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Health Calendar
Friday, April 19
TORRINGTON: Foot Clinic at Sullivan Senior Center offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care. Call 379-8561 for appointment.
TORRINGTON: American Red Cross blood drive from 1:45-6:45 p.m. at Roncalli Health Care, 225 Wyoming Ave. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
Saturday, April 20
FARMINGTON: Blood drive from 7-10:45 a.m. at American Red Cross, 209 Farmington Ave. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
WINSTED: Susan Perlotto from the Torrington Area Health District speaks on Ticks and Lyme Disease from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Beardsley and Memorial Library, 40 Munro Place. Susan will describe where ticks live, how to conduct daily tick checks on family and pets, and how to develop a tick-safe zone on your own property. There is a spring and summer checklist that is so important to you and your family. To register or for more info, call the library at 860-379-6043.
Monday, April 22
KENT: American Red Cross blood drive from noon-5:15 p.m. at the Kent School, Schaghticoke Rd. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
Tuesday, April 23
NEW HARTFORD: Foot Clinic at New Hartford Senior Center offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care. Call 379-8561 for appointment.
Wednesday, April 24
AREA: The Arthritis Foundation sponsors a dial-a-doctor call-in from 7-9 p.m. Callers can ask Naomi Rothfield, MD, a rheumatologist at the UConn Medical Center, questions about arthritis diagnosis and treatments by calling 800-541-8350.
WINSTED: Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Clinic at the Open Door from 11 a.m.-noon offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care. Blood pressure check is free; no appointment necessary. Cholesterol check costs $5; for appointment call 379-8561.
Thursday, April 25
GOSHEN: Goshen Hospice Volunteer Program presents a Lyme Disease Seminar at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Room at Church of Christ Congregational. The program will deal with detection, prevention and treatment; there will also be a question and answer session. Speakers will be Sue Perletto of the Torrington Area Health District, and Dr. John Magaldi, a board-certified specialist in all forms of arthritis. Free; refreshments will be served. For more info call Goshen Hospice at 860-491-4673.
Saturday, April 27
FARMINGTON: Blood drive from 7-10:45 a.m. at American Red Cross, 209 Farmington Ave. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
Sunday, April 28
AVON: The Complementary HealthCare Institute hosts a variety of free educational sessions and activities from noon-5 p.m. at Saint Francis Care, 35 Nod Rd. in Avon. Learn how complementary therapies can increase energy, reduce stress and restore well-being. Find out how holistic medicine can be used to complement traditional medical approaches for optimal health. Experience a mini-session on a variety of topics, including stress reduction therapy, pain release therapy, meditation, energy medicine, Feng Shui, massage, nutrition, and mindfulness-based exercises. The event will also feature an exhibition of artist Q Li Holmes from her "Flow of Chi" series, free refreshments, gifts for attendees, and an opportunity to receive free complementary health services. The Complementary HealthCare Institute is a nonprofit organization that offers holistic services and educational programs to support the integration of mind, body and spirit for optimal health and well-being; for more info call 860-409-1501.
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