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Support Groups
The Butt Stops Here - Extended Program
Monday, Feb 6, 2012
Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
St. Mary's Hospital, Marillac Boardroom, 1300 Massachusetts Ave, Troy NY 12180

The Seton Health Center for Smoking Cessation is offering “The Butt Stops Here: Extended Program,” a support group for those who want to quit smoking or for those who have already quit. The next series begins Monday, January 9 and meets every week until April 9 at St. Mary’s Hospital, 1300 Massachusetts Ave., Troy in the Marillac Boardroom, second floor, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.  Enrollment is open through the beginning of March.

According to the Public Health Service Guideline for Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence, tobacco dependence can lead to symptoms of chronic disease. Only a minority of tobacco users achieves permanent abstinence in an initial quit attempt and the majorities of users persist in tobacco use for many years cycling through multiple periods of remission and relapse.

“This program will accommodate those smokers who struggle to become or remain abstinent,” said Peggy Keigley, Director, Seton Health’s Center for Smoking Cessation. “Research demonstrates that group support combined with a smoking cessation medication can increase quit rates to 30% or more.”

“The Butt Stops Here” program was founded in 2001. It is a cessation support program with open enrollment to help people quit smoking. To date it has conducted over 430 groups and treated approximately 7,000 participants of which 30% have quit smoking. A weekly support group program was designed for those who want more help with quitting. The new extended program offers greater flexibility and on-going support for a longer period of time. The program costs $40, but is free for Medicaid recipients and those with CDPHP health insurance.

Nicotine replacement therapy is available in the form of nicotine patches or gum. Space is limited and registrations are required. To sign up for the program, or for more information about “The Butt Stops Here” program, please call Debbie Keefe, program coordinator, at (518) 459-2550.

General Events
Walk With A Doc
Saturday, Feb 11, 2012
Time: Registration: 8 a.m. / Walk: 8:45 a.m.
Robison Gym - Russell Sage College

Walk to improve your health. Just 30 minutes of walking a day can reduce your risk of heart disease, improve blood pressure and blood sugar, elevate mood, and reduce the risk of osteoporosis, cancer, and diabetes. Join cardiologists on a monthly walk to improve your health, learn about important health topics, and meet new friends interested in improving their health with you. You'll get to spend time with physicians, get to know them, and ask medical questions in an informal, relaxed, and fun way!

Lace up your sneakers and join us each month- rain or shine. The 1 mile walk will be at the Robison Gym at Russell Sage College.  The Robison Gym is located on the campus of Russell Sage College at 63 First Street in Troy.  Parking is available on the left side of the gym and also south of the Robison Gym on First and Liberty Streets. 

It’s fun, it’s free and open to everyone!

You will need to sign a liability waiver prior to participating.

Click here for more information

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Support Groups
The Butt Stops Here - Extended Program
Monday, Feb 13, 2012
Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
St. Mary's Hospital, Marillac Boardroom, 1300 Massachusetts Ave, Troy NY 12180

The Seton Health Center for Smoking Cessation is offering “The Butt Stops Here: Extended Program,” a support group for those who want to quit smoking or for those who have already quit. The next series begins Monday, January 9 and meets every week until April 9 at St. Mary’s Hospital, 1300 Massachusetts Ave., Troy in the Marillac Boardroom, second floor, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.  Enrollment is open through the beginning of March.

According to the Public Health Service Guideline for Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence, tobacco dependence can lead to symptoms of chronic disease. Only a minority of tobacco users achieves permanent abstinence in an initial quit attempt and the majorities of users persist in tobacco use for many years cycling through multiple periods of remission and relapse.

“This program will accommodate those smokers who struggle to become or remain abstinent,” said Peggy Keigley, Director, Seton Health’s Center for Smoking Cessation. “Research demonstrates that group support combined with a smoking cessation medication can increase quit rates to 30% or more.”

