News Release

UPMC NORTHWEST, VNA TO OFFER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Feb. 16, 2005 — UPMC Northwest and the Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County will offer the following community education programs and support groups during March. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free.

Diabetes Management – Noon Tuesday and Thursday, March 1, 3, 8 and 10, Seneca Place, Route 257, Seneca. Medical insurance may cover the registration fee. Information/registration: call UPMC Northwest, 814-676-7992.

Smoking Cessation Support Group – 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3, Seneca Place, Route 257, Seneca. Information/registration: call UPMC Northwest, 814-676-1462.

Smoking Cessation – 6 p.m. Thursdays for seven weeks beginning March 10, Seneca Place, Route 257, Seneca. Registration fee: $25. Information/registration: call UPMC Northwest, 814-677-1462.

Bereavement Support Group – 7 p.m. Thursday, March 10, Second Presbyterian Church, West First and Reed streets, Oil City. Information/registration: call VNA, 814-678-1111.

Cancer Support Group – 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, Second Presbyterian Church, West First and Reed streets, Oil City. Information/registration: call VNA, 814-678-1111.

AAA Senior Driver Improvement – 9 a.m. Monday and Tuesday, March 28
and 29, Seneca Place, Route 257, Seneca. Registration fee: $15. Information/
registration: 1-800-559-4880.

Heart and Lung Club – 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, Seneca Place, Route 257, Seneca. UPMC Northwest chaplain Jayne French will present a program on prayer and healing. Information/registration: call UPMC Northwest, 814-676-7159.

Diabetes Support Group – 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, Seneca Place, Route 257, Seneca. Information/registration: call UPMC Northwest, 814-676-7992.