Health Glance 8-11-08

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.

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

NAMI-Yuma
  NAMI-Yuma Education/Support/ Advocacy will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at The Excel Group Main Campus, 3220-C E. 40th St., in the campus welcome center. The general public is invited to attend this local advocacy group event for mental health consumers, families and professionals. For more information, call Evelyn Reddick of The Excel Group at 341-4269.

Huffers and Puffers
  The lung disease support group, Huffers and Puffers, will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Yuma Regional Medical Plaza, 1501 W. 24th St. The organization is for adults with lung disease and related health problems such as asthma, emphysema and bronchitis. For more information, call 336-2784.

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. Friday at Copper Hills House, 12234 North Frontage Road, and the other meets at 10 a.m. 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.

Amputee Support Group
  The Amputee Support Group meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Yuma Rehabilitation Hospital, 901 W. 24th St.

Sports physicals offered 
   Pinnacle Healthcare, 3939 S. Avenue 3E, is doing school and sports physicals. The cost is $20 and the proceeds go to help fund six $1,000 college scholarships for Yuma-area youth, as well as to 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 Yuma area. One meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Central Church of Christ, 651 W. 28th St. Another 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 will meet 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.