It is estimated that 57 million Americans have pre-diabetes. Are you one of them? A person with pre-diabetes is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes as well as other medical conditions.  The good news is there are simple steps you can take to reduce your risk.  Learn these steps by registering for this class at 503-494-3273.

Tuesday, February 28, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | marchwellness.com

$25 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Dr. Susan Tolle, M.D., Director of the OHSU Center for Ethics in Healthcare, will present “New Challenges and Complex Healthcare Politics as We Assure that Patient Wishes are Respected.”

Oregon is the national leader in the use of POLST (Physicians Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment).  POLST moves beyond political rhetoric to assure that you get the treatments you want and avoid those you don’t.  You will learn how POLST differs from an advanced directive, who should have a POLST and who is not yet ready to have a POLST, and how a POLST form is filled out in partnership with your doctor or health care practitioner.

Part of this 12-minute film was made at Mirabella portraying a resident of Mirabella (Beverly Healy, pictured above).  Dr. Tolle will be available to answer questions and refreshments will be served.

Friday, February 24, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Mirabella, Willamette Hall
3550 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Learn how to reduce joint pain and muscle tension with self-treatment techniques that rehydrate your connective tissue and rebalance your nervous system. Improve flexibility, balance, posture, and core strength as you reduce everyday aches and pains. This technique will make your body feel better and keep you active and pain-free for a lifetime.

Tuesday, February 21, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | marchwellness.com

$15 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Ever think of making art as a wellness activity?  Did you know that in ancient times Japanese Zen Buddhists practiced painting and calligraphy as a form of meditation?  Join instructor Cindy Lommasson to learn and explore Chinese brush painting for relaxation and stress relief.  An introductory class is required prior to a topic class; if you have experience please review with Cindy.  Topic classes require your own paper and paint, or you may purchase them at class for $3.

Saturday, February 18
Introduction Class – 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Wild Orchids & Rocks Class – 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | marchwellness.com

$30 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Despite the widespread availability of contraceptives, birth control methods are used inconsistently or incorrectly and this exposes women to the risk of unintended pregnancy. Reasons for imperfect use include misperceptions about risks and fear of side effects, particularly with hormonal methods. Jeffrey Jensen, MD, MPH, is a physician and women’s health researcher, who is inspired by his patients to develop new contraception methods. Dr. Jensen will talk about next-generation birth control and the race to bring better choices to family planning.

Please contact 503-494-0768 for information.

Thursday, February 16, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
OHSU Auditorium, Marquam Hill Campus, Old Library Building
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Join Dr. Greg Schober, owner of Macadam Vision, as he discusses the affects of aging on eye health.

Please contact 503-288-5661 for information.

Friday, February 10, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Do you or a loved one suffer with low bone density, arthritis, or other bone and joint challenges?  New scientific research into bone health reveals how bone is formed, as well as what causes bone loss, and the mechanism that increases calcium absorption.  To learn more about this safe, healthy solution, join Dr. Ken Howayeck as he discusses the ins and outs of bone density.  There will also be the opportunity to get a diagnostic bone density scan.

RSVP to Linda at 503-658-3437 or Barbara at 503-260-7945 or email bonedensitytesting@aol.com.

Monday, February 6, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

$15 INCLUDES THE LECTURE AND BONE DENSITY SCAN

In this two-part event, start by joining South Waterfront Community Relations and OHSU Heart Research Center at Umpqua Bank, Tuesday, January 31, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm to learn about the benefits of walking from Dr. Melissa Novak, M.D.  Dr. Novak is a faculty member in the Sports Medicine and Family Medicine departments at Oregon Health & Science University.  Walking pedometers will be given out at the presentation.

Then, get your New Years resolutions off to a good start by challenging yourself to use those pedometers, and keep using them!  Meet us at South Waterfront Community Relations (address below) on Saturday, February 4 for our Winter Healthy Walk – Hawthorne Bridge to Steel Bridge Loop – rain or shine.  Please wear sturdy walking shoes, dress in layers, and bring drinking water.  This walk is approximately 5.3 miles and is mostly flat, but does include some stairs at the Hawthorne Bridge.  Return to South Waterfront Community Relations after the walk for hot beverages and treats to warm you up!

**Please RSVP to Heather Bayles at heather@southwaterfront.com or 503-972-3289.  Let us know if you will attend just the Talk, just the Walk, or both.

If you would like updates about walks, please join the South Waterfront Walks There Google Group at: http://groups.google.com/group/swfwalksthere.

Talk:  Tuesday, January 31, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

Walk:  Saturday, February 4, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet at South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

C’est Naturelle Farms, located in Molalla, Oregon, raises all of their vegetables, herbs, and fruit without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides.  They also offer fresh, free-range eggs, pastured chicken and turkey, and raw cow’s milk herd-shares.  One of the beautiful things about their program is the ability to pick and choose what you want to have delivered to the neighborhood pick up site each week!  You can also go with their more traditional CSA “surprise basket” option.

Please visit their website for more in-depth information about the program.  Visit this link for a list of FAQ’s.

Please let us know if you are interested in participating at the Atwater Place pickup location.  Call or email South Waterfront Community Relations Manager Heather Bayles at heather@southwaterfront.com or 503-867-5766.

Transitions Professional Center, LLC is an organization of psychologists and graduate-level psychology trainees located in Portland, Oregon.  They serve adults, couples, and families who are facing life-threatening illness, terminal illness, and clients who are bereaved.  See website below for full support group schedule.

Two ongoing, open enrollment support groups include:

• Parent Loss: Tuesdays, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
• Spouses of Individuals with Dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease: Thursdays, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Transitions Professional Center
3735 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR Map It
503-957-6003 | www.transitionspc.com psychologists@transitionspc.com

$15 PER GROUP ATTENDED AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC