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Winter Fifness Winter Fun
2t26 10 a.m. 4 p.m.
Snowshoe Hike
2t27 Meet 10 a.m.
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Lapland Lake Nordic Ski Center Pine Orchard
1 session (Fridai). Cross-Country Skiing, Skating & Snowshoeing! Join us for a few hours or stay all day. Open to the general public (any age...beginners welcome). Nordic Ski Patrol, Sue Cridland RN BSN. $14 day pass with our group payable upon arrival (lessons available with prior notice). Call736-1120
1 session (Saturday). Rated Easy - 4 Miles RL Join us as we snowshoe to this peaceful, isolated grove of enormous white pines
that are 200+ years old with diameters exceeding
6
feet! NYS Licensed Outdoor Guide, Susan Hendler RN MS. $6 gulde fee payable in advance. Space limited...call 736-'1120
FEBRUARY SUPPORT GROUPS: For details, visit nlh.org or call 736-7720 ) Diabetes 2/22 Nathan Littauer 10 a.m. Breastfeeding 2/3 Nathan Littauer 12:30 p.m. Cancer 2/9 Nathan Littauer 5 p,m. ) Heart Disease 2/23 Healthlink 4 p.m. Healthlink 10:30 a.m. Alzheimers 2/11 Healthlink 4 p.m. ) Smokefree 2/25
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Breastfeedi ng 2/15 Nathan Littauer 6:30 p.m.
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American Heaft Association Courses ACLS Certification BLS Recertification
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TOPS Wednesdays
Nathan Littauer 5:30 p.m.
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who do not have health insurance lncludes Mammograms - Breast/Pelvic Exams
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Pap Tests - Colorectal Kits (Age 5O+) Cafl NYS Cancer Services Program 841-3726
Various February Dates
Call Littauer's Education Department 773-5495
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ALL PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
CALENDAR Topic
Date
Breastfeeding Your Bahy Managing Stress:
Nutrition & Fr'tness
? Blood Pressure Screening
Body Fat Analysis Cholesterol HDL + Grucose Screening Women
with Heart Disease ViP Luncheon:
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Nathan
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Littauer Hospital
that breastfeeding is still the best way to feed your baby during the first year! Lactation Specialists from The Birthing Center At Littauer. FREE! Call736-1120 1 session each (Wednesday). Learn about the relationship between nutrition, fitness and slress, and how you can help manage your stress by introducing a few simple (though perhaps not so easy) lifestyle changes. HealthLink Littauer's Sue Cridland RN BSN & Karen Sagan RN BS. FREEJ Call 736-1120 'l session (Wednesday). Babies aren't delivered with instruction manuals! Come learn parenting basics including how to calm a iussy infant, sleep patterns, feeding, sick child care, keeping them safe, and much more! Christine Ney RN CCE, The Birthing Center At Littauer. FREE! Call736-'1120 session (Thursday). Monthly group meeting...For family members who care for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia. Topic: "Dementia" ... Learn about the types of dementia and their associated behaviors followed by open discussion. Led by Leslie Beadle of Nathan Littauer Hospital. FREE! No enrollment needed
you NEED to know to insure breastfeeding experience. Healthcare experts agree
1 session (Wednesday). Learn what
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6:30 8 p'm.
2t10 11:30 - 12:30 or 6:30 7:30 p.m.
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Introduction To Square Dancing!
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2t19 9 a.m.
HealthLink
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2t19 9 a.m.
HealthLink
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2 Colonial
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2t23
HealthLink
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Nathan Littauer Hospital
11:30 a.m. 1 p.m.
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(Thursday). Let's keep moving this winterl Join us for a
beginners workshop on this American folk dance. Brjng a friend, a positive attitude, and have FUN while learning this simple form of physical and mental exercise for all ages. Led by Elaine & Dennis of The Shoeleather Express. FREE! Call 736-1120 1 session (Friday). One in four people have high blood pressure, which increases their risk for heaft attack and stroke, Since there are usually no symptoms, this condition is usually referred to
as the 'silent killer.' The only way to know for sure is to get
it
checked. FREE! No appointments necessary 1 session (Ftiday). Why monitor body faf? Because it's a better indicator of overall health than total weight! With a simple, noninvasive analysis, you'll learn your percentage of body fat and body mass index (BMl), and get the recommended range for your personal physiquel FREE! No appointments necessary 1 session (Ftiday). Are you at risk for heart disease or diabetes? Find out if YOUR number is up, Professional blood test results in five minutes. No fasting required (for glucose, 3 hour fasting suggested). Cholesterol + Glucose $10, Cholesterol + HDL $15, all three tests only $18! No appointments necessary 1 session (Tuesday). Monthly group meeting...For women with heart disease and their family members. Topic: "Healthy Heart Diet" presented by a Regislered Dietitian of Littauer's Nutritional Services. FREE! No enrollment necessav 1 session (Wednesday). Especially For Adulfs 50+,.,Enjoy a buffet style luncheon followed by guest speaker, Matthew Van Slyke PT, Littauer's Rehab Medjcine Services. Learn how to manage, reduce, and prevenl stress through physical activity for any fitness level! Luncheon: $5 ViP members, $6 public. Call 736-1120 by 2122. Speaker presentation at 12 noon is open to general public at no charqe