Lake Regional Health System | Thrive | Spring 2020

lakeregional.com 11 CALENDAR OF EVENTS All events are at Lake Regional Hospital, unless otherwise noted. Don’t miss out! Keep up with Lake Regional events and support groups at lakeregional.com/events . BENEFITS When you give up smoking, the perks add up over time! Sources: American Cancer Society; American Heart Association; American Lung Association of 2 WEEKS TO 3 MONTHS Lungs are working better. The risk of heart attack decreases. 1 TO 9 MONTHS Respiratory problems have started to decrease. 10 YEARS The risk of dying from lung cancer declines to about 50% of that of a current smoker. 12 HOURS Carbon monoxide level in the blood returns to normal. 2 TO 5 YEARS Risk of stroke can fall to about the same level as a nonsmoker. AFTER... 20 MINUTES Blood pressure and heart rate drop. 1 YEAR Excess risk of heart disease decreases to half that of a current smoker. 15 YEARS The risk of heart disease is the same as that of a nonsmoker. QUITTING CLASSES AND EVENTS Call 573-348-8222 for more information. Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body 10 a.m. Thursday, April 9 Get tips and tools for healthy aging, plus develop a plan that may help you prevent dementia. Auxiliary Easter Bake Sale 8 a.m. until all sold, Thursday, April 9 Hot cross buns, cinnamon rolls, cookies, cakes and more. Arrive early for the best selection! Stop the Bleed 6 p.m. Monday, April 13 Learn how to save a life in a bleeding emergency. AARP Safe Driving Course 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 21 Get updated on current rules of the road. Westside Health Fair 7:30 – 10 a.m. Thursday, April 23, Elks Lodge, Laurie Receive free and low-cost screenings. Weight Management Class 10 a.m. Thursday, April 23 Get help losing weight and keeping it off with this class and follow-up support group. Lake Regional 13th Annual Fun Run/Walk 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2 Get fit the fun way by joining our 5K. Auxiliary Spring Flower Sale Noon to 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, and 8 a.m. until all sold, Thursday, May 7 Pick up beautiful flowers and plants just in time for Mother’s Day. SUPPORT GROUPS Alzheimer’s Support Group 1 p.m. the third Thursday of each month 573-346-5654 Cancer Support Group for Men For dates and times, call 573-302-2772 . Grief Support Group 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of most months 573-302-2737 HOPE for Women (cancer) For dates and times, call 573-302-2772. Mended Hearts 10 a.m. the first Wednesday, March – December 573-302-2280 New Horizons Widows’ Group Various times and places. Call 573-302-2737 . Stroke Survivors Support Group 1 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month 573-302-2959