June 17th, 2008 Healthy Living Club Sets July ProgramsALTOONA - On Tuesday, July 8, the AARP Driver Safety Program presents a one-night only certificate renewal class only for those who have completed the class in the last three years. Renew your certification in just four hours, starting at 6 p.m. in the Logan Room, 6th Floor, Outpatient Center, Altoona Hospital Campus, 620 Howard Ave. You must provide certificate of completion from the previous class or a letter from your insurance company. Fee is $10. Registration is required. Call 889.2630 or 1.888.313.4665.
Child Safety Seat Checkup Station is scheduled for 9:30 to 11 a.m., Friday, July 11,
Altoona Hospital Campus parking garage, Blue Level. Look for the Safe Kids van. No fee. By appointment only. Call Safe Kids Blair County at 889.7802. Find out if your child’s safety seat is installed properly. Your child’s life may depend on it.
A Safe Sitter Class will be offered Monday, July 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bon Secours Hospital Campus Education Center, Trzeciak Conference Suite, 2621 8th Ave.
The $25 fee includes materials, snacks and lunch. Registration required. Call 889.2630 or 1.888.313.4665. Class size limited. Certified Safe Sitter instructors will prepare adolescents ages 11 to 13 to baby-sit infants and young children in a safe, responsible and competent manner. Participants will learn basic child-care and first-aid skills, keeping a house secure, how to prevent accidents and recognize common signs of illness, and how to rescue a choking child or infant.
“Hypertension: What’s All the Hype?” will be presented Friday, July 18. Lunch begins at 11 a.m. followed by the program until 1 p.m. at the Bon Secours Hospital Campus Education Center, Trzeciak Conference Suite, 2621 8th Ave.
No fee. Registration required. Call 889.2630 or 1.888.313.4665.
Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to kidney failure, coronary artery disease and more. Dr. Ryan Ridenour of Blair Medical Associates will discuss the importance of controlling your blood pressure and the causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of this serious medical problem.
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