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SANATOGA PA – Health care news for western Montgomery County residents (and anyone else!), for Oct. 17-23 (2010) and beyond.

Thursday, Oct. 21

“Chest Pains – Knowing The Warning Signs,” a free program and accompanying breakfast, will be conducted Thursday (Oct. 21, 2010) from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Villa At Morlatton retirement community, 1180 Ben Franklin Hwy. E., Douglassville PA. Danyelle Whalen, BSN, RN-BC will be the featured speaker. Seating is limited; advance reservation are required. For more information or to make a reservation, call 610-385-5021.

A free bone density screening, sponsored by Wegman’s Markets and HealthSource of Audubon PA, will be held Thursday (Oct. 21, 2010) from noon to 6 p.m. at the pharmacy inside Wegman’s at Providence Town Center, 600 Commerce Dr., Collegeville PA.

Monday, Oct. 25

U.S. armed forces veterans or their spouses may be entitled to as much as $23,396 in tax-free veterans’ benefits annually, and programs scheduled Monday (Oct. 25, 2010) at 2 and 7 p.m. in the Chestnut Knoll assisted living facility, 120 W. 5th St., Boyertown PA, is intended to show them how to qualify. Seating is limited; advance reservations are required by Wednesday (Oct. 20). For more information or to make a reservation, call 610-473-8066.

Wednesday, Oct. 27

“Exercise Your Brain,” a presentation by the Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown and Vicinity that intends to demonstrate why seniors must stay mentally sharp as they age, will be held Oct. 27 (2010; Wednesday) at 8:30 a.m. in the Spring Mill senior living facility, 3000 Balfour Cir., Phoenixville PA. Seating is limited; advance reservations are required by Thursday (Oct. 21). For more information or to register, call 610-933-7675.

Sunday, Nov. 7

A workshop for people who experienced, or are experiencing, traumatic events will be offered Nov. 7 (2010; Sunday) from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Gallery on High, 254 E. High St., Pottstown PA. The event will be led by a trauma specialist and coordinated by Creative Health Services of Pottstown. Space is limited; advance reservations are appreciated. For more information or to make a reservation, call 610-326-2506.

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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.

Thursday, Oct. 21

The Alzheimer’s Association’s Monthly Support Group meets Oct. 21 (2010; Thursday) from 6-7:30 p.m., and the third Thursday of every month at the same time, in Chestnut Knoll Assisted Living, 120 W. 5th St., Boyertown PA. It offers an opportunity to meet and share with other caregivers experiencing similar issues. The facility provides free respite care for loved ones in a secured area during the meeting. For more information, call 610-473-8066.

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Go tobacco-free and breathe easier. See Monday's listing.

SANATOGA PA – Health care news for western Montgomery County residents (and anyone else!), for Sept. 26-Oct. 2, (2010) and beyond.

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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.

Thursday, Oct. 21

The Alzheimer’s Association’s Monthly Support Group meets Oct. 21 (2010; Thursday) from 6-7:30 p.m., and the third Thursday of every month at the same time, in Chestnut Knoll Assisted Living, 120 W. 5th St., Boyertown PA. It offers an opportunity to meet and share with other caregivers experiencing similar issues. The facility provides free respite care for loved ones in a secured area during the meeting. For more information, call 610-473-8066.

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SANATOGA PA – Health care news for western Montgomery County residents (and anyone else!), for Sept. 19-25 (2010) and beyond.

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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.

Blood pressure screenings are scheduled Monday.

Monday, Sept. 20

Blood pressure screenings conducted by staff members of the Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown will be held on Sept. 20 (2010; Monday) from 10 a.m. to Noon at the New Hanover Luthern Church, 2941 Luthern Church Rd., Gilbertsville PA.

Wednesday, Sept. 22

Blood pressure screenings conducted by staff members of the Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown will be held on Sept. 22 (2010; Wednesday) from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Pottstown Area Senior Center, 724 N. Adams St., Pottstown PA.

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

A well child clinic conducted by staff members of the Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown will be held on Sept. 23 (2010; Thursday) from 8:30-10:15 a.m. at the VNA Building, 1963 E. High St., Pottstown PA.

Blood pressure screenings will be conducted by staff members of the Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown on Sept. 23 (2010; Thursday) beginning at 2 p.m. at Manatawny Manor, 30 Old Schuylkill Rd., Pottstown 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 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

Blood pressure screenings will be conducted by staff members of the Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown on Sept. 24 (2010; Friday) from 1-3 p.m. at the Coventry Mall, Routes 100 & 724, Pottstown PA.

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.

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Stay healthy with better sugar control. See Tuesday's listing about diabetes support.

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

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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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Pottstown's Senior Circle health group celebrates its 6th anniversary. See Wednesday's listings.

SANATOGA PA – Health care news for western Montgomery County residents (and anyone else!), for Aug. 29-Sept. 4 (2010) and beyond.

