: No More Strokes! – This half day workshop will focus on preventing and reclaiming your life after stroke and is geared for stroke and TIA (transient ischemic attack) survivors, caregivers, family members and the general public. The workshop will address signs and signals to look for before going to a stroke center; latest treatments for stroke, i.e., carotid artery stenting and clot retrieval; and how to live an easier, safer and simpler life after stroke. The presentation will be held at 9 a.m. in the Central Oklahoma Cancer Center Conference Rooms at INTEGRIS Southwest. The class is free, but registration is required and space is limited. For reservations, please call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at (405) 951-2277.

Sunday, June 3, Celebration of Life – You’re invited to the 20th annual Celebration of Life, National Cancer Survivors Day celebrations presented by the Troy & Dollie Smith Cancer Center at INTEGRIS Baptist and the Central Oklahoma Cancer Center at INTEGRIS Southwest. Call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at (405) 951-2277 for reservations. Reservations are required.

• Troy & Dollie Smith Cancer Center - 1 to 3 p. m., Roger and Kathy Cawthorn, cancer survivors, National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, 1700 N.E. 63, Oklahoma City, OK
• Central Oklahoma Cancer Center - 2 to 4 p.m., Cherokee Ballard, cancer survivor and anchor/reporter, NewsChannel 4, Shartel Church of God, 11600 S. Western, Oklahoma City, OK 
•  Celebration of Life and Art Exhibit, In conjunction with the Celebration of Life, INTEGRIS Baptist is hosting its yearly Celebration of Life and Art Exhibit with works by people whose lives have been touched by cancer. The art will be displayed in the lobby of the Troy & Dollie Smith Cancer Center in Building D through July 13.

Wednesday, June 6, 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 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at INTEGRIS PACER, 5520 N. Independence. Cost is $45. For reservations, please call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at (405) 951-2277.

Wednesday, June 6, Introduction to Reflexology – It’s all in the FEET! – Join certified massage therapist Susan Hawkins for an informative reflexology workshop. Learn the background, history and benefits of reflexology and receive a demonstration of techniques, as well as “hands on” instruction. The workshop will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at INTEGRIS PACER Fitness Center, 5520 N. Independence. Cost: $10. For reservations, please call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at (405) 951-2277.

Thursday June 7, Grief Support Group – Join Bob Willis, bereavement coordinator for Hospice of Oklahoma County, for a grief support group for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. This free, six-week group will begin at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday night from June 7 through July 12 at the INTEGRIS James L. Hall Jr. Center for Mind, Body, Spirit, 4900 Portland, Suite 102. For reservations, please call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at (405) 951-2277.

Friday, June 8, Young at Heart Senior Prom – Metro senior citizens are invited to the 11th annual Young at Heart Senior Prom at The Centre, 4325 N.W. 50 Street. The event, sponsored by the INTEGRIS Third Age Life Center and Oklahoma County Triad, will begin with Dancing to Big Band Music at 1 p.m. and includes refreshments, prom photos, door prizes and more. Make your reservations early by calling the INTEGRIS HealthLine at (405) 951-2277.

Thursday, June 7, and Wednesday, June 20, Physical Therapy and Incontinence – A sneeze, a cough, a hearty laugh – do these strike fear in you because of incontinence related issues? Join INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe physical therapists Christa Gatewood and Lori Moore for an informative presentation to learn how improving the function of the pelvic floor and its muscles can help with incontinence related issues. The presentations are free and reservations are required; please call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at (405) 951-2277.

• Thursday, June 7, 10 a.m., James L. Henry Auditorium, INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
• Wednesday, June 20, 10 a.m., Central Oklahoma Cancer Center Conference Room, INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center

Saturday, June 9, Pilates PLUS at PACER – Certified Pilates instructors Carol Davidson, Nancy Morton, and Denise Burns will fill you in on what INTEGRIS PACER Fitness Center now offers in Pilates. This educational and interactive class with “reformer” demonstrations afterward will be held at 9:30 a.m. at INTEGRIS PACER, 5520 N. Independence. For reservations, please call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at (405) 951-2277.

