September 2010   9/6/2010   Energize & Exercise with the Lebed Method Healthy-Steps is a fun, gentle exercise program designed for cancer patients before, during and after treatment. This program is also helpful for survivors, caregivers, and anyone with lymphedema. Healthy-Steps combines easy stretches, low-impact aerobics, and relaxation techniques with great music. Research has found that Healthy-Steps can increase range of motion, strength, physical stability, and quality of life. Take a class and see why it is so popular! If this is your first time attending, please arrive 10 minutes early. Facilitated by: Sherry Lebed Davis, Founder & Co-Developer Lebed Method Professional Building, Suite 3. Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. No Class May 31 Occurs every Monday. 9/8/2010   Breast Cancer - A Healing Place This support group is an opportunity for sharing and receiving support while coping with advanced breast disease. Call the facilitator for a brief interview prior to joining. Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Occurs on the second Wednesday of every month. Contact Phone: 206-920-5462   Baby Your Back Back pain is a frequent problem for pregnant women with many causes. Baby Your Back is a two-hour class for expectant mothers taught by a licensed physical therapist. A Healthcare provider referral is required. Cost: $10. Northwest Physical Therapy Services at 206-368-6032 for a registration packet or more information. Occurs on the second Wednesday of every month. 9/9/2010   Let the Games Begin! A conversational support group that provides people with acquired brain injury the opportunity to participate in group card and board games in a supportive, encouraging environment. This group is facilitated by a licensed speech language pathologist who provides suggestions and encouragement, helping people build confidence while having fun. Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Occurs every Thursday. Contact Phone: 206-368-1848   Lung Cancer Support Group This group is for people with lung cancer and their family members or friends. The group will provide support to help participants express emotions and thoughts that come up in the cancer experience. If you are interested in attending this group, please call 206-832-1297. Facilitated by: Meg Sweeney, MSW Professional Building, Suite 3 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Speaker, May 27: Basha Brownstein, MSW, "A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words" Occurs every Thursday. 9/11/2010   50th Anniversary Community Festival Northwest Hospital will host a health fair and 50th anniversary celebration at this year’s Northgate Family Festival September 11, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Thornton Place Questions? Call (206) 368-1645 or for more information and directions. 9/13/2010   Better Breathers Club Join the club to learn tips and techniques to better manage lung disease. Rehab Patient Dining Room. Time: 10:30 a.m. Occurs on the second Monday of every month. Contact Phone: 206-368-1853   Energize & Exercise with the Lebed Method Healthy-Steps is a fun, gentle exercise program designed for cancer patients before, during and after treatment. This program is also helpful for survivors, caregivers, and anyone with lymphedema. Healthy-Steps combines easy stretches, low-impact aerobics, and relaxation techniques with great music. Research has found that Healthy-Steps can increase range of motion, strength, physical stability, and quality of life. Take a class and see why it is so popular! If this is your first time attending, please arrive 10 minutes early. Facilitated by: Sherry Lebed Davis, Founder & Co-Developer Lebed Method Professional Building, Suite 3. Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. No Class May 31 Occurs on the second Monday of every month. 9/14/2010   Weight Loss Surgery Education Join us for a free informational seminar to learn more about: weight loss surgery options and risks; patient selection criteria; nutritional requirements; and insurance coverage. Question and answer session follows each talk. Facilitated by: Dr. Joseph Chebli Call (206) 368-1350 to reserve space. Seminars are held in the TCU auditorium from 6:30-8pm.   Diabetes Support Group Learn about and discuss: meal planning, blood glucose monitoring devices, weight loss, treatment for high and low blood sugars, medication management, dietary supplements, diabetes myth busters, monitoring for complications and what’s new in diabetes research and technology. Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Contact Phone: 206-368-1564   Brain Cancer Support Group For people with a diagnosis of brain cancer or brain metastases and their family and friends. No registration necessary. Professional Building, Suite 3 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Contact Phone: 206-368-1848 9/15/2010   Breast Cancer Support Group This group is for breast cancer patients, survivors, and their family members or friends. The meetings provide an opportunity to share your experience with other people living with similar challenges. The group will provide support to help participants express emotions and thoughts that come up in the cancer experience. If you are interested in attending this group, please call 206-832-1297. Seattle: Northwest Hospital, Professional Building, Suite 3 Facilitated by: Carolyn Mathews, PsyD Professional Building, Suite 3 Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Occurs on the third Wednesday of every month. 9/16/2010   Diabetes Support Group Learn about and discuss: meal planning, blood glucose monitoring devices, weight loss, treatment for high and low blood sugars, medication management, dietary supplements, diabetes myth busters, monitoring for complications and what’s new in diabetes research and technology. Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Occurs on the third Thursday of every month. Contact Phone: 206-368-1564   Let the Games Begin! A conversational support group that provides people with acquired brain injury the opportunity to participate in group card and board games in a supportive, encouraging environment. This group is facilitated by a licensed speech language pathologist who provides suggestions and encouragement, helping people build confidence while having fun. Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Occurs on the third Thursday of every month. Contact Phone: 206-368-1848 9/18/2010   Stroke Support Group This group is designed for stroke survivors, their families and caregivers. Meets are held in the Easy Street section of the Northwest Hospital Rehabilitation Center. Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Occurs on the third Saturday of every month. Contact Phone: 206-361-2696 9/20/2010   Energize & Exercise with the Lebed Method Healthy-Steps is a fun, gentle exercise program designed for cancer patients before, during and after treatment. This program is also helpful for survivors, caregivers, and anyone with lymphedema. Healthy-Steps combines easy stretches, low-impact aerobics, and relaxation techniques with great music. Research has found that Healthy-Steps can increase range of motion, strength, physical stability, and quality of life. Take a class and see why it is so popular! If this is your first time attending, please arrive 10 minutes early. Facilitated by: Sherry Lebed Davis, Founder & Co-Developer Lebed Method Professional Building, Suite 3. Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. No Class May 31 Occurs every Monday. 9/21/2010   Medic II CPR Class This class covers adult CPR and choking techniques for the general public and is not intended for health care providers. Place: Lindsay Gould Auditorium, 1st floor, Main Lobby Cost: Donations are greatly appreciated and made out to Medic II CPR Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Click here to find out more. Occurs on the third Tuesday of every month. Contact Phone: 206-368-1564 9/22/2010   Gynecologic Cancer Support Group This group is for patients with ovarian, uterine, cervical or any other type of gynecological cancer and their family members or friends. The meetings provide an opportunity to share with other women living with similar challenges. The group will provide support to help participants express emotions and thoughts that come up in the cancer experience. If you are interested in attending this group, please call 206-832-1297. Facilitated by: Tracy Kalloway, MA Professional Building, Suite 3 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Speaker, May 26: Howard Muntz, MD, "Why Some Women Do Better After Their Cancer Diagnosis" Occurs on the fourth Wednesday of every month.   Breast Cancer - A Healing Place This support group is an opportunity for sharing and receiving support while coping with advanced breast disease. Call the facilitator for a brief interview prior to joining. Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Occurs on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Contact Phone: 206-920-5462 9/23/2010   Let the Games Begin! A conversational support group that provides people with acquired brain injury the opportunity to participate in group card and board games in a supportive, encouraging environment. This group is facilitated by a licensed speech language pathologist who provides suggestions and encouragement, helping people build confidence while having fun. Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Occurs every Thursday. Contact Phone: 206-368-1848   Lung Cancer Support Group This group is for people with lung cancer and their family members or friends. The group will provide support to help participants express emotions and thoughts that come up in the cancer experience. If you are interested in attending this group, please call 206-832-1297. Facilitated by: Meg Sweeney, MSW Professional Building, Suite 3 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Speaker, May 27: Basha Brownstein, MSW, "A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words" Occurs every Thursday. 9/27/2010   Energize & Exercise with the Lebed Method Healthy-Steps is a fun, gentle exercise program designed for cancer patients before, during and after treatment. This program is also helpful for survivors, caregivers, and anyone with lymphedema. Healthy-Steps combines easy stretches, low-impact aerobics, and relaxation techniques with great music. Research has found that Healthy-Steps can increase range of motion, strength, physical stability, and quality of life. Take a class and see why it is so popular! If this is your first time attending, please arrive 10 minutes early. Facilitated by: Sherry Lebed Davis, Founder & Co-Developer Lebed Method Professional Building, Suite 3. Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. No Class May 31 Occurs every Monday. 9/28/2010   Weight Loss Surgery Education Join us for a free informational seminar to learn more about: weight loss surgery options and risks; patient selection criteria; nutritional requirements; and insurance coverage. Question and answer session follows each talk. Facilitated by: Dr. Nicole White Call (206) 368-1350 to reserve space. Seminars are held in the TCU auditorium from 6:30-8pm. 9/30/2010   Let the Games Begin! A conversational support group that provides people with acquired brain injury the opportunity to participate in group card and board games in a supportive, encouraging environment. This group is facilitated by a licensed speech language pathologist who provides suggestions and encouragement, helping people build confidence while having fun. Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Occurs every Thursday. Contact Phone: 206-368-1848

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