Placentia-Linda Hospital Happenings!
Let us help you and your family learn about how to stay healthy! We are pleased to offer a variety of health education programs.
To learn more about our events and to make reservations, please call 1-800-554-7879 today. For a free calendar of events download, please click here for our September - November events.
Mark your calendars for our annual Fall For Health Flu Shot Clinic!
Saturday, November 8
7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.*
In the “big tent” in PL’s parking lot!
Free flu shot vaccinations* are available to those 60+ and to those who are in the high-risk categories described in the CDC guidelines. Flu shot vaccines provided by the County of Orange Healthcare Agency. VIP registration line for Premier Advantage for Seniors program members. Event will go on rain or shine! *Flu shot vaccinations given on a first-come, first-serve basis until we run out. No reservations necessary.
Ongoing Events
“Y” Stay Fit & Well – Exercise & Mobility Class for Seniors
Partnership with the Yorba Linda/Placentia Family YMCA
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Offsite Location: Placentia United Methodist Church, located at 2050 Valencia Ave., Placentia.
Learn stretches and mobility exercises to help you stay strong and healthy. *Due to construction taking place at Placentia-Linda Hospital, the class is being held offsite. Thank you to Placentia United Methodist Church for their generous support!
"Y Stay Fit & Well Senior Yoga
Tuesdays and Thursdays --
11 a.m. to Noon
Partnership with the Yorba Linda/Placentia Family YMCA
Offsite location: Placentia Presbyterian Church, 849 N. Bradford Ave., Placentia.
This class focuses on helping participants increase range of motion, improve posture, restore flexibility and increase balance and core strength.
Joint Replacement Pre-Op Class
2nd and 4th Thursday of each month
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Meeting Room #1
Hospital tour available following the class...
Before having your joint replacement surgery at Placentia-Linda Hospital, we encourage you to attend this class. Topics include pre-registration; what you can expect; physical therapy; nutrition; preparing your home prior to surgery; recovery; and more. For reservations, please call 1-800-554-7879.
Support Groups
Alzheimer’s Support Group - Walk-ins welcome. Get the help you need!
4th Monday of the month
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Meeting Room #1
Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Get the help you need including group discussion, symptoms and coping with Alzheimer's. It is free to the community and walk-ins are welcome.
Monday, October 27, 2008
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
At the October Alzheimer's Support Group meeting, the Caregiver Resource Center and partners will host a Legal Workshop for Long Term Care Estate and Medi-Cal Planning.
Get current information before a crisis hits. At this workshop, an elder law attorney will discuss Medi-Cal planning (placement in a skilled nursing facility), durable powers of attorney, advance directives, estate planning and more. To register for this special event, please call the Caregiver Resource Center at (714) 870-3530, Ext. 2311.
FREE Stop Smoking Support Group -- 5-Week Series
Quarterly
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room #1. A Tobacco Cessation Coordinator from Anaheim Memorial will present this 5-part series. Features structured, counselor-led sessions. Free workbook and materials. For more information, please call from any area code 1-800-554-7879.