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Wellness at a Glance / Events for Community Outreach
North Olmsted Senior Center: 28114 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, Thursday, September 17 • 9 – 11 a.m.
Avon Lake Senior Center: Old Firehouse Community Center, 100 Avon Belden Road, Avon Lake, Tuesday, September 22 • 10 – 11:30 a.m.
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
‘Celebrate Westlake’ St John Medical Center Campus track, Saturday, September 5 • 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
FREE BONE DENSITY SCREENINGS
Dwyer Memorial Senior Center: 21014 Hilliard Boulevard, Rocky River, Monday, September 28 • 9 – 11 a.m.
All About You Women’s Health Program
All About You is a free women’s health membership program offered by St. John Medical Center that provides health and wellness education, support and encouragement in all areas of her life. To find out more information or to become a member, visit stjohnmedicalcenter.net or call 877-597-6348.
Next free event is Thursday, September 24 • 5:45 – 8 p.m.
Topic: Your Brain health
LaCentre Conference & Banquet Facility
Free Blood pressure screenings by SJMC Community Outreach Nurses from 5:30-6:30
Reservations required for the event: 1-877-597-6348
What You Should Know About Hearing Loss
Susan Kasunick, MA, CCC/A, SJMC Clinical Audiologist. Sponsored by Westlake Center for Community Services and SJMC. This presentation provides an overview and facts you should know about hearing and hearing loss. Hearing loss can impact your social life, causing you to avoid activities. When do I need to see an Audiologist, and do hearing aids really help the hearing impaired? What is tinnitus? These common conditions and the impact they have on our lives will be discussed.
Friday, September 18 • 10 a.m.
Westlake Center for Community Services, 29694 Center Ridge Road, Westlake. RSVP: 440-899-3544
Ergonomics and Work Station Evaluation with a Focus on Hand and Upper Extremity Conditions Functional Capacity Evaluations
Todd Ott, OTR/L, CHT, CWCE, CEAS,
Occupational Therapist Clinical Specialist, Certified Hand Therapist and Work Capacity Evaluator
Presentation includes strategies and discussion about possible problems and how to correct them.
Thursday, September 23 • 5 p.m.
Westlake Family Health Center, 26908 Detroit Road, Suite 300, Westlake. RSVP: 877-597-6348
Dementia and Memory Loss: Prevention and Cure
Tanvir Syer, MD, SJMC Neurologist
Sponsored by Westlake Center for Community Services and SJMC
Discuss options for helping prevent memory loss and dementia.
Tuesday, September 29 • 11 a.m.
Westlake Center for Community Services, 29694 Center Ridge Road, Westlake. RSVP: 440-899-3544
AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED
One-person adult, child and infant CPR with choking rescues for lay people.
This class is NOT intended for healthcare providers. Limit 12 per class.
RSVP Required, call 877-597-6348
29160 Center Ridge Rd. Suite R Westlake
Saturday, September 12, 9 a.m. – 12 Noon
Better Breathers Club
A support group for those people suffering from lung disease. The bimonthly meetings will provide a review of breathing retraining and techniques to decrease shortness of breath. Various topics chosen by members are discussed.
1st Tuesday of every other month
October 6, December 1 • 1 – 2:30 p.m.
SJMC Westlake Family Health Center, Suite 300, 26908 Detroit Road, Westlake
Call Lynn Gorton for more information at
440-250-2042 or Lynn.Gorton@csauh.com.
A Second Chance: A Lung Transplant Support Group
This monthly group is for anyone who is considering or has received a lung transplant. Family and friends are welcome.
Every 2nd Monday – July through
December – 6 – 8 p.m.
SJMC Westlake Family Health Center, Suite 300, 26908 Detroit Road, Westlake
Call Lynn Gorton for more information at
440-250-2042 or Lynn.Gorton@csauh.com.
