Health Fair! UH St. John Community Outreach Makes a Difference

The Community Outreach Department at University Hospitals St. John Medical Center makes a difference in the health and well-being of our community.

Community Outreach hosted a Health Fair for employees of American Greetings at the company’s Crocker Park home two weeks ago.

The Fair represents the mission of Community Outreach, which was established in 1998 to promote health and wellness in the community.

“The Fair was a great success,” said Paul Forthofer, Director. “We performed over 500 screenings. Community Outreach is very pleased to help people connect with the appointments and services they need and to serve their wellness needs conveniently to them.”

“We care deeply about the health and welfare of the communities we are privileged to serve one resident at a time,” said Rob David, President and CEO, UH St. John.

“We had great feedback from those who attended. The mission of Outreach is all about reaching different people in the community. UH is looking to expand what we do in the community. This represents an example of that initiative,” continued Forthofer.

Those who attended were able to access information on cardiovascular services, digestive services, Ask a Doc emergency services, information on diabetes, Connor Integrative Health Network, Acupuncture, Midwife services and even appointment scheduling.

Screenings included blood pressure, cholesterol/glucose, bone density, grip and stength, stroke and more.

Guests were able to discuss health concerns with recognized community experts like Linda Owen, RN, BSN, and Sarah Mulcahy, RN, BSN, of Cardiovascular Services, Chest Pain Coordinator Colette Delgado, RN, BSN, the Bariatrics, Reflux and Weight Loss team of Daanish Kazi, MD, Anna Hazinakis, RN, and Mario Henderson, PT, Navigator, Ask a Doc emergency physicians Gennaro Romanello, MD, and Kristen Kaebler, PhD, Midwives Maureen Stein-Vavro and Elise Brewka and more.

Outreach Programs are active in the community almost daily with a host of health screenings, including:

• Cholesterol
• Glucose
• Blood pressures/heart rate
• Balance (with Rehabilitation Services)
• Concussion (with Rehabilitation Services)
• Posture and flexibility (with Rehabilitation Services)
• Body mass index (with Nutritional Services department)

Health Classes include:

• American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Saver CPR
• AHA Heart Saver First Aid
• Germ Prevention and Handwashing (class for elementary school children)

Additional Health Fair Activities

Interactive Healthy & Safety Displays tailored for school-aged children for their health and safety concerns (i.e. exercise with hula hoops, jump ropes, risky behaviors: tattoos, smoking, drinking and drugs, etc.)

Walk For Wellness!

In a collaborative effort, Great Northern Mall and UH St. John Medical Center are providing an ongoing mall walking program. A free health talk by a UH St. John Medical Center health care professional is offered, along with blood pressure screenings by a Community Outreach nurse.

For information please phone 440-827-5440.

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UH St. John Upcoming Education and Community Events

Call Community Outreach 440-827-5440 for more information

Monthly Roundtable Health Talk Series

Monthly Roundtable Health Talk Series on the 4th Thursday of the month. Thursday, February 27. Topic:  Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease, and Diabetes.

Westlake Recreation Center (28955 Hilliard Blvd.)

• Health screenings and diet information from a registered dietician at 5 p.m.
• Talk begins at 6 p.m. with a light dinner served.

Please call for reservations: 877-597-6348

Community Safety and Wellness Fair: Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Westlake Recreation Center (28955 Hilliard Blvd.)

Healthy Habits: Family Health Summit: Saturday, August 22 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Market Square Crocker Park (239 Market St.)

Walk for Wellness: is held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m. at Great Northern Mall (4954 Great Northern Blvd.)