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SANATOGA PA – Health care news for western Montgomery County residents (and anyone else!), for Sept. 5-11 (2010) and beyond.

• These events have been added to The Post calendar.

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

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 blood drive is scheduled by the American Red Cross for Sept. 8 (2010; Wednesday) from 1-7 p.m. at First United Church of Christ, 367 Washington St., Royersford PA. Appointments are preferred to donate blood, although walk-ins will be welcomed. A form of photo ID is required. Call the church office at 610-948-9156 to schedule an appointment.

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

A blood drive is scheduled by the Miller-Keystone Blood Center for Sept. 13 (2010; Monday) from 7-10 a.m. at CEI, 447 Old Swede Rd., Douglassville PA. Appointments are required to donate blood. For more information or to make an appointment call Miller-Keystone at 610-926-6060.

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 ribbon-cutting to mark the opening of the second phase of the assisted living community in Hearthstone At Amity will be held Sept. 13 (2010; Monday) at 2 p.m. in the facility, 139 Old Swede Rd. (PA Route 662), Douglassville PA. The event is open to the public. The ribbon-cutting marks the first in a week-long series of events at Hearthstone, which offers a single-floor design and the availability of semi-private rooms. For more information, call 610-385-7600.

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.

A blood drive is scheduled by the Miller-Keystone Blood Center for Sept. 13 (2010; Monday) from 2-7 p.m. at Coventry Church of the Brethren, 946 Keim St., Pottstown PA. Appointments are required to donate blood. For more information or to make an appointment call Miller-Keystone at 610-926-6060.

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.

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