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Women’s <strong>Health</strong> Resources<br />
COURSE CALENDAR<br />
September - November<br />
2012<br />
<strong>Health</strong> Education and<br />
information for Women<br />
<strong>Your</strong> Physical <strong>Health</strong><br />
<strong>Your</strong> Social and Emotional <strong>Health</strong><br />
<strong>Your</strong> Nutritional <strong>Health</strong><br />
Managing a Chronic <strong>Health</strong> Concern<br />
www.calgarywomenshealth.ca
<strong>When</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Bladder</strong><br />
Becomes a Bother<br />
<strong>Bladder</strong> leaks are no laughing matter…a common but unspoken problem.<br />
One in four women have stress urinary incontinence (SUI). �is type of incontinence is the leakage of urine during<br />
physical activity such as sneezing, coughing, laughing or lifting. �is can be an embarrassing problem.<br />
“�ere are a number of options available to women with stress incontinence,” says Dr. Magali Robert, Calgary<br />
urogynecologist. “�is includes pelvic �oor (Kegel) exercises preferably with the direction of a pelvic health physiotherapist.”<br />
�e pelvic �oor is a hammock of muscles that stretch across the bottom of the pelvis. It is attached to the pubic bone in<br />
front and to the tailbone behind.<br />
Find <strong>Your</strong> Pelvic Floor<br />
�ere are a few ways for you to feel your pelvic �oor working. Can you stop or slow the �ow of urine halfway through<br />
emptying your bladder? (�is is just a test to �nd where the muscles are and should not be used as an ongoing exercise).<br />
Can you tighten the muscles around your anus as if stopping gas? As you tighten all of the pelvic �oor muscles, do not tighten<br />
your legs, bottom or tummy. Do not hold your breath. Focus on the full relaxation of the muscles after the contraction!<br />
Exercise <strong>Your</strong> Pelvic Floor<br />
�e pelvic �oor muscles need to be exercised in a couple of ways for optimal function. For a slow and sustained<br />
contraction squeeze and lift slowly and work up to a 10 second hold time. Relax completely for 10 seconds between<br />
each contraction. Repeat 10 times.<br />
For a quick and short contraction squeeze and lift as quickly as possible<br />
holding for 1 second and then releasing. Repeat 10 times. Practice these<br />
exercises regularly 3 times a day thorough all stages of your life. It may<br />
take 6-8 weeks to notice improved pelvic �oor function.<br />
Dr. Robert advises that, “�e best strategy is to prevent the problem by actively<br />
doing pelvic �oor exercises before incontinence begins. �is should be a lifelong<br />
habit that is started early.”<br />
Attend the “Exercising <strong>Your</strong> Pelvic Floor Class” o�ered through Women’s <strong>Health</strong> Resources.<br />
It is a great class to attend to help with the prevention or treatment of stress urinary<br />
incontinence. It is also helpful for those with pelvic organ prolapse, bowel incontinence<br />
or those looking to prevent pelvic �oor problems.<br />
Jodi Boucher BScPT, Pelvic <strong>Health</strong> Physiotherapist<br />
Calgary Pelvic Floor Clinic, Women’s <strong>Health</strong> Centre
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FALL COURSE LIST<br />
September<br />
Transitions: Moving Ahead After Breast Cancer Tues Sept 4<br />
Body Composition and Weight Loss Thurs Sept 6<br />
Vaccination Through The Lifespan: Get Up to Date! Tues Sept 11<br />
Fibroids in <strong>Your</strong> Uterus? What Does it Mean? Wed Sept 12<br />
Decisions that Count: Advance Care Planning Tues Sept 18<br />
<strong>When</strong> Pain During Intercourse Becomes a Bother Wed Sept 19<br />
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diet Thurs Sept 20<br />
Setting Boundaries Thurs Sept 20<br />
Keep the Flow: Artery <strong>Health</strong> and Prevention Tues Sept 25<br />
To Wait or Not To Wait: Timing <strong>Your</strong> Pregnancy Thurs Sept 27<br />
