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HEALTH SCREENINGS
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
Closed on all holidays or inclement weather
SJMC Hospital Visitor Lobby
29000 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake
Mondays,
12:30-2:00pm
Avon Lake –Old Firehouse Community Center
100 Avon Belden Rd. Avon Lake
Third Tuesday of every month
12:30 – 2:00 pm
Emerald Village
30344 Lorain Rd. North Olmsted.
First Tuesday of every month
9:30 – 11am
French Creek YMCA
2010 Recreation Lane, Avon
1st Wednesday of every month
10:00 am – 12 noon
North Olmsted Senior Center
28114 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted
First Monday of the month
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Rocky River Senior Center
21014 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River
2nd Monday of every month
12:30 -3:00 pm
Westlake Recreation Center
28955 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake
4th Monday, every month, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Westlake Center for Community Services
29694 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake
1st and 3rd Thursdays, every month 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
West Shore Family Branch YMCA
1575 Columbia Rd.
First Wednesday of every month
9:00 am- 11:00 am
FREE HEART HEALTHY SCREENINGS
| CHOLESTEROL | GLUCOSE | BLOOD PRESSURE
No fasting required for these screenings. No reservations needed.
Screenings may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
Wellness literature available.
North Olmsted Senior Center
28114 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted
Tuesday, February 11
9 am – 11am
Free
Balance
Screenings
Westlake Family Health Center
26908 Detroit Road, Westlake
Suite 300, Rehab Services
Please call 440-414-6050
to schedule the screening
as space is limited.
Free
Audiology
Screenings
St. John Medical Center Speech and Audiology
29101 Health Campus Drive, Westlake
Bldg. 2, Second Floor, Suite 290
Call for appointment
at 440-835-6160
HealthTALKS
Celebrate your Health Monthly Wellbeing Talks
Sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association, Westlake Village and SJMC
Explore a variety of health and wellness topics to optimize your health.
4th Wednesday Series at Westlake Village at 7 pm
2/26 Heart Healthy Eating – Michele Hiatt
Westlake Village, Dover Room
28550 Westlake Village Dr.
RSVP: 440-892-4200
CARDIOVASCULAR
Heart Disease Series
Atul Hulyalkar, MD Board Certified in Cardiology
Sponsored by Manor Care and SJMC
Heart Disease Part I: Risk Factors and the Lifestyle of Prevention.
Heart disease remains the number one killer of both men and women. Our susceptibility to heart disease is in large part determined by our lifestyle. What can you do now to improve the quality and quantity of your life in years to come will be the focus of this presentation.
Heart Disease Part II: The Symptoms of Common Cardiac Problems.
Early recognition of the symptoms of heart disease leads to earlier diagnosis and improved survival. This presentation will discuss the symptoms of common cardiac problems, and what you can do to improve your outcome.
Heart Disease Part III: Cardiac Testing in the 21st century
This presentation will summarize the kinds of testing cardiologists use to evaluate heart-related symptoms.
Thursdays at 6:00pm
Refreshments served at 5:30 pm
Part I – Thursday, February 6
Part II – Thursday, March 6
Part III – Thursday, April 17
North Olmsted Manor Care
23225 Lorain Rd. North Olmsted,
RSVP: 440-779-6900
Classes
6:00 – 9:30 pm
St. John Medical Center
Community Outreach Center
29160 Center Ridge Rd.
Suite R. Westlake
Cost: $30.00 per person
Limited space available – Must be at least 15 years of age.
RSVP: 877-597-6348
AHA Heartsaver CPR – 12
One-person adult, child and infant CPR with choking rescues for lay people.
There must be a minimum of at least 6 people per class otherwise the class will be cancelled. This class is NOT intended for Healthcare providers. Limit 12 per class
Wednesday, February 12
Reading Food Labels OK 30
Michele Hiatt, RD, LD, SJMC
Sponsored by The Normandy and SJMC
Learn how to count calories, serving sizes, nutrition facts, sodium and fat contents on a food label to make informed choices for healthy eating.
Tuesday, February 18
2:00 pm – refreshments served
The Normandy
22701 lake Road, Rocky River
RSVP: 877-597-6348
Heart Healthy Lifestyles OK 45
Michele Hiatt, RD, LD, SJMC
Sponsored by Westlake Village and SJMC
Learn a “heart healthy agenda” to help prevent cardiovascular disease.
