6/1/2010
The Robert Young Center for Community Mental Health and Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders will co-present a community workshop “Is this Alzheimer’s or is this normal?” targeted to caregivers of those with memory loss issues from 8-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 16, at Trinity Rock Island in Classroom 1.
“Many people end up taking on the role of caregiver for a parent suffering from memory loss, while still being caregivers for their children. Memory loss issues occur for a combination of reasons, so caregivers are the people who need to understand them,” said Dennis Duke, licensed clinical professional counselor and Director of Outpatient Services at the Robert Young Center. “We want them to know that there are resources and treatment options available in providing the best care possible.”
Memory loss is a normal part of the aging process, but sometimes it can have an underlying cause such as Alzheimer’s, stroke or even a vitamin deficiency. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.3 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s or some other type of dementia and every 70 seconds, someone develops the disease.
Signs of memory loss in include forgetfulness, confusion of time and dates, frequent misplacing of items and impaired decision-making skills. Those with memory loss have difficulty solving problems, performing daily tasks and using appropriate vocabulary. Understanding these symptoms is vital in knowing the difference between normal, age- induced memory loss and abnormal, severe memory loss.
“Caregivers of those with memory loss tend to suffer from anxiety, stress, and depression,” Duke said. “Education for caregivers is important in order to help them better manage the behaviors accompanied by memory loss, as well as manage their own mental health.”
Anyone affected by or providing care to someone with memory loss is strongly encouraged to attend this event. Presentation topics covered will include diagnosis, treatment and available resources. The workshop schedule is as follows:
8 a.m. “Dementia diagnosis and treatment,” Robert Flowers, MD
9:30 a.m. “Is this normal or something more?” Carla Mohr, LCSW
10:30 a.m. “Legal issues and persons with dementia”, Deb Toal, RN
The workshop is free and open to the public. A continental breakfast is included, with check-in beginning at 7:30 a.m. To pre-register, please contact the Robert Young Center at (309) 779-2043.
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5/24/2010
Family Resources DOVE Fill the Truck
9 am. to 12 p.m. Saturday, June 12 Hy-Vee at Kimberly & Eastern, 53rd & Utica Ridge, Devils Glenn & Middle Rd
Hy-Vees at Kimberly & Eastern, 53rd & Utica Ridge and Devils Glenn & Middle Road.
Come help fill the truck with items needed by the Quad-City Domestic Violence Shelter of Family Resources, Inc. For full listing of shelter needs please visit famres.org.
Radish Healthy Living Fair (participant)
8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday June 19, adjacent to the downtown Davenport Freight House Farmers Market
This free event will showcase options for living healthy from the ground up.
The Healthy Living Fair will give people the opportunity to see/taste/touch/experience the natural foods, products, resources and services from throughout eastern Iowa and western Illinois that are dedicated to improving their health, environment and world. Businesses and organizations from throughout the region will showcase their products and services.
River Action Ride the River – Kids Ride Free
6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, June 20
The Freight House, Davenport (start)
Join River Action in a bi-state bike tour of the Quad Cities as it celebrates its 26th year. Begin at The Freight House in Davenport, proceed to Leach Park, Bettendorf, and cross the Mississippi River to Moline, Illinois on the Celebration Belle riverboat. Those crossing by bridge will cross Arsenal Island, and continue the route to the suggested turn around in Hampton, returning to Davenport via Arsenal Island (open from 6 a.m. to noon) or the Centennial Bridge (open until 3:30 p.m.). Riders can turn around at various spots on the route. All total, it’s possible to ride through nine communities and mountain bike on Sylvan Island! Cost is $10 for adults that register before May 15. Trinity’s sponsorship allows kids under 16 to ride free with a paying adult. For more information or to register please visit www.riveraction.org .
