Have any health notes to submit to the paper? New class? New or ongoing support group? Blood drive? Fax a brief write-up to 703-917-0991 or e-mail maweber@connectionnewspapers.com
The Naomi Project, an eucumenical program focused on promoting healthy mothers and healthy babies needs volunteers, particularly Spanish-speaking, for an hour a week as mentors for high-risk pregnant women. The women are referred by Inova Fairfax Hospital, the Fairfax County Health department and private physicians and may be helped for up to three years. Spring training for volunteers for the Naomi Project begins March 20. Contact Peggy Ferguson at 703-860-2633 or Pilar Jones, training director, at 703 860 2633. visit our website at http://naomiproj
Natural Healing Workshop - For serious health concerns ans practical preventive care. March 7, 7-9 p.m. and March 8, 9-4 p.m.. $75. 2854 Hunter Mill Rd. Oakton,. Reservations: 703-916-7843
Daffodil Days provide hope to cancer patients and benefit the American Cancer Society from January to mid-March. Fresh-cut daffodils are $6 for a bunch of 10, $8.50 per pot. Reserve by Friday, Feb. 21. For further information, call the American Cancer Society at 301-933-9350.
Recovery Inc., a nonprofit support group for depression, bipolar disorder and other nervous diseases, meets every Friday at Boulevard Baptist Church, 7000 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church. Contact Lee, 703-777-1708.
Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Groups invite caregivers and family members to visit their meetings. The group meets every third Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, and every third Monday at 6 p.m. at Sunrise Assisted Living, Retreat Center, 10322 Blake Lane, Oakton. The support groups allow families to meet caregivers, to share experiences and to develop coping skills. Call the Alzheimer's Association, National Area Chapter, before attending, for verification of times and locations, at 1-866-259-0042.
The American Red Cross is offering Infant and Child CPR at Dunn Loring United Methodist Church, 2501 Gallows Road, from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The fee is $40. To enroll, call 703-964-0004 or visit www.redcrossnca.org.
The Accessibility Leadership Summit is on Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15, in Tysons Corner. This annual information-packed conference brings together families of children affected by disabilities of all kinds, faith-based organizations, government agencies and community-wide resources. For more information or to register, visit www.mcleanbible.org or contact Jackie Mills-Fernald at 703-770-2942.
The Caregivers Meeting is a weekly drop-in group for family members and friends of those with cancer to discuss various concerns. Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m., Inova Fairfax Hospital in the Radiation Oncology Conference Room. Use the Blue garage. 703-698-2841, or visit lifewithcancer.org.
Life with Cancer programs for February are at the following centers. Please register at 703-698-2841.
Addresses:
FC: Life with Cancer Family Center
2832 Juniper St., Fairfax
(Near the corner of Gallows Road and Lee Highway between Taco Bell and Home Depot.)
FOMP: Fair Oaks Medical Plaza Building, Conference Center, 3700 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax.
(Second building to the left of Inova Fair Oaks Hospital.)
IAH: Inova Alexandria Hospital, 4320 Seminary Road, Alexandria.
IFH-D,E,F: Inova Fairfax Hospital, Conference Rooms D, E, F above the Skylight Cafe, 3330 Gallows Road, Falls Church. Use Blue parking garage.
IFWC: Inova Fairfax Women’s Center, 3300 Gallows Road, Fall Church. Use Blue parking garage.
Ethical Issues in Cancer Genetic Testing: Addresses common concerns about genetic testing and cancer.
Thursday, Feb. 27, 7:15-9 p.m.. FC Room 1E.
Lymphedema Group Meeting: Support group for patients with hereditary or secondary lymphedema.
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 7-8:30 p.m., FC Room 1E.
Health, Medicine and the Media, a free seminar discusses how the media influences viewers on a proactive, holistic approach to staying well. Wednesday, March 5, 7:15-8:30 p.m. at the PepperWolf Chiropractic Wellness Center, 2136-A Gallows Road, Tysons Corner. Reserve at 703-204-2320.
The Human Potential Program. Learn what peak-performance athletes and entertainers already know about the mind-body connection and how to experience the greatest human potential. Wednesday, March 12, 7:15-8:30 p.m. at the PepperWolf Chiropractic Wellness Center, 2136-A Gallows Road, Tysons Corner. Reserve at 703-204-2320.
The Big Idea - Humanity and the Chiropractic Miracle. Learn how chiropractic can improve lives. Wednesday, March 19, 7:15-8:30 p.m. at the PepperWolf Chiropractic Wellness Center, 2136-A Gallows Road, Tysons Corner. Reserve at 703-204-2320
Cancer's Impact on Family Life, a program for parents of children with cancer, presented by Creative Counseling Associates. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean., 10:30-noon. Register at 703-960-1100, Ext. 231.
Why Breastfeed Your Baby? La Leche League of Vienna meets Wednesday, April 2 at10 a.m. Call for location. 703-281-5801.
Take a 10-minute test for stroke and aneurysm. $35-$45 for each test, usually costing $300-$500. Friday, Feb. 21 at the Unity of Fairfax Church, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Registration required at 1-800-407-4557.
Lincoln Assassination walking tours will be conducted on Saturday and Sunday, April 12-13 in Washington, D.C. at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The two-hour anecdotal tour begins in Lafayette Park across from the White House and ends in Chinatown. Proceeds benefit the Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington. $15. Advance tickets are required. Call 301-681-4133 or e-mail TSAGW@aol.com.