Wednesday, February 26
7:00 pm
Westlake Village
28550 Westlake Village Dr. , Westlake
RSVP: 440-892-4200
ORTHOPEDICS
Thanks! I need to confirm dates and times but here is the information:
All of the classes will be at 26908 Detroit Rd, Suite 300 at the Westlake Family Health Center
Osteoporosis: What is a T score?
Pam Lanter, PT, DPT, NCS Director of Rehabilitation Services
Why should I know my T score and what can I do about it?
Tuesday, February 18
6:00 pm
Westlake Family Health Center
26908 Detroit Rd., Suite 300, Westlake
RSVP: 877-597-6348
Concussions
Michele Hippler-Brant, PT, DPT Lead Outpatient Therapist
Why is everyone talking about them and what can you do to protect your child.
Thursday, February 13th
7:00 pm
Westlake Family Health Center
26908 Detroit Rd., Suite 300, Westlake
RSVP: 877-597-6348
SUPPORT GROUPS
St. John Medical Center sponsors a variety of support groups for area residents who join together to face life’s many challenges.
These groups do not meet on holidays
GENERAL
Adult ADHD Support Group
Facilitated by ADHD Coach Joyce Kubik.
Join others with ADHD to learn how they manage daily concerns, and gain a positive insight to living with ADHD.
Non-ADHD spouses are welcome.
When: 2nd Thurs of every month( No meeting in December)
Times: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
St. John Medical Center Community Outreach Center
29160 Center Ridge Road, Suite R, Westlake
Information? Call Joyce 440-933-8309 or email at joyce@bridgetosuccess.net
Child ADHD Support Group for Parents
Facilitated by ADHD Coach Joyce Kubik
Join other parents who have children with ADHD to discuss effective ways to cope and to help children take ownership of their disorder.
When: 4th Thursday of every month no meeting in November or December)
Times: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
St. John Medical Center Community Outreach Center
29160 Center Ridge Road, Suite R, Westlake
For information call Joyce 440-933-8309 or email at joyce@bridgetosuccess.net
Low Vision Support Group through the Cleveland Low Vision Center
Westlake Village hosts the Low Vision Support Group through the Cleveland Low Vision Center.
This monthly meeting is open to all individuals with any type of vision loss or impairment. It is an excellent source of empathy and practical advice run by blind and visually impaired persons with the help of sighted volunteers. All are invited to share experiences, insights and the special camaraderie of those who have lost vision. Various speakers and community members are invited to present on an array of topics such as safety, overall health, technology advances and more. Group discussions are encouraged to share successes and struggles.
440-892-4200 with any questions
1st Friday of every month in the Dover Room
At 1 – 3 pm.
Contact Sarah Pechaitis at 440-892-4200for questions
Westlake Village
28550 Westlake Village Dr. Westlake
Low Vision Support Group
The monthly meeting is open to anyone from Lorain or Cuyahoga County who is visually impaired and many of the speakers specialize in seniors with low vision impairment. There are also orientation and mobility specialist discussing the challenges of travel, use of a white cane and the benefits of telescopic aid with interesting speakers at the monthly meetings. Refreshments will be served. Meeting facilitator is Gary Clawson who is also visually impaired. For information/RSVP contact Jason Stitt at 440-892-9777
The dates are every fourth Thursday of every month at 3:30 P.M unless there is a holiday ( no meeting in April)
The Gardens of Westlake
27569 Detroit Rd. Westlake
Better Breathers Club
A support group for those people suffering from lung disease.
Various topics chosen by members are discussed.
First Tuesday of every other month starting in June
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
SJMC Westlake Family Health Center
26908 Detroit Road, Suite 300, Westlake
For more information call 440-250-2042 or Lynn.Gorton@csauh.com
Over Breathers Anonymous
A bi-monthly review of breathing techniques for patients who have lung disease and anxiety problems. Individuals must have had some previous experience in attending some formal Buteyko techniques. Contact: Lynn Gorton RRT, Buteyko Breathing Educator (BBE). At 440 -250-2042 or
Tuesdays
From 1 – 2 pm
SJMC Westlake Family Health Center
26908 Detroit Road, Suite 300, Westlake
For more information call 440-250-2042 or email 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.
