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SANATOGA PA – Health care news for western Montgomery County residents (and anyone else!), for Feb. 28 (2010) and beyond.

Tuesday, March 2

The weekly meeting of the Domestic Violence Support Group sponsored by Pottstown Memorial Medical Center is held every Tuesday evening. For more information on times and locations, call 610-970-7363.

“Family-To-Family,” a free 12-week course for family members of, or caregivers to, persons with mental illness will be held on 12 consecutive Tuesdays beginning this week (March 2, 2010) from 6:30-9 p.m. in the offices of Creative Health Services, 11 Robinson St., Pottstown PA. Openings for the program are still available. For more information or to register, call 215-886-0350.

Wednesday, March 3

The next meeting of the Depression Support Group, sponsored by Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, will be held March 3 (2010; Wednesday) at 6:30 p.m. in the hospital’s Private Dining Room “A,” 1600 E. High St., Pottstown PA. For more information, call 610-327-7633.

Tuesday, March 9

The weekly meeting of the Domestic Violence Support Group sponsored by Pottstown Memorial Medical Center is held every Tuesday evening. For more information on times and locations, call 610-970-7363.

Blood pressure screenings will be conducted by staff members from Pottstown Memorial Medical Center on March 9 (2010; Friday) from 9 a.m. to noon at the Birdsboro IGA Supermarket in Birdsboro PA.

Wednesday, March 10

“Just What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?,” a discussion led by Dr. Burhan Hameed and David Stone of Professional Pharmacy in Pottstown, will be conducted as a Pottstown Memorial Medical Center Healthy Woman event on March 10 (2010; Wednesday) beginning at 6 p.m. in the Chesmont Conference Center, 13 Armand Hammer Blvd., Pottstown PA. It is free and open to the public. Advance reservations are requested. For more information or to make a reservation, call 610-327-PMMC.

Thursday, March 11

Project Prevention, a community service of Phoenixville Hospital that offers blood pressure screenings, diabetes education and health-related referrals through an on-site nurse and case manager, will be held March 11 (2010; Thursday) from 10 a.m. to Noon at The Bard Center, 410 Washington St., Royersford PA.

Friday, March 12

Blood pressure screenings will be conducted by staff members from Pottstown Memorial Medical Center on March 12 (2010; Friday) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Michael’s Craft Store, Rt. 100, North Coventry PA.

Monday, March 15

A three-week series of birth prep classes for new and expectant parents is scheduled to begin March 15 (2010; Monday) from 7-9 p.m. in Suite 300 of Medical Office Building II on the campus of Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. Subsequent dates will be announced to participants. A fee of $85 per couple will be charged. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 610-983-1288.

Tuesday, March 16

The first in a series of three Living With Diabetes classes will be held March 16 (2010; Tuesday) from 6-9 p.m. at the annex of Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. The series’ cost is covered by most insurance programs. Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, call 610-983-1288. Remaining classes are scheduled at the same time for March 23 and 30.

The weekly meeting of the Domestic Violence Support Group sponsored by Pottstown Memorial Medical Center is held every Tuesday evening. For more information on times and locations, call 610-970-7363.

Wednesday, March 17

The 19th annual Family Fest of the Pottstown School District will be held March 17 (2010; Wednesday) beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Pottstown Middle School, 540 N. Franklin St., Pottstown PA.  Local health and community service agencies will be on hand to share their resources and information about their services with area residents. For more information, call Jenn Brown at Family Services, 610-326-1610 Ext. 247.

Thursday, March 18

An informational seminar on weight loss surgery, conducted by Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA, will be held March 18 (2010; Thursday) from 6-7:30 p.m. in the third floor conference center of Medical Office Building II on the hospital campus. For more information or to register, call 610-983-1975.

Blood pressure screenings will be conducted by staff members from Pottstown Memorial Medical Center on March 18 (2010; Thursday) from 1-3 p.m. at Wal-Mart, Route 100, Bechtelsville PA.

Saturday, March 20

A one-day birth prep class for new and expectant parents is scheduled to be held March 20 (2009; Saturday) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Suite 300 of Medical Office Building II on the campus of Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. A fee of $85 per couple will be charged. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 610-983-1288.

Monday, March 22

Free meetings of “Winning Strategies,” the Tobacco-Free Support Group of Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA, are held on the fourth Monday of every month beginning at 7 p.m. For information on its meeting location or to register, call 610-983-1288. The hospital also conducts an eight-session smoking cessation program monthly; it will be held during March on dates to be announced from 6-9 p.m. Call the same phone number for information about these sessions.

Tuesday, March 23

The weekly meeting of the Domestic Violence Support Group sponsored by Pottstown Memorial Medical Center is held every Tuesday evening. For more information on times and locations, call 610-970-7363.

Wednesday, March 24

A free meeting of the Post-Partum Adjustment Group, usually scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of every month, will be held March 24 (2010; Wednesday) from 6:30-8 p.m. in Suite 300 of Medical Office Building II on the campus of Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 610-983-1288.

Thursday, March 25

Project Prevention, a community service of Phoenixville Hospital that offers blood pressure screenings, diabetes education and health-related referrals through an on-site nurse and case manager, will be held March 25 (2010; Thursday) from 10 a.m. to Noon at The Bard Center, 410 Washington St., Royersford PA.

Tuesday, March 30

The weekly meeting of the Domestic Violence Support Group sponsored by Pottstown Memorial Medical Center is held every Tuesday evening. For more information on times and locations, call 610-970-7363.

Friday, April 9

Blood pressure screenings will be conducted by staff members from Pottstown Memorial Medical Center on March 12 (2010; Friday) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Michael’s Craft Store, Rt. 100, North Coventry PA.

Tuesday, April 13

Blood pressure screenings will be conducted by staff members from Pottstown Memorial Medical Center on April 13 (2010; Tuesday) from 9 a.m. to noon at the Birdsboro IGA Supermarket in Birdsboro PA.

Thursday, April 15

An informational seminar on weight loss surgery, conducted by Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA, will be held April 15 (2010; Thursday) from 6-7:30 p.m. in the third floor conference center of Medical Office Building II on the hospital campus. For more information or to register, call 610-983-1975.

Blood pressure screenings will be conducted by staff members from Pottstown Memorial Medical Center on April 13 (2010; Tuesday) from 1-3 p.m. at Wal-Mart, Route 100, Bechtelsville PA.

Friday, April 16

The fifth annual Healthy Lifestyles Expo, an event that allows visitors to explore Tri-County area community services, participate in scheduled activities, and learn more about living a healthier life, will be held April 16 (2010; Friday) from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Montgomery County Community College, 101 College Dr., Pottstown PA. The event is free and open to the public.

Monday, April 26

Free meetings of “Winning Strategies,” the Tobacco-Free Support Group of Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA, are held on the fourth Monday of every month beginning at 7 p.m. For information on its meeting location or to register, call 610-983-1288. The hospital also conducts an eight-session smoking cessation program monthly; it will be held during April on dates yet to be announced. Call the same phone number for information about these sessions.

Wednesday, April 28

A free meeting of the Post-Partum Adjustment Group, usually scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of every month, will be held April 28 (2010; Wednesday) from 6:30-8 p.m. in Suite 300 of Medical Office Building II on the campus of Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 610-983-1288.

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