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KEEPING HEALTHY WITH MILLCRE 406 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16507 AUTUMN RHAPSODY LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE FALL SESSION 2018 The Lifelong Learning Institute at LifeWorks Erie offers many educational, informative and fun classes. The next session begins October 22. Listed below is a sampling of classes offered through the Institute. Creativity Matters: Creative Art programs include the New Horizons Music Project and Find the Artist Within: Art Exploration Studio. University Spotlight Series: Educational classes presented by faculty from local universities. ASK AN EXPERT Take advantage of the valuable health talks offered in the LifeWorks Erie Ask an Expert series. Physicians from LECOM Health will discuss many health topics including health guidelines, condition management, disease prevention and ways to boost quality of life. These classes are offered free at the Millcreek Municipal Building. Please note there is no Ask an Vibrant Life Series: Health topics presented by healthcare professionals and speakers. Special Events – Veteran’s Day Celebration, Thanksgiving at LifeWorks Erie and Doo-Wop Dance. Classes are open to the public and are either free or offered at a nominal Expert talk scheduled for December. Wednesday, November 28 at 6:00 p.m. In Office Diagnosis of Knee and Shoulder Conditions Joshua Tuck, DO, Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, LECOM Health Dr. Tuck will discuss Mi-Eye – a cutting edge diagnostic tool which allows patients to undergo an arthroscopic evaluation of fee. For a full schedule of events, visit LifeWorksErie.org or stop by our office at 406 Peach Street to pick up a brochure. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, call (814) 453-5072 or email [email protected] with your contact information. the knee or shoulder while awake in the office. This procedure allows for more rapid diagnosis of conditions effecting the knee or shoulder, without waiting for an MRI. DON’T LET THE FLU BUG YOU Getting an annual flu vaccine is the first and best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu. Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, and missed work and school due to flu, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations. The more people who get vaccinated, the more people will be protected from flu, including older people, very young children, pregnant women and people with certain health conditions who are more vulnerable to serious flu complications.* LifeWorks Erie’s “Don’t Let the Flu Bug You” community clinics are held throughout the region at hundreds of convenient locations from early September thru the end of November. Flu shots will be available Monday through Friday at LifeWorks Erie’s main office at 406 Peach Street from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. 12 MILLCREEK When getting vaccinated at one of our clinics no appointment is necessary and there is no up-front cost. Simply present your primary health insurance card and LifeWorks Erie staff will do all the rest. The cost of the vaccination is usually covered by an individual’s primary health insurance. LifeWorks Erie will directly bill all health insurance providers, including Medicare and Medicaid. All proceeds remain in Erie County and help underwrite the many F programs and services for older adults provided by LifeWorks Erie. LifeWorks Erie has been providing flu vaccinations to adults and to children age 9 and older in Erie and Crawford counties for almost 40 years. For more information check the website at www.DontLetTheFluBugYou.com or call the office at (814) 453-5072. *Center for Disease Control Frequently Asked Questions 2017-2018 Flu Season https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/ flu-season-2017-2018.htm 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.