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An employee of the Pima County Health Department will be in our lobby to distribute free nasal Narcan, overdose prevention information, and resources for how to get help with a substance-use problem.
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Looking for more inner peace and calm? You will learn the research on meditation, a simple meditation technique, activities/exercises that calm the nervous system and mind, and how to be more peaceful throughout the day. All are welcome!. Volunteers Pat and Joe have been meditating for over 45 years.
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To register, call or stop by the UArizona- Roosevelt Early Childhood Family Resource Center at Martin Luther King Jr School, 4615 South 22nd St, Phoenix, AZ, United States, Arizona In Spanish. Location Maricopa County Cooperative Extension 4341 E. Broadway Rd Phoenix, AZ 85040
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Give the gift of blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive! Appointment times can be found by going to www.redcrossblood.org and and entering sponsor code: SMCL.
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Come join us the first Saturday of each month to find answers and support for Parkinson's Disease. Different speakers each month help shed light on this disease as we meet together.
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Sometimes fact is stranger than fiction! Join us each month for a lively discussion of a non-fiction selection. This month's book is: The Song of the Cell: An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human by Siddhartha Mukherjee. Print editions of this book at the customer service desk. Digital copies are available from Libby, free...
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Vitalant holds monthly community blood drives at the Queen Creek Library. These drives started as an emergency pandemic response. It is only with the help of generous blood donors that Vitalant can continue to be the sole blood provider for every hospital in Maricopa County. Schedule via donors.vitalant.org/ with Blood Drive Code: queencreek or call...
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Give the gift of blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive! Appointment times can be found by going to www.redcrossblood.org and selecting the "Donating Blood" option. Masks are optional.
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What changes are normal and what could be signs of dementia. Learn more about dementia with Hospice of the Valley.
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HSI AED/CPR/FA class is completed ALL IN PERSON using handouts and media (dvd, powerpoint, slides, streamed etc). Topics include first aid for bleeding, burns, seizures, shock, stroke, choking and more. Masks & gloves are used during the skills session. Digital 2 year certification awarded upon successful completion. Digital student workbook included. This is NOT the...
$65 – $85
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This monthly program offers a comfortable, safe and engaging place for people living with memory loss along with their caregivers to meet with others in a like situation. Meet with small groups of caregivers to share information and experiences. Learn and build new skills, gain peer support, and discover ideas to enhance your quality of...
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Drug-drug interactions (DDI) are common. Learn how patients and healthcare providers can work together to avoid adverse drug-drug interactions and maximize the therapeutic effects of drug treatments. Presented by Rahul Deshmukh of Midwestern University.
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Want a happy & healthy pet? Come learn how to provide a healthy and safe lifestyle for your pet including pet CPR and choking & basic first aid treatment. This engaging class is designed to help build your knowledge and hands-on skills. Canine and feline training mannequins will be used during the session. This training...
$40 – $49
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Western Sustainable Agriculture and Research Education (WSARE) will be hosting a grant writing workshop for all SARE grant opportunities. This workshop will be hosted at the University of Arizona Maricopa Agricultural Center (37860 W Smith Enke Rd, Maricopa, Arizona) on 14 September 2023 and will be provided at no cost to the participants. The workshop will begin at...
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An evidenced-based, award-winning program designed to help older adults reduce the fear of falling and increase physical activity. This program is designed to benefit anyone concerned about falling or who has had a fall in the past or restricted their activities due to the fear of falling. Eight-week workshop Sponsored by the local Area Agency...
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Whatever your reason, the need is constant and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. Plus you’ll feel good knowing you've helped change a life. Call 1-800-733-2767 to schedule an appointment or to reserve an appointment and save on waiting register online.
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The Area Agency on Aging will present this six week session on techniques to deal with symptoms of chronic pain conditions, such as fatigue, sleeplessness, stress, and emotional problems such as depression, anger, fear, and frustration, with emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy techniques for managing pain. Participants must be a Maricopa County, 60 and older community...
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The Childcare & Babysitting Safety (CABS) course, helps build confidence, self-esteem and skills necessary to care for infants and children on a daily basis and in emergency situations. Topics include: starting your business, communicating with parents, relating to children, key safety, care-giving, and first aid tips. Students receive a workbook and a 2 year CABS...
$55
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Learn Lifesaving Skills! This CPR/AED & BASIC FIRST AID training program will teach you critical skills needed to recognize and care for a variety of adult, child, and infant medical emergencies until EMS arrives. Topics include: adult hands-only CPR, adult/child/infant CPR, AED usage, choking relief & basic treatment for sudden illness or injuries. Course content...
$50 – $57
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Give the gift of blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive! Appointment times can be found by going to www.redcrossblood.org and selecting the "Donating Blood" option. Masks are optional.
Free
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PreventT2 is a CDC-approved lifestyle change program that features an approach that is proven to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. As part of the PreventT2 group, you will work with a trained lifestyle coach and other participants to learn the skills you need to make lasting changes. You will learn to eat healthy, add...
