Past Newsletter Editions - November 2011

See our Complete Calendar Listing at www.guidetogoodhealth.com

November 2

Doug Vitale Replenishment Blood Drive

On Sept. 25, 2011, during a patrol in Sangin, Afghanistan Marine Corporal Doug Vitale was seriously injured by an IED explosion. Doug is hospitalized at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, after treatment in Afghanistan and Germany. To schedule an appointment to donate blood on November 2 at Community Recreation Center, 700 Meredith Dr, Venetia, log on to www.centralbloodbank.org using sponsor code ZRTN0869 or call Pam Slomiany at (412) 551-8039.

November 2

Baby & Parent Group

The Baby & Parent Group at DePaul School for Hearing and Speech provides education and support to parents, grandparents and caregivers of infants with hearing loss. Bring your baby to the workshop; learn strategies to promote your baby's listening and spoken language; and connect with professionals whose expertise is hearing loss. Let's Play!: Developing Listening and Spoken Language using simple toys and games will be held on Wednesday, November 2 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. To register, contact Lillian R. Lippencott at (412) 924-1012 or ll@depaulinst.com.

November 3

AgeWell Holds Fair

AgeWell Pittsburgh will hold a Health and Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday in the Kaufmann Building of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, 5738 Forbes Avenue, Squirrel Hill. There will be more than 20 information tables, including different professionals from the medical community, screenings and flu shots. Individual counseling on health plans with APPRISE is available by appointment only. Call 412-661-1438 to schedule an appointment. In addition, a panel discussion, "Are You Being Scammed? Recognize, Refuse, Report!" follows the fair from 1 to 2 p.m. Information: 412-422-0400.

November 3

2011 Celebrating Senior Champions Event

A collaboration of UPMC Senior Services, the Aging Institute, and the Division of Geriatric Medicine of the University of Pittsburgh, the 2011 Celebrating Senior Champions dinner and auction will recognize individuals and organizations who champion senior causes and help make Pittsburgh a model for healthy aging. Proceeds from the benefit and auction support the UPMC Senior Communities Benevolent Care Fund as well as clinical care, medical research and geriatric education programs of the Division of Geriatric Medicine. The event will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, November 3, at the Circuit Center and Ballroom, Five Hot Metal St., South Side. For tickets or more information, contact Peggy VanHorn at (412) 622-9239 or vanhornpa@upmc.edu, or Maurissa Vergari at (412) 647-4276 or vmaurissa@pmhsf.org.  

November 4

Strategic Use of Visuals and Levity to Promote 

Social and Emotional Skills in Young People 

with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome

Strategic Use of Visuals and Levity to Promote Social and Emotional Skills in Young People with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome, presented by Joel Shaul, LCSW, and sponsored by Autism Services by Klaw, will be held Friday, November 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Doubletree Pittsburgh/Monroeville Convention Center, 101 Mall Blvd., Monroeville. Intended for those who work in mental health and/or education settings, this workshop will provide training in techniques that promote social and emotional skills in children ages 6-18. For more information, visit www.rebeccaklaw.com./events.html.

November 5

Disability Legal Resource Fair: 

Facing Tough Issues, Together

Join us at ABOARD along with trusted representatives from local law firms dealing with the sensitive and challenging issues facing families with any types of disability. Bring your specific questions to ask lawyers in attendance who will provide 3-5 minute mini-consults. Families or individuals with any disability should attend this event on Saturday, November 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Shoppes at Caste Village, 5601 Grove Rd., Whitehall. Sponsored by The Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders (ABOARD) and the Caste Family Foundation. Call ABOARD at (412) 781-4116 with any questions.

November 5

Diabetes EXPO

Visit the American Diabetes Association EXPO/Pittsburgh on Saturday, November 5 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center and join the millions in the fight to Stop Diabetes®. The EXPO is free and includes health screenings, cooking demonstrations, product and service exhibitors, as well as leading experts talking about diabetes management and prevention. For more information contact Terri Seidman at (412) 824-1181 ext. 4608 or tseidman@diabetes.org.

November 5

McMurray Rotary Club Charity Gala

The annual McMurray Rotary Club Charity Gala will be held on November 5th at Rolling Hills Country Club. Tickets are $55 each (no couples discount.) Limited seats available. If interested in purchasing tickets, becoming a corporate sponsor, or making a donation for the auction, call Adam Provance at 724-884-5553 or visit the website www.mcmurrayrotary.com.  

November 6

Kidney Walk

Step up with family, friends and community members on Sunday, November 6 for the 10th Annual Kidney Walk at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, presented by the National Kidney Foundation serving the Alleghenies. Registration is from 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. and the Walk begins at 9:00 a.m. To register for the Kidney Walk online, visit www.kidneywalk.org or call (800) 261-4115 for more information.

