UPDON What's Happening

Ongoing

Brochure

This is a four hour PBS series and national public impact campaign. This 7 part series was produced by California Newsreel with Vital Pictures. Each of the seven parts in the series cover different topics.

A complete description of the topics can be found in the brochure at left.   This dvd is available from UPDON for viewing.

Sponsor:
Location:
Cost: Free
For More Information: Please call UPDON if you would like to borrow this dvd or if you would like more information visit the Unnatural Causes website at www.unnaturalcauses.org. Clips of the program are available there.
To Register:

Sunday

9/12/2010 

Time: 10:00 am (EST) - 11:30 pm (EST)

This informal support group will meet for a parents only coffee time at Starbucks in Marquette (in the mini-mall by Pier 1 Imports). This comfortable and casual atmosphere will allow parents time to discuss issues important to them about raising a child

Sponsor:
Location: Starbucks on US 41 Marquette
Cost: Attendees are responsible for their own purchases.
For More Information: Contact Dana at 235-5481
To Register: No need to pre-register but you can call Dana at 235-5481 for more information.

Monday

9/13/2010 

Time: 6:00 pm EST - 8:30 pm EST

Brochure

PATH is a 6 week program for anyone living with or caring for someone living with a chronic health concern like diabetes, asthma, arthritis, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, cancer, heart disease, obesity, stress and more.

PATH meets for 2 1/2 hours once a week. The last meeting date will be October 18. PATH offers support, ideas, and encouragement for living a healthier life.  Class size is limited and pre-registration is required.

Sponsor: UPCAP Services; PATH is also funded in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Location: Bay College MTEC Building 2001 N. Lincoln Rd. Escanaba
Cost: Free.
For More Information: Contact UPCAP at 786-4701 or Dial 2-1-1
To Register: Contact UPCAP at 786-4701 or Dial 2-1-1

Tuesday

9/14/2010 

Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Brochure

PATH is a 6 week program for anyone living with or caring for someone living with a chronic health concern like diabetes, asthma, arthritis, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, cancer, heart disease, obesity, stress and more.

PATH meets for 2 1/2 hours once a week. The last meeting date will be October 19. PATH offers support, ideas, and encouragement for living a healthier life.  Class size is limited and pre-registration is required.

Sponsor: Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital, Finlandia University, Portage Health, UPCAP Services, U.P. Diabetes Outreach Network and U.P. Health Plan. PATH is also funded in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Location: Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital Conference Room; 205 Osceola St. Laurium
Cost: Free although a suggested donation of $10 helps defray program costs.
For More Information: Contact Katie at 337-7000
To Register: Contact Katie at 337-7000

Tuesday

9/14/2010 

Time: 5:30 pm EST - 8:00 pm EST

Brochure

PATH is a 6 week workshop for anyone with a chronic health concern like arthritis, ashtma, cancer, diabetes, fibromyalgia, heart disease, high blood pressure, stress, chronic pain or weight issues.

Classes meet once a week for 2 1/2 hours each time. Family members and care givers are encouraged to attend. Participants are introduced to a variety of ways to help them manage living with or caring for some with a chronic health concern.  Workshop starts on Tuesday, September 14th and meets for it's final session on Tuesday, October 19. Pre-registration is required and space is limited to call early.

Sponsor: Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital, Portage Health, Finlandia University, UPCAP Services, UPDON, U.P. Health Plan and BCMH Rehab & Fitness Center
Location: Baraga Co. Health Department Conference Room 303 Baraga Avenue L'Anse
Cost: Program is free but a donation of at least $10 for the entire 6 week program is appreciated.
For More Information: Contact BCMH Rehab & Fitness Center at 524-2200 or call UPDON at 906-228-9203.
To Register: Contact BCMH Rehab & Fitness Center at 524-2200

Thursday

9/16/2010 

Time: 6:00 pm EST - 8:00 pm EST

This informal group will meet at the YMCA in Marquette for a swim and play time. Parents will have time to talk while also enjoying some physical activity with their children.

Sponsor:
Location: YMCA of Marquette County 1429 Pine Street Marquette
Cost: $10 for a family day pass to the YMCA
For More Information: Call Dana at 235-5481 for more information.
To Register: No need to pre-register but you can call Dana at 235-5481 for more information.

Wednesday

9/29/2010 

Time: 6:00 p.m. EST - 8:30 p.m. EST

Brochure

PATH is a 6 week workshop for anyone with a chronic health concern like arthritis, ashtma, cancer, diabetes, fibromyalgia, heart disease, high blood pressure, stress, chronic pain or weight issues.

Classes meet once a week for 2 1/2 hours each time. Family members and care givers are encouraged to attend. Participants are introduced to a variety of ways to help them manage living with or caring for some with a chronic health concern.  Last meeting date will be Wednesday, November 3. Pre-registration is required and space is limited so call early.

Sponsor: UPDON, Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, U.P. Area Agency on Aging and many others. This workshop is also sponsored in part with American Recovery & Reinvestment Act monies.
Location: Upper Level Conference Room Schoolcraft County Courthouse 300 Walnut St. Manistique
Cost:
For More Information: For more information call Cathy at 286-0985 or email ckaltz@scmh.org.
To Register: For more information call Cathy at 286-0985 or email ckaltz@scmh.org.

Monday

10/25/2010 

Time: 1:00 pm EST - 3:30 pm EST

Brochure

PATH is a 6 week workshop for anyone living with or caring for someone with a chronic health concern like diabetes, arthritis, asthma, cancer, fibromyalgia, heart disease, obesity, stress and more.

PATH meets once a week for 2 1/2 hours. The workshop provides support, encouragement and ideas for living a healthier life. Please see brochure at left for more details.  Class size is limited and pre-registration is required.

Sponsor: U.P. Diabetes Outreach Network, UPCAP Services and numerous other community partners. PATH is also funded in part from a American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Location: Munising Memorial Hospital Maple Room 1500 Sandpoint Road Munising
Cost: Program is free but donations are accepted to help defray program costs.
For More Information: Contact UPDON at 906-228-9203 or Paula at 906-387-4110, extension 134
To Register: Please call UPDON at 906-228-9203. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required.