Learn more about what dementia is and how it impacts individuals, families, and communities. Understand common signs of dementia, risk factors, and how to approach memory concerns. Presented by Pima Council on Aging (PCOA)
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Learn more about what dementia is and how it impacts individuals, families, and communities. Understand common signs of dementia, risk factors, and how to approach memory concerns. Presented by Pima Council on Aging (PCOA)
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The University of Arizona presents a nationally certified, 6-session nutrition course that comes with full color weekly recipes and kitchenware giveaways! Join us for this great opportunity. Upon completing the six-week...
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ome down to the YRCC every Tuesday for free blood pressure checks!
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Gift the gift of blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive! Find this event and select an available appointment time by going to redcrossblood.org/give and entering sponsor code: SMCL.
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Public health touches every part of our daily lives, from preventing disease and promoting wellness, to ensuring access to essential services that keep communities thriving. This presentation highlights the wide range of public-facing programs that safeguard community health, such as disease prevention, health education, and clinical services. Participants will also gain an inside look at...
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Join us for a free Memory Screening Event! Certified Options Counselors will provide a quick, 5–10 minute, non-diagnostic screening designed to give you insight on your memory. This simple check can help identify whether further evaluation may be beneficial. Take an active step in caring for your brain health—stop by and get screened today! Register...
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Pima County Public Library is committed to strengthening our community and helping meet hospital and patient needs through blood donations. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, B negative and A negative. According to the Red Cross, type O negative is the universal blood type that can be safely...
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Is your child ready for potty training? In partnership with the Arizona Diaper Bank, the library will be offering Potty Training Workshops for families with little ones ready to potty train. Workshops will be facilitated in English and Spanish. Participants who complete the session will take home some potty-training pants, books, a chart, as well as a free potty chair!
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Nurses from the El Rio Community Health Center will be at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library every Thursday from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. This is a walk-in clinic so no appointment is necessary! The nurses are able to provide these services: Primary care Blood pressure check Screening labs/STD check Medication prescription Acute and chronic disease management...
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It's never too late (or early) to start investing in your health. Aging With Grace & Strength helps you enjoy a lifetime of increased wellbeing and vitality. Lifestyle and stress management tips help mind and nervous system maintain grace under pressures of life stresses that come with aging, such as moving, memory, digestion, and sleep...
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Learn about some of the 50 medicinal plants in Mission Garden's Moore Medicinal Garden. The plants are native to the American Southwest deserts and in many cases have been used for millennia. Modern herbalists are keeping this tradition alive at Mission Garden. The walk will be led by Apryl Krause, one of the local herbalists...
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In this one day workshop learn to assess Pet's Vitals, Bleeding & Shock Management, Choking Management, Heat Emergencies, Pets & Disaster Safety Checklist, Bites & Stings, Restraining & Muzzling, Primary Assessment (know what actions to take in the first 15-25 seconds) , Rescue Breathing & CPR. No pets allowed.
$58 – $87
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Natural History Institute: The Mindfulness of Natural History and the Natural History of Mindfulness
Natural History Institute: The Mindfulness of Natural History and the Natural History of Mindfulness
Join Tom Fleischner and Will Duncan on an exploration of both inner and outer landscapes. Both naturalists and meditators rely on advanced skills in observation and mindfulness. Learn the foundations of these skills and then explore how to use them. In Buddhist perceptual theory, we explore what is called the “crucial point”, the essential reason...
$87.00
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The University of Arizona presents a nationally certified, 6-session nutrition course that comes with full color weekly recipes and kitchenware giveaways! Join us for this great opportunity. Upon completing the six-week course for adults, class participants will graduate with a certificate from the University of Arizona. In order to get the certification, you must attend all six...
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Discover simple ways to make the foods you already love more nutrient-rich so you can feel better, support your body's healing, and fight inflammation. Maryrose Young is a Lifestyle Medicine physician at Sozo Lifestyle Medicine, a direct primary care practice that she and her husband opened. At Sozo she provides personal, easy access medical care...
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Designed for active adults who know the importance of staying mentally sharp and physically stable, this innovative class cleverly combines specific activities designed to improve your memory, reasoning, conceptualization, language and problem solving skills. You'll learn age-appropriate exercises to strengthen the core and reduce risk of falling while standing or walking. Ages 55+ Nov 5,...
$26 – $36
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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...
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OSC Colloquium: Anita Mahadevan-Jansen Thyroid and parathyroid diseases rely on surgery for definitive treatment. In these surgeries, parathyroid glands are difficult to distinguish from the thyroid and surrounding tissues in the neck, due to its small size and variability in position. Complications occur when the parathyroid or its blood supply is accidentally injured or removed...
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Dr. Michelle D. Mifflin will break down the myths and facts about the process of menopause, as well as symptoms and treatments! Dr. Michelle D. Mifflin, D. O., is a board-certified osteopathic family practice physician working in the Phoenix area since 2004. She specializes in working with patients with complex chronic health problems, with an...
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It's never too late (or early) to start investing in your health. Aging With Grace & Strength helps you enjoy a lifetime of increased wellbeing and vitality. Lifestyle and stress management tips help mind and nervous system maintain grace under pressures of life stresses that come with aging, such as moving, memory, digestion, and sleep...
$10.00
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Designed for active adults who know the importance of staying mentally sharp and physically stable, this innovative class cleverly combines specific activities designed to improve your memory, reasoning, conceptualization, language and problem solving skills. You'll learn age-appropriate exercises to strengthen the core and reduce risk of falling while standing or walking. Ages 55+ Nov 7,...
$26 – $36
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Join us for a free Memory Screening Event! Certified Options Counselors will provide a quick, 5–10 minute, non-diagnostic screening designed to give you insight on your memory. This simple check can help identify whether further evaluation may be beneficial. Take an active step in caring for your brain health—stop by and get screened today! Register...
