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SANATOGA PA – Health care news for western Montgomery County residents (and anyone else!), for July 25 (2010) and beyond.

July is “Eye Injury Month” and “Ultraviolet Safety Month.” Play it safe with your eyes; wear sunglasses when appropriate.

Sunday, July 25

A peer-led meeting of Resolve, the National Infertility Association support group, is scheduled to be held weekly on Sundays beginning at 2 p.m., sponsored by Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 610-917-0006.

Monday, July 26

Kick the habit.

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. in the hospital cafeteria. For information or to register, call 610-983-1288.

A blood drive is scheduled by the Miller-Keystone Blood Center for July 26 (2010; Monday) from 7:30 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. at Pottstown Medical Specialists, 1591 Medical Dr., Pottstown PA. Appointments are required to donate blood. For more information or to make an appointment call Miller-Keystone at 610-926-6060.

Tuesday, July 27

A blood drive is scheduled by the Miller-Keystone Blood Center for July 27 (2010; Tuesday) from 4-8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 750 N. Evans St., Pottstown PA. Appointments are required to donate blood. For more information or to make an appointment call Miller-Keystone at 610-926-6060.

Wednesday, July 28

A blood drive is scheduled by the Miller-Keystone Blood Center for July 28 (2010; Wednesday) from 8 a.m. to 12:40  p.m. at Harris Corporation, 275 Shoemaker Rd., Pottstown PA. Appointments are required to donate blood. For more information or to make an appointment call Miller-Keystone at 610-926-6060.

Healthy Aging” will be a discussion topic July 28 (2010; Wednesday) from noon to 1 p.m., during a senior health promotion event at the Freedom Valley YMCA, 400 E. Pothouse Rd., Phoenixville PA. Dr. Robert J. Pearlstein of Suburban Geriatrics will be the featured lecturer. His talk is sponsored by Phoenixville Hospital. A light lunch will be offered under the sponsorship of Senior Circle. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call the center at 610-935-1515.

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

Thursday, July 29

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 July 29 (2010; Thursday) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First United Church of Christ, 145 Chestnut St., Spring City PA.

August is “Cataract Awareness Month” and “National Immunization Awareness Month.” Have your kids got their shots?

Sunday, Aug. 1

A peer-led meeting of Resolve, the National Infertility Association support group, is scheduled to be held weekly on Sundays beginning at 2 p.m., sponsored by Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 610-917-0006.

Monday, Aug. 2

A blood drive is scheduled by the Miller-Keystone Blood Center for Aug. 2 (2010; Monday) from 1:45-6:30 p.m. at Coventry Mall, 351 W. Schuylkill Rd., Pottstown PA. Appointments are required to donate blood. For more information or to make an appointment call Miller-Keystone at 610-926-6060.

Tuesday, Aug. 3

Individuals interested in learning cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and the use of automatic defibrillators will be accommodated in the Heart Saver program Aug. 3 (2010; Tuesday) from 6-9 p.m. in the board room at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, 1600 E. High St., Pottstown PA. For more information or to register, call 610-327-7662.

Wednesday, Aug. 4

A free eight-session smoking cessation program will be held Aug. 4 through Sept. 22 (Wednesdays) from 4-5:30 p.m. each session in the annex of Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. Call 610-983-1288 for more information or to register.

Thursday, Aug. 5

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 Aug. 5 (2010; Thursday) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First United Church of Christ, 145 Chestnut St., Spring City PA.

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 Aug. 5 (2010; Thursday) from 10 a.m. to Noon at The Bard Center, 410 Washington St., Royersford PA.

Pottstown Memorial Medical Center Department of Neurology physician Dr. Allen Tyler will offer “Learn More About Strokes” on Aug. 5 (2010; Thursday) beginning at 11 a.m. in the classrooms at the Chesmont Office Building, Armand Hammer Boulevard, Pottstown PA, as part of the hospital Senior Circle’s “Lunch ‘N Learn” series. For more information or to make a reservation, call 610-327-7699.

Blood pressure screenings will be conducted by staff members from Phoenixville Hospital on Aug. 5 (2009; Thursday) from 2-4 p.m. at Genuardi’s Supermarket, 70 Buckwalter Rd., Royersford PA.

An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Aug. 5 (2010; Thursday) from 2-8 p.m. at Montgomery County Community College’s West Campus in the South Hall Community Room, 101 College Drive, Pottstown PA. The event is sponsored by the college’s Office of Student Leadership and Involvement.

