Healthy Living

Children's Pre-surgery Program

Prior to surgery, children and their families can get their questions answered, visit with staff, alleviate fears and tour the same-day surgery and post-operative areas. Call Kim Olson or Dawn Larson at 651-982-7450 for more information.

First Aid and CPR

Lakes Region EMS offers a provider first aid class ($45) and  HeartSaver CPR class ($45) to the public several times a year. For dates and registration, call Lakes Region EMS Education Department at 651-277-4911, Ext. 102.

Blood Pressure Checks

Free blood pressure checks by Fairview Lakes Community Health Outreach:

• Brink’s Market, Chisago City, every Tuesday, 1--2 p.m.
• Marketplace Foods, Forest Lake Tuesdays, 10–11 a.m.
• North Branch Senior Center 4th and 5th Thursdays, 11a.m.–1 p.m.

Foot Care Clinics

Routine foot care, including nail trimming and callus removal, provided by Fairview Lakes HomeCaring & Hospice, 651?257?8850. Cost $28. Appointments required.

• Forest Lake Senior Center, 2nd and 4th Fridays, 9 a.m.–noon, 651-464-5833
• Senior Center, North Branch, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Tuesdays, 8:30–11:30 a.m, 651-674-8658
• Columbus Senior Center, Forest Lake, 2nd Tuesday, 1–4 p.m. (Please call 651-464-8463 for an appointment between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Tues. or Thurs.)

SAGE (formerly MBCCCP)

Free breast and cervical cancer testing for women after age 40 (who meet certain income and insurance guidelines). To enroll, call the Fairview Lakes clinics, Chisago City, 651-257-8499, Wyoming, 651-982-7600, Lino Lakes, 651-717-3410 or Rush City, 320-358-4784.

Women’s Health Evening Clinic

Convenient evening women’s clinics at Fairview Lakes clinics, 5:30–8 p.m., four times/month. Regular fees apply. Financial assistance available to qualifying women. Call 651-257-8499 or 651-982-7600 for an appointment for annual breast and pelvic exams and Pap tests. Mammograms available. Fairview Lakes Medical Center, Wyoming: 1st and 3rd Monday;  Fairview Chisago Lakes Clinic: 2nd and 4th Monday

Support and Recovery

Adults with Disabilities Support Group

Group meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at Chisago County Senior Center, North Branch. Call Betty Stoffel, 651-674-2436.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase II

For individuals with recent heart-related diagnoses. Continuous ECG, heart rate and blood pressure monitoring during exercise sessions while supervised by an exercise physiologist or registered nurse. Lifestyle modification education for coronary artery disease risk reduction is also provided. Physician referral/insurance provider approval required. For more information call 651-982-7842.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase III

For people with stable coronary artery disease, or those at risk for developing it, who require or desire a supervised exercise program. Exercise sessions offer aerobic activity, stretching, strengthening, relaxation and education in a group setting. Exercise physiologists and registered nurses work with clients to provide intermittent ECG and blood pressure monitoring, reinforce healthy habits, and resources and support for ongiong recovery. Physician referral required.  For more information, call 651-982-7842.

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)  Support Group

For people with COPD and their families. Meets 3rd Thursday of each month, 1--3 p.m., January -October, at Fairview Lakes Medical Center, Conference Room B. Call  651-982-7945, for details.

Diabetes Support Group

Led by a certified diabetes educator. Meets the second Tuesday of each month 5:30-7 p.m. (Sept. - May) at Fairview Lakes Medical Center, Conference Room B. Call 651-982-7787 for information.

Loss of a Child Support Group

Anyone who has lost a child is welcome to attend. For more information, call Ann Trudeau, 651-257-8620.

Loss of a Spouse Support Group

Free weekly grief support group for those who have experienced the loss of a spouse. Meets every Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m., Bishop Romero House, 6385 Maple St., behind St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, North Branch. Call 651-257-7837 to register.

Lyme Disease Support Group

For you or anyone you love who suffers from the effects of Lyme disease. Group meets 2nd Tuesday each month 7-9 p.m.at Hosanna Lutheran Church, Forest Lake. For more information, call 651?433?3294.

Individualized Nutrition Counseling

Topics include low fat/low cholesterol, high fiber, low sodium, diabetes, calorie controlled/weight loss diets, as well as label reading and eating out. Fairview Lakes Medical Center, Wyoming. Call for appointment and fee information, 651-982-7402.

Memory Care Connection Support Group

For people who want to deal with issues relating to their memory loss. Group meets the 4th Wednesday of each month, 1:30--3:30 p.m., Uptown Maple Commons (6th & Maple), North Branch. For more information, call Betty Stoffel, 651-674-2436.

Mental Illness Support Group

For families of person with a mental illness. Group meets the 3rd Tuesdays of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., Hosanna Church, 9300 Scandia Tr. N. For information, contact Kathy and Dave Okeson, 651-464-5422.

Getting to Sleep: Good Habits for the Bedroom

Free program 6 p.m., Wed., March 11, at Fairview Southdale Library. To pre-register call 612-273-3393.  For persons with sleep difficulties, the Fairview Chisago Lakes Sleep Center also offers sleep studies, C-Pap machine pressure checks and will talk with you about additional medical devices and services offered. Call 651-257-8499.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

Meets 3rd Thursday each month at Faith Lutheran Church, Forest Lake. Call Joyce Heimer or Ann Larson at  Birchwood Rehabilitation, 651-464-5600.

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group

A support group for people who have had or are scheduled for weight-loss surgery will meet on the fourth Monday of every month, 6-7:30 p.m.,  at Fairview Lakes Medical Center. For information, contact Diane at 651?257?3808.