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Living Well With Chronic Pain
Thursdays, Feb. 16 to March 23,
1 to 3:30 p.m.
CMH Columbia Center
Free
This six-week workshop was developed by
Stanford University to help participants learn
how to help manage their chronic pain. Topics
include feedback and problem solving, dealing
with difficult emotions, fatigue management,
making decisions, positive thinking, weight
management, introduction to physical
activity and exercises, and many more. A
gentle flexibility program will start in week 3.
Anyone with chronic pain is encouraged to
attend.
Trying to Quit Tobacco?
Tobacco Cessation Services
CMH Columbia Center
A certified tobacco treatment specialist
is available Monday through Friday for
individual tobacco-cessation appointments
to help you quit tobacco. The addiction
to nicotine, the habit of tobacco use
and behavior change are addressed, and
support is provided. Treatment plans are
tailored for each individual. The program
is billable to nearly all insurance plans.
Call 503-325-4321, ext. 5758, for more
information or to schedule an appointment.
DIABETES EDUCATION
CMH offers an American Diabetes
Association-recognized Diabetes Self-
Management Education Program. Group
classes and individual appointments
are available with our diabetes nurses
and clinical dietitians. Free support
groups are held throughout the year.
Contact us to be put on our mailing list
or email list to get information before the
meetings. Call 503-338-4012 or visit our
website,
for more information.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Bereavement and Grief Support
First Thursday of the month, 2 to 4 p.m.
Bob Chisholm Community Center,
Room 1, 1225 Ave. A, Seaside
Third Tuesday of the month,
4:30 to 6 p.m.
CMH Columbia Center Chinook Room,
2021 Marine Drive, Astoria
Please contact Lower Columbia Hospice at
503-338-6230 with any questions.
Ostomy Support Group
Contact Lisa Harris, RN, at 503-338-4523.
WomenHeart
of North Oregon Coast
Third Wednesday of the month,
6:30 to 8 p.m.
CMH Columbia Center–Coho Conference
Room, 2021 Marine Drive, Astoria
Contact Michele Abrahams at 503-338-8435.
Call 503-338-7564, email
or visit to learn more about
the exciting opportunities at CMH.
Check out our new calendar online at .
CHILDBIRTH/FAMILY
PREPARATION
CMH offers a full line of labor preparation
courses with weekly and weekend options.
Six-Week Course
Wednesdays, Feb. 1 to March 8,
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
CMH
Free if delivering at CMH; otherwise $75
Weekend Fast-Track Course
Friday, March 24, 6 to 8:30 p.m., and
Saturday, March 25, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
CMH
Free if delivering at CMH; otherwise $75
CMH HEALTH
ANDWELLNESS
Get a Grasp on Medicare 2017
Thursday, Feb. 9, 3 to 5 p.m.
CMH Columbia Center–Coho Conference
Room, 2021 Marine Drive, Astoria
This class will cover the A, B, C and Ds
of Medicare benefits, including new 2017
updates. We will also discuss the options
available for additional coverage and how
to determine what coverage is best for you.
In addition, we will review low-income
programs and how to avoid health care fraud.
Pre-registration is not required. For more
information, contact Michelle Lewis at
503-861-4202.
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