BLOOD DRIVE: A Children's Hospital Blood Drive will be held Saturday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mark Warner Martial Arts Academy, 77 Turnpike Road, Ipswich, at the bus in the front parking lot. Restrictions: for local community members who are at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds, are in generally good health, have not donated whole blood within the last 56 days, and whose tattoos and piercing are at least 1 year old. Free gift for successful donors. Make an appointment with Mark or Debbie at 978-356-9800.
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LECTURE: "Save Your Back While Gardening," a free presentation with physical therapist Nancy Davis from the Center for Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine at Beverly Hospital at Danvers, will be held on Wednesday, July 16, at 10:30 a.m. at the Hamilton Council on Aging Hamilton Senior Center, 299 Bay Road, Hamilton. No fee or pre-registration required. All are welcome.
LECTURE: A Kidney Health Lecture at the Beverly Senior Center on Thursday, July 17, will be held from 9 to 10 a.m., with guest speaker Dr. Jeffrey R. Rubel at the Beverly Senior Center, 90 Colon St., at the corner of Heather and Colon streets in Beverly. Dr. Rubel will discuss kidney health and diabetes. There is no fee to attend, however, registration is required by calling 978-236-1645.
LIFE-SAVING TECHNIQUES
r Basic Life Support Heart Saver-Adult Infant and Child, July 14, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
r Basic Life Support Health Care provider Recertification, Aug. 20, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
r Basic Life Support Health Care provider Certification, Aug. 11 and 13, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
All classes $45, at NSMC Salem Hospital, Highland Hall Learning Center, 55 Highland Ave., Salem. To register call 978-354-3013.
BENEFIT: 2008 Nicole Gregory Charitable Golf Classic, to raise funds for exercise machine for Beverly stroke victim, will be held Monday, July 14, at 7:30 a.m. at the Ferncroft Country Club in Middleton. Cost of $185 per golfer includes breakfast, golf and lunch; lunch only is $40. For information visit www.nicolegregory.com.
BLOOD PRESSURE
r Right at Home and Landmark Assisted Living at Oceanview offer free blood pressure clinics on the first Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. Registration is required. Located at 3 Essex St., Beverly. Call Doreen Tanzella, 978-927-4227, ext. 11.
r Radius Healthcare Center and CVS Pharmacy hold blood pressure clinics the second Tuesday of every month at various locations including Beverly, Danvers, Peabody, and Salem. For information or times, call Mary Roberts at 978-777-2700, ext. 3067.
r A free blood pressure clinic is held on the first Tuesday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Center for Healthy Aging, 75 Lindall St., Danvers. Pre-registration is not required.
WEIGHT LOSS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), a nonprofit weight loss group for men, women and teens, meets every Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Cove Community Center on East Corning Street, Beverly. Weekly dues $2. Sessions include private weigh-ins, nutrition tips and more. Call Barbara Walburn, 978-922-7245.
WOMEN'S HEALTH
r VNA Care Network provides financial assistance stipends to women in need diagnosed with breast cancer. Stipends can be used for treatment, medication, child care, prosthetic undergarments, head coverings, and transportation. Call 888-663-3688, ext. 2429.
r The Women's Health Network, part of VNA Care Network, offers uninsured and underinsured, income-eligible women ages 40 to 64 free mammograms, pap tests and cardiovascular screenings. Call 888-663-3688, ext. 1340, or e-mail kwebber@vnacarenetwork.org. All inquiries and services are confidential.
SENIOR MEALS: Beverly Hospital's Food and Nutrition Services invites local seniors to purchase hot and cold meals for $6 or less daily between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. at the hospital, 85 Herrick St. Meals are served in the third-floor cafeteria, which is handicapped accessible. Parking is free.
HEARING LOSS
r Dial-A-Hearing-Screening offers automated confidential hearing loss tests to Beverly residents. Call 800-222-3277 from a phone in a quiet room between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. for a screening.
r Rogers Hearing Solutions holds free hearing clinics the last Friday of every month from 9 a.m. to noon at the Beverly Council on Aging, 90 Colon St. Call 978-921-6017 for an appointment.
MEN'S HEALTH
r A Prostate Cancer Support Group meets the third Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Ledgewood Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center at Beverly Hospital, 85 Herrick St., Beverly. Meetings are free; no registration required. Call 978-236-1650.
r The Gay and Bisexual Men's Health Program has drop-in hours Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. at 156 Cabot St., Beverly, and offers free and anonymous HIV testing, free condoms and information on HIV, STD, hepatitis and other men's health issues. Call David at 978-927-4506, ext. 219.
SENIOR MEALS: The Food and Nutrition Services staff at Beverly Hospital, Herrick Street, invites local seniors to join them for nutritious meals. Hot and cold meals may be purchased for $6 or less from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. daily.