An infant preparation class for new and expectant parents is scheduled to be held Aug. 5 (2010; Thursday) from 7-9 p.m. in Suite 300 of Medical Office Building II at Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. A fee of $10 per couple will be charged. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 610-983-1288.

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Saturday, Aug. 7

A blood drive is scheduled by the Miller-Keystone Blood Center for Aug. 7 (2010; Saturday) from 8 a.m. to noon at Freedom Valley YMCA, 724 N. Adams St., Pottstown PA. Appointments are required to donate blood. For more information or to make an appointment call Miller-Keystone at 610-926-6060.

Blood pressure screenings will be conducted by staff members from Phoenixville Hospital on Aug. 7 (2010; Saturday) from 4-6 p.m. at Redner’s Warehouse Market, 202 Schuylkill Rd., Phoenixville PA.

Sunday, Aug. 8

A peer-led meeting of Resolve, the National Infertility Association support group, is scheduled to be held weekly on Sundays beginning at 2 p.m., sponsored by Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 610-917-0006.

Monday, Aug. 9

The free monthly meeting of the Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, sponsored by Phoenixville Hospital, will be held Aug. 9 (2010; Monday) from 1-3 p.m. in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 355 St. John’s Circle, Phoenixville PA. The program is a picnic lunch. Pre-registration is required for new participants; for more information or to pre-register, call 610-983-1288.

Tuesday, Aug. 10

Blood pressure screenings will be conducted by staff members from Pottstown Memorial Medical Center on  Aug. 10 (2010; Tuesday) from 9 a.m. to noon at the Birdsboro IGA Supermarket in Birdsboro PA.

A free meeting of the Easy Breathers Support Group, sponsored by Phoenixville Hospital, will be held Aug. 10 (2010; Tuesday) from 2:30-4 p.m. in the Cardiac-Respiratory Rehab Department on the first floor of South Tower at  Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA.

A meeting of the Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Support Group will be held Aug. 10 (2010; Tuesday) from 6-7 p.m. in conference Room B on the third floor of Medical Office Building II at Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. For more information or to register, call 610-983-1288.

A breastfeeding class for new and expectant mothers is scheduled to be held Aug. 10 (2010; Tuesday) from 7-9:30 p.m. in Room 300 of Medical Building II at Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. Registration is required; a fee of $20 per couple will be charged. For more information or to register, call 610-983-1288.

Thursday, Aug. 12

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 Aug. 12 (2010; Thursday) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First United Church of Christ, 145 Chestnut St., Spring City PA.

A two-day safe driver course for persons age 55 and older will be offered Aug. 12 and 13 (2010; Thursday and Friday) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day in Room 300 of Medical Building II at Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. Successfully completing the program may provide a reduction in some car insurance premiums. Registration is required. A fee of $12 will be charged to members of AARP; $14 must be paid by non-members. For more information, call 610-983-1288.

Friday, Aug. 13

Blood pressure screenings will be conducted by staff members from Pottstown Memorial Medical Center on Aug. 13  (2010; Friday) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Michael’s Craft Store, Rt. 100, North Coventry PA.

Sunday, Aug. 15

A peer-led meeting of Resolve, the National Infertility Association support group, is scheduled to be held weekly on Sundays beginning at 2 p.m., sponsored by Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 610-917-0006.

Monday, Aug. 16

Basic Life Support (BLS) re-certification training for health care providers will be conducted Aug. 16 (2010; Monday) in 30-minute appointments from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Suite 300 of Medical Office Building II at Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. A fee of $35 will be charged. Participants must have completed the online portion of BLS training, for a separate fee cost, before registering for this session. For more information or to register, call 610-983-1288.

Ready for the big event.

A three-week series of birth prep classes for new and expectant parents is scheduled to begin Aug. 16 (2010; Monday) from 7-9 p.m. in Suite 300 of Medical Office Building II at 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, Aug. 17

A free breast pumping class for new and expectant mothers is scheduled to be held Aug. 17 (2010; Tuesday) from 7-9 p.m. in Suite 300 of Medical Office Building II at Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 610-983-1288.

Thursday, Aug. 19

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 Aug. 19 (2010; Thursday) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First United Church of Christ, 145 Chestnut St., Spring City PA.

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 Aug. 19 (2010; Thursday) from 10 a.m. to Noon at The Bard Center, 410 Washington St., Royersford PA.