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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.”

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SANATOGA PA – Health care news for western Montgomery County residents (and anyone else!), for Aug. 22 (2010) and beyond.

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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

The Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation and Pottstown Memorial Medical Center’s Healthy Woman program are partnering to present a fun, healthy walk along Pottstown’s Schuylkill River Trail on Aug. 25 (2010; Wednesday) beginning at 6 p.m. from the pavilion at Riverfront Park, College Drive, Pottstown PA. Before the walk, all participants will receive bottled water and pedometers supplied for free by the foundation. Following the walk, Healthy Women members will receive coupons good for a discounted meal during the same evening at the Brickhouse Restaurant, at the corner of High and Hanover Streets. Advanced reservations are required. For more information or to register, call 610-327-PMMC or go online.

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.

Saturday, Aug. 28

Prana, a new holistic and wellness center, will conduct its grand opening observance Saturday (Aug. 28, 2010) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, at 19 Moser Rd., Pottstown PA. The event is open to the public. Among activities featured there during the day are mini-massages, informational sessions about yoga, reflexology, Reiki, aromatherapy, and food and door prizes.

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.

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SANATOGA PA – Health care news for western Montgomery County residents (and anyone else!), for Aug. 15 (2010) and beyond.

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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

A blood drive is scheduled by the Miller-Keystone Blood Center for Aug. 16 (2010; Monday) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Limerick Family Care, 296 W. Ridge Pike, Limerick PA. Appointments are required to donate blood. For more information or to make an appointment call Miller-Keystone at 610-926-6060.

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.

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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.

Wednesday, Aug. 18

A grief support group meeting conducted by the Pottstown YMCA will be held Wednesday (Aug. 18, 2010) at 6:30 p.m. in the Freedom Valley YMCA branch at Adams and Jackson streets, Pottstown PA. Those in need of grief support and counseling are welcome to attend. Group meetings are scheduled on the first and third Wednesdays of every month.

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 free Zumba demonstration night, open to the public, will be held Aug. 19 (2010; Thursday) from 6–7:30 pm. at the Pottstown YMCA, 724 N Adams St., Pottstown PA. Meet the instructors for the Y’s fall Zumba classes, and try the workout that’s more like a party. Bring a water bottle and towel, and comfortable clothes. Refreshments and raffles will be included. The program is geared for those age 14 and older. Advance registration is preferred; for more information or to register, call Lynn Seponski at 610-323-7300, Ext. 13.

The Alzheimer’s Association’s Monthly Support Group meets Aug. 19 (2010; Thursday) from 6-7:30 p.m., and the third Thursday of every month at the same time, in Chestnut Knoll Assisted Living, 120 W. 5th St., Boyertown PA. It offers an opportunity to meet and share with other caregivers experiencing similar issues. The facility provides free respite care for loved ones in a secured area during the meeting. For more information, call 610-473-8066.

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.

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SANATOGA PA – Health care news for western Montgomery County residents (and anyone else!), for Aug. 8  (2010) and beyond.

• These events have been added to The Post calendar.

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

A blood drive is scheduled by the Miller-Keystone Blood Center for Aug. 9 (2010; Monday) from 9 a.m. to 1:40 p.m. at Proconex, 103 Enterprise Dr., Limerick PA. Appointments are required to donate blood. For more information or to make an appointment call Miller-Keystone at 610-926-6060.

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 scheduled Thursday.

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.

Saturday, Aug. 14

A “Dr. Drill Boot Camp Clinic” for fitness that’s open to the public will be held Aug. 14 (2010; Saturday) from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Pottstown YMCA, Adams and Jackson streets, Pottstown PA. Advance registration is requested by Monday (Aug. 9). For information or a reservation, Lynn Seponski at call 610-323-7300, Ext. 13. Tickets cost $10 per person, and the program geared for those age 14 and older.  Proceeds benefit the annual Y Partners Financial Campaign.

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

A blood drive is scheduled by the Miller-Keystone Blood Center for Aug. 16 (2010; Monday) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Limerick Family Care, 296 W. Ridge Pike, Limerick PA. Appointments are required to donate blood. For more information or to make an appointment call Miller-Keystone at 610-926-6060.

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.

Wednesday, Aug. 18

A grief support group meeting conducted by the Pottstown YMCA will be held Wednesday (Aug. 18, 2010) at 6:30 p.m. in the Freedom Valley YMCA branch at Adams and Jackson streets, Pottstown PA. Those in need of grief support and counseling are welcome to attend. Group meetings are scheduled on the first and third Wednesdays of every month.

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SANATOGA PA – Health care news for western Montgomery County residents (and anyone else!), for July 31 (2010) and beyond.

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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.

Blood drives ahead.

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.

How's your blood pressure?

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.

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