Health glance - 10-6-2008

-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.


-Alzheimer's support group
 
John Bloomer, vice president for Carefree Senior Living, will be speak at an Alzheimer's support group meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Springs, 1475 S. 46th Ave. For more information, call Connie Whitener at 782-0002.


-Depression Bipolar Support Alliance
 
The Yuma Chapter of Depression Bipolar Support Alliance holds support meetings every Tuesday for parents with children or teens who are depressed or bipolar. Meetings take place 10 to 11:30 a.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Yuma Community Food Bank board room, 2404 E. 24th St., and 7 to 9 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday, also in the board room. For more information, call Miriam, 580-6645, or Karen, 785-2009.


-Parkinson's Support Group
 
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.


-Yuma New Life Society
 
The Yuma New LIfe Society, an organ donor support organization, meets Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Yuma Regional Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St. Meetings are open to the public, and organ donors and recipients are invited. For more information, call Maribel Cross, 376-7014, or Peggy Garcia, 344-3574.


-Cancer support group
 
A support group for cancer patients, survivors and families will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at Yuma Regional Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St. For more information, call 336-7025.


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


-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.


-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.


-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.


-Sports physicals offered
  
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 and 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.


-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.


-Overeaters Anonymous
 
Overeaters Anonymous has three chapters in Yuma area. One meets at 1 p.m. every Monday at Gloria de Cristo Lutheran Church, 11273 E. 40th St. in the Foothills. Another meets meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Central Church of Christ, 651 W. 28th St. The other meets noon on Thursdays at Central Church of Christ. Overeaters Anonymous is for anyone who suffers from compulsive overeating, no matter their body size.