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Breast health for all: What to keep in mind with screening guidelines

Everyone has breast tissue. That means we all have some risk of breast cancer. Did you know the 5-year survival rate is 99% for people whose cancer is caught early, before it can spread?

It's why breast cancer screenings are more important than ever. Here's what to keep in mind about recent screening guidelines.

Fun ideas to try in October

Cider. Costumes. Leaves. Pumpkins. You can use any or all of these fall favorites to meet your family's health goals.

Which of these appeals to you? >>

What to do for opioid overdose

Many people take pain medications. Do you know how to tell if someone has taken too much and what you can do to help?

Watch for these signs >>

Recipe: stuffed baked potato

Spinach and mushrooms perk up stuffed potatoes for a delicious lunch or side dish. Did you know mushrooms are a source of vitamin D?

Check out the recipe >>

Walktober

PeaceHealth is pleased to join Lane Council of Governments and other regional partners in promoting Walktober — a month of walks in Lane County.

Heart Walk & Talk

A free monthly walking group led by the heart-health experts at Oregon Heart & Vascular Institute meets 3:30-4:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. Mark your calendar to join us next month on the path behind the emergency department at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend.

Strides for Social Justice

This guided walk focused on Black history and life in Eugene will be on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to noon. It will follow the downtown route of the free Strides for Social Justice app that PeaceHealth developed with Eugene Marathon. The route starts at Alton Baker Park, where Lane County’s first African-American community once stood, and makes multiple stops in the city center, ending at the Eugene Depot. Meet at Alton Baker Park at the base of the DeFazio bike bridge.

Free Diabetes Support Group 

Mark your calendar to join this group for people with diabetes and their support persons from 5-6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at Oregon Heart & Vascular Institute’s demonstration kitchen in Springfield. For questions or to sign up, email [email protected]. 

Stroke Support Group

Life after a stroke isn't easy. Talking to others who have been through a stroke may help. Mark your calendar to join one or both of the support groups offered by PeaceHealth:

• First Wednesday of every month. This meeting offers various speakers and an opportunity to connect with other stroke survivors. 2-3:30 p.m. The group meets in person.

• Third Wednesday of every month. A social support meeting to share stories by stroke survivors and caregivers. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Currently, meeting virtually.

If you would like more details or to be added to the email list, please contact Victoria Moran at [email protected] or call 541-222-8461.

Mindfulness via Zoom

Feeling off balance? Drop in for this free weekly mindfulness session from 5:15-6:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Click above for details.



Your Voice, Your Choice Webinar

Have you completed your advance directive? Check out our resources, including an on-demand webinar for creating or updating your plan.

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