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LAKE COUNTY – Events of the world got you feeling frazzled?
Current methods of dealing with stress not working?
Want to make a change but don’t know how or where to start?
Sutter Lakeside Hospital and Center for Health invites you to attend the next session of the Stress Reduction and Relaxation Clinic beginning Tuesday, Nov. 4.
In this eight-week intensive, participants learn new patterns of response to stress and how to transition from being highly reactive to life events, to learning how to respond with calmness. In the small group classroom environment, participants gain support and learn from each other and the curriculum.
Participants will take a Health Risk Assessment and general wellness inventory to assess their current state of mental, emotional and physical well-being.
Through the use of diaphragmatic breathing, progressive relaxation, mindful meditation, gentle movement yoga and other strategies, participants will learn how to consciously and healthily cope with life stress.
The program begins Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and meets twice-a-week for eight weeks.
The program instructor will be Leslie Lovejoy, RN, Ph.D. Lovejoy has worked in the wellness, self-help and healthcare field for over 30 years. An educator, wellness coach, and Reiki Master, Lovejoy helps individuals access their self healing potential and return to a life of balance and harmony.
To register or for more information call the Sutter Lakeside Wellness Center, 262-5171.
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CLEARLAKE – Corey Warner, MD, has joined Hidden Valley Medical Services as the full-time internal medicine doctor, serving Hidden Valley Lake and south Lake County.
He is board certified and specializes in the full spectrum of adult medicine.
Dr. Warner and his wife, Amber, moved to Hidden Valley Lake from Danville, Ill., where he practiced at the Carle Clinic Association and Provena United Samaritans Medical Center. They enjoy golf, volunteer work, church and spending time with family, including their three-year old “puppy” Dooney.
The doctor was active in the Danville community where he served on the Boys and Girls Club board and was a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters for seven years.
“Dr. Warner’s arrival represents our ongoing commitment to bring the community a broad range of services provided by top health care professionals,” said JoAline Olson, president and chief executive officer of St. Helena Hospital, which operates Hidden Valley Medical Services. “His distinguished professional record, caring manner and commitment to his community reflect the high standards shared by our physicians.”
Warner received his medical degree from Oregon Health Sciences University and completed his residency in internal medicine at Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center, both in Portland.
Hidden Valley Medical Services is located in the Coyote Valley Plaza, 18990 Coyote Valley Road, Suite 8, in Hidden Valley Lake and offers a range of health care services including: internal medicine, OB/GYN, neurology, medical-surgical specialties, oncology, cardiovascular and urology.
For information and appointments, call 987-8344.
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The meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lake Family Resource Center, 896 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport.
Topics at the meeting will include tobacco-related issues, youth access to tobacco products and second-hand smoke issues. A light lunch will be provided.
For more information contact Michael Rupe, 262-1611 or
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LAKE COUNTY – Once again, it is flu season. The Lake County Public Health Department is reminding seniors and those who are at high risk for complications of flu to take advantage of our low cost flu shot clinics.
Influenza can cause significant problems for older adults and also for small children. If you have a household member or are a caregiver for anyone less than 5 or over 60 years of age, you should consider getting vaccinated as well. Health care workers who provide direct patient care should also get vaccinated. Getting a flu shot is an effective way to help protect yourself and your community.
The Lake County Public Health Department has been allotted 3,430 doses of vaccine for the 2008-09 season. This year’s vaccine contains three new influenza virus strains. The 2008-09 influenza vaccine can protect you against these three viruses, or it can make your illness milder if you get infected with a related but different influenza strain.
The county’s low-cost influenza vaccination clinics are available to people who meet the eligibility criteria listed below.
Eligibility criteria are as follows: Adults over 60 years of age; children 6 months to 18 years of age; pregnant women (please notify the nurse that you are pregnant before receiving your flu shot, as pregnant women receive a different vaccine formulation; persons with certain chronic medical conditions; those who live with or care for persons at high risk, including children under age 5 and/or adults over 60 years of age; health care workers.
All flu shots are $2.
The clinic schedule is as follows:
Clearlake – Tuesday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Senior Community Center, 3245 Bowers Road. Due to the large turnout expected at the clinic, they want to decrease the waiting time by having people come in two groups: Last names beginning with A-L, 10 a.m. to noon; last names beginning with M-Z, noon to 2 p.m.
Lakeport – Thursday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3500 Hill Road East. Due to the large turnout expected at the clinic, they want to decrease the waiting time by having people come in two groups: Last names beginning with A-L, 10 a.m. to noon; last names beginning with M-Z, noon to 2 p.m.
Middletown – Wednesday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. to noon at the Calpine Visitor Center, 15500 Central Park Road.
Lucerne – Thursday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. to noon, Lucerne Alpine Senior Center, 10th and Country Club Drive.
Lakeport – Wednesday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Public Health Department, 922 Bevins Ct.
Clearlake – Thursday, Oct. 30, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Public Health Department, 7000 B S. Center Drive.
Tetanus and pneumonia vaccines will not be offered at the flu clinics this year, but they are available year round at the Public Health Department. Adults should receive a tetanus booster every 10 years and the pneumonia shot is a once-in-a-lifetime vaccine given after the age of 65. The cost for the tetanus shot is $54.79 and the cost for the pneumonia shot is $65.69.
If you and /or your family would like to be protected from the flu and do not qualify for the low-cost vaccine clinics, please call your regular doctor’s office. Many local pharmacies also offer flu shots this time of year.
Getting vaccinated is the most effective way to prevent the flu, but there are other things we can all do to help keep ourselves healthy. Wash your hands often and try not to touch your face with your hands. Viruses can enter the body through the membranes of your nose, mouth and eyes. If you cough or sneeze, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow instead of your hands. Viruses pass easily from your hands to the things you touch. Also, when you are feeling ill, try to stay home to avoid infecting others.
For more information call the Public Health Department, 1-800-794-9291, 263-1090 or 994-9433.
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