VNA Offers Free Health Screenings - January 03, 2008
NORTH ADAMS - The Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of Northern Berkshire, an affiliate of Northern Berkshire Healthcare, will offer several public health clinics in the region through January. The clinics include blood pressure and blood sugar screening, medication reviews, and health teaching.
Public health clinics are offered every Tuesday and Thursday at the VNA, 535 Curran Highway, from 3 to 4 p.m. Clinics are also held every Tuesday at Stop & Shop from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
In January, clinics will be held in Adams at Valley Street Apartments, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 10 to 11 a.m.; Millhouse Apartments, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 10 to 11 a.m.; and at the Adams Council on Aging, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 10 to 11 a.m.
Also in North Adams: Village East, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Holy Family Terrace, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 11 to noon; 150 Ashland St., Tuesday, Jan. 15, 9 to 11 a.m.; and St. Joseph’s Court, Thursday, Jan. 24, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
In Williamstown: The Spruces, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; and the Harper Center, Monday, Jan. 28, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Other community events offered at the VNA & Hospice include:
* Wednesdays in January: Childbirth education classes, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For expectant parents with due dates through April. Call the Birthing Center at NARH at 413-664-5127 for information and to register.
* Tuesday, Jan. 8: Alzheimer’s Support Group, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
For information or to register for these programs, call the VNA and Hospice of Northern Berkshire at (413) 664-4536. |
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