Ywca Sponors Group For Violence Survivors

FOR THE RECORD (August 8, 1995): The phone number listed in Monday’s Health Notes for free brochures on angina and hypertension was incorrect. The correct number is 1-800-638-1881.

The YWCA will sponsor a 12-week Domestic Violence Survivor Recovery Group, beginning tomorrow at the YWCA.

The group will focus on self-esteem, anger, emotions, grieving, communication and empowerment. Participants must be free of abusive relationship and away from crisis.

Another Domestic Violence Survivor Recovery Group will form later in the month.

There is a sliding fee scale; child care is available.

For more information, or to register, call Debi Roberts, YWCA advocate counselor at 326-1190, ext. 39.

Parenting classes

Deaconess Medical Center will present two parenting classes next month.

“Early Pregnancy” and “Breast Feeding,” convene at 7 p.m. on Aug. 30 at the Deaconess Women’s and Children’s Center.

“Early Pregnancy” is geared toward expectant parents in the first four months of pregnancy. “Breast Feeding” is for breast-feeding mothers.

The cost for the two sessions is $5 each.

For more information or to register call Community Programs at 624-7770.

Angina and hypertension brochures

Two free, informative, easy-to-read brochures on angina and hypertension are available from Marion Merrell Dow Inc.

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, occurs when blood vessels narrow, forcing the heart to work harder.

Angina, a more serious disorder, occurs when the blood vessels around the heart become narrow or constricted, preventing proper levels of blood and oxygen from reaching the heart.

Both illnesses can lead to more serious diseases such as heart disease or stroke.

Call (800) 531-2100 for the brochures.

Ice Cream Social

Holy Family Hospital will celebrate its third annual community celebration with an Ice Cream Social at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the hospital’s main entrance.