Natrona Heights, Pa., - The following classes are available to the public at Destination Wellness located at the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills:

October 2009

Highmark’s Personal Nutrition Coaching
Personal nutrition coaching strives to empower the individual to sustain healthy lifestyle changes by assisting them with setting goals and overcoming challenges with food selection and meal planning. This one-on-one counseling session is facilitated by a registered dietitian and is designed to address the nutritional changes needed to manage heart disease, diabetes, weight management and other health related issues. Sessions are by appointment only. There is no fee for Highmark members to participate in this program; a nominal fee for non-Highmark members. Call 724-274-5202 today for an appointment/details.

Highmark’s Clear the Air: Smoking Cessation
Your health is worth one more try. This one-session, two-hour program is the step you take BEFORE deciding to quit tobacco. It empowers you to identify your reasons for quitting and gives you the tools you need to quit for good. There is no fee for Highmark members to participate in this program; a nominal fee for non-Highmark members. Call for your one-on-one session with a trained smoking cessation instructor at 724-274-5202.

Thursdays, September 24 & October 1, 2009
Joslin Diabetes Center’s Self Management Education two-day morning series
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
This comprehensive program is designed for individuals with diabetes who are interested in learning how to manage their diabetes, prevent complications, eat healthfully and control blood sugar levels. There are two classes in this series that occur once for two consecutive weeks. *Participants must attend both classes. Check with your insurance carrier to determine your coverage for diabetes educational services. Call for registration, fees and details at 724-367-2400.

Tuesday/Thursday: September 29 & October 1, 2009
Zumba evening classes begin
Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning September 29 through October 29, 2009, (Exception: No class to be held on Thursdays, October 8 & 15, 2009)
6-7 p.m.
Join our certified Zumba instructor for two nights a week of Zumba. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got ZUMBA! Zumba is a dynamic workout system designed to be FUN and EASY TO DO! By integrating Zumba into everyday life individuals may achieve long term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of calorie burning, heart racing, muscle pumping and body energizing movements! The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Fee: $5/class. Call to register at 724-274-5202.

Thursdays, October 1 through October 22, 2009
Discover Relaxation Within SM I begins
6-7:30 p.m.
This four-week, 90 minute lifestyle improvement program helps you manage everyday stress through practical relaxation techniques and innovative stress management strategies. From coping skills, to visualization, to progressive muscle relaxation and humor therapy, you’ll acquire effective tools to deal with stress. There is no fee for Highmark members to participate in this program; a nominal fee for non-Highmark members to participate. Call to register at 724-274-5202.

Saturday, October 3, 2009
Blood Drive
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Give the gift that costs nothing but means everything. With every four blood donations, you will receive a $25 gift certificate to a local business.

Monday, October 5, 2009
BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR RENEWAL
5 - 8 p.m.
If you have a current course completion card for a Healthcare provider CPR class in the last two years, you can take the renewal course. You must present your current card the day of class. This class covers the information in the Healthcare Provider class in an abbreviated format. Upon course completion, participants receive a card valid for two years. Fee: $30/student (includes required student manual). Call to register at
724-274-5202. Space is limited.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Tai Chi for Beginners six-week series begins
10 a.m.
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes well being by circulating the “chi” of the body through a series of slow, relaxing and controlled movements. Tai Chi is great for reducing stress and anxiety, improving balance, increasing flexibility and much more. This series will run every Tuesday, October 6 through November 10. Fee: 30/series (cash or check). Minimum of 10 people required. Call to register at 724-274-5202.

Friday, October 9, 2009
Infant CPR and Safety
6-9 p.m.
This class is recommended for all parents and caregivers. Includes emergency care of a choking infant or child, infant/child CPR techniques and safety, and car seat safety
For details, fees and register please call 412-578-7271.

Saturday/Sunday, October 10 & 11, 2009
Safe Sitter® babysitting course
Saturday/Sunday: 1-5:30 p.m.
This two-day class provides children ages 11-13 with essential skills in safe sitting and handling emergencies. Fee: $50/student. Call to register at 724-274-5202.

Monday, October 12, 2009
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Lecture
6 p.m.
Join Michael Casey, MD from Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates in Brackenridge, Pa., for a lecture on lumbar spinal stenosis discussing the symptoms and treatment for this condition.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Osteoporosis Lecture
4 p.m.
Join Kathy Galla-Elizeus, MD for a lecture focusing on the causes, the signs and the long-term effects of osteoporosis. She will also discuss the treatment options available for this disease. Following the lecture please join one of the registered dietitians from
Alle-Kiski Medical Center’s Food & Nutrition Services for a lecture entitled Bone Health & Nutrition which will take place at 5 p.m. Participants will get the opportunity to sample some foods that are rich in calcium and learn the benefits of calcium intake.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Blood Drive
4-8 p.m.

Saturday, October 17, 2009
Heartsaver AED/CPR
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
This course includes adult, child and infant CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) usage. Relief of choking in the adult, child and infant victim also included. A course completion card valid for two years will be given after skills and written testing. Fee: $35 (student manual included). Call to register at 724-274-5202. Space is limited.

Saturday, October 17, 2009
BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR
1 – 6 p.m.
If you are a healthcare provider this is the class for you! It includes adult, child and infant CPR. Two-rescuer scenarios with bag valve mask, foreign body airway obstruction and automated external defibrillation (AED). Certification card, valid for two years, will be provided to participants after completion of skills and written testing. Fee: $50 (required student manual included). Call to register at 724-274-5202. Space is limited.