Monday, June 11, Tuesday, June 19, and Thursday, June 21, Put the Brakes on Driving – Do you know someone, perhaps in your own household, who is incapable of driving, but continues to drive anyway? Do you wonder about your own ability to drive safely? What if there was a program to assess one’s ability to drive? Well, there is. The INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe Driver Assessment and Rehabilitation program is a hospital-based outpatient program for people whose driving ability may be impaired. Join Pete Robinson, driver rehabilitation specialist and certified driver instructor, as he details the program and what it could mean to you and your loved ones. Reservations required; call (405) 951-2277.

• Monday, June 11, 10 a.m., Auditorium , INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center
• Tuesday, June 19, 10:15 a.m., Edmond Senior Center at Mitch Park, 2733 Marilyn Williams Dr., Edmond 
• Thursday, June 21, 10 a.m., Conference Rooms F and G, INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center

Tuesday, June 12, 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, June 12, 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, June 12, Thursday, June 14, and Friday, June 15, National Men’s Health Week Screenings – Celebrate National Men’s Health Week with INTEGRIS Men’s Health University (Men-U) and receive free health and wellness information, screenings and great door prizes. Health screenings include blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol.

• Tuesday, June 12, 5 - p.m., INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center, 4401 S. Western
• Thursday, June 14, 5 -7 p.m., INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center, 3300 N.W. Expressway 
• Friday, June 15, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., INTEGRIS Canadian Valley Regional Hospital, 1205 Health Center Parkway, Yukon

Saturday, June 16, Strength for Caring – This daylong workshop for caregivers of cancer patients covers topics such as understanding cancer and its treatment, meeting the physical and emotional needs of cancer patients, dealing with changing family roles, talking with physicians, managing symptoms such as pain and fatigue and improving the caregiver’s physical and mental health. The workshop is free and open to the public and will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Troy & Dollie Smith Cancer Center Resource Library at INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center. A light lunch will be provided. For reservations, please call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at (405) 951-2277.

Tuesday, June 19, Us Too Prostate Cancer Education and Support – Join oncology clinical nurse specialist Nancy Hane, RN, as she discusses Pain Management 101. The presentation will be held at 6 p.m. at INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center.

Thursday, June 21, No Nonsense Nutrition – Eating healthy doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn practical tips for choosing wholesome foods in everyday situations. Join INTEGRIS dietitian Karen Massey, RD, LD, CDE, at 10 a.m. at the AARP Information Center at Crossroads Mall to learn more about the new food guidelines. Call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at (405) 951-2277 for reservations.

Saturday, June 23, Strength Training – 101 – Did you know? Weight training is not only for “body builders”! If you want to lose fat or just change the way your body looks, one of the most essential things you can do, regardless of age, is strength train! Join certified personal trainer Cindy Blair, B.S., to learn how to raise your metabolism, lose weight, strengthen bones, boost self-confidence, and improve muscular endurance. Learn interesting facts about how your muscles work, and exercises on working on proper form and technique. The class will be held at 9:30 a.m. at INTEGRIS PACER Fitness Center, 5520 N. Independence. For reservations, please call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at (405) 951-2277.

Monday, June 25, Mind/Body Essentials: Meals Matter! – Do you eat one “main” meal a day? Skip breakfast? Munch on snacks instead of eating on a schedule? Experts are starting to question how wise it is to lead such fast-paced, hectic lives. Eating-on-the-run can lead to problems managing a healthy body weight as well as having a low energy level. Join nutritionist Karen Massey RD, LD, CDE, for an update about the importance of eating meals in a stress-free environment. 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. For reservations, please call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at (405) 951-2277.

For more information on these and other events or to make reservations, please call (405) 951-2277 or (888) 951-2277 or register for an event online.