News Release

UPMC NORTHWEST, VNA TO OFFER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

April 13, 2005 — UPMC Northwest and the Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County will offer the following community education programs and support groups beginning April 26. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free.

• Cancer Support Group
  7 pm Tuesday, April 26, and 7 pm Tuesday, May 24, Second Presbyterian Church, West First and Reed streets, Oil City. The American Cancer Society’s “I Can Cope” educational series for cancer patients will be presented on these two dates and during the group’s three summer meetings. Information/registration: call VNA, 814-678-1111.
   
• Heart and Lung Club
  7 pm Thursday, April 28, Seneca Place, Route 257, Seneca. A program on allergies will be presented. Information/registration: call UPMC Northwest, 814-676-7159.
   
• Diabetes Management
  9 am Tuesday and Thursday, May 3, 5, 10 and 12, Seneca Place, Route 257, Seneca. Medical insurance may cover the registration fee. Information/registration: call UPMC Northwest, 814-676-7992.
   
• AWAKE Sleep Support Group
  The first meeting of this newly-established group will be at 7 pm Thursday, May 12, at Seneca Place, Route 257, Seneca. Board certified sleep specialist Teresa Bisnett, MD, of the UPMC Northwest staff will present a program on sleep and sleepiness. Information/registration: 814-432-0982.
   
• Bereavement Support Group
  7 pm Thursday, May 12, Second Presbyterian Church, West First and Reed streets, Oil City. Information/registration: call VNA, 814-678-1111.
   
• AAA Senior Driver Improvement
  9 am Monday and Tuesday, May 16 and 17, Seneca Place, Route 257, Seneca. Registration fee: $15. Information/ registration: 1-800-559-4880.
   
• Stroke Support Group
  7 pm Thursday, May 26, Grace United Methodist Church, 350 Front St., Rocky Grove. Information/registration: call VNA, 814-678-4802.