Health

Living with Alpha-gal Syndrome

Instructor: Jennifer Burton

A diagnosis of alpha-gal syndrome can be overwhelming and scary, especially if you or a loved one has been recently diagnosed. Join us for an informative program that will help you to learn more about AGS, its possible triggers, and how to adapt by making important lifestyle changes.

Jennifer is the Founder and Outreach Coordinator of Alpha Gal Encouragers of NW Arkansas and Alpha Gal Encouragers Inc, a non-profit support and advocacy group. Their mission is to encourage, empower, and educate. You can learn more about this organization at alphagalencouragers.org.

Day of the week: Tuesday

Date: May 20

Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm

Cost: FREE! (registration is required)

Family and Friends® CPR

Instructor: Tracy Whitaker

With the American Heart Association’s Family & Friends® CPR, anyone can learn to save a life in an emergency. You will be taught how to assess the patient, when and how to call for help, and when to take action. Anyone interested in learning to save a life should take this class!

Tracy is a certified instructor in CPR, first aid, Stop the Bleed® and scuba diving. She is also an EMT, fire fighter, and fills in as a public safety officer at ag娱乐官网, where she earned her surgical tech certificate. She worked as a park ranger for many years but hasn’t slowed down yet because she really enjoys helping her community.

Day of the week: Thursday

Date: April 24

Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm

Cost: $20

Stop the Bleed®

Instructor: Tracy Whitaker

We will be offering the American College of Surgeons Stop the Bleed® program to the community this spring. In this course you will learn how to recognize and treat severe bleeding in an emergency. You can help save a life!

Day of the week: Thursday

Date: May 15

Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Cost: $25

Plant Medicine

Instructor: Jamon Henderson

Plants have been used for thousands of years to heal the human body. Great for both beginning and returning students, this class will help you to unlock the synergistic power of plants. Create customized, individual formulas that will benefit you and your family. You may wish to bring a notebook and pen or pencil.

Day of the week: Thursday

Date: March 6, 13, 20 & April 3, 10 (5 lessons)

Time: 5:00 – 6:30 pm

Cost: $90 (supplies provided)