SANATOGA PA – Health care news for Sanatogans (and anyone else!), June 21-27, 2009:

Monday, June 22

Ready for the big event.

Ready for the big event.

Water aerobics classes for members of Pottstown Memorial Medical Center’s Senior Circle group will begin at 2 p.m. in the Boyertown Area YMCA, 301 W. Spring St., Boyertown PA. For more information, call 610-327-7699.

A blood drive will be held from 2-8 p.m. in the New Hanover United Methodist Church, 2211 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville PA. Appointments are required, and may be made by calling the blood center at 610-926-6060.

The third in a series of four weekly Lamaze classes for expectant parents will be held from 7-9 p.m. in the boardroom on the ground floor of Pottstown Memorial Medical Center (PMMC), 1600 E. High St., Pottstown PA. For more information, call 610-327-7147. The last class is scheduled at the same time for June 29.

Tuesday, June 23

An exercise class for members of Pottstown Memorial Medical Center’s Senior Circle will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Congregation Mercy and Truth, Keim Street, Pottstown PA. It includes 60 minutes of aerobics, strength training and stretching. For more information, call 610-327-7699.

The weekly meeting of the Domestic Violence Support Group sponsored by Pottstown Memorial Medical Center is held every Tuesday evening. For more information on times and locations, call 610-970-7363.

The first in a series of three Living With Diabetes classes will be held from 6-9 p.m. in the ground-floor boardroom at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center (PMMC), 1600 E. High St., Pottstown PA. For more information or to register, call 610-327-7463. A physician’s prescription is required. Remaining classes are scheduled at the same time for June 25 and 30.

Wednesday, June 24

Gentle yoga classes for members of Pottstown Memorial Medical Center’s Senor Circle group will begin at 9 a.m. at Villa at Morlatton, 1180 Ben Franklin Hwy. East, Douglassville PA. The 70-minute session focuses on yoga for flexibility and relaxation. For more information, call 610-327-7699.

A blood drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at National Penn Bank, Philadelphia Ave. and Reading avenues, Boyertown PA. Appointments are required, and may be made by calling the blood center at 610-926-6060.

Blood pressure screenings will be conducted by staff members from Phoenixville Hospital from 7-8:15 p.m. in the lobby of the hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA.

Blood pressure screenings will be conducted by staff members from the Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown and Vicinity from 10 a.m. to noon at the Pottstown Area Seniors Center, 724 N. Adams St., Pottstown PA.

An educational seminar designed to help patients of Pottstown Medical Specialists Inc. (PMSI) better manage diabetes is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. in its Division of Internal Medicine, 1561 Medical Drive, Suite C. For information on it, call 484-945-0405.

A free meeting of the Post-Partum Adjustment Group is scheduled from 6:30-8 p.m. in Conference Center room A at Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 610-983-1288.

Thursday, June 25

An exercise class for members of Pottstown Memorial Medical Center’s Senior Circle will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Congregation Mercy and Truth, Keim Street, Pottstown PA. It includes 60 minutes of aerobics, strength training and stretching. For more information, call 610-327-7699.

The monthly meeting of the Visually Impaired Support Group, sponsored by Phoenixville Hospital, will be held from 10:30 a.m. to Noon in the annex at Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville PA. For more information or to register, call Gail at the Montgomery County Association for the Blind at 215-896-5989.

A well-child clinic sponsored by the Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown and Vicinity will be held from 5-7 p.m. at the VNA’s offices, 1963 E. High St., Sanatoga PA.

Blood pressure screenings will be conducted by staff members from the Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown and Vicinity at 2 p.m. in Manatawny Manor, 30 Old Schuylkill Rd., Pottstown PA.

The second in a series of three Living With Diabetes classes will be held from 6-9 p.m. in the ground-floor boardroom at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center (PMMC), 1600 E. High St., Pottstown PA. For more information or to register, call 610-327-7463. A physician’s prescription is required. A remaining class is scheduled at the same time for June 30.

Friday, June 26

Blood pressure screenings will be conducted by staff members from the Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown and Vicinity on June 26 (2009; Friday) from 1-3 p.m. at the Coventry Mall, North Coventry PA.

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