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This class provides Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Adult, Child and Infant, and First Aid certification under the G2015 guidelines and is not intended for those needing a BLS certification, such as medical professionals. Hybrid or blended certification incorporates web-based instruction of 2.5 hours and an in-person classroom skills portion for a...
$60
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An evidenced-based, award-winning program designed to help older adults reduce the fear of falling and increase physical activity. This program is designed to benefit anyone concerned about falling or who has had a fall in the past or restricted their activities due to the fear of falling. Eight-week workshop Sponsored by the local Area Agency...
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Faculty, staff, clinicians, postdocs, research staff, fellows, residents, graduate students, medical students, and volunteers will have the opportunity to hear from leadership and learn about the research support available from the UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Research Office and Research, Innovation & Impact! 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Resources and services will host tables allowing attendees an opportunity...
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Prescott Valley Public Library will be hosting Health Talks: A Wellness and Prevention Series provided by Yavapai County Community Health Services. This month’s presentation is Getting Outdoors: Safe Hiking and Other Outdoor Activities for All Ages & Abilities. Please join us on Thursday, September 21st, 2023, where you will learn the latest research on how outdoor...
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The 2023 Keynote Presentation features Dr. Beth Shapiro, a pioneer and global leader in the high-profile field of ancient DNA, will share her expertise on the science of de-extinction. Dr. Shapiro is a Rhodes Scholar, Macarthur "genius" and National Geographic Explorer. She is Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UC Santa Cruz, Director of...
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This course incorporates the latest science and teaches students how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. Successful students will receive a certificate for Adult/Child/Infant CPR/AED plus First Aid valid for two years. Additionally course provides students with the knowledge and skills to confidently care for infants and school age children. Participants will learn how...
$92 – $94
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Okay, you've taken a DNA test and you have matches. Now what? What can you do with them? Ken Waters, genealogist, will cover a step-by-step process to: (1) identify them, (2) build a private tree for them, and (3) identify how you are related to them. You can also do this for each of your...
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Climb aboard a real helicopter and ambulance and meet local first responders at this outdoor event! Interact with emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, and nurses at Northern Arizona Healthcare to learn how they deliver precise, effective care in emergency situations. Part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science 🎉 The Flagstaff Festival of...
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Did you know Arizona is at the forefront of the biomedical and technology industry? As the profession continues to grow, so will the job opportunities for your students! We partnered with the Flinn Foundation to offer you and your classrooms opportunities to engage and learn from Arizona Life and Bioscience career professionals during Arizona Bioscience...
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Genomics and DNA analyses are leading to some remarkable breakthroughs to understand biological histories around the world. However, with any significant technological advancement, like genomics, there are ethical questions that arise. Specifically, there are rich discussions about the changing ethical landscape of aDNA studied in Indigenous communities. The presentation will discuss some of the ethical,...
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A Healthy Community Committee, Building Healthy Communities Growing Healthy Willcox - Healthy Community Committee Join us as we discuss ways and organize projects to better our community's health. Every 4th Tuesday - 10am @Willcox Middle School Cafeteria Willcox Middle School Cafeteria 360 N Bisbee Ave willcox, AZ 85643 Contact Wendy Conger [email protected] Cost: FREE Registration: Not required County or...
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By adding spice and color to our food we can add flavor while adding lots of needed nutrients and antioxidants. They will be able to create easy quick treats that are healthy and good for the body, to show them how the proper food can keep you energized without the sugar spikes and tiering effects....
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Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar? City of Chandler forensics specialists join us in this session! Attendees will learn about friction ridge skin found on the hands and feet, why this information can be used to identify individuals and how this type of evidence is used in criminal investigations. Participants will compare fingerprints...
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1 event,
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An evidenced-based, award-winning program designed to help older adults reduce the fear of falling and increase physical activity. This program is designed to benefit anyone concerned about falling or who has had a fall in the past or restricted their activities due to the fear of falling. Eight-week workshop Sponsored by the local Area Agency...
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2 events,
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Whatever your reason, the need is constant and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. Plus you’ll feel good knowing you've helped change a life. Call 1-800-733-2767 to schedule an appointment or to reserve an appointment and save on waiting register online.
Free
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Give the gift of blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive! Appointment times can be found by going to www.redcrossblood.org and selecting the "Donating Blood" option. Masks are optional.
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Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival explores with medical professional Mackenzie Lurie how the understanding of the human heart has changed through the centuries. The presentation will include scenes from Shakespeare's plays with actors from Flagshakes embedded in the context of Shakespeare's worldview while interjected with new insights into the medical field of today. Part...
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What was it like to graduate high school in the year 2020? And what’s the connection between the pandemic, chronic disease, and the food we eat? Set amidst COVID-19 arriving in Arizona, “The Seeds Our Ancestors Planted” is an inspiring short film that follows Diné Flagstaff High School student Kai Begay as he joins a...
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