Lake Regional Health System | Thrive | Winter 2019

LAKE REGIONAL EVENTS Dress for the job. Wear light, layered clothing; a hat; and slip-resistant shoes or boots. Shovel early and often. Don’t give the snow a chance to pack up and get heavy. Push the snow. If you must lift instead, lift with your legs, not your back, and only lift small amounts. Avoid twisting your back. Never throw snow over your shoulder or to the side. Pace yourself. Take breaks often, and drink plenty of fluids. Stop if you feel pain. Quit right away if you feel dizzy or experience tightness in your chest. Have a history of heart disease? Get your doctor’s OK before shoveling. Hire someone. Consider letting someone else shovel. Sources: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; National Safety Council How to shovel snow safely Stop the Bleed 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, and March 19 Learn how to save a life in a bleeding emergency. Weight Management Class 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 Get help losing weight and keeping it off with this class and follow-up support group. Go Red For Women 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1 Women, find out how to take care of your heart at this interactive event. Cardiovascular Screening 7:30 – 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 Receive free and low-cost screenings that check for heart disease. Youth Mental Health First Aid 8 a.m. Saturday, March 2 Learn how to help some- one in an emotional or mental crisis in this eight- hour course. Steps to Better Living 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, Lake Regional Clinic – Eldon Facing a chronic illness? Create a plan to manage it successfully. Fighting the Opioid Epidemic 10 a.m. Thursday, March 14 Be empowered to help people struggling with opioid addiction. Basics of Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 20 Find out what to expect following a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s. CALENDAR OF EVENTS DON’T MISS OUT! Keep up with events and find support groups at lakeregional.com/ events . Pain or pressure in your chest while shoveling may signal a heart attack. Call 911. All events are at Lake Regional Hospital, unless otherwise noted. lakeregional.com 11