Meets second Monday of every month
6:00 pm -8:00 pm
SJMC Westlake Family Health Center
26908 Detroit Road, Suite 300, Westlake
For more information call 440-250-2042 or email Lynn.Gorton@csauh.com
ADDICTION SECTION
Overeaters Anonymous **********
Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope are recovering from compulsive overeating. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for members.
Meets on Sunday mornings at
10:00 – 11:00am
SJMC
29000 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake
Building 2, 1st floor, Aud B
Food Addicts Anonymous********
Offers hope and recovery for the disease of food addiction. Support group for obesity, anorexia and bulimia.
Meets every Friday at 7:00 pm in Aud. B, and Sunday at 6:00 pm in Aud A
SJMC
29000 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake
Building 2, 1st floor,
For more information or questions call Kay at 216-548-3366 or Gloria at 440-327-9492
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS SUPPORT MEETING
Closed Therapy 12 Step Meeting for people who think they have a gambling problem. This is a group meeting to find out if you are a compulsive gambler.
Open therapy to get an understanding how to overcome the compulsion to gamble. Gamblers Anonymous is a worldwide organization committed to help compulsive gamblers. All you need is a desire to stop gambling to attend.
For more info contact Matt R. at 440-752-3315 or Gamblers Anonymous at 1-626-960-3500 for a meeting in your area. Or go to gamblersanonymous.com
Every Saturday morning @ 10:00 am to 11:00am
SJMC Community Outreach Center, 29160 Center Ridge Rd. Suite R. Westlake
CAREGIVER SUPPORT
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Groups ( I deleted Elyria)
Facilitated by the Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association’s Caregiver Support Groups are designed to provide emotional, educational, and social support for caregivers through regularly scheduled meetings. They help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. The groups encourage caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical, and emotional health, as well as optimally care for the person with dementia. For information or questions, please call 1-800-272-3900.
· North Olmsted Senior Center
28114 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted
1st Monday of the month at 2:00 pm different time
· Westbay Care and Rehab Center
27601 Westchester Parkway, Westlake
2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm
· Alzheimer’s Association
38440 Chester Rd., Avon
1st Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm
· Westlake Village
28550 Westlake Village Dr., Westlake
2nd Tuesday of every month at 11am
Caring for the Caregiver
Caregivers are often so concerned with caring for their loved ones needs that they lose sight of their own well being. In this support group you will be able to share stories, ideas and advice to others who are taking care of a loved one. Professional guest speakers are here to assist you. Light refreshments provided. Meets the last Thursday of each month from 1:30 – 3:00 pm. RSVP by the 20th of each month at 440-871-0090.
Lutheran Home at Concord Reserve, 2116 Dover Center, Westlake
BEREAVEMENT
New Beginnings OK’d for 2014
Facilitated by Hospice of the Western Reserve
A monthly support group for young widows and widowers (age 55 and younger). This group is open-ended and on-going.
Second Wednesday of every month
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
SJMC Community Outreach
29160 Center Ridge Rd., Suite R., Westlake
For further information contact the Elizabeth Prentiss Bereavement Center at 216-486-6838
Grief Recovery Program – Moving beyond loss to a richer quality of life
Sponsored by Crossroads Hospice and SJMC
Facilitator – John Monnin, Chaplain
One of the least addressed concerns in our society is grief. This is a normal and natural reaction to loss. This program will guide those who wish to resolve their loss. It is 11 weeks long and is free to the community.
Wednesdays – January 15 through March 26
Time: 12:30 – 2:00 pm
SJMC Community Outreach
29160 Center Ridge Rd. Suite R, Westlake
RSVP or questions to John at 216-654-9300
CANCER
Hope Group
A support group for newly diagnosed breast cancer individuals and for breast cancer survivors.
Facilitators: Joyce Forristell, CBPN-IC and Lydia Gadd, LPCC-S
First Wednesdayof every month
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
SJMC Community Outreach
29160 Center Ridge Rd. Suite R., Westlake
For questions or RSVP: call Joyce Forristell, CBPN-IC at 440-827-5459
“I Am Not Alone”
For all cancer survivors, family and friends.
