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CALENDAR
EDUCATION
ANDWELLNESS
Cancer Resource Center
Monday through Friday,
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE
Our supportive and knowledgeable
volunteers help nd resources and
guidance for those in need during what
can o en be a scary and overwhelming
experience. We can help provide pros-
theses, wigs, hats, lap quilts and other
items. We also o er “Look Good...
Feel Better” and “Reach to Recovery”
classes. For more information, call
208-883-6030
.
Diabetes Wellness
First Tuesday of each month, 4 to 5 p.m.
Gritman Conference Center
FREE
Diabetes a ects 80,000 adults in Idaho.
Local physicians, nurses and dietitians
will help you learn how to live with
diabetes. Sponsored by Gritman Medi-
cal Center Diabetes Care. For more
information, call
208-883-6341
.
Fit and Fall Proof
Monday through Friday
Martin CommunityWellness Center,
510W. Palouse River Drive
FREE
Reduce your risk of falling by increasing
your muscle strength and balance. is is
part of a statewide e ort led by the Idaho
Department of Health and Welfare and
the North Central District Health De-
partment. Call
208-883-9605
for times.
Find all of our classes and programs at
www.gritman.org
. For more information,
call
208-883-2232
.
Classes to improve your
health and well-being
SPECIALIZED HEALTHCARE OUTPATIENT CLINICS
We work with many specialists who travel to us so that you don’t have to leave
town to address your health concerns. Call
208-883-6264
for information about
these clinics:
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Allergy and asthma.
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Congenital heart disease.
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Dermatology.
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Nephrology.
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Neurosurgery and spine.
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Oncology.
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Pulmonary.
COMMUNITY COUNTS!
THANKS FOR MAKING OUR COMMUNITY A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE
Osteoporosis Exercise Group
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Gritman Cardiac Rehab Center
$6.50 per session
One of the best ways to strengthen your
bones and prevent osteoporosis is to
exercise regularly. Even if you already
have osteoporosis, exercise can help you
maintain bone mass. Join our ongo-
ing exercise group, and improve your
bone strength. A physician referral is
required. Call
208-883-6088
.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Breast Cancer Support Group
Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m.
Palouse Boardroom,
Gritman Medical Center
FREE
Open to all breast cancer patients and
survivors. For more information, call
208-883-4968
or
208-883-1422
.
Caregivers Support Group
SecondWednesday of each month,
3:30 to 5 p.m. (respite care available)
Third Tuesday of each month,
6 to 7:30 p.m. (no respite care available)
Adult Day Health, 225 E. Palouse River Drive
FREE
Meet others and share information and
resources in a relaxed, supportive set-
ting. To learn more, call
208-883-6483
or email barbara.mahoney@gritman.org.
Bosom Buddies Support
Thank you to our friends at Moscow Building Supply and
Johnson’s Jewelers for organizing fund-raising events for
Bosom Buddies. Bosom Buddies provides free mammograms
for local women who otherwise cannot a ord the early
breast cancer detection screening. For more information
about Bosom Buddies, call the GritmanWomen’s Imaging
Center at
208-882-5377
.
Historical Photos for Troy Clinic
Thank you to Dorothy Anderson, of the Troy Historical Society,
and the Latah County Historical Society for sharing historical
photos of Troy and Dr. Omer Drury for use in the Troy Clinic.
Art of Note
Congratulations to Peggy Conrad, who took home the
Gritman Medical Center First Place Award in the Palouse
Watercolor Socius 2012 Juried Show.