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Upcoming health events | PennLive.com

Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank will hold the following blood drives:

PinnacleHealth Community General Osteopathic Hospital, 4300 Londonderry Road, Lower Paxton Twp. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday.

Masonic Lodge 649, 23 W. High St., Red Lion. 3 -7 p.m. Tuesday.

HACC, Cooper Student Center, Harrisburg. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

First United Methodist Church, 200 Frederick St., Hanover. 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday.

PinnacleHealth Polyclinic Campus, 2501 N. Third St., Harrisburg. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday.

Comcast CPA, 221 W. Philadelphia St., York, Commerce Center West Building. 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Thursday.

York Galleria Mall, 2899 Whiteford Road, Springettsbury Twp. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday.

1st Assembly of God, 2270 Susquehanna Trail, York. 9 a.m.-noon Saturday.

Zumba Dance and Toning Classes, Union Hose Social Hall, Annville, second floor. Zumba Dance 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, $5. Zumba Toning 6:25-6:55 p.m. Thursdays, $3. Proceeds support Annville Fire Company. Information: Kristy Noll at LebanonZumba@yahoo.com or lebanonzumba.weebly.com.

Zumba, Camp Hill United Methodist Church, 417 S. 22nd St., Camp Hill. Taught by certified Zumba instructor Pamela Kreamer from West Shore Dance & Fitness. No registration required, all levels welcome. 6-7 p.m. Mondays. Cost: $6. Information: 717-756-5319 or www.wsdanceandfitness.com.

Spring Time Mini-Fitness Boot Camp, Fit For You, 3301 Schoolhouse Lane, Susquehanna Twp. Three-day training exercise program. 7-8 p.m. May 12-13 and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 14. Cost: $35. Registration: Call Katie at 717-350-4247.

East Pennsboro Twp. Recreation & Parks Commission is offering the following programs. Information: 717-909-5630.

Beginners Country Line Dancing, East Pennsboro Twp. Building, 98 S. Enola Drive, East Pennsboro Twp., gym. 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 3-June 14. Cost: $30 residents, $35 nonresidents. Preregistration required.

Omni Flow Hoop Fitness, Adams-Ricci Park Gazebo Area. Hoop dancing. 1:30-3 p.m. Sundays May 1-June 29. Cost: $33 residents, $38 nonresidents.

Kickboxing, East Pennsboro High School, old gym. 6-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays May 2-June 6. Cost: $35 residents, $40 nonresidents.

Palmyra Area Recreation & Parks Commission is offering the following programs. Information: 717-838-9244.

Latin Dance Fitness Class, 6 and 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays at Palmyra Municipal Building. Fast paced. $5 per class.

Zumba with Kathryn, 10 a.m. Thursdays and 8 a.m. Saturdays at Londonderry Twp. Municipal Building, 2nd floor. $5 per class.

West Shore Recreation Commission is offering the following programs. Information: 717-920-9515 or www.wsrec.org for a complete listing.

Men’s Basketball, 8-10 p.m. Thursdays starting this Thursday through June 2 at Negley Park. Cost: $24 for residents, $29 for nonresidents.

Zumba Toning, Allen Middle School. 5:15-6:15 p.m. Thursdays May 5-June 9. Cost: $42 for residents, $50 for nonresidents.

Zumba, Fishing Creek Middle School. 8:35-9:30 p.m. Mondays May 2-June 6. Cost: $42 for residents, $50 for nonresidents.

Zumba, Allen Middle School. 5:15-6:15 p.m. Tuesdays May 3-June 7. Cost: $42 for residents, $50 for nonresidents.

Zumba, Fishing Creek Elementary School. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays April 27-June 1. Cost: $42 for residents, $50 for nonresidents.

Pilates, Fishing Creek Elementary School. 8:30-9:20 p.m. May 3-June 7. Cost: $30 for residents, $36 for nonresidents.

Pilates, Allen Middle School. 6:25-7:10 p.m. Cost: $30 for residents, $36 for nonresidents.

Pilates Level II, Allen Middle School. 6:25-7:10 p.m. May 5-June 9. Cost: $30 for residents, $36 for nonresidents.

