Health Happenings

ACLS -- American Heart Association -- Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Call (603) 433-4041.

AIDS Support Group -- Held every Friday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Call AIDS Response of the Seacoast at (603) 433-5377.

American Red Cross Great Bay Chapter-- To find out about the many programs available, please call (603) 766-5440.

Aquatic Physical Therapy (Individual or Group Exercise) -- Sessions are available Monday through Friday. Call Rehabilitation Services at (603) 433-4015.

Bariatric Program Education--

• General Support Group - 4th Monday of every month at 6:30pm in the classrooms at PRH.
• Post-Op Support Group - 2nd Monday of the month at 5:30pm in the classrooms at PRH.

No registration required for support group meetings. Call the Bariatric Coordinator: (603) 334-2006.

Boot Camp for Dads -- Offered quarterly, and consisting of a 3-hour workshop prior to the birth of your baby. It covers not only baby care and fatherhood, but focuses on the needs of new moms. Please call 433-6998 to register.

Breast Cancer Wellness Support Group -- First and third Monday of each month- noon - 1:30 pm at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. Co-facilitated by Diane Zaidlicz (603) 433-6988 and Beth Chute (603) 433-4960. Free.

Cancer Support -- Contact Cancer Care Services at (603) 433-5226.

Cardiac Rehab -- Contact your family physician or call (603) 433-4015.

Community Exercise, Wellness and Fitness Classes -- Please click here to learn about more than 10 classes offered at the new Center for Rehabilitation and Wellness at 155 Borthwick Ave., West Building

Integrative Medicine -- Call (603) 433-5175.

CPR -- American Heart Association - Both Healthcare Provider and Community CPR classes for Adult and Infant/Children. For schedule and cost, please call (603) 433-4041.

Diabetes Support Group -- Call the Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology at (603) 433-5160.

Foxtrot Walking Program -- Contact the cardiac rehabilitation department at (603) 433-5256.

Freedom from Smoking -- Call Elaine Hanglin, R.N. at (603) 433-4847.

Massage Therapy -- A certified/state-licensed practitioner offers a variety of techniques. One-hour massage: $50. Half-hour foot reflexology: $25. Appointments available by calling (603) 433-4015.

Second Wind -- Pulmonary rehabilitation and asthma education: (603) 433-4895.

Volunteer Opportunities -- For information, call (603) 433-4002.

Women's Health -- For program information, call (603) 433-4054.