Phelps County Regional Medical Center will sponsor several community education opportunities in August.

CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY CHECK
August 21, 1 - 4 p.m.
The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla
Certified car seat technicians perform free car seat evaluations. Registration required.

ALZHEIMER ’S SUPPORT GROUP
First Thursday of Month: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
First Tuesday of Month: 7 - 8 p.m.
Heritage Park, 1200 McCutchen Dr., Rolla
Support group provides vital links to other caregivers and an opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and ways to cope. Day or evening.

BETTER BREATHERS
Third Thursday of Month: 3 - 4 p.m.
Call 458-7147 for location
Learning to live with chronic respiratory disease. Learn about tips and techniques to manage the disease.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Every Wednesday: 5 - 6 p.m.
Classroom A, PCRMC
Separate groups providing support for cancer patients and the families and caregiver.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
First Saturday of Month: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Private Dining Rooms 1 & 2, PCRMC
Support group forms a bridge between formal health care and self-management. By gathering people with common concerns, goals and interests, members feel less isolated.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP
Second Monday of Month: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Classroom A, PCRMC
Assisting persons with multiple sclerosis, their families and their friends, and to provide the knowledge and support for group members to successfully live with MS and remain vital participants in their communities.

PARKINSON ’S SUPPORT GROUP
Fourth Thursday of Month: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Rolla Apartments, 1101 McCutchen Dr., Rolla
Support group assists those with Parkinson’s disease, their family, caregivers and care partners in adapting more positively to the physical, emotional and social changes associated with Parkinson’s disease.

ROLLA BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC
Second Tuesday of Month
8:15 - 9:30 a.m.
Rolla Apartments, 1101 McCutchen Dr., Rolla
Free and open to the public.

GED PREPARATION
Every Monday & Thursday: 5 - 7:30 p.m.
Classroom A, PCRMC
The Adult Education Program offers free instruction to individuals who would like to obtain their GED.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Every Tuesday: 4 - 6:30 p.m.
Classroom C, PCRMC
Foreign-born individuals who would like to improve their English language skills are encouraged to register for this class. This class is free and open to the public.How to Register: Call (573) 458-7659

For more information about these and other educational programs at PCRMC, call (573) 458-7695.

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