Blood pressure screenings will be conducted by staff members from Pottstown Memorial Medical Center on  Aug. 19 (2010; Thursday) from 1-3 p.m. at Wal-Mart, Route 100, Bechtelsville PA.

An informational seminar about weight-loss surgery will be held Aug. 19 (2010; Thursday), and on the third Thursday of every month, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the third floor conference center of Medical Office Building II at Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. For more information or to register, call 610-983-1975.

A meeting of the Man-To-Man Prostate Cancer Education and Support Group will be held Aug. 19 (2010; Thursday) from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Phoenixville Hospital Cancer Center, Phoenixville PA. For more information or to register, call 610-983-1800.

Friday, Aug. 20

Pottstown Memorial Medical Center community education nurse Pat Eltz will discuss “The Seven Deadly Sins of Living Alone” on Aug. 20 (2010; Friday) beginning at 11 a.m. in the classrooms at the Chesmont Office Building, Armand Hammer Boulevard, Pottstown PA, as part of the hospital Senior Circle’s “Lunch ‘N Learn” series. For more information or to make a reservation, call 610-327-7699.

Is your child safe in that car seat? Be sure. Learn Aug. 20 (2010; Friday) from a certified car seat technician how to properly install a child’s car seat. An appointment is required; to make one, call 610-327-7145. The service is sponsored by Pottstown Memorial Medical Center.

Sunday, Aug. 22

A peer-led meeting of Resolve, the National Infertility Association support group, is scheduled to be held weekly on Sundays beginning at 2 p.m., sponsored by Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 610-917-0006.

Wednesday, Aug. 25

A free meeting of the Post-Partum Adjustment Group, scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of every month, will be held Aug. 25 (2010; Wednesday) from 6:30-8 p.m. in Suite 300 of Medical Office Building II at Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 610-983-1288.

Thursday, Aug. 26

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 Aug. 26 (2010; Thursday) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First United Church of Christ, 145 Chestnut St., Spring City PA.

The monthly meeting of the Visually Impaired Support Group, sponsored by Phoenixville Hospital, will be held Aug. 26 (2010; Thursday) from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the annex at Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. For more information or to register, call Gail at the Montgomery County Association for the Blind at 215-896-5989.

Sunday, Aug. 29

A peer-led meeting of Resolve, the National Infertility Association support group, is scheduled to be held weekly on Sundays beginning at 2 p.m., sponsored by Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 610-917-0006.

September is “Healthy Aging Month,” “National Cholesterol Education Month,” “Prostate Health Month,”and “Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.”

Wednesday, Sept. 1

Members of the Senior Circle of Pottstown Memorial Medical Center are invited to a luau Sept. 1 (2010; Wednesday) to celebrate the heath care group’s sixth anniversary. It will be held at noon, rain or shine, under the pavilion at Beulah Land Swim Club, East High Street, Sanatoga PA. A catered lunch will be served, and the day also features door prizes, games and music. A fee of $8 will be charged for members, and $12 for their guests.

Thursday, Sept. 2

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 Sept. 2 (2010; Thursday) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First United Church of Christ, 145 Chestnut St., Spring City PA.

Blood pressure screenings will be conducted by staff members from Phoenixville Hospital on Sept. 2 (2009; Thursday) from 2-4 p.m. at Genuardi’s Supermarket, 70 Buckwalter Rd., Royersford PA.

Saturday, Sept. 4

Blood pressure screenings will be conducted by staff members from Phoenixville Hospital on Sept. 4 (2010; Saturday) from 4-6 p.m. at Redner’s Warehouse Market, 202 Schuylkill Rd., Phoenixville PA.

Sunday, Sept. 5

A peer-led meeting of Resolve, the National Infertility Association support group, is scheduled to be held weekly on Sundays beginning at 2 p.m., sponsored by Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 610-917-0006.

Tuesday, Sept. 7

The monthly meeting of the Diabetes Support Group sponsored by Phoenixville Hospital will be held from 7-8:15 p.m. in the conference center of Medical Office Building II at the hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. For more information,call 610-983-1288.

Wednesday, Sept. 8

A meeting of the Atrial Fibrillation Network is scheduled for Sept. 8 (2010; Wednesday) from 5-6 p.m. in conference Room A on the third floor of Medical Office Building II at Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. For more information or to register, call 610-983-1288. The program’s topic is “Surgical Interventions.”

Thursday, Sept. 9

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 Sept. 9 (2010; Thursday) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First United Church of Christ, 145 Chestnut St., Spring City PA.

