My Health Quest is a comprehensive magazine with all the health tips you need to stay on the path to a healthier you, while also educating you about the health and medical resources available right here in your community.
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My Health Quest CALENDAR October 2014– January 2015 Red Cross Blood Drives Wednesday, Oct. 1, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Health Quest Headquarters— Taconic Crossings Bldg. Friday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Vassar Brothers Medical Center—Joseph Tower Building Auditorium For more information or to register, please call (845) 554-1188. Fall Foliage Half Marathon Sunday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck Partial proceeds to benefit NDH Foundation. is event is being held in partnership with Running Away. To register or for more information, visit www.fallfoliagehalf.com. Pet First Aid, CPR and Disaster Preparedness Course Nov. 16, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Putnam Hospital Center—Michael T. Weber Conference Room 2 Oct. 25, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. VBMC is course is ideal for all pet owners and pet caregivers and covers common health and safety- related issues for dogs and cats, first-aid basics, CPR, choking maneuvers for pets, when to seek professional care, and disaster planning steps for your pet. You practice your skills on furry life-like pet mannequins. is very popular course fills up quickly, so call and register today. Cost: $45 (textbook included) To complete required preregistration and payment for classes at PHC or VBMC, call (845) 475-9742. 50th Anniversary PHC Annual Gala Dinner and Ball Saturday, Nov. 1, 6:30 p.m. cocktails and hors d'oeuvres Hyatt Regency Greenwich Old Greenwich, Connecticut Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Putnam Hospital Center with dinner, dancing, a silent auction and a limited ticket car raffle. For more information and to make reservations, call (845) 230-4763. AHA Heartsaver First-Aid Course Nov. 7, 6–10 p.m. VBMC—Joseph Tower Building Auditorium is course covers basic first aid for trauma and illness, maneuvers for choking victims and environmental emergencies. Cost: $50 (textbook included) To complete required preregistration and payment, call (845) 475-9742. AHA Heartsaver CPR and AED for Adult, Child and Infant Nov. 8, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. VBMC—Joseph Tower Building Auditorium is course covers basic CPR techniques, maneuvers for choking victims and how to use an automated external defibrillator on adults, children and infants. Cost: $75 (textbook included) To complete required preregistration and payment, call (845) 475-9742. ACLS Renewal Courses Nov. 9, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. VBMC—Joseph Tower Building Auditorium is is a recertification of the ACLS course, and you must have a current ACLS certification to enroll. Cost: $150 To complete required preregistration and payment, call (845) 475-9742. Mothers' Club Fashion Show Wednesday, Nov. 12, 6 p.m. e Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck A night of fashion, food and fun to benefit NDH! For more information and to make reservations, call (845) 871-1711 ext. 2. Babysitting Preparedness Course Nov. 16, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Northern Dutchess Hospital Nov. 23, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. VBMC—Joseph Tower Building Auditorium Because the way we handle emergencies has changed, babysitting preparedness is an important course for anyone who wishes to babysit. Successful completion of this course will result in a two-year certification from the American Safety and Health Institute. Cost: $45 (textbook included) To complete required preregistration and payment, call (845) 475-9742. Healthcare Provider Renewal Course Nov. 21, 6–10 p.m. Dec. 12, 6–10 p.m. VBMC–Joseph Tower Building Auditorium is is an abridged recertification course for BLS Healthcare providers, and current BLS certification is required to enroll. Cost: $50 (textbook included) To complete required preregistration and payment, call (845) 475-9742. AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Certification Nov. 22, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Dec. 13, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. VBMC—Joseph Tower Building Auditorium is course is designed to teach physicians, nurses, EMTs, physical therapists, dentists, lifeguards and other healthcare professionals how to recognize several life-threatening emergencies. It covers CPR, using an AED and how to relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. Cost: $75 (textbook included) To complete required preregistration and payment, call (845) 475-9742. Health Quest 15