Sunset Yoga in the Park, Negley Park, Lemoyne. 6-7:15 p.m. Mondays starting May 2-23. Cost: $30 for residents, $36 for nonresidents.

Yoga Fitness, Allen Middle School. 7:20-8:05 p.m. Thursdays starting May 5-June 9. Cost: $30 for residents, $36 for nonresidents.

Chair Yoga, Jose Johnson’s Chinese Martial Arts Center, 2233 Paxton Church Road, Susquehanna Twp. Ann Stillwater teaches a four-week chair yoga session. 4:30-5:30 p.m. starting May 3. Cost: $36. Information: 717-724-7320.

Gentle Yoga, Jose Johnson’s Chinese Martial Arts Center, 2233 Paxton Church Road, Susquehanna Twp. Ann Stillwater teaches a four-week gentle yoga session. 5:30-6:30 p.m. starting May 3. Cost: $36. Information: 717-724-7320.

Chair Yoga, Susquehanna Twp. Building, 1900 Linglestown Road, Susquehanna Twp. Gentle form of yoga using the chairs for sitting and standing poses, taught by Gail Ellen Riegler. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays May 5-26. Cost: $32. Registration: 717-909-9228.

6th Annual Palmyra “Run for the Children” Run/Walk and One Mile Fun Run, Paramount Sports Complex, Annville. 8 a.m. May 7. Cost: $25 for 5K, $10 for Fun Run. Information: 717-838-9244 or www.palmyrarec.org.

Pilates Day Open House, Move with Absolute Pilates, 143 Walden Way, Hampden Twp. Free mat class, food, prizes, discounts. 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Class from 11 a.m.-noon May 7. Information: 717-585-2592 or www.movewithabsolutepilates.com.

The Women’s Center at Carlisle Regional Medical Center discussion groups for mothers. Information: 717-960-3409.

Postpartum Adjustment Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of every month. Free.Mom and Baby Group (5-9 months), 10:30 a.m.-noon on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Free. Mom and Newborn Group (newborn-5 months), 1-2:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Free. Evening Mom and Baby Group (newborn-crawling), 6-7 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of every month. Free. Breastfeeding Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month. Cost is $7 or free if you participate in their breast-feeding program.

Parents of Amazing Children — A Special Needs Support Group, The Live Well Center, 3 Alexandra Court, Carlisle. Support for parents and family members of special needs children. 6:30-8 p.m. the last Friday each month. Free. Information: 717-602-2554 or ncekovich@gmx.com.

“Mom’s Place,” 20 Erford Road, Suite 11, Lemoyne. Offered by Holy Spirit Health System. Support for pregnant women and new mothers with babies less than 1 year old who might feel alone, afraid, overwhelmed, sad or worried. Led by social workers and therapists. 6-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Free. Information: 717-763-2200.

HeartStrings: Bereavement Support for Pregnancy Loss and Newborn Death, PinnacleHealth Community Campus, 4300 Londonderry Road, Conference Room 1, Lower Paxton Twp. Support to families who are grieving the loss of their baby during pregnancy or shortly after birth. 7-8:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each month. Free. Information: 717-782-5906 or 717-221-6268.

Postpartum Depression Support Group, Hershey Medical Center, Lois High Berstler Community Health Library, 35 Hope Drive, Room 206, Second Floor, Hershey. 5:30-6:30 p.m. second Wednesday of each month. Free. Information: 717-531-3908.

Pregnancy or Postpartum Depression Support Group, The Mental Health Association of the Capital Region Inc. Wellness Center, 115 Valley St. Extension, Marysville. For moms-to-be or new moms and their family and friends. Babies are welcome. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Free. Register: 717-957-4263 or info@mentalhealthassociation.org.

Highmark Partners for a Healthy Community, Hamilton Health Center, 1650 Walnut St., Harrisburg. Offering health screenings (glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, BMI, vision) and dental services (screenings, fillings, simple extractions). Free. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Appointments: 717-230-3940.

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, University Physician Center, Suite 100, Derry Twp., Dermatology Clinic. Free skin cancer screening. 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Saturday. Appointments required: 800-243-1455. Information: www.PennStateHershey.org/cancer.

Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute Oral, Head and Neck Cancer screening, University Physician Center, Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery Clinic, Suite 400. Free. 4-7 p.m. May 5. Appointments: 800-243-1455. Information: www.PennStateHershey.org/cancer.

Smart Health for Women, Norlanco Outpatient Center, 424 Cloverleaf Drive, Elizabethtown. Free mammogram screenings and fun activities. 5-9 p.m. May 5. Preregistration required: 888-544-4636.

Holy Spirit Health System, offers free and low-cost health screenings at the following locations. For information, call 717-763-2900.

Cleve J. Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill. Free blood pressure screening. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Thursday. Joseph T. Simpson Library, 16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg. Free blood pressure screening. 10 a.m.-noon first Tuesday each month. Holy Spirit Hospital Auditorium, 503 N. 21st St., Camp Hill. Blood pressure, cholesterol ($5), colorectal and glucose ($2). 2-6 p.m. first Wednesday each month. Holy Spirit Imaging Centers, various locations. Free bone density screening. To schedule this screening, call 717-972-4900.

Advances in the Approach to Weight Management, Giant Food Store, 2300 Linglestown Road, Susquehanna Twp., Linglestown Community Center. Dr. Luciano A. DiMarco of the PinnacleHealth Weight Loss Center will discuss treatment options. Free. 7 p.m. Thursday. Registration: 717-231-8900 or 877-499-3299.

Allergies with Dr. Batbayar Damdin, The Healthy Grocer, 3800 Trindle Road, Camp Hill. Learn how acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine can alleviate allergy symptoms while addressing the underlying cause. Free. 7-8 p.m. Thursday. Registration: 717-373-5123 or customerservice@thehealthygrocer.com.

“Put the Power of Healing into Your Hands,” Reiki by Rickie, Health and Harmony Now, 317 Third St., Suite A, New Cumberland. Introduction to Reiki workshop. Fee: $35. 9 a.m.-noon Thursday. Cost: $20. Registration required: 717-732-1000.

Anti-inflammatory Seminar, Senior Commons at Powder Mill, 1775 Powder Mill Road, York Twp. Conducted by Dale Green, a WellSpan nutritionist. Free. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday. Registration: 877-609-6848.

Weight Loss Surgery Seminar, Penn State Surgical Weight Loss Clinic, 4000 Vine St., Middletown. Find out if weight loss surgery is right for you. Free. 11:30 a.m. Friday. Registration: 877-609-6848.

Caregivers Seminar, Hospice of Central PA, Community Center, 1320 Linglestown Road, Susquehanna Twp. Former Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging Dr. Linda Rhodes will present sessions about providing care, tips for self care and information on navigating the health care of your loved one. Free. 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday. Breakfast and lunch served. Registration required: 717-732-1000.

Seasons of Health 2011 - Brunch in Hershey, Hershey Country Club. Keynote speech by Dr. Nancy Snyderman. Presentations, health fair and book signing. A brunch will be served. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Registration: PennStateHershey.org/seasonsofhealth.

Medical Home Talk, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine Junker Auditorium. Dr. Paul Grundy will present “Patient-Centered Medical Home: The Model, the Challenges and the Opportunities,” from noon to 1 p.m. May 3. He will present “Health Care Transformation: Meeting Health Care Needs with Patient-Centered Medical Home and Accountable Care Organization,” at 5 p.m. that day. Lunch and dinner will be served. Registration: 717-531-4660.

Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance 101 Class, Gluten Intolerance Group of Southcentral PA, Mohler Senior Center, 25 Hope Drive, Bldg. 35, Derry Twp. Educational packet: $5. 6:30 p.m. May 2. Pre-register by Monday: 717-520-9817 or email SouthcentralPA@gluten.net.

Cinco De Mayo Spring Fashion Show/Luncheon, West Shore Country Club, 4100 Brentwater Road, Camp Hill. Holy Spirit Hospital Auxiliary. Cash bar and lunch followed by fashion show. Tickets: $40. 11:30 a.m. May 5. Information: 717-763-2796.