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Learn how to track food for fat loss, optimal hormone function, and to moderate blood glucose. Presented by sports nutritionist, Kelli Michelle.
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We breathe every second—so why not learn how to use your breath to optimize your health & wellness? Did you know there are simple, easy-to-learn breathing techniques that can lower anxiety, and improve your sleep, digestion & energy? Dr. Porter will teach you easy breathing techniques that you can begin using today to start feeling...
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Caregivers can dive deeper into the progression of dementia, including a 3-stage model of progression, and learn more about brain changes that occur. Presented by Pima Council on Aging (PCOA)
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The University of Arizona presents a nationally certified, 6-session nutrition course that comes with full color weekly recipes and kitchenware giveaways! Join us for this great opportunity. Upon completing the six-week course for adults, class participants will graduate with a certificate from the University of Arizona. In order to get the certification, you must attend all six...
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It is estimated that dyslexia affects 1 out of 5 children in the U.S., but does a dyslexia diagnosis also mean a developmental language disorder diagnosis? In this discussion, speech-language pathologist Colin Macpherson, CCC-SLP, will discuss the complexities of dyslexia and developmental language disorder and if the two conditions can overlap in children.
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Would you like to view the next generation sequencing technology and biomedical research laboratories where TGen scientists unlock the mysteries of cancer, diabetes, rare and neurological disease? Sign up to schedule a tour with a member of our Education and Outreach team to experience the wonders and promise of biomedical research. TGen welcomes public, senior, school...
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Memory Lounge is an arts-based program for people with mild to moderate memory loss and their care partners. Each workshop introduces a new professional artist who works in visual art,...
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Is your child ready for potty training? In partnership with the Arizona Diaper Bank, the library will be offering Potty Training Workshops for families with little ones ready to potty train. Workshops will be facilitated in English and Spanish. Participants who complete the session will take home some potty-training pants, books, a chart, as well as a free potty chair!
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Join Matt Kearney and Sam Nagy for a peer support for adults. Provides support for addiction, anxiety, PTSD, depression. RSVP to attend. Text or call for more information 520-738-2545. Pizza...
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Your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. Feel good knowing you've helped save a life! To schedule an appointment, visit donors.vitalant.org (Blood Drive Code: P1T62). For questions contact Vitalant at 877-258-4825.
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Aging is inevitable but doing it in the healthiest possible way is in your control. Dr. Porter will review key concepts, daily lifestyle practices & nutrition basics that affect the...
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This training teaches participants how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and respond by administering Narcan nasal spray. The training is designed to be engaging and informative, with opportunities for questions...
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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...
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If you are wanting to provide child and infant care, this is the class for you. The program discusses the importance of responsibility, teaches you to recognize an emergency and take the correct action. You will hear about personal safety, fire and water safety and basic first aid and choking management. Please send child with...
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Come learn to make an Herbal First Aid Salve using plants from Mission Garden and the Sonoran Desert. Local Botanist Raven Gentner will share knowledge about some medicinal plants that grow in Mission Garden and their values. She will then teach you how to make potent herbal oil infusions and turn them into salves. Leave with...
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Your child will travel behind-the-scenes to the Zoo’s Animal Health Center for a day in the life of a Zoo Vet experience. Participants will utilize the Freeport-McMoRan Education Gallery to view the surgery, treatment, and pharmacy rooms of the Animal Health Center. They’ll experience first-hand the importance of math and science in diagnosing and treating...
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Join Dr. Stevy Merrill, M.D. Emergency Medicine Specialist & Vice-Chief of Medical Staff “The Snooze You Can’t Lose: The Importance of Quality Sleep” Friday, October 17th at 5 PM In this engaging session, Dr. Merrill will share tools for improving rest and strategies for better, healthier sleep. Through a mix of slides and discussion, you’ll...
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Join us for a special workshop where patrons will craft their own massage oil blends. Get to know the benefits of essential oils and learn to make an easy DIY gift you can make for the holidays or for yourself. Space is limited so be sure to sign up. For more information call 928-532-4070.
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Gift 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.
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We warmly invite you to join our Dementia Family and Caregiver Support Group! Connect with others who are navigating similar experiences and gain valuable support, advice, and understanding. Our group...
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Dignity Health will be onsite to provide free oral screenings for children with their licensed dental hygienists.
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Is your child ready for potty training? In partnership with the Arizona Diaper Bank, the library will be offering Potty Training Workshops for families with little ones ready to potty train....
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What's for dinner? Vegetables! Discover how to eat more organic vegetables at dinner and we'll help make all your healthy dreams a reality. Join the good4urevolution and learn, eat, and dream! Presented by Natural Grocers - Nutritional Health Coach Community Outreach
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As we age, changes in memory and thinking are common—but how do we know when these changes go beyond what's considered "normal"? This informative lecture will explore the key differences between typical age-related cognitive changes and the early signs of dementia. Attendees will learn how memory, attention, language, and problem-solving may be affected by aging,...
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Plants have been used as medicine for hundreds, if not thousands of years. They are part of the history and lore of almost every society on earth. Join us to learn how these plants—from the Sonoran Desert and elsewhere--have been traditionally used to treat different ailments, diseases and other conditions.
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Caregivers can learn caregiving strategies and take a look at common challenges and ideas for approaching them, including ideas for activities and daily routines. Presented by Pima Council on Aging (PCOA)
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The Pima County Health Department's Community Mental Health and Addiction Division's mission is to raise awareness of critical issues surrounding mental health, including suicide prevention and the drug overdose epidemic. We connect vulnerable populations with essential resources, respond to community trends, and enhance the overall health and education of the community. At these tabling events,...
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