Meets second Tuesday of every month
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
SJMC Community Outreach Center
29160 Center Ridge Rd., Suite R., Westlake
For information on above cancer support group, call Facilitator Tina Hlaverty, RN
216-476-1717
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The Gathering Place West
800 Sharon Drive, Westlake
Advance registration required by calling 216-595-9546
Diabetes Support Group Reference this in Diabetes Section
This is a support group for persons with diabetes and their families. Members enjoy the support, encouragement and friendship of their peers. For more information, call DeAna Rodriguez, RN, CDE at 440-827-5341.
All meetings are held at the
Westlake Family Health Center
26908 Detroit Rd, Suite 300, Westlake, Ohio
Meetings are free. No physician referral is required.
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month
No support group in August
Diabetes Support Group
Westlake Village Staff hosts the Diabetes Support Group on the 2nd Thursday of every month in the Dover room At 2 :00 pm
Participants are encouraged to share their successes and challenges for the benefit of the group. Speakers, medical news and diet updates to support a healthy lifestyle for those dealing with diabetes will be featured.
For questions call Lisa Harrington at 440-892-6240
Westlake Village
28550 Westlake Village Dr. Westlake
FYI – Diabetes Support Group —— Deleted
Meets the second Tuesday of every month
11:00 am
Westlake Center for Community Services
29694 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake
For information contact Jennifer Yoo at 440-899-3544
Diabetes Support Group
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month a
from 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Avon Lake United Church of Christ: 32801 Electric Blvd. Avon Lake.
RSVP preferred, call 440-933-3241
Postnatal Support Groups
Beyond Birth
No matter if this is your first or fifth newborn; receive the support of other new mothers with infants. Discuss current concerns, learn stages of growth and development, community resources and interact with other mothers.
Every Thursday,
1:00 pm – 3: 00 p.m.
SJMC Community Outreach
29160 Center Ridge Rd., Suite R. Westlake
Free and no registration needed
Breastfeeding Group
Come and meet with other moms who have experienced the joy of breastfeeding and have all your questions answered. This group is facilitated by an International Board Certified Lactation consultant.
Every Wednesday
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
SJMC Community Outreach
29160 Center Ridge Rd., Suite R, Westlake
Free and no registration needed
Stroke/Parkinson Support Group
Westlake Center for Community Services
29694 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake
Meets the first Monday of every month at 1:00pm-3:00pm.
(March through December)
This is a free, interactive support group.
Each meeting will provide education and support to those affected and their loved ones.
Speakers, Q&A, discussion and support. Light refreshments served.
Facilitators: Ellen Rogers, BSN, and Trudy Tift, RN, SJMC
Sponsored by SJMC, Westlake Center for Community Services, Devon Oaks and Rae Ann. For information, contact Jennifer Yoo at 440-899-3544
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION & PROGRAMS
If you are planning on delivering or thinking about delivering at St. John Medical Center, please feel free to call the Maternity Dept at 440-827-5093 and schedule a tour. You to ask questions of the caregivers, see a labor and delivery room, and meet the staff.
Monthly Car Seat Inspection Location
St. John Medical Center Community Outreach Center and WFD
1st Wednesday of the month. By appointment only. Call 440-827-5440 to schedule your appt.
FREE CE PROGRAMS
Controlling Stress Before it Controls You
Judi Fischer, MA, PCC-S
Sponsored by The Orchards of Westlake and SJMC
Stress is often experienced by those who are seeking help from professionals. Stress responses resulting from physical and mental health concerns, family disruptions, life transitions and other life circumstances are common. We will learn about the accumulative effect stress has on us emotionally and physically. We will consider how to better manage stress, apply solution focused techniques to reduce stress and learn how to apply a systematic approach to problem solving.
Wednesday, February 5
4:30 pm- Registration and refreshments
5:00 pm – CE program
The Orchards of Westlake
4000 Crocker Rd., Westlake
1 – CE for Nurses, Social Workers and BENHA
RSVP: 877-597-6348
Heart Failure: Best Practices
Betsy Cunningham and Phyllis Cash
Sponsored by VNA, Joshua Tree and SJMC
Implementing best practices in the management of heart failure can improve patient outcomes and reduce re-hospitalizations. This presentation is designed to educate the nurse in the effective management of heart failure utilizing best practices.
