August 2008
Featured event:
Western Dance
Bill Alexander Auto Group & The Foundation of YRMC
Present
Leann Rimes
Saturday, Oct. 4
Yuma County Fairgrounds
6 p.m. to midnight
All proceeds benefit the YRMC School Health Care program, which serves uninsured children in six Yuma County elementary school districts.
Ticket price includes tri-tip barbecue dinner with beverage. Cost is $50 each through Sept. 1, after that it is $60. Military discount ticket (with ID) is $50. Get your tickets today at the YRMC Foundation, 399 W. 32nd St.; Western Warehouse, and online at www.yumaregional.org/westerndance.html (military discount not available online). Visa, MasterCard and American Express accepted.
August 6, Wednesday, 9 am Nutrition Education:
Join the YRMC Cardiac Rehab experts for a dynamic class on healthy eating. Let our registered dietician teach you how to read food labels and what you can do to make smart food choices. Held at YRMC Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation - 2550 S. 4th Ave. To register, call 336-1015.
August 6, Wednesday, 6 pm Autism Support Group:
Social support group that provides support and understanding to family members who have an autistic child or children. Held at Yuma Regional Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St. For more information, call Gwen at 210-6914.
August 6, Wednesday, 6:30 pm Bariatric Support Group:
Provides emotional and moral support to individuals who have had or are contemplating weight loss surgery. This month's topic is "What do I do with all of this TIME?" Held at Yuma Regional Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St. For more information, call Kathie Brown at 210-9845.
August 7, Thursday, 7 pm Breast Cancer Support Group:
Held at Yuma Regional Medical Plaza, 1501 W. 24th St. For more information, call 726-0366 or 726-7831.
August 11, Monday, 7 pm Cancer Support Group:
A support group that provides support for cancer patients and their families. Held at Yuma Regional Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St. For more information, call 336-3919 or 336-3881.
NEW! August 13, Wednesday, 9 am Flexibility Training - Yes You Can!
You have heard the benefits of weight training and building muscle tone and now's your chance to learn from the experts. Join with the YRMC Cardiac Rehab exercise physiologist to get started today. Held at YRMC Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation - 2550 S. 4th Ave. To register, call 336-1015.
August 15, Friday, 2 pm to 6 pm Blood Pressure and Spirometry Checks:
Yuma Regional Cardiopulmonary Services offers free blood pressure and spirometry checks on the third Friday of each month at YRMC Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation - 2550 S. 4th Ave. For more information, call Jill at 336-7448.
August 20, Wednesday, 9 am Medications:
Bert Carson, D.O., will speak on various medications, their uses, side effects, and possible interactions. Held at YRMC Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation - 2550 S. 4th Ave. To register, call 336-1015.
August 21, Thursday, 5:30 pm Yuma Stroke Survivors Support Group:
A support group for stroke survivors and their families. Held at Yuma Rehabilitation Hospital, 901 W. 24th St. For information, call 314-8801.
August 21, Thursday, 6 pm Parent Action Council:
A support group for parents of children who attend one or more Children's Rehabilita336-7095.
August 21, Thursday, 7 pm La Leche League of Yuma:
Held at Yuma Regional Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St. For more information, call Karen at 783-0048.
August 27, Wednesday, 9 am Angina, MI & Nitro Use:
Learn about the differences between chest pain and a heart attack from a registered nurse. Held at YRMC Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation - 2550 S. 4th Ave. To register, call 336-1015.
August 28, Wednesday, 9 am AWAKE:
A support group for people with sleeping disorders. Held at YRMC, Conference Rooms 1 and 2. For information, call 336-7303 or 317-0040.
No meeting this month: Epilepsy Support Group, Ostomy Support Group, Lung Disease Support Group and Diabetes Support Group
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