Clinic Bulletin Board

Alaska Regional Immunization Clinic

Alaska Regional Hospital offers a free immunization clinic the third Saturday of each month from 9 am to 1 pm.

For more information about free immunizations at Alaska Regional Hospital, call 907-264-1105 or the hospital’s main number at 907-276-1131.

Shingles: Are you 60 years of age or older? You are at higher risk to develop shingles. Herpes zoster (shingles) is a painful rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. After an episode of chickenpox, the virus resides in cells of the nervous system. The term “shingles” comes from a Latin word, “Cingulum”, which means belt or girdle; the rash of herpes zoster appears in a band or beltlike pattern.

A vaccine is now available to reduce the chance of developing shingles. The vaccine is recommended for most adults over 60 years. You should get the vaccine even if you are not sure if you had chicken pox or shingles previously. The vaccine is not recommended for people with a weakened immune system, pregnant women, or those with a history of a severe allergic reaction to gelatin or neomycin.

Contact your pharmacy for more information.

Skinny Raven Sports

Are you afraid of falling on the ice? Skinny Raven Sports offers several options for you. They have studded shoes by IceBugs, Salomon and Asics.

Plus, they can stud any shoe or boot with special case hardened screws. Cost is $10, and is waived (yay – we like free!) for people 60 years of age and older.

For store hours, and more information, see:
http://asoft756.accrisoft.com/skinnyraven/about/store-info/

12/1/2011

NeighborWorks® Anchorage presents:
"Ask An Expert" Class - Home Safety During the Holidays

** Learn how to protect your home
** Learn holiday scam awareness

Class is limited to 40 participants so register early!

For more information please contact:
Natalie Irwin
Receptionist
E-mail: receptionist@nwanchorage.org
Telephone: (907) 677-8490

12/1/2011

Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
Saturday, December 3, 9:30 am
Snow Goose Theater, Anchorage

Come Jingle with the Anchorage Running Club! This fun, festive event is the perfect start to your holiday season. 5k run, 5k walk, and 1k Children’s Run with the Elves.

Last minute registration is in person December 2 and 3rd and is $20 and $30 respectively, at the Arthritis Foundation office 615 E. 82nd Ave, Ste. 104 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

11/17/2011

Bean’s Café Outreach:
  November 24th through December 17, 2011
LSC is donating decorated shoeboxes filled with items needed for the homeless. If you would like to participate, please bring any items to our office and we will include your gift. Items needed are socks, gloves, hats, toothbrushes/paste, soap, shampoo/conditioner, deck of cards, nail clippers, hairbrush/comb, women’s hygiene products, disposable razor, lotion. Please no mouthwash, hairspray, cologne, or money.

For more information, please call Bean’s Café at 907-297-5808

11/17/2011
Medicare Open Enrollment: October 15 – December 7, 2011
New prescription drug and health plan choices are offered every year.
You could save money, get better coverage, or both. With the health care law, there are lower prescription costs when you’re in the donut hole, annual wellness visits, and more preventive care services.

For help, visit the Medicare web site at:
http://www.medicare.gov/open-enrollment

Or, The Anchorage Senior Activity Center provides Medicare Assistance for Seniors Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 am to 3 pm in the Nursing office. Contact Michelle Mayott, Medicare Counselor at 907-258-7823 for more information.

5/14/2010
Prescription Assistance Programs
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need through the program that is right for them. Many will get their medications free or nearly free.
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