Tuesday, February 11
11:30 am Registration and refreshments
12:00 pm – CE program
Joshua Tree Care Center
27500 Mill Road, North Olmsted
1 – CE for nursing
RSVP: 877-597-6348
BOUNDARIES (AN ETHICS COURSE)
Julia Ellifritt, Corner stone of Hope
Sponsored by Sunrise Rocky River, and SJMC
Having healthy professional boundaries is essential to good practice with the lack of
professional boundaries being one of the most common reasons clinicians have their license revoked. This workshop, which fulfills the state’s ethics requirement, will explore our boundaries from a spiritual point of view. This course is for those who see their vocation as a calling. We will discuss appropriate amounts of self-disclosure, boundary crossings, boundary violations and areas of risk.
Wednesday, February 12
6:15 pm – Registration and refreshments
6:30 pm – CE program
Sunrise Rocky River
21600 Detroit Rd, Rocky River
1 – CE for nurses and social workers
RSVP: 877-597-6348
Nurse Practice Act
Jeff Arnold, RN. Provider Services
Sponsored by Huntington Woods, and SJMC
At the end of this program the student should be able to
1) Review definitions pertaining to prevention of disease transmission & infection control
2) List practices to control infection and minimize exposure to disease.
3) Review aseptic technique, exposure prone activity, direct contact, invasive procedures, hand hygiene, respiratory hygiene, standard precautions & universal blood and body fluids.
Tuesday, February 18
7:30 am – Registration and refreshments
8:00 am pm CE program
Huntington Woods
27705 Westchester Parkway, Westlake
1 – CE for nurses, The program envelopes chapter 4723-20 of the Nurse Practice Act;
This continuing nursing education activity is approved by the Ohio Nurses Association, Ohio Boar of Nursing (001-91), an accredited approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
ONA assigned # 14,635. Approval for 1 contact hour through February 13, 2015.
This has been approved as a Category A activity.
RSVP: 877-597-6348
Behavior Modification
Viaquest Representative
Sponsored by Viaquest, Emerald Village and SJMC
This presentation will address the basics of behavior modification theory, functional analysis of behavior and motivation, effects of specific mental disorders on change and intervention strategies, aversive interventions, client rights and safeguards.
Wednesday, February 19
6:15 pm – Registration and Refreshments
6:30 pm – CE program
Emerald Village
30344 Lorain Rd. North Olmsted
1 – CE for nurses, clinical counselors and social workers
RSVP: 877-597-6348
Navigating the Waters from Home Care to Nursing Home
Mary Beth Cooper, RN, Infinity Home Health Services
Sponsored by Infinity Home Health Services, Rae Ann Westlake and SJMC
When your patient/client or a loved one needs an increased level of health care, where can you turn for the answers? Come and learn what is provided at each level of care: home care, independent living or assisted living facility and nursing homes. Find out where to start your search and discover what questions you need to ask.
Thursday, February 20
7:30 am – Registration and refreshments
8:00 am – CE program
Rae Ann Westlake 28303 Detroit Rd. , Westlake
1 – CE for nurses and Social Workers
RSVP: 877-597-6348
Reducing Pain
Steffani Baker, BS, MeD, Alzheimer’s Association
Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, Westlake Village and SJMC
The student will be able to discuss the different types and causes of pain and approaches to reducing pain.
Friday, February 21
7:30 am – Registration and refreshments
8:00 am –– CE program
Westlake Village
28550 Westlake Village Dr.
1 – CE for social workers
RSVP: 877-597-6348
Pain Management
Crossroads Hospice
Sponsored by Crossroads Hospice, Normandy Manor and SJMC
Pain Management is everyone’s responsibility. Methods of pharmacological pain management are reviewed and discussed with examples given. These methods can be self taught to clients as well.
Tuesday, February 25,
7:30 Am – Registration and Refreshments
8:00 am – CE program,
Avon Lake Towne Center
200 Community Dr. Avon Lake
1 – CE for nurses and social workers
RSVP: 877-597-6348
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