While we spend the Labor Day holiday and the end of summer celebrating with our loved ones, law enforcement officers across New York State will take to the roads in an effort to stop impaired driving, prevent injuries and save lives.

Funded by a grant from the Parkinson Voice Project, The LOUD Crowd is a maintenance program for people who have completed the SPEAK OUT program offered through Speech Pathology at Thompson Hospital. For information, call 585-396-6057 or visit www.parkinsonvoiceproject.org/loudcrowd.

Sponsored by Ontario County Office for the Aging Presented by: John Edwards RN, BSN Ontario County Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator We also invite you to dine with us that day, please call for meal reservation 24 hours in advance at (585)396-4196

This program, for kids undergoing surgery and their families, includes a tour of the Surgical Care Center, Operating Room and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, followed by a question/answer session.

This group, hosted by Thompson's Sleep Disorders Center, provides education, support and tools to help individuals manage sleep apnea. Meetings are held in the Lakeside Professional Park across from the M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center. Family members are welcome. For information, call 585-396-6483.

This group is sponsored by Thompson's Cardiac Rehabilitation Department and the American College of Cardiology's CardioSmart Initiative. This month's topic is "Stress is Not Only Skin Deep: What You Don't Know Can Hurt," and the speaker is Sharon L. Andrews, a certified health coach and the wholeness guide at Healing from Within HellNest. A mother of three, Andrews suffered a heart attack at the age of 38 and shares with others how she has been able to achieve a healthier lifestyle. For information about Mended Hearts, call 585-396-6253.

This group, sponsored by Thompson's Respiratory Care Department and facilitated by Stacey E. Laurentti, RRT-NPS, is designed to help individuals with lung disease or breathing difficulties improve their quality of life through discussions, education and behavioral modifications. This month, Deputy David Drake of the Ontario County Sheriff's Office will discuss "Scam, Fraud and Identity Theft Awareness." For information, call 585-396-6277.

This group, for people with Type 2 diabetes and their families, provides opportunities for learning, sharing and support. Jane Hallstead, RN, MSN, CDE, facilitates,

Funded by a grant from the Parkinson Voice Project, The LOUD Crowd is a maintenance program for people who have completed the SPEAK OUT program offered through Speech Pathology at Thompson Hospital. For information, call 585-396-6057 or visit www.parkinsonvoiceproject.org/loudcrowd.

Sponsored by Ontario County Office for the Aging Presented by: John Edwards RN, BSN Ontario County Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator We also invite you to dine with us that day, please call for meal reservation 24 hours in advance at (585)396-4196

This new group has formed out of the need for honesty and support amongst mothers struggling with a mood and/or anxiety disorder that occurs during pregnancy, or after the birth of a new baby. This includes mothers struggling with depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Facilitated by Maureen Kellogg of Thompson's Social Work Department, Thompson Health Lactation Consultant/RN Courtney Phillips and a volunteer from the community, the group will offer moms a "safe space" to be transparent about motherhood, mental health, and all the little things in between, providing opportunities to talk with others who have been through or are currently walking through this same season of life. For information, call 585-396-6790.

Please call to register 585-396-4040 All workshops cover the following: • Medicare A, B, C & D • How to fill the gaps in Medicare: Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans • Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage • EPIC • Medicare Savings Program • Extra help with prescription drug coverage • Transitioning from the NYS Health Exchange to Medicare • Open question and answer format

The center, which will soon celebrate its third anniversary, recently began offering cancer genetic testing and its staff would like to invite the community in to learn more about that and about their comprehensive services. Participate in cancer genetic testing screening or have your annual mammogram screening on the spot. Ask questions of our URMC breast imaging radiologists and meet our nurse navigators. Refreshments will be served at the open house, which will also feature door prizes and giveaways.