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KEEPING HEALTHY WITH MILLCRE 406 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16507 ASK THE EXPERT SERIES Take advantage of the valuable health talks offered by LifeWorks Erie. Physicians from LECOM Health will discuss many health topics including health guidelines, managing conditions, presenting disease and ways to boost your quality of life. These classes are held the third Wednesday of every month at the Millcreek Municipal Building at 6:00 p.m. These talks are free and open to the public; however, you must register for these presentations by calling LifeWorks Erie at (814) 453-5072. UPCOMING TALKS: What Is Cancer? Rebecca Miller Wise, MEd, PharmD, LECOM Wednesday, February 21 Advancements in medicine have come a long way toward better therapies and even cures for cancer. Dr. Wise will discuss cancer and why it is difficult to treat. Keeping an Eye On Your Vision Health Meredith Marcincin, DO, Ophthalmologist, LECOM Wednesday, March 21 Join Dr. Marcincin to learn about the importance of vision screening, annual eye exams, and maintaining good eye health. Aches and Pains-Prevention and Treatment Strategies Christopher Rial, DO, LECOM Physician Wednesday, April 18 Joint and muscle pain are things that we all encounter in some way. There are ways to prevent these injuries and chronic pain before they occur. There are also a number of new concepts in treatment options for these conditions. Dr. Rial will summarize and lead a discussion into these topics. ERIE PHIL’S MAESTRO DANIEL MEYER VISITS LIFEWORKS ERIE Join us at LifeWorks Erie on Thursday, March 8 at 3:30 p.m. to hear Erie Philharmonic Maestro Daniel Meyer talk about the history of the Philharmonic, the musicians, upcoming concerts, and get a sneak preview of next year’s season! Daniel has been the musical director of the Erie Philharmonic for the past 10 seasons. He will share his background, some of his personal experiences, and why the orchestra is a vital part of Erie’s culture. Refreshments will be served. Please call LifeWorks Erie at (814) 453-5072 to register for this presentation. LIFEWORKS ERIE UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AT THE MILLCREEK MUNICIPAL BUILDING | 3608 WEST 26TH STREET, ERIE DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP This program is a six week program. Participants will learn exercises for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility and endurance, the appropriate use of medications, healthy eating and reading food labels, and improving communication with physicians. This workshop will be offered Wednesdays, May 2 through June 6 from 9:00 to 12:00 p.m. POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS WORKSHOPS This program is a six week course that meets for 1.5 hours each week. Caregivers will learn how to reduce personal stress, communicate feelings and needs, set limits, ask for help, deal with emotions, make tough decisions and deal with difficult situations. F This workshop will be offered Wednesdays, May 2 through June 6 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. HEALTHY STEPS FOR OLDER ADULTS This program answers questions about how to stay active, how to make one’s home safer and how to manage medication that may interfere with balance. Topics covered are: fall prevention, staying active and resources available to older adults in Pennsylvania. It is an eight hour program. This workshop will be offered Wednesday, June 13 and Thursday, June 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. To register for any of these workshops, please call (814) 453-5072. or an up-to-date schedule of events, visit our website at LifeWorksErie.org or stop by the Millcreek Township Building or LifeWorks Erie (at 406 Peach Street, Erie) to pick up a schedule. If you would like to be added to the LifeWorks Erie mailing list, simply call 814.453.5072 or email [email protected] with your address information. 12 MILLCREEK