O'Connor Hospital Coat Drive Continues in November! In October O’Connor donated approximately 75 coats. As the cold weather roars in, coats and slightly used mittens and gloves are needed for all ages in our communities. Please donate items that are in good condition to these three locations at O'Connor Hospital: Pharmacy, Specialty Clinics or Registration. With your help we can donate as many as 100 warm clothing items - coats, mittens and gloves in November!
Tae-Kwon-Do
Located in Delhi, Tae-Kwon-Do is taught by a Master teacher, Ed McGrath. Classes begin at 5pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For more information or to register call 607 746-0575.
O'Connor Hospital Influenza Vaccinations
To be offered as a walk-in 9:00am - Noon, M-F.
Afternoon availability with appointments, contact Carol Howard, at (607) 746-0334.
The cost is $30.00 per person, we accept Medicaid and Medicare, Cash and Credit card.
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FREE Pre-Holiday Smoking Cessation Class Starts Tuesday, November 15th. The Butt Stop Here Program.
There will be a call in conference group to help those who cannot meet face to face. This will be a lunch hour participation. Please register and a call-in number, date and time will be provided to you. Please call to register with Community Outreach, at 607 746-0528.
The second way to stop smoking is participate in a group meeting starting Tuesday, November 15th from 4:30pm – 6pm. All meetings will be on Tuesday there after from 4:30pm-5:30pm for 6 weeks. Please register with Community Outreach at 607 746-0528.
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A Star is Born at the Great American Smokeout, November 18th
Location Set-ups: There will be three location table-top presentations in Delhi.
The American Cancer Society is marking the 36th year, by encouraging smokers to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking. We would like 50 people to stop smoking by January 31, 2012! We will make you a star! We will promote your accomplishment in the Watershed Post and award a gift certificate to the Quarter Moon Café! In 6 months who ever is still not smoking will have a featured article on how and why you stopped smoking to be placed in the Watershed Post as a follow-up story! We know if you want to stop smoking, you can, and by doing so, smokers will be taking an important step towards a healthier life right after the new year – one that can lead to reducing cancer risk and other illness. Quitting smoking has some challenges, but it can be done. To have the best chance of quitting successfully, you need to know what you're up against, what your options are, and where to go for help. Please register for this free class at 607 746-0528.
Smoking Cessation classes begin Tuesday, November 15th and is for all ages! O’Connor Hospital’s Smoking Cessation Class is Free and we are here to help you every step of the way. Call Community Outreach, Karen Maher at 607 746-0528.
Quitline Support information will also be available.
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November is Diabetes Month
OCH is offering Free Glucose Screening and Education,
Monday, November 21st from 8:00am - 9:30am.
Lab Screening
Please pick up your free glucose screening coupons.
Available now at O'Connor Hospital Pharmacy, Registration Desk, Specialty Clinic, Community Outreach.
The screening will identify:
-Hemoglobin A1C
-Blood Sugar Value
Walk-ins will be accepted as a first come first serve basis. Please do not eat within 1-2 hours and wear loose comfortable clothing.
10:00a.m.: Stay for a free informative Diabetes Support Group session in the O’Connor Hospital Conference Room.
Rita Casassa, RN, CDE (Certified Diabetic Educator) will be our guest speaker.
Areas of concerns for diabetics will be the topic. From medications, to diet and exercise. Free light refreshments.
In the afternoon we will offer a Sugar Blues Class this is for any age, and starts at 4:30pm-5:30pm in the O’Connor Hospital Conference Room. Sessions will be every 3rd Monday once a month-weather permitting. This class is facilitated by Karen Maher, Community Outreach and Health Coach. Register for this class by calling 607 746-0528
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Saturday, December 3rd is the 13th Annual O’Connor Hospital Holiday Celebration and Parade, from 11am-1pm.
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Monday December 19th 10:00 a.m.
December Diabetes Support Group
O’Connor Hospital Conference Room.
Topic will be Carbohydrate Counting and presented by Elly Vance, Registered.Dietitian, and Nutrition Consultant.
Join us as we discuss portions and hidden sources of carbohydrates and how to count carbs.
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Monday, January 16, 2012
January Diabetes Support Group
O’Connor Hospital Conference Room.
Topic will be Understanding Insulin and presented by Sanofi Aventis. Light breakfast will be served.
