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UH SJMC Community Outreach Nurses’ Health Tip:
Avoid getting close to people who are sick, don’t shake hands. While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them. – M. Kiczek RN BSN
New! Roundtable Health Talk Series
Beginning in March 2016, the SJMC Community Outreach Department will provide a new type of health talk, our Roundtable Health Talk Series. Each month throughout the year, we are scheduling interactive panel discussions, consisting primarily of UH St. John Medical Center healthcare professionals, presenting many different aspects of a specific health topic and current health concerns. Information on medication, nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices will be common themes of these talks. Each roundtable will be held at UH St. John Medical Center on the 4th Thursday of the month in Building 2, Auditorium Bat 6 p.m. Information tables on related topics will also be a part of the presentation.
Each roundtable will be sponsored by a community extended care facility. Join us for health and wellness information and discussion, while you enjoy a light dinner provided by our local healthcare facilities. RSVP: Mon.– Fri. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Call 1-877-597-6348
March 24, 2016 – Is it all in your head? I’m afraid of getting Alzheimer’s. How can I prevent my brain from aging too quickly?
Presented by Tanvir Syed, MD, and an interactive panel of health experts who will speak on Brain Health, Alzheimer’s, Medications and Memory Fitness. Roundtable and dinner sponsored by Brighten Gardens
April 28, 2016 – Do I have any control over preventing cancer? Are there any cancer protection firewalls?
Presented by Richard Chang, MD; Joel Elconin MD, and an interactive panel of health experts who will speak on current cancer information, cancer prevention and cancer treatments. Roundtable and dinner sponsored by Brookdale Senior Living/Westlake Village. SJMC Community Outreach nurses will provide colorectal kits and instruction for home screening from 5 – 6 p.m. before the Roundtable Program.
May 26, 2016 – Would you be able to recognize street drugs? What do you do when you come in contact with someone under the influence of drugs?
Presented by a UH SJMC physician and an interactive panel of health experts who will speak on addicted minds, drugs, the drug addict, and the current drug problem in NE Ohio. Roundtable and dinner sponsored by Orchards of Westlake
June 23, 2016 – Should I just expect everything to hurt as I age? What are normal aches and pains of aging?
Presented by Abdullah Kabbara, MD, and an interactive panel of health experts who will speak on chronic pain, aches and pains, and arthritis. Roundtable and dinner sponsored by St. Augustine Health
Free Varicose Vein Screening
Thursday, March 10 • 4 – 6:30 p.m.
Are you one of the 25 million Americans who suffer from varicose veins? St. John Medical Center is offering a free varicose vein screening event with vascular surgeon, Christopher Smith, MD, FACS. Screening includes a questionnaire, a brief exam and a targeted ultrasound assessment. Results and recommendations provided immediately. Screening will take approximately 45 minutes per person. Space is limited! Register early! Harrington Heart & Vascular Lab, UH St. John Medical Center (near emergency department) 29000 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, Ohio 44145. Free parking available near emergency department. RSVP: 440-827-5753. Registration is required
Diabetes Education Day
Saturday, April 23 • 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
How do we achieve better blood glucose control? An update on the latest medications and insulin therapy for Type 2 Diabetes Presented by Lubaina S. Presswala D.O. Presentation time: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic, progressive disease. Multiple body systems can be affected by poorly controlled diabetes. Therefore, it’s crucial to achieve and maintain optimal blood glucose control. Get up-to-date on the latest medications and insulin therapy used for Type 2 Diabetes management. Free cholesterol and blood pressure screenings 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Doors for seating in the event room open at 9 a.m. Westlake Recreation Center, 28955 Hilliard Boulevard, Westlake RSVP: Mon.– Fri. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Call 1-877-597-6348
FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS
Cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure unless otherwise noted. No fasting required for these screenings. No reservations needed. Screenings may be canceled due to inclement weather.
Dwyer Memorial Senior Center, 300 Bryson Lane, Bay Village – Monday, February 22 • 9 – 11 a.m. (Blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, bone density)
Westlake Center for Community Services, 29694 Center Ridge Road, Westlake – Thursday, March 3 • 10 a.m. – Noon
North Ridgeville Senior Center, 7327 Avon Belden Road, North Ridgeville – Wednesday, March 16 • 10 a.m. – Noon
