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HEALTH & SAFety fair event schedule

friday march 22nd-sunday march 24th


FRIDAY, MARCH 22ND

HOLDING EACH OTHER UP

Community Conversations on Suicide Prevention
Friday March 22nd, John Hanson Sr. Hall
Join guest speakers from the Juneau Suicide Prevention Coalition for these meaningful conversations around suicide prevention and how we can help ourselves and others in our community.  Lunch and dinner provided, school-aged childcare available for the evening session. Registration required - call PIA at 907-772-3636 for questions or to register.  Ages 16+. 
  • 12:00-5:30 "QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer training"
​          Learn how you can help reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives with this practical and proven prevention training.
          The signs of crisis are all around us -- learn how you can make a difference in the life of someone you know. 
  • 6:00-8:00 "Suicide Safety Planning Workshop"​
           Learn when to work with someone to create a safety plan and the steps in creating a safety plan to prevent suicide. 
           Attending QPR training in advance is recommended though not necessary. 

SATURDAY, MARCH 23RD
HEALTH FAIR EVENT

HEALTH FAIR BOOTHS

​10:00 - 1:00 @ Community Gym
Health & Wellness Services, Public Assistance Programs, Behavioral Health Services & Resources, Outdoor Recreation Info, Blood Pressure Screenings, Fall Prevention Information, Kids' Activities, Massage, Dental, Fitness Opportunities, and more!  Door prizes every 30 min! 
Health Fair Blood Draw Results
​Results will NOT be available at the health fair on March 23rd.  Results are available on the PMC Patient Portal or by request.  For assistance accessing the patient portal or to request a paper copy of your results please call the Joy Janssen Clinic at 907-772-4299. 

FITNESS DEMONSTRATIONS

​@ Community Gym Fitness Court 
Come try out fitness classes being offered locally - no cost and no commitment! 15-20 min each - all levels welcome.

10:00 BINGOCIZE
Bingo+Exercise = Bingocize! Fun social environment with prizes, music, and light physical activity for all levels. 

11:00 TAI JI QUAN: MOVING FOR BETTER BALANCE
This program is proven to improve strength, balance, and mobility – and reduce the risk of falling.  Features slow controlled movements that relax the mind and body.  All ages and levels welcome.  

12:00 ZUMBA
Come get your groove on with this fun, upbeat dance workout!  No experience needed. ​

KID'S ACTIVITIES

10:00-1:00 @ Community Gym Fitness Court
Drop off the kids and attend a presentation or browse the fair. A variety of engaging physical activities planned! 

​

PRESENTATIONS

 @ Community Gym Activity Room  

9:30  "HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE - THE SILENT KILLER" 
Angela Menish, PMC Nurse Practitioner

Learn about the effects of high blood pressure on the heart, how to monitor your blood pressure and what you can do to maintain a healthy blood pressure level. 

10:30 SAFE ZONES - LGBTQ+ ALLYSHIP
Everett Bennett, WAVE Executive Director and Samuel Steinbruegge,  Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor
Embarking on the path of becoming an LGBT+ ally? Join WAVE & SEARHC for this introductory course on the world of LGBT+ including Q&A time to ask questions in a safe space. 

11:30 HIGH CHOLESTEROL 101
Erik Hulebak, PMC Physician Assistant
Learn more about what high cholesterol really means for your risk of heart disease and stroke - and what you can do to improve your cholesterol!

12:30 UNDERSTANDING YOUR HEALTH FAIR BLOOD DRAW RESULTS
Dr. Alice Hulebak, PMC Physician 
Bring your health fair blood draw results and follow along to learn what all those numbers mean for your health. 

1:30 GUT CHECK: NOURISHING THE MIND THROUGH THE GUT
​Janet Peterson, DrPH, RDN, WEMT**
Join our guest speaker to discuss how dietary choices affect the gut and influence the mind. Learn how the foods we consume impact not only our physical health but also play a crucial role in our mental wellness. Gain practical tips for making informed dietary decisions to achieve a balance between the mind-gut axis. 

3:00-6:00 STEWARDS OF CHILDREN: PREVENTING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
Coleen Hedglin, WAVE Prevention Director

WAVE is facilitating Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children® training to prevent child sexual abuse. Food will be provided. All adults 18+ are welcome to attend this free training, and we particularly encourage parents and guardians, grandparents, aunts, and uncles to attend, as well as all people who work in roles where they are interacting with families and youth. Please RSVP here. Walk-ins will be welcomed if space allows. 

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​HEALTH FAIR 2024 GUEST SPEAKER**
JANET PETERSON BIO:
Dr. Peterson has a master’s in exercise science, a doctorate in preventive care and is a practicing Registered Dietitian and Wilderness EMT.  Janet has over 20 years of experience as a professor in health, human performance, and nutrition and has taught wilderness medicine courses for just as long. She currently works as a research analyst where she evaluates evidence based practices and breaks down complex topics to provide simple, understandable medical information.  When she is not teaching or writing, she is playing in the backcountry, usually on a bicycle.  She also enjoys spending time with her pup, Bonnie.


SUNDAY, MARCH 23

WILDERNESS FIRST AID

Sunday March 24th, 8:00am-6:00pm
Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department 

Guest speakers Janet Peterson, DrPH, RD, WEMT and Angela Henderson, RN will facilitate this course from Base Medical.  Wilderness First Aid prepares participants with the knowledge and skills to respond to medical emergencies in remote and challenging environments. This course will prepare participants to respond to emergencies in your backyard or out in the backcountry. The program includes eight hours of self-paced online instruction, followed by eight hours of in-person practical training to practice skills. Pre-registration is required by March 18th.  See here for more information on this course. 

For questions
[email protected] or 772-5552

STAY HEALTHY, STAY SAFE!


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  • Home
  • About PMC
    • Our Mission and Values
    • Board of Directors
    • Leadership Team
    • PMC Foundation
    • PMC Guild
    • Contact Us
  • New Facility & Planning
  • Patients
    • Patient Portal
    • Forms & Resources
    • Insurance, Billing & Financial Support >
      • Charitable Care & Financial Assistance
      • Pay Your Bill
    • Price Transparency >
      • Cost Estimator
    • Cancer Support >
      • Beat the Odds Cancer Committee
      • Petersburg Cancer Support Group
  • Services
    • Joy Janssen Clinic
    • Long Term Care
    • Hospital Services >
      • Dietary
      • Emergency
      • Imaging
      • Laboratory
      • Medical/Surgical
      • Rehabilitation Department
    • Home Health
    • Medical Staff
    • Telehealth
    • Specialty Clinic
    • Youth Programs
    • Community Classes
  • Careers
  • News and Events
  • Donate
  • Employee Resources