TWC Young Women of Achievement with Mary Grace Harrington
Noon, Thursday, June 24
Rogalski Center, St. Ambrose University, Davenport
The Women’s Connection will honor young women ages 17-23, from the Quad Cities, who have shown exceptional leadership, a commitment to community service, and academic achievement. The reception will include a “Women in Leadership” presentation by keynote speaker Mary Grace Herrington, CEO of Iowa Public Radio. Cost for this luncheon event is $25. To register or for more information, please visit asktwc.com and look under upcoming events.
Quad City United “Swing into Education” Best Ball Golf Tournament
Saturday, June 26 (Registration deadline: Friday, June 11)
Tee time: 11 a.m.
Palmer Hills Golf Course, 2999 Middle Rd., Bettendorf, Iowa
4-person teams
Trinity is proud to be a major sponsor in the Quad City United “Swing into Education” 2010. This tournament raises money to fund college scholarships, including The Mike Orfitelli Foundation and The Coach Reece Morgan Scholarship. Quad City United provides equal, quality educational experiences and opportunities to the youth and families of the Quad City area, with special attention being given to the needs of the under-represented and low income population. For more information: www.qcunited.org
Rock Island Extension – 3rd Annual Jim Bohnsack FORE-H Golf Classic
Saturday, June 26, Indian Bluff Golf Course, Milan, Ill.
Registration begins at noon, 1 p.m. shotgun start
4-person preferred ball, includes lunch
Benefits Rock Island County 4-H and helps foster great youth development programs for our community. For more information go to www.rockislandextensionfoundation.org/golfouting
. Trinity Farmers’ Markets
Back for the fifth year, each market has several products to offer, including fresh produce, plants, homemade pies, meats, jellies, and jams.
May is Better Sleep Month, and with it comes the announcement of a new online assessment to help participants determine their risk for sleep disorders. SleepAware is a new module within Trinity’s HealthAware system (www.trinityhealthaware.com) that allows users to log on from any computer, answer a few health questions, and get a score for their likelihood of having or developing a sleep disorder.
Approximately 12 million Americans have obstructive sleep apnea, and 10 million are underdiagnosed. Most people diagnosed with OSA are obese and specifically have heaviness in their neck and face. Persons with OSA are 30% more likely to have a heart attack or die as a result of the condition.
The SleepAware module asks about the following risk factors:
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Neck size
- Loud snoring
- High blood pressure
- Smoking
- Sleepiness during the day
Once participants receive the score, they are invited to make an appointment with a specialist from Trinity’s Sleep Center to discuss how to treat the disease or reduce the risks of getting the disease. There is no cost to take the online assessment or meet with a specialist if deemed to be higher risk. For more information, contact the Trinity Sleep Center at (309) 779-2914.
Early detection through free prostate cancer screening key to survival rate
Rudy Quijas, founder of Rudy’s Tacos, always had the community’s best interest at heart. Even when he was near the end stages of prostate cancer, he wanted to give something back to his community. The Quijas family, along with Trinity Regional Health System and its Community Health Partners, has kept his memory and his wishes alive by inviting Quad-City men to participate in the 13th annual Rudy Quijas Fight against Cancer Memorial Prostate Screening held from 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, June 2, at Trinity Bettendorf, and Wednesday, June 3, at the Trinity Cancer Center at the Trinity Moline campus.
“When caught early, prostate cancer can be treated with a high cure rate,” said Penny Knox, RN, Clinics Coordinator from Trinity. “That’s why early detection is a key in the fight against this disease that affects more nearly 200,000 men annually. Through this screening, many men can find out if they are at risk, and if they are, take appropriate action.”
According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer found in American men after skin cancer and is the second leading cause of death behind lung cancer. While one man in six will get prostate cancer during his lifetime, only one man in 35 will die of this disease, largely due to increased awareness and earlier detection of the disease. In fact, when the cancer is found in the local or regional stages and has not spread, the 5-year relative survival rate for these men is nearly 100 percent.
The screening will include a free PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) blood test and digital rectal exam. Screening times are by appointment only. All men are encouraged to participate, particularly those who are age 40 and older, those who have a family history of the disease and/or are African American or Hispanic.