KEEP WELL: The VNA Care Network offers Keep Well clinics daily throughout the North Shore. Participants may receive blood pressure screenings, medication information, and blood sugar or weight monitoring. Clinics are free; all residents ages 60 and older are welcome. For locations and times, call 888-663-3688, ext. 5603, or visit www.vnacarenetwork.org.
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SENIOR HEALTH
r The Seniors EyeCare Program offers free eye-care information for patients who qualify. The program is designed for those ages 65 and older who have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years. Eligible patients will be matched with a nearby volunteer ophthalmologist. Call 800-222-3937.
r The Senior Outreach Program at Beverly Hospital hosts a Senior Supper Club open to all area seniors. Each month, the group meets for a lecture followed by a nutritious and affordable meal in the hospital's cafeteria. Call 978-774-4400, ext. 4005.
r VNA Care Network offers a free Medication Management Program to help seniors and their caregivers effectively manage seniors' prescription medications and reduce errors and adverse drug reactions. Participants must be 60 or older and be a resident of Danvers, Marblehead, Middleton, Peabody or Salem. Call 800-728-1862.
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
r Infant/Childsaver Class, a two-evening, six-hour program helps parents, expecting parents and caregivers recognize and cope with emergency situations involving infants and small children. Call the education department at Beverly Hospital at 978-927-9103.
r Managing Childhood Obesity, a family-centered program, is offered at the Lifestyle Management Institute at Beverly Hospital's Danvers Medical and Day Surgery Center, 480 Maple St., Danvers. Call 978-646-7060.
r Catholic Charities North offers Healthy Families services for first-time parents ages 20 and younger in North Shore communities. The home visiting program provides group-based activities to reduce isolation and promotes peer-to-peer support to young parents. Enrollment in the program is voluntary, and may begin prenatally or until the child's first birthday. Service continues until the child turns 3. Call 781-593-2312.
r Beverly Hospital offers several classes and workshops for new parents, including prenatal classes, childbirth education, and postpartum classes. The hospital also offers Boot Camp for New Dads and childbirth class house-calls. Participants are advised to register early as classes fill up quickly. Call 978-927-9103.
r Mothertalk Too, a play time for moms and babies 8 months and older, takes place every other Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Women's Health & Medical Arts Building, on the campus of Beverly Hospital, Herrick Street, Beverly. Cost is $5 a class. Call 978-927-9103.
WEIGHT LOSS: A patient information session for the Optifast Medical Weight Loss program will be held the first Tuesday of each month from 5 to 6 p.m. in the conference room at the new Lifestyle Management Institute, located in Beverly Hospital's Danvers Medical and Day Surgery Center, 480 Main St., Danvers. For information or to register, call 978-304-8400, ext. 8415.
VOLUNTEERS: Beverly Hospital is seeking volunteers for the hospital's gift shop for Sunday afternoons. The Volunteer Department provides training for the position, free parking, meal voucher for the hospital's café and gift shop discount. For information call 978-922-3000, ext. 2307.
BYPASS LECTURE: Gastric bypass and banding information sessions are held the fourth Monday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. for bypass, and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. for banding, at Salem Hospital, 81 Highland Ave., Salem. To register call 877-676-2637.
KEEP WELL: VNA Care Network and Hospice offers free Keep Well clinics, where individuals may check their blood pressure and present any health concerns, at the following times and locations:
In Beverly, at the COA, 90 Colon St., first Tuesday each month, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Garden City, 20 Sohier Road, first Tuesday each month, 11 a.m. to noon; Turtle Creek, 401 Essex, first Wednesday each month, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.; Fairweather, 245 Elliott St., second Tuesday each month, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.; Upton Place, 137 Bridge St., third Tuesday each month, 1 to 2 p.m.; Apple Village, 501 Manor Road, third Wednesday each month, 1 to 2 p.m.; Jaclen Towers, 215 Rantoul St., fourth Tuesday each month, 10 to 11 a.m.; Hannah Village, 17 Conant St., fourth Tuesday each month, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
In Boxford, at Four Mile Village, 50 Four Mile Village, first and third Wednesdays each month, 9 to 11 a.m.; Boxford Senior Center, 4 Middleton Road, fourth Wednesday each month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In Manchester, at Congregational Chapel, Chapel Lane, first and third Thursdays of the month, 9 to 11 a.m.
In Marblehead, at the COA, 10 Humphrey St., second Thursday each month, 11 a.m. to noon.
In Middleton, at COA, 38 Maple St., second Monday each month, 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Oak Knoll, 61 North Main St., first Friday each month (not July), 9 to 10 a.m.; Senior Housing, Orchard Circle, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., second Tuesday each month; Ferncroft Towers, 40 Village Road, second Friday each month, 9:30 to 11 a.m.