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 Sept. 9 (2010; Thursday) from 10 a.m. to Noon at The Bard Center, 410 Washington St., Royersford PA.

A two-day safe driver course for persons age 55 and older will be offered Thursday and Friday, Sept. 9 and 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day in the Chesmont classroom of Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, Pottstown PA. Successfully completing the 55 Alive program may provide a reduction in some car insurance premiums. For more information or to register, call 610-495-6402.

Is your child safe in that car seat? Be sure. Learn Sept. 9 (2010; Thursday) from 7-7:30 p.m. how to properly install a child’s car seat, in Room 300 of Medical Building II at Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. It’s free, but an appointment is required; to make one, call 610-983-1288. The service is sponsored by Phoenixville Hospital. Earlier appointments also are available on the same day (Sept. 9)  from 3-6 p.m. under the Safe Kids of Chester County program; to make an appointment with it, call 610-363-8701.

Friday, Sept. 10

Blood pressure screenings will be conducted by staff members from Pottstown Memorial Medical Center on Sept. 10  (2010; Friday) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Michael’s Craft Store, Rt. 100, North Coventry PA.

Saturday, Sept. 11

A one-day Lamaze class for expectant parents will be held Sept. 11 (2010; Saturday) from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the boardroom on the ground floor of Pottstown Memorial Medical Center (PMMC), 1600 E. High St., Pottstown PA. For more information, call 610-327-7147.

A one-day class to help siblings between the ages of 3 and 8 prepare for the arrival of a new brother or sister is scheduled to be held Sept. 11 (2010; Saturday) in Suite 300 of Medical Office Building II at Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. A fee of $20 per family will be charged. Registration is required. For more information, class times, or to register, call 610-983-1288.

Sunday, Sept. 12

A peer-led meeting of Resolve, the National Infertility Association support group, is scheduled to be held weekly on Sundays beginning at 2 p.m., sponsored by Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 610-917-0006.

Monday, Sept. 13

The first in a series of three Diabetes Education classes will be held Sept. 13 (2010; Monday) from 9 a.m. to noon in the annex of Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. Advance registration is required. Fees for the classes are covered by most health insurance programs. For more information or to register, call 610-983-1288. Remaining classes are scheduled at the same time for Sept. 20 and 27 (both Mondays).

A three-week series of birth prep classes for new and expectant parents is scheduled to begin Sept. 13 (2010; Monday) from 7-9 p.m. in Suite 300 of Medical Office Building II at 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.

The free monthly meeting of the Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, sponsored by Phoenixville Hospital, will be held Sept. 13 (2010; Monday) from 1-3 p.m. in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 355 St. John’s Circle, Phoenixville PA. The program topic is “Nutrition.” Pre-registration is required for new participants; for more information or to pre-register, call 610-983-1288.

Tuesday, Sept. 14

Blood pressure screenings will be conducted by staff members from Pottstown Memorial Medical Center on  Sept. 14 (2010; Tuesday) from 9 a.m. to noon at the Birdsboro IGA Supermarket in Birdsboro PA.

A meeting of the Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Support Group will be held Sept. 14 (2010; Tuesday) from 6-7 p.m. in conference Room B on the third floor of Medical Office Building II at Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. For more information or to register, call 610-983-1288.

Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and AED re-certification training for health care providers will be conducted July 6 (2010; Tuesday) from 6-10 p.m. in the board room at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, 1600 E. High St., Pottstown PA. For more information or to register, call 610-327-7662.

A breastfeeding class for new and expectant mothers is scheduled to be held Sept. 14 (2010; Tuesday) from 7-9:30 p.m. in Room 300 of Medical Building II at Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. Registration is required; a fee of $20 per couple will be charged. For more information or to register, call 610-983-1288.

Thursday, Sept. 16

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 Sept. 16 (2010; Thursday) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First United Church of Christ, 145 Chestnut St., Spring City PA.

Healthy Aging” will be a discussion topic Sept. 16 (2010; Thursday) from 12:30-1:30 p.m., during a senior health promotion event at the Phoenixville Area Senior Center, 153 Church St., Phoenixville PA. Dr. Robert J. Pearlstein of Suburban Geriatrics will be the featured lecturer. His talk is sponsored by Phoenixville Hospital. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call the center at 610-935-1515.

Blood pressure screenings will be conducted by staff members from Pottstown Memorial Medical Center on Sept. 16  (2010; Thursday) from 1-3 p.m. at Wal-Mart, Route 100, Bechtelsville PA.