October<br />
Comfort During Medical Procedures Tues Oct 2<br />
Transitions: Moving Ahead After Breast Cancer Tues Oct 2<br />
Exercising <strong>Your</strong> Pelvic Floor Tues Oct 2 & 9<br />
No, It’s Not Hot! Signs and Symptoms of Menopause Wed Oct 3<br />
Detoxification: Myths and Misconceptions Thurs Oct 4<br />
Anger Management Group for Women – 6 sessions Thurs Oct 4 – Nov 8<br />
Chill Out! Strategies for Coping with Stress & Anxiety Thurs Oct 11<br />
Control <strong>Your</strong> Asthma – Live <strong>Your</strong> Life! Tues Oct 16<br />
Regulating <strong>Your</strong> Metabolism for Improved Energy Tues Oct 16<br />
Smooth Sailing Through Menopause Wed Oct 17<br />
<strong>Your</strong> Body After Baby Physiotherapy Class Wed Oct17<br />
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Changing <strong>Your</strong> Thought Patterns Thurs Oct 18 & 25<br />
Exercising <strong>Your</strong> Pelvic Floor Sat Oct 20<br />
Transform <strong>Your</strong> Stress, Transform <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Health</strong>: Heart Math Mon Oct 22 & 29<br />
Conscious Communication Tues Oct 23<br />
Eating for Energy: Get a Boost from <strong>Your</strong> Nutrition Tues Oct 23<br />
How to Have a Good Night’s Sleep Tues Oct 30<br />
November<br />
Transitions: Moving Ahead After Breast Cancer Tues Nov 6<br />
Balancing the Body Tues Nov 6<br />
Exercising <strong>Your</strong> Pelvic Floor Tues Nov 6 & 20<br />
<strong>Your</strong> Happiness Matters Too! Thurs Nov 8<br />
The Butterfly in <strong>Your</strong> Neck: The Glands that Affect <strong>Your</strong> Body Wed Nov 7<br />
Meditation: Slow <strong>Your</strong> Mind Tues Nov 13<br />
Heart <strong>Health</strong>y Eating Tues Nov 13<br />
<strong>Your</strong> Body After Baby Physiotherapy Class Wed Nov 14<br />
Getting Past <strong>Your</strong> Autopilot Reactions Thurs Nov 15<br />
Transform <strong>Your</strong> Stress, Transform <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Health</strong>: Heart Math Sat Nov 17 & 24<br />
The ABCs of Osteoporosis Wed Nov 21<br />
The Gift of Introversion Tues Nov 27<br />
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SEPTEMBER COURSES<br />
Transitions: Moving Ahead After<br />
Breast Cancer<br />
AHS Breast <strong>Health</strong> Program<br />
Woman finishing treatment can feel abandoned by<br />
medical supports offered during treatment. This workshop<br />
will provide support and information to help you<br />
live well and reduce the risk of recurrence. Learn how<br />
to take control of your health through lifestyle changes;<br />
meet others learning to live beyond breast cancer; improve<br />
symptom management after treatment; and access<br />
community supports including nutrition and fitness<br />
experts.<br />
Tues September 4, 2:30-4pm WHR Cost: Free<br />
Body Composition and Weight Loss<br />
Dr. Carrie Mitchell Naturopathic Doctor<br />
An active lifestyle, well-balanced diet and healthy body<br />
composition are key to optimal health. Gain control of<br />
your health, energy and happiness with lifestyle and<br />
nutritional changes. Learn how our body composition<br />
is affected not only by our diet and exercise regimes,<br />
but stress and hormone imbalances. Discover easy and<br />
life-long changes you can implement into your life to<br />
achieve weight loss, leaner body composition and general<br />
health improvements!<br />
Thurs September 6, 7-9pm WHR Cost $25<br />
Vaccination Through the Lifespan:<br />
Get Up to Date!<br />
Joanne Coldham RN, MEd and Linda Rogers RN, BN<br />
AHS Public <strong>Health</strong><br />
In this session, you will learn the facts about how<br />
vaccines work, and the myths and misconceptions will<br />
also be addressed. The Public <strong>Health</strong> team will outline<br />
current evidence-based information on routine childhood<br />
vaccines, adult immunizations, and travel<br />
vaccines.<br />
Tues September 11, 7-9pm WHR Cost: Free<br />
