TIPS FOR SCREENINGS

Blood Pressure-As directed by your doctor

Bone Density- Females over 50

CBC (complete blood count)- Every year

Cholesterol- As directed by your doctor

Colonoscpoy- Over 50

Diabetes Fatsing Blood Sugar- Under 45 every year, Over 45 every 6 months

Influenza Vaccine-Every year

Mammogram- Women 40 and older-As directed by your doctor

Pap Smear- Women 18-65 every year or as directed by your doctor

Pneumonia Vaccine- 65 and older- Every year

Prostate Specific Antigen (SPA)- Males 50 and older-Every year

Tetanus Vaccine- Every 10 years

Eat Smart & Live Well

The purpose of the FREE Eat Smart & Live Well program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County is to help low to moderate income Ulster County residents save money on food, save time preparing nutrious foods, and learn to prepare meals that will help them lead healthy, productive lives.

Call for more information on specific groups and times

(845) 340-3990

The Arthritis Foundation Self Help Program

The Kingston Area

Kingston Mid-Town Center
467 Broadway
Fridays March 7 & 14
Thursday March 20
Fridays March 28 and April 4 and 11, 2008
from 2:30-4:30 PM

To register call Marge Gagnon—691-7984

Leave a message with your name and telephone number

Ellenville Area
The Trudy Farber Building
50 Center St.
Thursdays March 6 thru April 10, 2008
From 2:30-4:30 pm
To register call Vivienne Wagner—647-1605
Leave a message with your name and telephone number

Kids Diabetes Support Group

Children with diabetes face unique challenges. The need to “fit in” and be “normal” are strong motivators. Getting together with other children facing the same obstacles of insulin and blood glucose management can be helpful. this is an initial meeting to determine if there is a need and interest in creating a child centered support group.

* Call for dates

Location: 592 Ulster Avenue, Kingston Resource Center for Accessible Living, RCAL

Contact: Suzanne de Beaumont 845-331-0541

Amputee Support Group

A free support group for men and women. Meets fourth Monday of each month at 6:00pm.

Resource Center for Accessible Living, RCAL - 592 Ulster Avenue, Kingston

Contact: 331-0541, Mary Phillips.

Chronic Pain Support Group

A free support group for men and women living with chronic pain.

11:30am - 2nd Tuesday of the month

Resource Center for Accessible Living, RCAL - 592 Ulster Avenue, Kingston

Contact: 331-0541, Kristen Harrington

Reshape- Nutrition

A free ongoing nutrition group.

Wednesdays, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Mental Health Association, 300 Aaron Court - Kingston

Contact: Pat Mayes, 339-9090 x122

Alzheimer's Support Group

Ellenville: 22 Canal Lodge, Every 4th Wednesday at 1:00 pm, contact- Mary Ellen Rury (845) 647-8461

Kingston: 107 Greenkill Ave, Every 2nd Tuesday at 3:00 pm, contact- Mary Jo DeFrost (845) 340-3456

Woodstock: Christ Lutheran Church, 28 Mill Hill Rd. Every 3rd Tuesday at 3:00 pm, Janet VanBuren (845) 679-5180

Parkinson's Caregivers Support Group

Thurdays once a month: September 13, October 18, November 15, December 20

Located at the Ulster Red Lobster

Contact: Adelaide Haas (845) 255-0614

Traumatic Brain Injury Group

Location: Resource Center for Accessible Living, 592 Ulster Ave. Kingston, NY

Every 2nd Monday 3:30-5:30 pm

Contact: Josephine Todaro (845) 331-0541