In Swampscott, at the COA, 200 R Essex St., second Tuesday each month, 11 a.m. to noon; Stop and Shop, Vinnin Square, fourth Wednesday each month, 12 to 2 p.m.
In Topsfield, at Little Brook Village, 69 Washington St., second and third Thursdays of the month, 9 to 11 a.m.; Washington Meadows, 92 Washington St., first and fourth Thursdays each month, 9 to 11 a.m.
REIKI CLASSES: Classes in ancient hands-on healing are available at the Lifestyle Management Institute at Beverly Hospital's Danvers Medical Center, 480 Maple St., Danvers. To reserve a 30- or 60-minute session or for fees and other information, call 978-304-8415.
HYPNOSIS: Sessions in progressive relaxation are held at the Lifestyle Management Institute at Beverly Hospital's Danvers Medical Center, 480 Maple St., Danvers. To reserve a 30- or 60-minute session or for fees and other information, call 978-304-8415.
CPR CLASSES: The American Heart Association offers adult and pediatric Heartsaver classes as well as health-care provider classes through the Beverly Hospital Education Department. 978-922-3000, ext. 2236.
PREPARE FOR SURGERY: A workshop on preparing for surgery to help patients heal faster is offered prior to scheduled procedures at the Lifestyle Management Institute at Beverly Hospital's Danvers Medical and Day Surgery Center, 480 Maple St., Danvers. 978-646-7060.
OSTEOARTHRITIS OF KNEE: A clinical research study is being held to evaluate the safety of a new oral medication for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee. To qualify for the study, participants need to be at least 40 years old, have radiographic evidence of knee osteoarthritis, and have had knee pain for at least six months that required medication such as Naproxen or Celebrex for pain relief. Contact Dr. Matthew Heller, Arthritis Associates Inc., 39 Cross St., Peabody, or call 978-532-7545.
AIDS TESTING: Health Quarters, 19 Broadway, Beverly, offers free HIV testing and counseling and free pregnancy tests, as well as low-cost birth control, cancer screenings and STD testing. Call 800-892-0234 for an appointment.
The following Red Cross classes are available at 100 Cummings Center, Suite 210-E in Beverly. To register, call 978-922-2224 or 978-462-8243 or visit www.northeastmassredcross.org:
Adult CPR/AED: Aug. 5, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Adult CPR/AED Recertification: July 17, Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Infant and Child CPR: July 14, Aug. 7, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Infant and Child CPR Recertification: July 17, Aug. 12, 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
CPR/AED for Pro Rescuer: Aug. 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Aug. 11 and 13, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
CPR/AED for Pro Rescuer Recertification: July 21, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Aug. 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
First Aid: July 15, Aug. 14, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Adult CPR/AED, Infant and Child and First Aid: July 26, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Babysitting Training: July 19, Aug. 23, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Beverly)
Babysitting Training: Aug. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., (Hamilton-Wenham Library)
FREE SCREENINGS
r Peabody-Martins Senior Homecare, 70 Main St., Peabody, offers free blood pressure screenings the first Monday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. A bilingual Portuguese/Spanish nurse is available. Walk-ins welcome.
r Partners Home Care offers free monthly health screenings for Salem residents at various locations in Salem. Call 978-236-1300.
HELP WITH HEALTH INSURANCE: North Shore Elder Services in Danvers has trained volunteers to counsel Medicare beneficiaries about health insurance and benefits, including Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Part D, HMOs, Prescription Advantage Program, and long-term care insurance. Volunteers provide seniors with free, confidential, unbiased information. Appointments required. Call 978-750-4540.
QUIT SMOKING
r Individual smoking cessation sessions focusing on relaxation methods are offered at the Lifestyle Management Institute in Danvers. Thirty-, 60- and 90- minute sessions are available. Call 978-646-7060.
r Beverly Hospital Hunt Center, 75 Lindall St., Beverly, offers a smoking cessation program using progressive relaxation. Call 978-304-8415.
r Smoking Cessation, Quit and Quit for Good: Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at NSMC Salem Hospital, $140 for seven sessions, covered by many insurance policies. Register at 1-866-NSMC-BEWELL.
DIABETES: Highlow Diabetes provides education, information and help to children and families dealing with type 1 diabetes. They also raise public awareness through activities, functions, events and fundraising that further supports families and that supports organizations and institutions trying to find a cure. For information on upcoming programs, contact Julie Sparages at 781-231-2936 or highlowdiabetes@verizon.net.
OVEREATING: Overeaters Anonymous holds meetings on Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. at Shaughnessy Kaplan Rehabilitation Hospital, Dove Ave., Salem. Call 781-641-2303.