4<br />
Fibroids in <strong>Your</strong> Uterus – What Does<br />
it Mean?<br />
Ranjit Uppal RN, BN, MN<br />
WHR Clinical Nurse Specialist<br />
Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumours<br />
in women, but it is not known what causes them. Find<br />
out about the effects of having fibroids and discover<br />
what treatments are available.<br />
Wed September 12, 7-9pm WHR Cost $25<br />
Decisions that Count: Advance Care<br />
Planning<br />
Sharon Iversen Educational Consultant<br />
It is difficult to think about a time when we may not be<br />
able to communicate our healthcare wishes. If someone<br />
had to tell your healthcare team what you would want<br />
them to do, would your family or close friends know<br />
what kind of care you would want? Advance Care Planning<br />
is the process of thinking about, talking about, and<br />
documenting your wishes and your family member’s<br />
wishes for health care. Be proactive, and attend this session<br />
on the “how to” of advance care planning.<br />
Tues September 18, 7-9pm WHR Cost: Free<br />
<strong>When</strong> Pain During Intercourse<br />
Becomes a Bother<br />
Ranjit Uppal RN, BN, MN<br />
WHR Clinical Nurse Specialist<br />
Do you suffer from chronic pain in the vulva and area<br />
that has lasted at least 3 months? If you answered “yes,”<br />
you may have a type of Vulvodynia. Come to this workshop<br />
to find out more about the symptoms and types of<br />
vulvodynia. Treatment options will also be discussed.<br />
Wed September 19, 7-9pm<br />
Peter Lougheed Centre Cost $25
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diet (IBS)<br />
Samara Felesky-Hunt RD<br />
The digestive system is an often misunderstood and<br />
overlooked part of the body. If you suffer from chronic<br />
diarrhea or constipation, abdominal pain, bloating and<br />
headaches, you may be diagnosed as having irritable<br />
bowel syndrome (IBS). Look at how to prevent IBS<br />
symptoms through diet, and how to avoid the fatigue,<br />
food intolerance, and low blood sugar that are often associated<br />
with IBS.<br />
Thurs September 20, 7-9pm WHR Cost $25<br />
Setting Boundaries<br />
Milena Meneghetti MSc, RPsych - WHR Psychologist<br />
Are you often stressed or overwhelmed by the demands<br />
of others? Do you feel put down or put upon? If so, you<br />
may be facing challenges with emotional boundaries.<br />
Boundaries define who you are and how you expect to be<br />
treated. Learn the importance and significance of healthy<br />
boundaries and how to incorporate them into your life.<br />
Thurs September 20, 7-9pm WHR Cost $25<br />
Keep the Flow:<br />
Artery <strong>Health</strong> & Prevention<br />
Noreen Antonishyn RN, MS, NP, CDE<br />
Learn how to manage the #1 women’s health concern<br />
today - cardiovascular health and stroke prevention.<br />
Come and be screened to determine your risks and<br />
how those risks can be managed.<br />
Tues September 25, 7-9pm WHR Cost $25<br />
To Wait or Not To Wait:<br />
Timing <strong>Your</strong> Pregnancy<br />
Dr. Suzanne Tough PhD and Dr. Jo-Ann Johnson MD<br />
Are you planning to start a family? Or are you interested<br />
in starting a family in the future? This session will give<br />
you the information you need about the risks and realities<br />
of having children into your 30’s and the impact that<br />
your age can have on your fertility and the health of your<br />
children. Learn about the potential complications of being<br />
pregnant a little later on in your reproductive life and<br />
the care you should seek for a pregnancy at this stage.<br />
Thursday September 27, 7-9pm WHR Cost $25<br />
OCTOBER COURSES<br />
Comfort During Medical Procedures<br />
Dr. Marta Edgar PhD, RPsych<br />
Learn to use relaxation and self-hypnosis to go through<br />
medical procedures calmly and comfortably. This<br />
workshop focuses on reducing anxiety and discomfort<br />
during a variety of medical diagnostic procedures from<br />
