May 2012
Ready to Quit Tobacco?…You can do it!
FREE Tobacco Cessation Support Group
Wednesdays – May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 (5 weeks)
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Meeting Room #1 at Placentia-Linda Hospital
A Tobacco Cessation Coordinator from Anaheim Memorial will present this 5-part series. The Tobacco Cessation Support Group features a structured, counselor-led group in which tobacco users attempting to quit find encouragement, understanding and tobacco cessation education through a group sharing process. Topics covered include nicotine addiction and weight control; coping with urges to smoke; developing a support system; relaxation techniques; and forming skills to help you stay smoke-free and prevent relapse.
“Taking Your Sweet Time” Diabetes Class
Presented by Placentia-Linda Hospital
Tuesday, May 15
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Meeting Room #1 at Placentia-Linda Hospital
Diabetes is a serious disease that can lead to blindness, stroke and amputation. Our Dietitian, Sheetal Khanna Pagano, RD, will teach you how to manage diabetes including the role of meal planning, dining out, ways to help you stay healthy and more.
“Smaller Stomach...Smaller You! Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For you? FREE Seminar
Presented by Placentia-Linda Hospital and David Oliak, M.D.
Saturday, May 19
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a..m.
Location: Meeting Room #1 at Placentia-Linda Hospital; Enter main lobby and turn right
Join Dr. David Oliak, board certified, fellowship trained, Bariatric Center of Excellence surgeon who specializes in Laparoscopic weight loss surgery in Orange County, California, to learn more about weight loss surgery and help you better decide if surgery is right for you! Take the next step -- please call 1-877-311-3285 to make your reservations today.
“Let's Get Moving! OC Arthritis Walk -- Placentia-Linda Hospital is a Partner!" Join One of Our Teams or Donate Today under the "PLH" Group, PL Pacers
Sunday, May 20
7:00 a.m.--Registration; 9:00 a.m.--Walk Begins (1 or 3 mile option)
Offsite Location: University of California, Irvine (Near Bison Ave., E. Peltason Dr. --Free parking in Lots 12A and 16)
Want to be part of the fun and help out one of five adults over the age of 16 who have some form of arthritis? Join one of our PLH teams or donate to a PLH team today! The date of fun features a 1-mile and 3-mile walk; a Festival area with a Big KID Zone, food and beverages and great entertainment. Visit www.ocarthritiswalk.or today!
“Chronic Neck and Back Pain" FREE Seminar
Presented by Placentia-Linda Hospital and Nicole Garcia, M.D. and Dr. Shaevitz, Rehabilitation
Wednesday, May 23
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Offsite Location: Yorba Linda Community Center, 4501 Casa Loma Ave., Yorba Linda 92886
Chronic neck and back pain can range from mild, dull, annoying pain, to persistent disabling pain that can interfere with everday functioning and quality of life. Join Dr. Garcia and Dr. Shaevitz as they host an informative workshop that explains some of the common causes for neck and back pain as well as pain prevention and treatment options. For reservations, please call 1-800-554-7879 today!