Men need not have had a history of treatment for prostate cancer to be at increased risk. Men currently under the care of a urologist, previously diagnosed with prostate cancer or over the age of 80 will not be screened.
Since 1998, nearly 3,600 men have been checked for prostate cancer through this free screening, and approximately one-third of those screened have needed further follow-up due to either an abnormality with their exam, lab work or other factors. Over the years, 34 men have been diagnosed with prostate cancer due to the screening.
A limited number of appointments are available and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. To set up an appointment, call Trinity’s My Nurse at 779-2000 or 1-877-242-8899.
4/2/2010
Trinity NEWS RELEASE
March 31, 2010
Infant memorial gathering at Trinity marks 10th anniversary
The grief and devastation of losing a baby before or soon after childbirth often weighs heavily on the hearts of parents and family members alike. To help alleviate sorrow and honor the memories of babies who have been lost, Trinity will offer “Butterfly Blessings: A Memorial Ceremony,” from 2 to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 10, in the Jardine Auditorium at the Trinity Rock Island campus, 2701 17th St., Rock Island.
The annual memorial gathering provides parents the opportunity to share stories and memories of their lost infant. Additionally, there will be a reading of the names of the lost infants, prayer, music and a craft activity.
According to Lynn Batcher, chaplain with Trinity’s Pastoral Care department, there is a definite need for such a gathering as the grief parents and family members experience is not always recognized by society.
“Many of these parents feel disenfranchised. The logic goes that if a parent or family member hasn’t really known the child, the child won’t be missed as much. This just isn’t true,” Batcher said. “This gathering is Trinity’s attempt to remember the beauty and glory of lives which were much too short and honor the grief of those left behind.”
The original memorial gathering grew from the idea of a local artist who helped spearhead the first event to honor the memory of her son who died shortly after birth.
“After our original remembrance, many participants requested another opportunity to come together to celebrate the lives of those babies and create a tangible remembrance of them,” Batcher explained.
The committee decided to hold an annual memorial gathering that included parents who told their stories, music, prayer, a reading of the names of all the babies and the craft activity. They call the event Butterfly Blessings after a poem (see sidebar). Trinity now uses the butterfly symbol on many of their grief follow-up materials.
While the event was founded at Trinity, it is open to any community member who has experienced the loss of a child at or shortly after birth. The event is appropriate for all ages, and in past years many family groups have attended together. According to Batcher, it is never too late to attend.
“The grief process is something that everyone experiences differently,” Batcher said. “Those who have experienced this type of loss have found that remembering the children, especially in the company of others who have had a similar loss, helps in healing the pain.”
For more information or to register for the memorial gathering, please contact Trinity’s Pastoral Care department at (309) 779-2989. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
SIDEBAR
A Butterfly
A butterfly lights beside us
Like a sunbeam.
And for a brief moment
Its glory and beauty
Belong to our world.
And then it flies on again
And though we wish
It could have stayed
We feel blessed to have seen it.
-- Anonymous
Low Vitamin D levels have been linked to a variety of health issues, including osteoporosis, heart disease, stroke, cancer, and depression. Find out if you’re at risk with a simple blood test*:
7-9 a.m. or 4-6 p.m., May 10-14
Trinity Bettendorf, 4500 Utica Ridge Road, Bettendorf
Trinity VNHA, 106 19th Avenue, Suite 101, Moline
$40 – cash or check. No appointment necessary.
Call Trinity’s My Nurse for more information:
(309) 779-2000 or toll-free (877) 242-8899
*Participants should not take any calcium supplements 24 hours prior to screening for accurate results.
Trinity’s Community Health Partners include The Dispatch, Rock Island Argus, Rock Island Fitness and Activity Center, Quad-City Radio Group and KWQC-TV6. Special assistance provided by Metropolitan Medical Lab.