The first in a series of three Living With Diabetes classes will be held Sept. 16 (2010; Thursday) from 6-9 p.m. at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, 1600 E. High St., Pottstown PA. Advance registration is required. For more information, call 610-327-7463; to register, call 610-327-7500. Remaining classes are scheduled at the same time for Sept. 21 (Tuesday) and 23 (Thursday).

An informational seminar about weight-loss surgery will be held Sept. 16 (2010; Thursday), and on the third Thursday of every month, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the third floor conference center of Medical Office Building II at Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. For more information or to register, call 610-983-1975.

A meeting of the Man-To-Man Prostate Cancer Education and Support Group will be held Sept. 16 (2010; Thursday) from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Phoenixville Hospital Cancer Center, Phoenixville PA. For more information or to register, call 610-983-1800.

Friday, Sept. 17

Pottstown Memorial Medical Center CarePlex physical therapist Beth DiNemma will discuss “Preventing Falls” on Sept. 17 (2010; Friday) beginning at 11 a.m. in the classrooms at the Chesmont Office Building, Armand Hammer Boulevard, Pottstown PA, as part of the hospital Senior Circle’s “Lunch ‘N Learn” series. For more information or to make a reservation, call 610-327-7699.

Is your child safe in that car seat? Be sure. Learn Sept. 17 (2010; Friday) from a certified car seat technician how to properly install a child’s car seat. An appointment is required; to make one, call 610-327-7145. The service is sponsored by Pottstown Memorial Medical Center.

Saturday, Sept. 18

A one-day birth prep class for new and expectant parents is scheduled to be held Sept. 18 (2010; Saturday) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Suite 300 of Medical Office Building II at 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.

Sunday, Sept. 19

A peer-led meeting of Resolve, the National Infertility Association support group, is scheduled to be held weekly on Sundays beginning at 2 p.m., sponsored by Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 610-917-0006.

Wednesday, Sept. 22

A free meeting of the Post-Partum Adjustment Group, scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of every month, will be held Sept. 22 (2010; Wednesday) from 6:30-8 p.m. in Suite 300 of Medical Office Building II at Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 610-983-1288.

Thursday, Sept. 23

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 Sept. 23 (2010; Thursday) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First United Church of Christ, 145 Chestnut St., Spring City PA.

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 Sept. 23 (2010; Thursday) from 10 a.m. to Noon at The Bard Center, 410 Washington St., Royersford PA.

The monthly meeting of the Visually Impaired Support Group, sponsored by Phoenixville Hospital, will be held Sept. 23 (2010; Thursday) from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the annex at Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. For more information or to register, call Gail at the Montgomery County Association for the Blind at 215-896-5989.

Dr. Glenn Lipton will speak on “Solving Shoulder Pain” during the Pottstown Memorial Medical Center Senior Circle’s “Dinner With The Doc” series Sept. 23 (2010; Thursday) beginning at 6 p.m. in the classrooms at the Chesmont Office Building, Armand Hammer Boulevard, Pottstown PA For more information or to register, call 610-327-7699

Friday, Sept. 24

A two-day safe driver course for persons age 55 and older will be offered Sept. 24 and 25 (2010; Friday and Saturday) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day in Room 300 of Medical Building II at Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. Successfully completing the program may provide a reduction in some car insurance premiums. Registration is required. A fee of $12 will be charged to members of AARP; $14 must be paid by non-members. For more information, call 610-983-1288.

Sunday, Sept. 26

A peer-led meeting of Resolve, the National Infertility Association support group, is scheduled to be held weekly on Sundays beginning at 2 p.m., sponsored by Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 610-917-0006.

Monday, Sept. 27

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. in the hospital cafeteria. For information or to register, call 610-983-1288.

Thursday, Sept. 30

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 July 29 (2010; Thursday) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First United Church of Christ, 145 Chestnut St., Spring City PA.

Tuesday, Oct. 12

A free meeting of the Easy Breathers Support Group, sponsored by Phoenixville Hospital, will be held Oct. 12 (2010; Tuesday) from 2:30-4 p.m. in the Cardiac-Respiratory Rehab Department on the first floor of South Tower at  Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA.

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  • "Big Four" to audit Spain's banking sector June 2, 2012
    MADRID (Reuters) - Spain has picked the "Big Four" accounting firms KPMG , PwC , Deloitte and Ernst & Young to carry a full, individual audit of its ailing banks, a source with knowledge of the decision told Reuters on Saturday. […]