quick ones such as taking a blood sample to longer ones<br />
such as colonoscopy. Anxiety and tension are known<br />
to increase discomfort; we will examine factors that reduce<br />
anxiety and increase your sense of control. We will<br />
cover relaxation and self-hypnosis methods with directions<br />
on how to create your own calming audio-track<br />
Tues October 2, 7-9pm WHR Cost $25<br />
Transitions: Moving Ahead After<br />
Breast Cancer<br />
AHS Breast <strong>Health</strong> Program (*See Page 4)<br />
Tues October 2, 2:30-4:00pm WHR Cost: Free<br />
Exercising <strong>Your</strong> Pelvic Floor(2-part course)<br />
AHS Pelvic Floor Clinic<br />
Pelvic floor muscles are an essential component of the<br />
female body. They provide support to pelvic organs and<br />
help control the bladder and bowel. Learn practical information<br />
about how to “tune in” to this important part<br />
of your body. All women can benefit from this workshop!<br />
Mothers with babes in arms welcome; not suitable<br />
for active babies and toddlers.<br />
Tues October 2 & 9, 7-9pm WHR Cost $40 OR<br />
Sat October 20, 10am-2:30pm (2 parts)<br />
South Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
Cost: $40<br />
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No, It’s Not Hot! Signs and Symptoms<br />
of Menopause<br />
Ranjit Uppal RN, BN, MN<br />
WHR Clinical Nurse Specialist<br />
Menopause can occur anytime from age 40 to 60. Perimenopause<br />
can occur a few months or a few years before<br />
menopause. Learn what you need to know to help you<br />
understand and manage this normal stage in your life.<br />
Wed October 3, 7-9pm<br />
South Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre Cost $25<br />
Detoxification:<br />
Myths and Misconceptions<br />
Dr. Carrie Mitchell, Naturopathic Doctor<br />
Detoxification is a powerful and preventative practice<br />
for overall health and wellness, but are all “detoxes” created<br />
equally? Learn how many ailments and symptoms<br />
we experience can be related to toxicity. Understand the<br />
theory and mechanisms of detoxification, and how we<br />
can safely and effectively remove harmful toxic chemicals<br />
stored in our bodies. Rejuvenate yourself!<br />
Thurs October 4, 7-9pm WHR Cost $25<br />
Anger Management Group for Women<br />
Sharon Christie MSW, RSW - WHR Outreach<br />
Do you feel anger is presenting problems in your life?<br />
Anger has the potential to destroy relationships and<br />
lead us to say and do things that we later regret. While<br />
anger is a natural emotion, we are often unsure how to<br />
use our feelings of anger in a more productive manner.<br />
This 6-week group will help you to understand<br />
your anger, how it looks different from anger in men,<br />
make more informed responses, and work on controlling<br />
your response to rage. Please call to express your<br />
interest for the group and determine if it’s a fit for you.<br />
Thursdays from October 4 – November 8<br />
WHR Cost: $60<br />
6<br />
Chill Out! Strategies for Coping with<br />
Stress and Anxiety<br />
Dr. Rachel Martin PhD, RPsych<br />
Are you, or someone you care about, struggling with<br />
stress or anxiety? You are not alone! This course will provide<br />
tools for coping with stress or anxiety - for women<br />
dealing with these issues and for the important people<br />
in their lives. We will explore risk factors symptoms,<br />
and a variety of simple yet effective strategies for managing<br />
stress and anxiety, including relaxation, mindfulness,<br />
lifestyle changes, and social support.<br />
Thurs October 11, 7-9pm WHR Cost $25<br />
Control <strong>Your</strong> Asthma – Live <strong>Your</strong> Life!<br />
Dr. Wendy Tink MD, CCFP, FCFP and<br />
Val Olson RRT, CRE<br />
Are you feeling like you can do everything you want to<br />
do while living with your asthma OR are you supporting<br />
others? Like any chronic disease, asthma is variable<br />