November 7

Seasonal Flu Shot Clinic and Memory Screening

Seasonal Flu and Pneumonia Shots will be available at no charge with Medicare health insurance coverage (just present Medicare Part B health insurance card at time of vaccination) at Comfort Keepers, 5824 Brownsville Rd. on Monday, November 7 from 9 - 11 a.m. Memory Screenings will also be available for free and are being conducted in conjunction with the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. Call (412) 653-6100 to sign up or walk-ins are welcome.

November 7

Grief During the Holidays

Grief During the Holidays, presented by Family Hospice & Palliative Care, will be held on Monday, November 7, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Whitehall Public Library. This support group focuses on how stressful the holidays can be when a loved one is no longer alive to enjoy the holiday season with us. It will focus on education on grief and some ways to help cope during the holiday. For more information or to register, call (412) 882-6622.

November 8 through January

Coping with the Holidays When You've Lost a Loved One

The Good Grief Center is offering help for the holidays with a new open support group for those who have lost a loved one. The program will be offered starting November 8 through January on Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Good Grief Center for Bereavement Support, 2717 Murray Ave., Squirrel Hill. Open to ages 18 and above. To register, call (412) 224-4700. Programs are free of charge and participants can register at any time for any or all sessions.

November 14

Parent Education Workshop at DePaul School

DePaul School for Hearing and Speech provides monthly educational workshops for parents that address topics related to the education and care of children with hearing loss. Workshops are open to all parents, grandparents and caregivers of children with hearing loss. Childcare is available. The next workshop, Listening & Spoken Language Development, will take place on Monday, November 14 with a morning session from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. and an evening session from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. To register, contact Lillian R. Lippencott at (412) 924-1012 or ll@depaulinst.com.

November 15

Keeping Your Holidays Stress Free, Healthy and Delightful

Keeping Your Holidays Stress Free, Healthy and Delightful will be held on Thursday, November 15 at 6:00 p.m. at Asbury Heights, 700 Bower Hill Rd. Sponsored by Family Hospice & Palliative Care, this event will feature Diana Fletcher, Stress Reduction Coach, Author, Speaker. Diana will help you and your loved ones learn to enjoy the season without the extra stress and fatigue. Leave with a new focus, new ideas and even new friends. RSVP by November 8 to (412) 571-5138.

November 16

Healthy Living with Diabetes  Passavant Hospital Foundation & UPMC Passavant present 2011 Healthy Living Seminars - a part of Extending the Care ETC program series. Healthy Living with Diabetes will be held Wednesday, November 16, 12:30 p.m., at Senior Center, Cranberry Township Municipal Building. This free session is open to the community. It is an interactive session and the audience is encouraged to ask questions. For more information, call Jean Wagner at (412) 367-6640.

November 17

Biz Seminar: Answering The Business Women's Questions about Health Insurance

Women's Small Business Association presents a Biz Seminar: Answering The Business Women's Questions about Health Insurance, on November 17 at 1 p.m. at Smiling Banana Leaf, 5901 Bryant Street, Pittsburgh. This lecture will review the most common questions that business women have regarding health insurance. To RSVP for this event, send your request to WSBAfounder@aol.com.

November 18

Marcellus Shale Scientific Conference

The University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health (GSPH) will host the second annual Health Effects of Shale Gas Extraction Conference from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, November 18 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, Grand Ballroom, Pittsburgh. This conference will explore the science and methodology of environmental health effects of natural gas extraction from shale deposits. For more information and to register, visit www.shalegas.pitt.edu.

November 19

Hearing for Children

Hearing for Children Conference will be held November 19, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Rangos Conference Center, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. This workshop is designed especially for parents of children with hearing loss. Experts in the field will discuss anatomy and physiology, audiology concepts, and advances in hearing loss technology. The workshop is co-sponsored by The Hearing Center at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, DePaul School for Hearing and Speech and Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. For more information, contact Debi Buza at (412) 692-5902 or debi.buza@chp.edu.

December 4

8th Annual Reindeer Ball: A Storybook Christmas

Join your friends at Pittsburgh Mercy Health System for the 8th Annual Reindeer Ball, a spectacular holiday children's gala, Sunday, December 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Westin Convention Center Hotel, Downtown. Proceeds from the evening benefit A Child's Place at Mercy. For information, e-mail Development@mercy.pmhs.org or phone 724.934.3537 or 724.934.3538. To purchase tickets, visit www.pmhs.org/events.  

HEALTH TIP:
 

Six ways you can eliminate acid reflux and heartburn: 

 

1. Avoid "balanced" meals. 

2. Separate carbohydrates and proteins or proteins/fats during meals. 

3. Avoid refined, processed and packaged foods that usually consist of these heartburn-causing combinations. 

4. Eat smaller meals. 

5. Eat one type of food per meal: either a fruit meal, vegetable meal, protein meal or protein/fat meal is ideal. 6. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water throughout the day. Thirst is often disguised as hunger.

 

 

Dian Griesel, Ph.D. and Tom Griesel, TurboCharged: Accelerate Your Fat Burning Metabolism, Get Lean Fast and Leave Diet and Exercise Rules in the Dust