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Health Services Provided at the Peter Kirk Community Center

Evergreen Health Enhancement Program ( HEP )
Get the peer and professional support you need to meet your health goals. Manage a chronic condition; break through your isolation, or just live better day-to-day. Participation in the program is for one year and includes a comprehensive health assessment, a personalized plan and ongoing support. Tuesdays by appointment.

Call Patti Quaale, RN, (425)286-6740.

Coffe Hour
Join Roy Mishra, Social Worker at Peter Kirk Community Center, for a cup of coffee and lively discussion about health, aging, and current issues. Research shows that positive aging is fostered by good physical and mental health, social interaction, and productive activities. Share your expertise, strengthen your social connections and have fun in this relaxed and informative group. All are welcome and respected. Monthy, 1st & 3rd Mondays, 10am.

Call Roy Mishra, MSW, (425) 286-1047.

PEARLS Counseling
PEARLS is an evidence based-depression management program for mild depression or dysthymia (chronic depression). The program combines problem solving treatment, social and physical activity, and pleasant activity scheduling to manage symptoms of depression. All this is done with a trained PEARLS counselor.
In the past two week, have you had little interest or pleasure in doing things? Have you been feeling down, sad, or hopeless? If you answered yes to one of the above questions, then PEARLS may be a program for you.

Call Roy Mishra, MSW to schedule an appointment, (425) 286-1047.

From Heartache to an Open Heart
Everyone must deal with loss, whether it's the loss of a loved one or close friend, a treasured relationship, a loss of physical functioning or previous status. Learn how one can move through the grief process and grow "from heartache to an open heart". Facilitated by Roy Mishra, MSW. Meets 2nd Monday of the month, 1:30-3pm. Call Roy at 425-286-1047. Free

Thriving with Chronic Conditions
Do you have a chronic condition? Join others and discuss best practices for remaining committed to the management of your disease. Explore communication strategies that you can use with your medical team, family and friends. Share new perspectives, ways to laugh and engage with life. Facilitated by Patti Quaale, RN, MSW Meets 1st Tuesday of the month, 1-2pm call 206-268-6740. Free

Managing Life Changes
Meet and share experiences, learn strategies and helpful hints regarding emotional and health changes, losses and making new adjustments. Facilitated by Patti Quaale, RN, MSW. Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 1-2pm. Call 206-1268-6740 Free

Blood Pressure Check

Foot Care/Blood Pressure Check
The Visiting Nurse Service provides a nurse to trim toe nails for $25 and a blood pressure check for only $2, on Wednesdays from 9am-3pm. Appointments required.

For more information call (425) 587-3360.

Counseling / Consultation
For those needing assistance from a social worker for any concerns or problems, such as health, depression, grief, loss, life transitions, help finding housing or transportation, etc. by appointment.

For more information call (425) 587-3360.

Oral Health Care
Affordable teeth and denture cleaning for adults age 60 + provided by Healthy Smiles Inc on the first Tuesday of the month. Dental hygiene services include cleaning, oral cancer screening and fluoride treatment for $77. Denture cleaning also available for $10. This is a special program approved by the WA State Legislature. Patients must complete preliminary paperwork and be 60 years or older.

For appointments and more information, call (425) 587-3360.