Health Glance, 8-4-08

Free blood pressure checks
RTA Hospice and Palliative Care offers complimentary blood pressure checks every Tuesday at Desert Rose Retirement Residence, 1545 S. 14th Ave., from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.; at La Mariposa Senior Villas, 701 E. 24th St., from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; and at Emerald Springs Retirement and Assisted Living Community, 1475 S. 46th Ave., from noon to 1 p.m.
 
Blood pressure checks are offered Thursdays at Sunquest Village, 265 E. 24th St., from 8 to 9 a.m. and Catalina Square Apartments, 3000 Catalina Drive, from 10 to 11 a.m.
 
No appointments are necessary. Call 344-6100 for more information.

Parkinson's support
The Yuma Parkinson's Support Group will meet from noon to 2 p.m. today at Sun Valley, 598 E. 20th St. Lunch or potluck is included. For more information, call Meme Farnsworth at 343-9912.

Cancer support group
A support group for cancer patients, survivors and families will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at Yuma Regional Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St. For more information, call 336-7025.

Multiple sclerosis support
A support group for people with multiple sclerosis will meet today at 5 p.m. at Yuma Rehabilitation Hospital, 901 W. 24th St.

Support for caregivers
The Caregivers Support Group, an informal gathering of nonprofessional caregivers, will meet at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Yuma Community Food Bank, 2325 S. Engler Ave. The group is sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging. For more information, call Cat Trobaugh at 753-6247 in Kingman.

Breast cancer group
A support group for women who have breast cancer or are survivors will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Yuma Regional Medical Plaza, 1501 W. 24th St. For more information, call 726-0366 or 726-7831.

Alzheimer's groups
Two support groups exist for those caring for people with Alzheimer's and other dementias. One meets at 10:30 a.m. the first and third Friday at Copper Hills House, 12234 North Frontage Road, and the other meets at 10 a.m. the third Saturday at Emerald Springs, 1475 S. 46th Ave. For more information about the meeting at Copper Hills House, call Margaret Sparks at 342-0425; for information about the Emerald Springs meeting, call Connie Whitener at 782-0002.

Immunizations
The Yuma County Health Department offers adult and children's immunizations at walk-in clinics throughout the county. For more information, call 317-4559.
 
A $10 fee is charged per child, per visit at all clinics; however, no child will be turned away for inability to pay. Clinics outside of Yuma are partially supported by Rotary's Children's Opportunity Grant.

Autism support group
The Yuma Parents of Autism Support Group, a support group for parents and families of children with autism, meets Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Kokopelli Room at Yuma Regional Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St. For more information, contact Gwen Conner at 210-6914 or autismyuma@yahoo.com.

Sports physicals 
Pinnacle Healthcare, 3939 S. Avenue 3E, is doing school and sports physicals. The cost is $20 and the proceeds help fund six $1,000 college scholarships for Yuma-area youth, as well as support area school and youth activities. Applications for the physicals can be picked up at Pinnacle or the Arizona Western College Foundation Office, 281 W. 24th St. For details, call 341-4544.

Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous has chapters in the Yuma area. One meets 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Central Church of Christ, 651 W. 28th St. The other meets at noon on Thursdays at Central Church of Christ. Overeaters Anonymous is for anyone who suffers from compulsive overeating, no matter their body size.

PTSD support group
Women with relatives suffering combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder can join a support group that will show them how to deal with their loved ones' symptoms relating to this chronic condition. The support group meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at 2557 S. Arizona Ave., Suite C.

Depression bipolar group
A support group for people living with depression bipolar mood disorders meets from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday at the Yuma Community Food Bank board room, 2325 S. Engler Ave., off 24th Street. Family and friends are also welcome. The group is affiliated with the National Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (1-800-826-3632). For more information, call Miriam at 783-2632 or Judy at 343-0593.

Recovery group
Recovery, a self-help group for people with nervous symptoms and fears, meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church, 150 W. 28th St. For information, call 446-9409 or 329-1260.