Spirometry screening
Posted on: Thursday, 17 February 2005, 15:00 CST
The Methodist Wellness Center will offer a free Spirometry screening March 15. The screening will be from 8 to 11 a.m. in the Methodist Atrium at 900 W. Main St.
Spirometry is a pulmonary function test that determines the volume of air an individual can inhale and exhale during a specific time period. Spirometry is used to determine the causes of shortness of breath, to rule out obstructive diseases that block breathing or restrictive diseases that limit the expansion and capacity of the lungs.
This test is used most often to diagnose and monitor lung problems such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma.
For additional information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Methodist Wellness Center at 672-5900.
Proctor Hospital is sponsoring a free program entitled Kids Konnected from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Hult Health Education Center, 5215 N. Knoxville Ave., on the campus of Proctor Hospital.
This is an information/discussion session and support group for children ages 5 to 18 whose mom or dad has/had any type of cancer.
For more information or to register, call 692-6650.
The Methodist Diabetes Center will offer a series of public forums for patients or family members of diabetics.
The forums are from 10 to 11 a.m and cost $10 per person. Thursday forums are at Methodist at Morton, 1909 North Morton Ave. Friday forums are at Glen Oak Medical Plaza, 120 NE Glen Oak, Suite 300.
The forum topics are:
March 3 and 4: Carbohydrate Counting
March 10 and 11: Label Reading and Terminology
March 17 and 18: What are your numbers?
Registration is required. Call 672-4565.
The Counseling Center at Proctor Hospital is sponsoring an ADHD adult support group meeting the first Saturday of each month. The next meeting will be March 5 at the Counseling Center.
There will be a brief support group meeting at 8:30 a.m. and a 9 a.m. program titled, "What is ADHD and how do I know I have it?"
For more information, call 689-6008.
Compiled by Dayna R. Brown of the Journal Star
Source: Journal Star; Peoria, Ill.
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