Health Notes
Delaware Park Fitness Camp, a group exercise program for those ages 18 and over, will be held at 12:30 p. m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through Dec. 17 under the direction and supervision of certified personal trainers. Participants should bring comfortable workout clothes, sneakers, heart rate monitor (optional), sunscreen, towel and water bottle. The camp is held near the intersection of Parkside Avenue and Route 198 (Agassiz entrance of Delaware Park). For information or to register, call 838-1249, Ext. 11.
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The University at Buffalo’s Center for Children and Families is conducting a study for fathers of children with ADHD, ages 6 to 12 years, to determine whether a parenting program for fathers helps improve the functioning of those children. Once qualified, the family will receive additional psychological treatment or continue with the treatment and parenting strategies already being used. Psychological treatment includes parenting programs for the fathers and participation in structured soccer activities for the child. There is no charge for participating in the study or for psychological treatments. For more information, call 829-2244, Ext. 124.
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US Too!, a support group of prostate cancer survivors, has free speakers available for organizational meetings. The speakers provide current information on prostate cancer and stress the importance of being checked for the disease that affects one in six men in the United States. For information, contact Howard Henry at 836-0413 or laghh@roadrunner.com . The prostate cancer support group will meet from 7 to 9 p. m. today in Room 803C, Veterans Affairs Medical Center. For information, call 743-7595 or 834-9200, Ext. 5169.
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Neurosurgeon L. Nelson Hopkins, director of the Toshiba Stroke Research Center at the University at Buffalo, will give a free lecture on “Stroke: A Dark Past and a Bright Future” at 7 p. m. today in Montante Cultural Center at Canisius College.
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A free workshop, “Gluten Free—Happy and Healthy,” will be offered at 1 p. m. today at Independent Health Education Center, 620 Dick Road, Depew. To register, phone 649-9004.
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Wynwood Kenmore, 2971 Delaware Ave., will offer a flu and pneumonia shot clinic from noon to 4 p. m. Wednesday. Flu shots are $25 and pneumonia shots are $49 (no co-pay with Medicare Part B). For appointments, call 874-3200.
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Body Glyphix Studio, 12377 Big Tree Road, Wales Center, will present a program on an alternative to flu shots and a homeopathic remedy at 7:30 p. m. Thursday. For registration, call Rose at 652-7805.
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The National Kidney Foundation of WNY is offering free kidney early evaluation program screenings (KEEP) from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Saturday at New Testament Revival Cathedral, 987 Kensington Ave. The program is for those who have a parent, grandparent or sibling who has diabetes, high blood pressure or kidney disease. Screenings include blood pressure and weight measurements and blood and urine tests to check for hypertension, diabetes and kidney disease. For an appointment or information, call 835-1323.
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The Breast Cancer Network of WNY will present an educational program at 6 p. m. next Tuesday in the Emerson Room, Unitarian Universal Church, 6320 Main St., Williamsville. Dr. Moneer Khalil, a radiation oncologist, will present the last-est research in breast cancer treatment. A peer-led support group meeting will follow at 7:30. For reservations, phone Georgeia at 674-8683.
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Support groups and phone numbers to call for information include: Complex regional pain syndrome/reflex sympathetic dystrophy, 10 a. m. Thursday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 4007 Main St., Eggertsville, 896-0771; Alcoholics Anonymous First Step, 8 p. m. Friday, auditorium, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, Niagara Falls, 278-4569; Alcoholics Anonymous International Group, 6:30 p. m. Saturday, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 278-4569; Mended Hearts, 1 p. m. Saturday, Room 301, Buffalo Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 3495 Bailey Ave., 634-3631; Narcotics Anonymous, 5 p. m. Sunday, Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 278-4569.
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