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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, FEBRUARY 5 • 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Westlake Center for Community Services, Community Meeting Room, 28975 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 • 10:45 – 11:45 a.m., Fairview Park Senior Center, 20769 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 • 9 – 10:30 a.m., Cove Community Center, 12525 Lake Avenue (enter off Clifton), Lakewood
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 • 10:45 – 11:45 a.m., North Olmsted Senior Center, 28114 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted
HEALTH FAIR
(Includes free Cholesterol, Glucose and Blood Pressure Screenings)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 • 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Westlake Center for Community Services, Community Meeting Room, 28975 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake
Please call 440-899-3544 to register. No fasting is required.
HEALTH TALK
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: Insights, Treatment Options and the Role of Pharmacy
Speaker: Kyle Duale, Pharm D, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Neuromuscular & Memory Care Clinical Outpatient Pharmacist, UH Meds
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23 • 7 p.m., Rocky River Public Library (Auditorium), 1600 Hampton Rd., Rocky River
This presentation will provide an overview of Alzheimer’s Disease, including its symptoms, stages and impact on individuals and families and the critical role that pharmacists play in the management of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Current treatments options as well as emerging therapies will be discussed.
No registration is required. For questions, please contactadult@rrpl.org
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION – HEARTSAVER CPR/AED
You must register at www.uhems.org. For further information and locations, please call: 440-735-3513
SUPPORT GROUPS
HOPE GROUP
A support group for newly diagnosed breast cancer individuals and for breast cancer survivors.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 • 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.
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.
OUTPATIENT NUTRITION COUNSELING
With extensive nutrition counseling experience throughout each person’s life cycle, Matthew Bennett, RDN, LD, offers individual outpatient medical nutrition therapy (MNT) counseling to help improve your health. Participants must obtain a physician’s referral prior to their visit.
UH St John Health Center, 26908 Detroit Rd., Suite 100, Westlake
For scheduling or questions, call 440-835-4426
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.
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 Visit: Before or after attending the above classes, participants schedule a one-on-one appointment with their diabetes educator. This visit will include an assessment of participant’s unique life circumstances, needs and get assistance setting health goals that are important to them. For scheduling or questions regarding these classes, call DeAna Lewis 440-827-5341.
Individualized diabetes education visits: This is a great option for people needing more personalized guidance. Since everyone has their own unique situation related to eating habits, physically activity patterns, blood sugar patterns, medication plans and stress management, we partner with you to find a healthy yet realistic plan for living. A physician referral is required.
UH St John Health Center, 26908 Detroit Road, Suite 100, Westlake
For scheduling or questions, call: 216-844-1499 option 1
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.
