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By
Donna Birch
Bee staff writer
(Published: Monday, April 5, 1999)
This week is Public Health Week in Stanislaus County and several agencies
are offering workshops and events.
Four agencies -- the Stanislaus County Health Services Agency, Department
of Mental Health, Department of Environmental Resources and the YMCA of
Stanislaus County -- have scheduled events. The lineup for the week:
Today: Mental health
All mental health seminars will be at Stanislaus Behavioral Health Center,
1501 Claus Road, Modesto. To register, call 558-8466.
- "Suggestions for Improving Intimate Relationships," presented
by therapist David Schroeder of Workplace Wellness, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
in the multipurpose room.
- "Asking for What You Want," 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., in the multipurpose
room.
- "Burnout," presented by counselor Louise Gallagher, 7 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. in the dining room. Call 558-4700 to register.
Tuesday: Chronic disease, injuries
Publication of Stanislaus County's Community Health Report Card and informational
presentation at the Board of Supervisors meeting.
Introductory stop-smoking workshops at:
- Emanuel Medical Center, 825 Delbon Ave., Turlock, from 6:30 p.m. to
8 p.m. in Conference Rooms D and E. Call 558-6053 to register.
- Oak Valley Hospital boardroom, 350 S. Oak Ave., Oakdale, 6:30 p.m.
to 8 p.m. Call 558-6053.
Wednesday: Vulnerable populations
- Senior health screenings. For information, contact Community Health
Services, 558-7400.
- Women, Infants and Children clinics will offer informational sessions
on calcium consumption. For WIC recipients only. Call clinics for start
times. In Modesto, 558-7377; Turlock, 664-8057; Salida, 558-6930.
Thursday: Communicable diseases
Information about hepatitis A, B and C will be available at locations
throughout the county. The Health Services Agency's communicable diseases
branch can answer questions and provide information, 558-5678.
Friday: Environmental health
"The Truth About Food Borne Illness," a presentation on safe
food handling and preparation at the county Agricultural Center, Harvest
Hall, 3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. To register, 525-6700.
Saturday: YMCA Healthy Kids Day
All events are at the YMCA of Stanislaus County, 2700 McHenry Ave., Modesto,
from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., including:
- 5K fun run
- One-mile family walk-run
- Karate demonstration
- Health screenings
- Free YMCA tours
Reprinted by permission of Modesto Bee.
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