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SCREENINGS
For more information about our programs, contact the Outreach Department at UH St. John Medical Center at 440-827-5440. No screenings are offered on holidays. Screenings may be canceled on days with inclement weather.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 • 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Westlake Center for Community Services, Community Meeting Room, 28975 Hilliard Blvd, Westlake
MONDAY, AUGUST 11 • 10:45 – 11:45 a.m., Fairview Park Senior Center, 20769 Lorain Road, Fairview Park
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 • 9 – 10:30 a.m., Cove Community Center, 12525 Lake Avenue (enter off Clifton), Lakewood
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 • 10:45 – 11:45 a.m., North Olmsted Senior Center, 28114 Lorain Road, North Olmsted
FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 • 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., North Olmsted Senior Center, 28114 Lorain Road, North Olmsted. Free cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure screenings as well as interactions with other vendors.
BALANCE SCREENINGS
Call 440-414-6050 for an appointment. Space is limited.
HEARING TESTING
Testing and complete evaluations for hearing loss and tinnitus are available at UH St. John Medical Center Speech and Audiology Department. Please call for more information: 440-835-6160.
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION – HEARTSAVER CPR/AED
This program includes instruction on adult, child and infant CPR and AED use. This program is not intended for health care providers. A course completion card will be provided. This is a free class, but you must register at www.uhems.org. For information, please call: 440-735-3513
SUPPORT GROUPS
HOPE GROUP
A support group for newly diagnosed breast cancer individuals and for breast cancer survivors.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 • 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., UH St John Medical Center, Community Outreach Department SUITE R, 29160 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake. For more information, call 440-827-5440
LEARN, LATCH, LOVE ~ BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP
Come and meet with other moms who are breastfeeding and have all your questions answered. This group is facilitated by Faye Wurstner-Reagan, Lactation Consultant.
WEDNESDAYS • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., UH St John Medical Center, Community Outreach Department SUITE R, 29160 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake. For more information, call 440-827-5093
WEDNESDAYS • 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., UH St John Medical Center (Auditorium B), 29000 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake. For more information, call 440-827-5093
STROKE SURVIVORS EXERCISE PROGRAM
TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS • 3 – 4:30 p.m., Westlake Center for Community Services, 28975 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake. There are many benefits to continuing regular physical exercise after a stroke. However, stroke survivors often face many challenges when attempting to find a place to exercise.
University Hospitals Outpatient Rehab has created a program at the Westlake Community Center Exercise Room to help guide participants through their exercise program and answer questions. This program is intended for people who had a stroke and have graduated to outpatient rehabilitation and those who are looking for support while creating a regular exercise routine. People must be able to get off and, on the machines, independently or with help from a caregiver.
We are asking each participant to discuss this with their physician and have a medical clearance form filled out. There is a $50 initiation fee and then an ongoing $25 monthly fee to participate. Please call UH SJMC Outpatient Rehab at 440-414-6050 with questions or to register for the program.
CLASSES & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
The Diabetes Education Program at UH St John Medical Center is committed to empowering the community to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive with diabetes.
DIABETES EDUCATION CLASSES
Diabetes Self-Management Classes: Day to day management of diabetes involves a lot of decision making: checking your blood sugar, knowing your diabetes numbers, taking medication, preventing complications, learning how to cope with chronic disease and staying motivated to make changes. We will also learn how to set goals to stay motivated. Participants can choose what they would like to learn during class.
Nutrition for Diabetes Class: We will discuss nutrition, reading labels, meal planning and exercise to help manage diabetes. Bring recipes, food labels and all of your questions.
Diabetes Educator Follow-up: After attending the above classes, participants schedule a one on one appointment with their diabetes educator. Together they will collaborate to track goals and discuss individual needs that may not have been covered during the group class discussions.
For scheduling or questions regarding these classes or virtual options, call DeAna Lewis 440-827-5341.
Individualized education sessions available for more personalized support. If you would like a plan based on your unique needs and preferences for meal planning, physical activity and diabetes self-management then these classes are for you. A physician referral is required.
UH St John Health Center, 26908 Detroit Road, Suite 100, Westlake. For scheduling or questions, call: 216-844-1768
SENIOR SUPPER CLUB
Men and women over the age 60 may apply for a Supper Club card. Seniors can pick up their card up from the Westlake Center for Community Services or the North Olmsted Senior Center. Once they have the card, they may come to the cafeteria at UH St. John Medical Center and receive a 40 percent discount on all food except bottled beverages, specialty snacks and “Simply to Go” items. There is a $10 limit per customer for the discount: after that, the items are full price.
EVERYDAY • 4 – 5:30 p.m.
For more information, call North Olmsted Senior Center 440-777-8100 or Westlake Center for Community Services 440-899-3544. You must present your card to receive the discount.
