teens using drugs

The "Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" series will resume next week on February 7th (part 1, "What To Know") and the following Tuesday, February 14th (part 2, "What To Do.") This free, ongoing, two-part series is presented by Brian Spitsbergen, Director, Community Intervention and Treatment, Growth Works, Inc. & takes place at SJMH's Education Center. The series is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm and the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe & Drug Free Schools & Communities Act Consortium and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. All are welcome!

dental exam

On Saturday, February 4th, the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and the Washtenaw District Dental Society will be providing a free Dental Screening day. This is happening at the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and will close after the first 100 participants have registered. Children ages 5-12 years welcome but must be accompanied by their parent or guardian.

Tuesday January 24, 2012: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Learn about the connection between physical and mental health during this talk about the correlation between metabolic syndrome and depression.

Metabolic syndrome encompasses conditions such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, high levels of triglycerides (a type of fat) in the blood, and abdominal obesity - and place an individual at risk for heart disease and diabetes.

Individuals with metabolic syndrome are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and tension, and those who are depressed, anxious, and stressed are more likely to develop metabolic syndrome.

The UM Depression Center will present this Bright Nights Community Forum. Dr. Gregory Dalack, Chair of the U-M Department of Psychiatry, will present a brief overview describing the relationship between metabolic syndrome and depression. Dr. Amy Kilbourne, Associate Professor in the U-M Department of Psychiatry, will then describe innovative interventions to help improve both conditions. A panel discussion will follow.

Over 4,000 women this year will be affected by cervical cancer, but a screening and early detection can make all the difference!

This Saturday, January 21, the University of Michigan Health System will be sponsoring free cervical cancer screenings. Women must be 21 or over, have not had a Pap test in the last 2 years and have no medical coverage for a Pap test.

Screenings will be available from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at:
U-M Livonia Health Center
20321 Farmington Road
Livonia, MI 48152

**You MUST make an appointment! To do so, call the U-M Cancer Answer Line to schedule one. 1-800-865-1125**

Ladies, make your appointment today, then head over and protect yourself. Don't forget to tell your friends! Men, don't be shy; pass this along to the women in your life!
And if you want to study up on the subject, the library has numerous materials on cancer and cervical cancer specifically.

Monday, January 23 | 7:00-8:30 PM | Multipurpose Room | Downtown Library

Give yourself 90 minutes to do yoga, relax, and celebrate womanhood. As women we dedicate much of our time to nourish others. Take this time to work out and pick up yogic tips from yoga instructor Victoria Duranona.

See you Downtown tonight!

Women’s Health and Fitness Day is a community event sponsored by the American Medical Women’s Association at the University of Michigan Medical School. The goal of the event is to raise awareness about health and fitness issues important to women of all ages. Come to Ypsilanti High School on Saturday, January 14 from 8:45am to 2:30pm and attend educational and fun workshops, enjoy a free breakfast and lunch, and win tickets to a UM basketball game among other prizes! You can register today by clicking here, though walk-ins are welcome on the day of the event. If you have any questions, email whfd.directors@gmail.com.

Get your groove on and burn some calories with Zumba Fitness on Tuesday November 22! Zumba combines Latin & International music with fun dance and aerobic elements.The choreography incorporates hip-hop, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo, martial arts and some Bollywood & belly dance moves! Don't miss this fun Zumba session, led by Jane Helzer of the Ann Arbor YMCA. Find a Zumba class near you. Remember to wear comfy dance clothes!

Tuesday November 22, 2011: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room