over time. Become aware of changes in symptoms that<br />
can occur and the appropriate medication use for controlling<br />
these symptoms, as well as how it could have<br />
an impact for your children. Bring your asthma related<br />
medications and devices for a hands-on review.<br />
Tues October 16, 7-9pm WHR Cost $25<br />
Regulating <strong>Your</strong> Metabolism for<br />
Improved Energy<br />
Dr. Alma Nenshi B.Sc, D.C.<br />
Do you wake up more tired than when you went to<br />
bed? Do you struggle with your weight and want to<br />
get off the dieting and weight loss rollercoaster? This<br />
workshop will cover the basics in digestion, stress,<br />
and detoxing as well as hormones and their impact on<br />
healthy metabolism. Take home strategies to improve<br />
your energy naturally.<br />
Tues October 23, 7-9pm WHR Cost: $25
Smooth Sailing Through Menopause<br />
Ranjit Uppal RN, BN, MN<br />
WHR Clinical Nurse Specialist<br />
Are you beginning to experience symptoms of menopause<br />
such as hot flashes, mood swings and sleeping<br />
problems? This session will introduce you to the changes<br />
that can occur during and after menopause and how<br />
best to manage these symptoms.<br />
Wed October 17, 7-9pm WHR Cost $25<br />
Cognitive Therapy: Changing Thoughts<br />
to Change <strong>Your</strong> Life (2-part course)<br />
Milena Meneghetti MSc, RPsych - WHR Psychologist<br />
One of the most significant, yet unacknowledged, influences<br />
on your life and well-being is internal dialogue.<br />
Negative self-talk can leave you feeling depressed,<br />
stressed and full of self-doubt. Cognitive therapy helps<br />
you to tap into the positive power of your thoughts -<br />
leading to a happier, more fulfilling life. This interactive<br />
course will look at techniques of cognitive behavioural<br />
therapy and how to apply them to the life you want.<br />
Thurs October 18 & 25, 7-9pm WHR Cost $40<br />
Transform <strong>Your</strong> Stress, Transform<br />
<strong>Your</strong> <strong>Health</strong>: HeartMath (2-part course)<br />
Christine Riddell RSW and Teri Dingwell RN, BN<br />
Research/Project Coordinators, AHS Mental <strong>Health</strong><br />
Screening & Early identification<br />
Learn how to identify and transform the stress response.<br />
This workshop includes coherence building<br />
techniques for quick and sustainable stress reduction.<br />
You’ll also learn the science behind the HeartMath<br />
System and see in real time how your emotions impact<br />
your body. This high impact program provides simple,<br />
proven tools and technologies that can be implemented<br />
in real‐time to reduce stress and help retrain the<br />
human stress response to healthier, more productive<br />
function. This session includes a workshop manual.<br />
Mon October 22 & 29 12:30pm – 3:30pm<br />
WHR Cost: $50<br />
Unleashing the Power of Conscious<br />
Communication<br />
Barbara Wiebe BEd and Dr. Foster Walker PhD<br />
Are you, or someone you care about, struggling with<br />
Discover how to build mutual respect and understanding<br />
– at home, at work, or with your friends. Learn to<br />
sharpen your communication skills: making objective<br />
observations, consciously connecting with feelings,<br />
identifying and appreciating the underlying needs, and<br />
making clear requests to support a positive outcome –<br />
applying Dr. Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication,<br />
or NVC.<br />
Tues October 23, 7-9:30pm WHR Cost $25<br />
Eating for Energy: Get a Boost from<br />
<strong>Your</strong> Nutrition<br />
Kim Wagner Jones MSc, RD<br />
How’s your energy? Do you get tired in the afternoon<br />
or find it difficult to get through your day? The food<br />
you choose and the timing of your meals and snacks<br />
can have an impact on your energy levels. Come and<br />
learn about nutritious choices and combinations that<br />
can boost your mental clarity, vitality and stamina.<br />