Spirit Girls’ Night Out, Army Heritage and Education Center, 950 Soldiers Drive, Middlesex Twp. Holy Spirit Health System’s Spirit of Women program. Free screenings and risk assessments. 6-9 p.m. May 6. Registration: 717-972-4879.

Patients as Teachers, Medical Students as Filmmakers: The Best 4 Video Slam Documentaries, The Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Derry Twp., Junker Auditorium. Watch four 10-minute documentaries by first-year medical students. Noon-1 p.m. May 6. Free. Information: 717-531-8778.

Natural Health Education Day, The Healthy Grocer, 3800 Trindle Road, Camp Hill. The Healthy Grocer celebrates its 15th anniversary with music, workshops, food and more. Free. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 7. Information: 717-737-5123 or www.thehealthygrocer.com.

Holy Spirit Hospital will host these free support groups.

Holy Spirit’s Spirited Hearts, Holy Spirit Hospital, auditorium. Cardiac support group. Dr. Christine McCarty will present “New Advances in Cardiac Robotic Surgery.” 6-7:30 p.m. Monday. Free. Reserve your seat: 717-972-4486. Bereavement Support Group/Lecture Series, Holy Spirit Hospital Pastoral Care Department. For anyone grieving the death of a loved one. 1-2:30 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays May 4-June 8. Registration: 763-2118 or 972-4255.

Nicotine Anonymous — Carlisle Group, Bosler Library, 158 W. High St., Carlisle, second floor meeting rooms. 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Free. Information: 717-385-5161.

Kidney Conversation Group, Kidney Foundation of Central Pennsylvania, 4813 Jonestown Road, Suite 101, Lower Paxton Twp. A discussion of issues related to living with chronic kidney disease. 3-4 p.m. first Tuesday of each month. Information: 717-652-8123.

Reachout Support Group, Breath Of Life, 64th and Derry streets, Swatara Twp. Christ-centered 12-step support group for those who are struggling with addictions, compulsions, depression, co-dependency and more. 7-9 p.m. every Thursday. Information: 717-939-0572.

Alzheimer’s Association Support Group, Kinkora Pythian Home, 25 Cove Road, Duncannon. Information, support and problem solving for people affected by Alzheimer’s and related disorders. 6-7 p.m. first Monday of each month. Free. Information: 717-834-4887.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, Otterbein United Methodist Church, 647 Forge Road, Carlisle. Monthly programs of interest for all MS patients and caregivers. Meets at 6:30 p.m., the fourth Monday of the month. Information: 717-249-8288, 717-258-6989 or www.ottumc.org/mssupport.

CanSurmount Cancer Support, HealthSouth Acute Rehab Hospital, 175 Lancaster Blvd., Lower Allen Twp. For cancer patients, family, friends and caregivers. 7 p.m. first Tuesday of each month. Free.

Pet Loss Support Group, 210 Andersontown Road, Monaghan Twp. For those who have recently lost a pet or who anticipate a loss. 11 a.m. second Tuesday of each month and 7 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each month. Free. Register: 717-691-3294.

THRIVE Cancer Support Group, Tristan Associates Breast Diagnostic Center, 4518 Union Deposit Road, Lower Paxton Twp. A group for women with all types of cancer. 6:30 p.m. first Wednesday each month. 717-652-1438 ext. 4150 for information.

Suicide Bereavement Support Group, Simpson Board Room in the Memorial Building of Polyclinic Campus, 2501 N. Third St., Harrisburg. For any adult who has lost a loved one to suicide. 7-9 p.m. first Wednesday of each month. Free. Information: 717-379-2920.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance-Harrisburg Chapter Peer Support Group, meets at the following locations. Free. Information: 717-957-4263.

Trinity Lutheran Church, 2000 Chestnut St., Camp Hill. 7-9 p.m. first and third Tuesdays of each month. Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, 6th floor Landis Building Training Room 4, 2501 N. Third St., Harrisburg. 7-9 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.

Breast Cancer Support Group, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Breast Care Center, 30 Hope Drive, Room 1710 A&B, Hershey. 6-6:30 p.m. for new members; 6:30-8:30 p.m. scheduled program. First Monday of each month. Free. Information: 717-531-7492.

Calendar items can be emailed to health@pnco.com. Items run on a space-available basis.

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