The Trinity Enrichment Center offers ancient wisdom for today’s life through unique and innovative programs for your mind, body, heart and soul. For more information or to register, call (309) 779-2000. Registration and pre-payment are required for all classes.
When currently enrolled in a $42 class, you may enroll in a second class in the same time frame for only $36. It’s our way of saying “thank you” for choosing us again.
HOLISTIC BODYWORK
Stott Pilates Method
Intermediate level
5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, April 13 to May 18 ($48/six weeks)
5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, May 25 to June 29 ($48/six weeks)
Whether you’re 18 or 80, you can use Pilates for general fitness or as cross-training
with other sports, dance and exercise regimens to greatly improve your performance.
The rhythmic exercises will promote a strong and flexible body core. An exercise mat
is required for class.
T’ai Chi – The Essence of T’ai Chi
6:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, April 6 to May 11 ($42/six weeks)
6:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, May 18 to June 29 ($49/seven weeks)
If you are searching for relaxation and inner peace while being physically fit, T’ai Chi is
for you. T’ai Chi offers meditation in motion, a system of rounded, fluid and balanced
movements that help center your mind and strengthen your body.
Qigong
7:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, April 6 to May 11
($48/six weeks)
7:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, May 18 to June 29
($56/seven weeks)
You will be “working with the life energy” when learning Qigong, the ancient Chinese
art of cultivating and training your internal energy to relieve stress and pain for health and healing.
Yoga: Mind and Body
6-7 p.m., Mondays, April 5 to May 10 ($42/six weeks)
6-7 p.m., Mondays, May 17 to June 28 ($42/six weeks) – No class May 31
7-8 p.m., Mondays, April 5 to May 10 ($42/six weeks)
7-8 p.m., Mondays, May 17 to June 28 ($42/six weeks) – No class May 31
5-6 p.m., Wednesdays, April 7 to May 12 ($42/six weeks)
5-6 p.m., Wednesdays, May 19 to June 30 ($49 /seven weeks)
6-7 p.m., Thursday, April 1 to May 6 ($42/six weeks)
6-7 p.m., Thursday, May 13 to June 24 ($49/seven weeks)
Hatha Yoga emphasizes the development of strength, stamina, and flexibility by utilizing the body’s postures and breathing techniques essential to your mental and overall
wellness. An exercise mat is required for class.
SPIRITUAL LIFE
Meditation for Balanced Living
5:30-6:30 p.m., Fridays, April 9 to May 14 ($42/six weeks)
5:30-6:30 p.m., Fridays, May 21 to June 25 ($42/six weeks)
In this class you will learn to transform stress into healthy vitality and calm the mind through the ancient practice of meditation and breathing exercises.
Each month doctors and other health professionals from Trinity offer low- or no-cost health discussions to the community. For more information or to register, call Trinity’s My Nurse at (309) 779-2000 or (877) 242-8899.
GENERAL HEALTH
Trinity VNHA foot care clinics
10-minute foot soak, cleaning, clipping and filing of the nails and a lotion massage to the calves and feet. $25 foot care.
First Congregational Church Fellowship Hall
Third Thursday (April 15th 2010) 9:00-12:00
VNHA office, 106 19th Ave., Suite 101, Moline:
1-4 p.m., first Tuesday
12:30-3:30 p.m., second Thursday
9 a.m. to noon, third Friday
12:30-3:30 p.m., fourth Friday
Appointments: (309) 779-7600
Trinity Enrichment Center, 4622 Progress Drive, Suite A, Davenport:
1-4 p.m., second Wednesday
Appointments: (309) 779-7600
Senior Star, 4502 Elmore Avenue, Davenport:
Call for appointment
Appointments: (309) 779-7600
CANCER
Look Good…Feel Better
6-8 p.m., Monday, May 17 (Illinois)
3-5 p.m., Monday, April 5 (Iowa)
This program teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients in active treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. The American Cancer Society, in partnership with the National Cosmetology Association and the Cosmetics, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, train volunteer cosmetologists to teach women how to cope with skin changes and hair loss using free cosmetics and skin care products donated by the cosmetic industry. Fee: Free.
SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS
Surgical Weight Loss Seminar
6-8 p.m., Mondays, April 12, May 10, or June 14
6-8 p.m., Tuesday, May 25
6-8 p.m., Thursday, April 29
Learn the latest information about different types of bariatric surgeries available at Trinity, including lap-band surgery. Fee: $25.
Surgical Weight Loss Support Group
6:30-8 p.m., Tuesdays, April 20 or May 18
Trinity Bariatric Institute facilitates these meeting to support people in their weight-loss journey. This group is for people who already have had bariatric surgery and for those who are exploring this option. Fee: Free.
SMOKING CESSATION
Smoking Cessation Workshop
6-8 p.m., Tuesdays, May 4-25
Participants will receive information on preparing to quit, initiating a quit-day and using strategies to stay smoke-free. Topics will include dealing with symptoms of recovery, controlling weight, managing stress and resisting smoking urges. Fee: $20 per person or $30 per couple.
Smoking Cessation Preview / Support Group
6-8 p.m., Tuesday, April 20
6-8 p.m., Wednesday, June 23
Trinity offers a preview session on how to quit smoking. Please join us as we help you map out a strategy that is right for you on your journey to becoming smoke-free. Fee: Free.
CHILD CARE
Dr. Lee Salk’s Super Sitters: A Basic Baby Sitter Training Program
9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 17
Boys and girls ages 12 and older who want to baby-sit will learn about infant and child safety and emergency readiness, parental expectations and job confidence. A certificate will be given upon successful completion. Fee: $10 (includes booklet).
Emergency Care and First Aid for Children
12:30-3:30 p.m., Saturday, April 17
Boys and girls ages 12 and older who spend time caring for themselves or others will learn about common emergency care, how to contact the emergency medical system and how to respond to choking. A certificate will be given upon successful completion. Fee: $10 (includes booklet).
PRENATAL
Childbirth Preparation Courses
Illinois:
6:30-9 p.m., Mondays, April 19 through May 10
6:30-9 p.m., Wednesdays, April 7-28 or May 26 through June 16
6:30-9 p.m., Thursdays, May 6-27
6:30-9 p.m., Fridays, April 9-30 or May 21 through June 11
9:30 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, May 8-29
Iowa:
6:30-9 p.m., May 5- 26 or June 16 through July 7
This four-week class is designed to prepare you physically and emotionally for the experience of childbirth. Topics include anatomy and physiology of labor and birth, breathing and relaxation techniques, role of the labor partner, hospital procedures, obstetric pain management, Cesarean birth and postpartum care. Early sign-up is recommended, as class sizes are limited. Fee: $50.
Infant Care Class
Illinois:
6:30-9 p.m., Tuesdays, April 13, May 11, or June 8
Iowa:
6:30-9 p.m., Mondays, April 5, May 3, or June 7
Topics include normal newborn appearances and behaviors, choices for feeding your baby, safety and well-baby care. Fee: Included with payment of Childbirth Preparation classes.
Breastfeeding: A Gift for Baby
Illinois:
6:30-9 p.m., Tuesdays, April 20, May 18, or June 15
Iowa:
6:30-9 p.m., Mondays, April 19, May 17, or June 21
This class is taught by a certified lactation educator and covers the benefits of breastfeeding, getting started in the hospital, your first few weeks at home, returning to work and beyond. Fee: Included with the payment of Childbirth Preparation classes.
Great Expectations
5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, May 11
Trinity BirthPlace staff provides this class to allow future parents the chance to complete the mandatory paperwork before going into labor. Qualified educators teach every mother-to-be what she needs to know when choosing to deliver at Trinity Birthplace. This free class includes vital pre-admission information, a review of consents with explanations, explanations on birth certificate and Social Security requirements and more. Fee: Free.