Tues October 23, 7-9pm WHR Cost $25<br />
Positively Pink<br />
Eat Well and Live Well: Optimizing<br />
Wellness in Breast Cancer through<br />
Nutrition<br />
Loreen Feser RN, BN, BFA (C), Clinical Nurse<br />
Consultant<br />
<strong>Health</strong>y Eating is important as you live with and<br />
beyond breast cancer. Proper nutrients can help you<br />
recover from treatment, achieve and maintain a health<br />
weight and help reduce your risk of recurrence. Come<br />
to this evening lecture to learn more about special nutrition<br />
considerations to be aware of during and after<br />
breast cancer treatment and how your food choices can<br />
assist you in reaching optimal health.<br />
Wed October 24, 7-9pm WHR Cost: Free<br />
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<strong>Your</strong> Body After Baby Physiotherapy<br />
Class<br />
Jodi Boucher BScPT<br />
Using the muscles in your pelvic floor has many benefits!<br />
Learn how you can reduce or prevent urinary and<br />
bowel incontinence, help support the pelvic organs, and<br />
help restore sexual function and sensation by learning<br />
about your pelvic floor and how to exercise it. Guidelines<br />
will also be given on exercising safely after giving<br />
birth. Mothers with babes in arms are welcome - not<br />
suitable for active babies and toddlers.<br />
Wed October 17, 1-3pm WHR Cost $25<br />
How to Have a Good Night’s Sleep<br />
Angela Hobbs MEd<br />
Understand why your environment may be affecting<br />
your sleep patterns. As our bedrooms become safer<br />
and more luxurious, they’re becoming increasingly difficult<br />
to sleep in. Explore how noise, light, microwaves,<br />
electricity, chemicals, and air pollutants can keep you<br />
awake. You’ll discover some mistakes you may be making<br />
and some simple solutions that could give you a better<br />
night’s sleep.<br />
Tues October 30, 7-9pm WHR Cost $25<br />
NOVEMBER COURSES<br />
Transitions: Moving Ahead After<br />
Breast Cancer<br />
Breast <strong>Health</strong> Program (*See Page 4)<br />
Tues November 6, 2:30-4:00pm WHR Cost: Free<br />
Balancing the Body<br />
Nada Vignevic BA - Certified Chopra Centre Instructor<br />
Are you feeling as though your body is out of balance?<br />
There are internal & external influences that play a role<br />
in creating & maintain balance in your life. What are the<br />
ways to become balanced and stay balanced? You will learn<br />
the key elements of balance and the 5 key steps in aligning<br />
your body, that will prevent you from feeling pulled in<br />
any one direction. We will provide you with practices and<br />
techniques that will begin the balancing the process.<br />
Tues November 6, 7-9pm WHR Cost: $25<br />
8<br />
Exercising <strong>Your</strong> Pelvic Floor (2-part course)<br />
AHS Pelvic Floor Clinic (* See description from October)<br />
Tues November 6 & 20, 7-9pm WHR Cost: $40<br />
The Butterfly in <strong>Your</strong> Neck:<br />
Glands Affecting <strong>Your</strong> Body<br />
Ranjit Uppal RN, BN, MN<br />
WHR Clinical Nurse Specialist<br />
What effects do the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal<br />
glands have on your health? Which one affects your<br />
hair, skin, weight and energy? Is it the same one that<br />
controls the calcium levels in the blood? The functions<br />
and effects of selected glands will be explored.<br />
Wed November 7, 7-9pm<br />
Peter Lougheed Centre Cost $25<br />
<strong>Your</strong> Happiness Matters Too!<br />
Milena Meneghetti MSc, RPsych - WHR Psychologist<br />
For a very long time we have wondered what really<br />
makes people happy. Is it success? Relationships?<br />
Money? In this course you will learn more about positive<br />
psychology. Understand more about optimism, living<br />
with meaning, and living in the moment. By the<br />
end of the course, you will know of better ways to focus<br />
on the right things that can lead to a happy life.<br />
