Health news

Home remedies for pain

BANGOR – Donna Kraft-Smith will speak on home remedies for chronic pain at the Caring Connections Bone Health Information and Discussion Group meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the Bangor Y on Second Street.

Natural lotions and herbs for cooking will be discussed along with the use of hot and cold water, herbal teas and self-acupressure techniques.

Kraft-Smith is a practicing, licensed massage therapist with 21 years of experience. She utilizes natural remedies to create her therapeutic massage sessions.

The talk is free and open to the public. Those concerned about bone health are welcome to attend. A calcium-rich snack and recipe will be provided. For information or to sign up to attend, call Robin Long at 941-2808.

Caring Connections is a cooperative program of the Bangor Y and Eastern Maine Medical Center, supported by the fundraising efforts of Healthcare Charities.

Drop-in support group

BANGOR – Rape Response Services invites those who have been affected by sexual violence to attend a drop-in support group 6-7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month in the Leonard Room at Acadia Hospital.

The next meeting will be Jan. 2. Participants share experiences and support one another. Rape Response Services will provide educational groups and guest speakers for topics participants want to know more about.

For information or to RSVP, call Sue Currie at 941-2980 or e-mail rrscsc@rrsonline.org.