Saturday, October 17, 2009
American Heart Association®
Heart Walk at Heinz Field

Monday, October 19, 2009
Eat Well for Life SM II four-week series begins
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Join our Registered Dietician for this four-week Highmark® lifestyle improvement program designed to build upon the foundation of healthy choices and better nutrition that were established in Eat Well for Life SM I. The program is designed to help you take charge of your nutritional health and includes a combination of educational lectures, goal setting and physical activities. This program will run every Monday, October 19 through November 9, 2009. There is no fee for Highmark® members to participate in this program; $65 for non-Highmark members.

Tuesdays, October 20 & 27, 2009
Joslin Diabetes Center’s Self Management Education two-day evening series
5 - 8 p.m.
This comprehensive program is designed for individuals with diabetes who are interested in learning how to manage their diabetes, prevent complications, eat healthfully and control blood sugar levels. There are two classes in this series that occur once for two consecutive weeks. *Participants must attend both classes. Check with your insurance carrier to determine your coverage for diabetes educational services. Call for registration, fees and details at 724-367-2400.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Depression: The Facts Lecture
6:30 p.m.
Join Hari Vemulapalli, MD from Alle-Kiski Medical Center’s Penn Psycare, Inc. in Lower Burrell, Pa., for a lecture discussing signs and symptoms of the different types of
depression. Participants will discover the various treatment options that are now available for depression.

Thursday, October 22, 2009
Highmark Senior Products® – Informational Seminars
10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield offers a variety of health plans for individuals with Medicare. Their Medicare Solutions expert can help you find the right plan to fit your needs. Call to reserve your space at 724-274-5202.

Friday, October 23, 2009
Influenza Vaccination Clinic
11 a.m-3 p.m.
Protect yourself and those around you. Reduce your chances of getting the flu by getting vaccinated. Medicare and Medicare HMOs accepted; $25/vaccination for all others. Must be 18 years or older. Call for an appointment at 724-274-5202.
*Walk-in flu shots are accepted daily Mondays through Saturdays: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and
3-5 p.m.; Sundays: 1-5 p.m.

Saturday, October 24, 2009
Women’s Health Fair 2009
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Alle-Kiski Medical Center’s Destination Wellness would like to welcome you to enjoy a day of health screenings and seminars dedicated to women to be held in the Pittsburgh Mills Mall. Seminars to be held inside of Destination Wellness include: Women’s Heart Disease with John Power, MD from Tri-County Cardiology at 11 a.m., Say, “No More” to Heavy or Frequent Periods with Datar Singh, MD from Natrona Heights OB/GYN
at 12 p.m., Advances in Breast Cancer at AKMC with John Hower, DO from
Alle-Kiski Surgical Associates at 1 p.m., Reproductive Health Options with
Ashlee Suskey, PA from Natrona Heights OB/GYN at 2 p.m. Other Activities to be included: Free cholesterol & glucose screening, free bone density screening, chair massage, peripheral vascular disease screening for $25/person and much more!
A fashion show featuring cancer and heart disease survivors modeling the latest fashions will be held from 12 - 1 p.m. in the food court.

Sunday, October 25, 2009
Closed

Monday/Tuesday: October 26 & 27, 2009
AARP Driver’s Safety two-day course
10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. both days
Tune up your driving skills, and learn how to adjust to age-related driving changes. Participants will learn how to obtain insurance discounts for attending this two-day course. Fee: $14.00 per person for non-members; $12.00 per person for AARP members.

Monday, October 26, 2009
Heartsaver First Aid with AED/CPR
5 – 10 p.m.
The first aid course includes basic first aid, adult, child, and infant CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) usage. A certification card given after completion of skills and written testing and is valid for two years. Fee: $45 (required student manual included). Call to register at 724-274-5202. Space is limited.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Pittsburgh Mills Mall Trick-or-Treat
6 - 8 p.m.
Come to Destination Wellness for a treat that’s good for your teeth!

Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Alzheimer’s Support Group
7 p.m.

Thursday, October 29, 2009
Discover Relaxation Within SM II four-week series begins
6 p.m.
Refresh, renew and rediscover. This Highmark lifestyle improvement program takes stress management to the next level. Participants will explore additional ways to integrate relaxation, time management, self-insight and creative skills into their life through this action-oriented program that will help them live more and stress less. Discover Relaxation Within SM I is recommended prior to this program. This program runs every Thursday, October 29 through November 19, 2009. Call to register for this program at 724-274-5202.

Friday, October 30, 2009
Humana 2009 Medicare plans information session
10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Learn about your options and join a representative for a free informational session on Humana Medicare’s health plans. Call to register for you’re a session at 1-866-836-7908.

Saturday, October 31, 2009
American Heart Association® Masquerade March
7:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Join Destination Wellness for a walk around the Pittsburgh Mills Mall in support of the American Heart Association (AHA). Ask your family, friends or co-workers to make a donation to support your participation and/or make a donation in honor or memory of a loved one with heart disease. Donation fund-raising packets will be available at Destination Wellness. Please call 724-274-5202 for more information or to register for this event. In the spirit of the season, we are asking you to come dressed in costume. Please no floor-length gowns or masks. Don’t have a costume idea? Buy a Heart Walk Tee-Shirt for $20 at Destination Wellness. All proceeds will benefit the AHA.

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