Thurs November 8, 7-9pm WHR Cost $25<br />
Meditation: Slow <strong>Your</strong> Mind<br />
Nada Vignevic BA - Certified Chopra Centre Instructor<br />
Do you find that your mind is always racing with<br />
thoughts? Do you lie in bed at night, making your<br />
‘things-to-do’ list? Attend this introduction to meditation<br />
including the list of benefits, how to establish your<br />
meditation practice, and the, experiences during & after<br />
meditation. Participants will be guided through a short<br />
meditation & visualization that will assist in slowing<br />
down the mind.<br />
Tues November 13, 7-9pm WHR Cost: $25
Heart <strong>Health</strong>y Eating<br />
Kim Wagner Jones MSc, RD<br />
Do you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure or a<br />
family history of heart disease? While you can’t change<br />
your genes, you can make powerful diet and lifestyle<br />
changes to help lower your risk of heart disease. Come<br />
find out how to adopt these heart-healthy habits, and<br />
learn more about fibre, plant sterols, and healthy fats including<br />
Omega 3’s.<br />
Tues November 13, 7-9pm WHR Cost $25<br />
<strong>Your</strong> Body After Baby Physiotherapy<br />
Class<br />
Jodi Boucher BScPT (*See Page 8)<br />
Wed November 14, 1-3pm WHR Cost $25<br />
Getting Past <strong>Your</strong> “Autopilot” Reactions<br />
Gail Smillie MEd, RCC, CCC<br />
Our early relationships and experiences influence and<br />
inform our interpersonal world, our emotions and our<br />
connections with others….but these are not cast in<br />
stone. We can learn to repair relationships, raise healthy<br />
families, and improve our ability to see ourselves in our<br />
reactions and relationships. Learn how to understand<br />
“autopilot” reactions as a way of managing stress and<br />
anxiety, gain hope and help you help yourself.<br />
Thurs November 15, 7-9pm WHR Cost $25<br />
Transform <strong>Your</strong> Stress, Transform<br />
<strong>Your</strong> <strong>Health</strong>: HeartMath (2-part course)<br />
Christine Riddell RSW and Teri Dingwell RN, BN<br />
Research/Project Coordinators, AHS Mental <strong>Health</strong><br />
Screening & Early identification (*SeePage 7)<br />
Sat November 17 & 24, 9am-1pm<br />
South Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre Cost: $50<br />
The ABCs of Osteoporosis<br />
Ranjit Uppal RN, BN, MN<br />
WHR Clinical Nurse Specialist<br />
Do you have a history of osteoporosis in your family? If<br />
so, you may be at risk of developing osteoporosis yourself.<br />
Osteoporosis is a serious health condition that<br />
affects women as they age. It’s important to start protecting<br />
your bones as early as possible. Find out more<br />
about osteoporosis and learn how you can reduce your<br />
risk factors and protect your bones. Treatment options<br />
will also be discussed.<br />
Wed November 21, 7-9pm South Calgary<br />
<strong>Health</strong> Centre Cost $25<br />
The Gift of Introversion<br />
Sharon Christie, MSW, RSW - WHR Outreach<br />
Our culture commonly values the “gifts” of extroverts.<br />
While, introverts are often negatively described publicly<br />
as loners or antisocial individuals, an introvert offers<br />
her own unique strengths and value. Discover the gifts<br />
introverts bring to family, friends, and workplaces that<br />
may have been overlooked, and learn to build on these<br />
strengths when dealing with others.<br />
Tues November 27, 7-9pm WHR Cost $25<br />
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Foothills Medical Centre Site Map<br />
Buildings:<br />
1. Tom Baker Cancer Centre<br />
2. Foothills Hospital<br />
3. Women’s <strong>Health</strong> Centre – North Tower<br />
Parking:<br />
Visitor – Lot 1, 4, 8a<br />
1<br />
2<br />
Directions:<br />
<strong>When</strong> you enter the front doors of the Women’s <strong>Health</strong> Centre, you will see a sign that says “Childbirth<br />
Education Classes” with an arrow pointing left. Turn left, follow the signs, and take the elevator or stairs to the<br />
