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Past Newsletter Editions - December 2011

   Happy Holidays!

 

Welcome to the Western Pennsylvania Guide To Good Health  Newsletter, 

featuring health information and a listing of upcoming events this month. 

If you have an upcoming event you would like us to promote 

or if you would like to request print copies for your event, 

e-mail goodhealthmag@aol.com or call (412) 835-5796.

 

If you are receiving this newsletter as a forward, and would like your 

own subscription, e-mail goodhealthmag@aol.com.

St. Clair Hospital and Local Non-Profit Using Social Media To Assist Area Families

St. Clair Hospital is asking all Tweeters to help South Hills Interfaith Ministries (SHIM) provide holiday meals for needy residents of the area by participating in the Hospital's upcoming #Tweet2Help drive.

 

Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget

   According to the United States Department of Agriculture, a realistic low-cost at-home food plan is about $110 per week for a family of two, and $187 per week for a family of four who have kids over six years old. Even with their low-cost figures, some families may wonder in this economy how to make that work, while still striving to eat healthy meals. The good news is that there are many things that families can do to help keep costs down, yet eat healthy at the same time.

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Consuming Fewer Calories Can Slow 

Aging and Onset of Disease

   A recent study from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden found that by consuming fewer calories, aging can be slowed down and the development of age-related diseases, like type 2 diabetes and cancer, can be delayed. 

 

This Year, Don't Let the Holidays 

Weigh You Down

  Thanksgiving might be over but the holiday season is just beginning, and you know what that means: eating like there's no tomorrow! 

 

Western Pennsylvania Guide to Good Health Nominated for SWPA Media and
Mental Health Award

   The Western Pennsylvania Guide to Good Health was among the nominees for the Inaugural SWPA Media and Mental Health Awards sponsored by the Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. in collaboration with the Staunton Farms Foundation. The Media and Mental Health Awards honor print, online, radio and television media coverage that depict mental health issues with sensitivity and accuracy.

 

Upcoming Events 

See our Complete Calendar Listing at www.guidetogoodhealth.com

  

December Western PA Kidney Support Group Meetings

December 10 - South Hills, James Bibro Pavilion at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, 10 a.m. to Noon.

Contact Diana Bell at (724) 292-9318 or dkbell1981@yahoo.com.

December 11 - Pittsburgh East, Panera Bread, Wilkins Twp/Penn Center, 1:00 p.m. Coordinated by Robb Wilson, (412) 823-5630 or robbw81@yahoo.com .

December 11 - Pittsburgh West, King's Restaurant, Imperial Location, 2:30 p.m. Coordinated by Mike Currin, (724) 796-1603.

 

December 7

Hope Has a Home Gala

Gateway Rehab's Hope Has a Home Gala will be held on Wednesday, December 7 at The Westin Convention Center Hotel, 1000 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. For more information, call (412) 604-8900 ext. 1234 or visit www.gatewayrehab.org/events.

 

December 7

Seniors for Safe Driving

HealthSouth Harmarville Rehabilitation Hospital, 320 Guys Run Rd., presents Seniors for Safe Driving, a program for drivers 55 years of age and older, on December 7 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Call or register online at (800) 559-4880 or  

sfsd-pa.com.

 

December 8

Free CEU Program and Dinner at Country Meadows

Country Meadows Nursing Center, 3590 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, will host a presentation on

"Robotic Therapy in Rehab" and "Rehab for patients with Spasticity", presented by Community Liaison of HealthSouth, Lisa Hopkins OTR, on December 8 from 5-7 p.m. RN's, Case Managers, and OT's will receive 2 CEU's. RSVP before November 28 to Kristy Williamson at (412) 257-2474.

 

December 9

Peters Creek Baptist Church Presents Jennifer Antkowiak

Peters Creek Baptist Church Caring Team presents Jennifer Antkowiak of KDKA from 11 a.m. - Noon on Friday, December 9. Hear her personal journey to success, as well as her compassionate support for the caregiver in all of us. She will be sharing "Take Care Tips" - Caring for the Caregiver. Light refreshments will be served. This presentation is free but please make your reservation by December 7 by calling (412) 833-6111 or e-mail Pastor Keith Emmerling at k_emmerling@yahoo.com. Peters Creek Baptist Church is located at 6300 Library Road , South Park.

 December 14

Christmas Remembrance Service at Westminster Presbyterian Church

You are invited to join with others who have lost loved ones at a special service of Christmas Remembrance on December 14, 7:30 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church. The service will be a time to remember your loved ones, to acknowledge your grief, and to be reminded again of the comfort and hope that the newborn Christ brings to us all, especially those who are hurting. For more information, visit our website at www.westminster-church.org or call (412) 835-6630.      

 

December 27

Seniors for Safe Driving

HealthSouth Sewickley Rehabilitation Hospital, 303 Camp Meeting Rd., presents Seniors for Safe Driving, a program for drivers 55 years of age and older, on December 27 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call or register online at (800) 559-4880 or  

 

Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children 2012 Educational Conferences

In celebration of 125 years of service to our community, the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children is hosting two educational conferences in 2012.

Please save these dates:

June 15 & 16, 2012: Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) Conference. Keynote Speaker: Jeni Stepanek, author of "Messenger: The Legacy of Mattie J.T. Stepanek and Heartsongs."

October 5 & 6, 2012: Vision Symposium: Pioneers of the Past, Present and Future.

More information coming soon. Please contact Beth Ramella, Director of Outreach with any questions or for more details at (412) 621-0100 (ext. 379) or ramellab@wpsbc.org.

 

 

 

Plan Ahead to Survive the Holiday 

School Break

Kids  

   The holidays are a wonderful and exciting time of the year, filled with family gatherings, traveling, and school break. For many students, the holiday break from school brings excitement and anticipation; for parents and caregivers of children with special needs, it can present unique challenges.

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UPMC, Washington Hospital Partner to Offer Convenient Care to More Patients

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Physicians JoinSt. Clair Hospital Staff

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don't Be Left Out Of Our Winter Issue Of The

Western Pennsylvania Guide To Good Health! 

 

Issue Date: January/February 

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December 23

 

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