“The Butt Stops Here” program was founded in 2001. It is a cessation support program with open enrollment to help people quit smoking. To date it has conducted over 430 groups and treated approximately 7,000 participants of which 30% have quit smoking. A weekly support group program was designed for those who want more help with quitting. The new extended program offers greater flexibility and on-going support for a longer period of time. The program costs $40, but is free for Medicaid recipients and those with CDPHP health insurance.

Nicotine replacement therapy is available in the form of nicotine patches or gum. Space is limited and registrations are required. To sign up for the program, or for more information about “The Butt Stops Here” program, please call Debbie Keefe, program coordinator, at (518) 459-2550.

Screenings
Free Bladder Screening
Monday, Feb 13, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The Massry Center 147 Hoosick Street, Troy

Seton Health Specialty Services is offering a free bladder screening on Monday, February 13, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Massry Center’s Incontinence and Wound Services, 147 Hoosick Street, Troy.

The free screening includes a urine test and bladder scan, followed by educational information and recommendations by Seton Health medical staff.

This screening is for men and women of all ages. Bladder problems are very common and easily treated. People experiencing any of the following symptoms should consider the screening: a sudden, strong urge to urinate; leaking urine; frequent urination (more than eight times in a 24-hour period); inability to control urination; involuntary urination when coughing, laughing, sneezing, running, or performing other physical activity; waking up more than twice a night to urinate.

This screening is free and open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, or for more information, please call (518) 268-5380.

Screenings
LiveWell™
Saturday, Feb 18, 2012
Time: 8 am - 4 pm
St. Mary's Hospital 1300 Massachusetts Ave. Troy VascularLab To Register Call (518) 268-6455

The LiveWell™ program provides affordable access to vital information which may help identify undiscovered vascular diseases and other life threatening conditions including stroke, abdominal aortic aneurysm and peripheral arterial disease (PAD). An ultrasonographer and technologist will perform painless, non-invasive ultrasound and other screenings confirmed by Seton Health physicians who are specialists in these fields.

Additionally, a registered nurse will check your blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels to help identify hypertension or any other risk factors for heart disease and diabetes.

The LiveWell™ program is $109 and includes all three screenings. To schedule an appointment, or for more information, please call Colleen at (518) 268-6455.

Support Groups
The Butt Stops Here - Extended Program
Monday, Feb 20, 2012
Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
St. Mary's Hospital, Marillac Boardroom, 1300 Massachusetts Ave, Troy NY 12180

The Seton Health Center for Smoking Cessation is offering “The Butt Stops Here: Extended Program,” a support group for those who want to quit smoking or for those who have already quit. The next series begins Monday, January 9 and meets every week until April 9 at St. Mary’s Hospital, 1300 Massachusetts Ave., Troy in the Marillac Boardroom, second floor, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.  Enrollment is open through the beginning of March.

According to the Public Health Service Guideline for Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence, tobacco dependence can lead to symptoms of chronic disease. Only a minority of tobacco users achieves permanent abstinence in an initial quit attempt and the majorities of users persist in tobacco use for many years cycling through multiple periods of remission and relapse.

“This program will accommodate those smokers who struggle to become or remain abstinent,” said Peggy Keigley, Director, Seton Health’s Center for Smoking Cessation. “Research demonstrates that group support combined with a smoking cessation medication can increase quit rates to 30% or more.”

“The Butt Stops Here” program was founded in 2001. It is a cessation support program with open enrollment to help people quit smoking. To date it has conducted over 430 groups and treated approximately 7,000 participants of which 30% have quit smoking. A weekly support group program was designed for those who want more help with quitting. The new extended program offers greater flexibility and on-going support for a longer period of time. The program costs $40, but is free for Medicaid recipients and those with CDPHP health insurance.

Nicotine replacement therapy is available in the form of nicotine patches or gum. Space is limited and registrations are required. To sign up for the program, or for more information about “The Butt Stops Here” program, please call Debbie Keefe, program coordinator, at (518) 459-2550.

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