second fl oor.<br />
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<strong>When</strong> it comes<br />
to health care<br />
and treatment,<br />
you’ve got options<br />
<strong>When</strong> it comes to your health you’ve got<br />
options. You can visit your family doctor,<br />
an urgent care centre, or a walk-in clinic.<br />
You can also visit the emergency<br />
department for serious medical issues.<br />
And you always have the option of phoning<br />
<strong>Health</strong> Link <strong>Alberta</strong> and speaking to a<br />
Registered Nurse 24-hours a day. Either way,<br />
knowing your health care options will help<br />
you get the care you need, when you need it.<br />
Call <strong>Health</strong> Link <strong>Alberta</strong><br />
Toll-Free: 1-866-408-LINK (5465)<br />
Calgary: 403-943-LINK<br />
Edmonton: 780-408-LINK<br />
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Women’s <strong>Health</strong> Resources (WHR) RM 185<br />
1441 – 29 th St. N.W. Calgary, <strong>Alberta</strong> T2N 4J8<br />
Ph: 403-944-2260 Fax: 403-944-2271<br />
email: whr@albertahealthservices.ca<br />
See a site map on our website: www.calgarywomenshealth.ca<br />
Registration info:<br />
• Course registration closes 4 days in advance of the<br />
course and we do not guarantee late registrations.<br />
Please register early as this helps us ensure that we<br />
can run your course of interest.<br />
• Information provided in WHR courses is not<br />
intended to replace medical advice. Consult<br />
appropriate health care professionals for specific<br />
health advice.<br />
• Refunds and course credits are available only when<br />
workshops are cancelled. Refunds are not provided<br />
for missed courses. Parking is not included.<br />
• Some financial assistance is available for women<br />
who face significant financial concerns. Please call<br />
403-944-2260 to reserve a space.<br />
Need emotional support or know someone who<br />
does? <strong>Alberta</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Services</strong> offers access to<br />
a variety of additional programs.<br />
Access Mental <strong>Health</strong>:<br />
Have an Addiction or Mental <strong>Health</strong> related question? Not sure where<br />
to get help? Call us!<br />
Phone: (403) 943-1500 – option 1 for Child/Adolescent line; option 2<br />
for Adult line Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm<br />
Mobile Response Team: If you are in crisis the Mobile Response<br />
Team can help you over the phone, in the community, at your home<br />
or office. You can reach MRT by calling the Distress Centre (24 hours)<br />
and asking for “MRT”.<br />
Phone: 403-266-HELP (4357) Hours: 9:30am – 9:30pm 365<br />
days/year<br />
Register by phone, on-line, or by completing this form and<br />
sending it to Women’s <strong>Health</strong> Resources - to our address<br />
(include cheque), fax, or email (see info on left).<br />
Name:<br />
Address:<br />
City: Postal Code:<br />
Email:<br />
Day Time Ph:<br />
! Yes, please subscribe me (by email) to the<br />
Bloom e-newsletter<br />
Method of Payment<br />
! Cheque ! Visa ! Mastercard<br />
*Cheques are payable to “Women’s <strong>Health</strong> Resources”<br />
Credit Card Information:<br />
Card #<br />
Expiry Date: Security Code:<br />
(see below)<br />
Cardholder Name:<br />
Signature:<br />
Total Payment: $<br />
*Credit card payments will show as “<strong>Alberta</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Services</strong>”.<br />
You will be mailed a receipt.<br />
Credit Card photo – re security code<br />
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Security Code<br />
If you wish to support health education programs for women, we invite you to make a donation to<br />
Women’s <strong>Health</strong> Resources. Contact us at whr@albertahealthservices.ca or<br />
donate on-line through www.calgaryhealthtrust.ca under “How to Give”!