News Release

UPMC NORTHWEST, VNA, SUGAR CREEK STATION SET PROGRAMS

September 12, 2006 —FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: CHRIS PORTER

UPMC Northwest, Sugar Creek Station and the Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County will offer the following community education programs and support groups during October. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free.

Freedom from Smoking – UPMC Northwest will offer the American Lung Association’s “Freedom from Smoking” program beginning in October at Seneca Place, Route 257, Seneca. The free program is funded by a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Venango County Substance Abuse Program.

“Freedom from Smoking” classes are set for 6 pm Thursdays for six weeks starting October 12. An additional class is scheduled at 6 pm Tuesday, Oct. 24.

Nicotine replacement products may be available at no charge if you are uninsured or underinsured (if your insurance does not cover nicotine replacement products) and you are a Venango County resident.

Individuals can sign up or learn more by calling the UPMC Northwest Community Relations office at 814-677-1463.

Bereavement Support Group – 7 pm Thursday, Oct. 12, Second Presbyterian Church, West First and Reed streets, Oil City. Information/registration: call VNA, 814-678-1111.

Dementia Support Group – 3 pm Monday, Oct. 16, Sugar Creek Station. Information/registration: call Sugar Creek Station, 814-437-0100.

Lupus Support Group – 1 pm Tuesday, Oct. 17, Seneca Place, Route 257, Seneca. Information: call Jane Lippincott, 1-866-292-1472.

AAA Senior Driver Improvement – 9 am Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 23 and 24, Seneca Place, Route 257, Seneca. Registration fee: $15. Information/ registration: 1-800-559-4880.

Stroke Support Group – 7 pm Thursday, Oct. 26, Grace United Methodist Church, 350 Front St., Rocky Grove. Information/registration: call VNA, 814-678-4802.