Sibling Class
Illinois:
5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 6, May 4, or June 1
Iowa:
5:30-6:30 p.m., Monday, April 12 or June 14
Children ages 3 through 10 learn about their roles as big brother or sister. Included are hands-on demonstrations, discussions of safety issues with the baby, a tour and making a keepsake for the baby. Please have your child bring a doll or stuffed animal to class. This course recommended after the sixth month of pregnancy. Fee: Free.
Boot Camp for New Dads
Illinois
6:30-9 p.m., Tuesday, June 22
Iowa:
6:30-9 p.m., Tuesday, May 25
Boot Camp for New Dads, sponsored by the Child Abuse Council, is a unique program that brings fathers-to-be together with experienced dads. The veteran dads will share man-to-man, real-life stories about first-time fatherhood. They also will bring their babies along to give the rookies a firsthand look at how to hold, bond, comfort, diaper, swaddle, relieve gas/colic and play with an infant. Fee: Free.
CPR / FIRST AID
Health-Care Provider CPR Renewal Class
4-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 6, April 27, May 27, June 15, or June 22
7:30-10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 18
7:30-10:30 a.m., Thursday April 22 or June 10
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 18
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Thursday April 22 or June 10
8-11 a.m., Tuesday, May 4
For persons working in the health-care field or day-care providers. This certification from the American Heart Association is good for two years. Fee: $45.
Heartsaver CPR and AED
5:30-9:30 p.m., Tuesday May 11
This course covers CPR and automated external defibrillators (AED). This certification from the American Heart Association is good for two years. Fee: $40.
Heartsaver First AID with CPR/AED
8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 8
This course covers basic first aid, CPR and automated external defibrillators (AED). This certification from the American Heart Association is good for two years. Fee: $75.
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Robert Young Center opens first in the area ADHD clinic
Parents seeking answers about their child’s inattention, hyperactivity or impulsivity now have a new resource in the community to help diagnose, treat and provide support for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also commonly known as ADHD. The Robert Young Center for Community Mental Health has opened the first-of-its-kind ADHD clinic at its outpatient center at 4600 3rd St., Moline.
Those referred to the ADHD clinic will receive an initial evaluation by a therapist, followed by a psychiatric evaluation with a psychiatrist. Board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrists Drs. Dewat Chaudhry and Julie Zude will provide clinical oversight for the four-week program that includes both a medication and behavioral therapy component. Children will be divided into two separate therapy groups depending on age, including one for 5- to 8-year-olds, and one for 9- to 12-year-olds.
“Studies have shown that combining medication therapy with socialization training and/or behavior management is more effective in treating this disorder than just through medication alone,” Dr. Zude said.
Parents will also be required to attend their own separate group sessions that focus on learning about the diagnosis as well as skills and strategies to manage behavioral issues of the disorder.
“Many parents with an ADHD child are struggling with how to manage their child’s behavior, and it can cause conflicts both at home and at school,” Dr. Chaudhry said. “The adult therapy group will give parents tools and techniques to develop behavioral modification systems that will help them manage symptoms like self and impulse control as well as improve social skills.”
ADHD affects approximately 3 to 5 percent of school-age children. While the disorder is found primarily in children and teens, it is also present in about 1 to 5 percent of adults. Problems often faced by those with ADHD include poorer educational performance and underachievement, more frequent school disciplinary actions, higher incidence of having to repeat a grade, low self-esteem and a higher school drop-out rate.
For information or to schedule an appointment, call the Robert Young Center Access Center at (309) 779-2800.
1/6/2010
Discussion and News Conference
Featuring: Senator Richard Durbin, (D) Illinois
Thursday, Jan. 7 at 9:45 a.m.
Jardine Auditorium, West Campus
You are invited to hear about details of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, (HR 3590) passed in the US Senate Dec. 24. Sen. Durbin will discuss the differences between House and Senate versions of the legislation. Trinity employees, medical staff, administrators, board members and others interested in the impact of this important legislation on health care providers are encouraged to attend.
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