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Health Briefs


Published: August 7, 2008

'Know the Score' health screenings

DERRY, N.H. — Parkland Medical Center helped set participants on the path to making a difference in their own health at a free diabetes and metabolism screening July 28 at the Diabetes and Metabolism Center in the Nutfield Building, 44 Birch St.

At the baseball-themed event, participants "ran the bases" and at each stop received personalized screenings and evaluations of their scores for cholesterol, blood glucose, bone density, body mass index, as well as their risk factors for diabetes and cardiac disease. Once completed, each score card was reviewed by Dr. Annaswamy Raji, director of the Center for Diabetes and Metabolism.

Parkland Medical Center will plan more screening events in the future. Call 603-421-3655 or visit www.parklandmedicalcenter.com.

Workshop offers help for Alzheimer's caregivers

HAVERHILL — A "Family Information Workshop" will be offered Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Haverhill Crossings, 254 Amesbury Road. The Family Information Series is designed to provide support and education for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. Admission is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Haverhill Crossings offers assisted living and the Harbor Program, which provides specialized care for those with Alzheimer's disease and other memory impairments. To register, call 978-556-1600.

Fund-raiser for stroke victim

HAVERHILL — Friends of Wendy Woznicki of Haverhill, a long-time hostess at the 99 Restaurant, are holding a fundraiser to help pay her medical bills. The event is Sunday, Aug. 17, at the AmVets hall, 576 Primrose St., from 3 to 9 p.m.

Woznicki is recovering from a brain aneurysm she suffered March 21. On April 10, while still in the hospital, she suffered a severe brain hemorrhage, which left her left side paralyzed from her face to her toes.

The event will feature a buffet, adult raffles, children's raffles, and singer Kevin Goudreau of Haverhill will perform.

Tickets are $20 each and available at the door. They are available in advance at the 99 Restaurant and the Lasting Room on Washington Street, both in Haverhill, or by calling Debbie Sullivan at 978-697-0285. Donations can be sent to: Merrimack Valley Federal Credit Union, c/o Wendy Woznicki, 2 Water St., Haverhill, MA 01830.

Hospice needs volunteers

LAWRENCE — Merrimack Valley Hospice is seeking volunteers to assist the agency in a wide variety of tasks. A free training program will be held Monday, Aug. 25, at its offices 360 Merrimack St. (fourth floor), in Lawrence.

Refreshments will be served at 8:30 a.m. Training is from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

Volunteer assignments can include providing companionship to terminally ill patients and assisting families. Volunteers also are needed for administrative tasks and fundraising efforts.

For more information, contact Sheryl Meehan at 978-552-4522 or e-mail smeehan@homehealthfoundation.org.

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