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You can double the impact of your donation by giving between now and June 30, 2018.

A generous donor has pledged to match all gifts up to $10,000!

You can help fulfill our vision: At the Havasu Community Health Foundation, we envision Lake Havasu as one of the world's healthiest communities, with residents enjoying long, pleasurable, active lives and where no-one feels isolated by illness.

Click here to go to the donation page.

2018 Senior Pageant Contestants

The Ms. Havasu Senior Pageant is scheduled for Saturday, September 8, 2018.

We are looking for vivacious women, 60 years or older (on September 8th) to be contestants in this year's pageant.

The application deadline is July 31st. Find more details on the Pageant Page and download an application.

We look forward to hearing from YOU!

Back to School Fair

Back to School Fair will be at the Community & Aquatic Center, 100 Park Ave., Lake Havasu City

Saturday, August 4, 2018, 8:00 AM to Noon

Food! Fun! Games! At the Carnival!

Business owners: we are looking for business to provide a fun, carnival type game for children and relevant information on children's health for the parents.

Click here for more information and to sign up to be a vendor.

Dementia Connection of Havasu Support Meetings

Dementia Connection of Havasu holds regular support group meetings the first, second and third Tuesdays of each month at 1:00 pm. Meetings in May will be held the 8th and 15th..

Meetings are held in the HCHF Learning Center in the Shambles, 2126 McCulloch Blvd. N. Ste. 5 & 7.

An activity group is provided for your loved one. Please call 928-453-8190 to make a reservation.

COPD Bootcamp

COPD Bootcamp for Veterans meets at 2:00 pm on Thursdays (except the 3rd Thursday).. Their next meeting will be May 11th. Newcomers are welcome!

Meetings are held in the HCHF Learning Center in the Shambles, 2126 McCulloch Blvd. N. Ste. 5 & 7. and are facilitated by Dr. Ed Wignall.

Call 928-453-+8190 for more information.

GEM Newsletter Is Available Now

The latest GEM Newsletter has been released. Click here to download a copy. Back issues will be available on the Dementia Connection page.

Walker of the Month - June 2018

Diane Corder is our walker for June!! She is 60 years young and has been married for 35 years. She has one living child and one who passed away. She’s been in Lake Havasu as a full time resident for 7 years, coming from Covina, California.

Diane exercises 2-3 times a week to keep her mobility and to lose some weight. She walks at Rotary Park with a friend and hikes Sara Park. Since she started walking, she feels her mobility has greatly improved.

Diane says exercise is good for you, and you can go outside and enjoy nature while doing it. Even though it’s getting warmer you can still enjoy our beautiful city, parks and scenic environment. So, grab some friends, bring plenty of water, go outdoors and

Get on Your Feet!!!

HHWC Saturday Walking Group

Put your walking shoes on and join the Havasu Healthy Striders on Saturdays at 6:30 am--gotta beat the heat!

Meet them in Rotary Park near the swimming area. Every one is welcome!

Community Events

Terros Mobile Crisis Services HCHF is helping to spread the word about Terros Health. Terros provides 24 hour mobile crises services to the Havasu community. If you or someone you know is facing a mental health emergency, support is available at no cost, 24/7 through Health Choice Integrated Care's crisis line, operated by Crisis Response Network. Call 1-877-756-4090. This service is free of charge and open to everyone regardless of insurance status. Click here to view and download their flyer.

HRMC, Stop the Bleed, Save a Life class. Uncontrolled bleeding is the number one cause of preventable death from trauma. Learn how to STOP THE BLEED. Classes are held in the HRMC Learning Center 1785 McCulloch Blvd. N. Download/View this flyer for dates and times (choose afternoon or evening. RSVP IS REQUIRED at bleedingcontrol.org or email Danielle.stello@lpnt.net. For more information call 928-854-7549.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - NAMI Havasu announces new monthly program. Family Support Group meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, in the Havasu Community Health Foundation meeting room at 94 Acoma Blvd. S. Suite 101. This group is for family members and close friends of a person with mental illness. Participants must be age 18 or over. Download a flyer here. For more information call Keenan Norman, 760-662-4448 or email Chaplain Joy Smith at songsofsoul@aol.com

Grief Support Group, Hospice of Havasu meets Wednesdays from 10-11AM and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30PM at 365 S. Lake Havasu Ave. (Hospice of Havasu main office). Anyone from the community who is grieving the loss of a loved one can participate free of charge. Call Hospice of Havasu at 928-453-2111 for more information.

Caregiver Support Group, Hospice of Havasu. Meets every Tuesday from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm at 365 S. Lake Havasu Ave. (at the main Hospice of Havasu office). Anyone from the community who is care-giving can participate free of charge. Call Hospice of Havasu at 928-453-2111 for more information.

Community CPR Classes Offered by Havasu Regional Medical Center

You are encouraged to attend ONE of the sessions to learn Hands-Only CPR and the signs and symptoms of a heart attack. Held at the HRMC Learning Centre, 1785 McCulloch Blvd. (across from K-Mart and next to Havasu Surgery Center, entrance in the back). This course is FREE to the community. This is not a card-earning course. Monthly Meetings, 6 pm to 7 pm: Days vary, see attached flyer. . Reservations are not required. Download a schedule here.

Heart Association Life Check

Did you complete "My Life Check Assessment" at our recent A Fair of the Heart?

If you did, it's time for a check up. If you didn't it's time to start. Click the picture to the right, then click the link on the American Heart Association page to complete your assessment. Returnees will need to re-enter information -- (The American Heart Association does not retain your data for privacy reasons).

Did you make changes that improved your health score? Let's keep at it and become the healthiest we can be!

Low Cost Lab And Health Screenings

Low cost lab and health screenings are available year round. One of our core values is to help everyone in our community access common wellness screenings. The Cancer Association of Havasu and HcHF are working together to provide several lab screenings to achieve that goal.