Informed - Parma Community General Hospital

SPRING 2013 

Informed 

A PUBLICATION FOR HealthY Living & Education 

Weatherman predicts 

great days 

ahead 

INSIDE: 

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outpatient services 

Geriatric assessment 

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gives answers 

Top quality rankings 

for heart care 

parmahospital.org 

Brad Sussman working out again just weeks after 

minimally invasive hip surgery with Larry Lika, DO.

Invest in your health 

with us 

2013 is going to be a significant year 

in health care. Health care reform is 

moving full speed ahead and Parma 

Hospital is moving right along with it. 

A major electronic health record 

initiative goes live this spring and while 

this investment may not be as obvious 

to the eye as a new construction project with cranes 

erecting steel beams, know that it is a sizeable 

investment in how we will deliver even better and 

safer care. 

We’ve also invested in better access and 

convenience for you with our new Outpatient 

Center. This facility is specifically designed for 

outpatient testing and procedures, where you 

can get “in and out” of your appointment quicker, 

and with closer parking than coming to the main 

hospital. 

Your patient experience and satisfaction are 

important to us, too. See in our cover story of 

this issue how we’ve invested in creating private, 

modern rooms for our joint replacement patients in 

support of our signature orthopedic services. 

We continue to make your community hospital 

the best, most convenient and most personalized 

place for you to receive your care. I encourage 

you to invest in becoming a healthier person and 

community in 2013 – and if you need some help 

along the way to do so, we’re here and ready. 

President and CEO 

Informed 

Informed is published quarterly by the Marketing Department of Parma 

Community General Hospital to provide timely, educational information on 

health-related topics. 

Terrence G. Deis President & CEO 

Mark White Director of Marketing 

Marty Pytel Manager of Creative Services 

C.J. Sheppard Communications Specialist 

Physicians who render professional services to you in Parma Community 

General Hospital are independent practitioners and are not employees or agents 

of the hospital. Parma Community General Hospital is not responsible for the 

acts or omissions of the physicians that are not directed or controlled by Parma 

Community General Hospital. 

It is the policy of Parma Hospital to employ and treat persons without regard 

to race, creed, sex, national origin, age or handicap. 

Parma Community General Hospital 

7007 Powers Blvd. · Parma, OH 44129 

440-743-3000 · parmahospital.org 

Donors face exciting opportunities 

As the 25th anniversary celebration 

concludes for the Parma 

Hospital Health Care Foundation, 

the gratitude to generous donors 

continues. 

Several notable achievements 

stand out: 

• Construction of a Residential 

Hospice that has served more 

than 4,000 families facing 

end-of-life care. 

• Expanding programs and 

upgrading facilities at the ElderCenter, 

which cares for the 

needs of adults ages 18-102. 

• Establishing the Tri-C Nursing 

Program at Parma Hospital, 

which graduated its seventh 

class of nurses who provide 

relationship-based care to the 

people of our community. 

• Supporting organizations like 

the Parma Health Ministry 

that help working, uninsured 

people in the community gain 

access to medical care. 

• Purchasing equipment for Hospital 

programs, including the 

Small Wonders Maternity Center, 

the Heart Center, Cancer 

Center and many more departments 

plus outreach into the 

community. 

The Foundation makes it 

feasible for donors to effectively 

invest in caring for others and in 

helping to sustain a healthy and 

vibrant community. It also supports 

innovation and creativity in 

caring for community health. 

During 2013 and beyond, 

generous donors will have many 

exciting opportunities to make 

a real difference in the health of 

our community. 

SEASONS OF LIFE HOSPICE 

TRI-C NURSING PROGRAM AT PARMA HOSPITAL 

HEALTHSPACE CLEVELAND 

ELDERCENTER 

WOMANKIND 

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Outpatient Center consolidates 

services for one convenient stop 

For ease of access and patient 

convenience, come to the new Outpatient 

Center on Parma Hospital’s 

main campus. Ample parking, evening 

and weekend hours and a wide range 

of services in one location make it a 

one-stop destination for tests. 

The Outpatient Center has a 

separate driveway and parking lot off 

of Powers Boulevard, between the 

Hospital and the Parma Justice Center. 

It shares a lobby with Medical Arts 

Center 4. 

“Our patients can park close to 

the building, be greeted and 

registered quickly and have all 

of their tests and procedures 

done in one area.” 

MIKE MAINWARING 

VICE PRESIDENT, PHYSICIAN ALIGNMENT 

AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 

This convenient, one-stop outpatient 

approach was so popular 

at WellPointe Pavilion in Broadview 

Heights, the Hospital wanted to give 

patients a similar option in 

Parma. 

Diagnostic 

Radiology 

Computerized radiography yields 

quicker, sharper images. 

DEXA 

Scanning for bone densitometry 

to check for osteoporosis and 

osteopenia, the weakening and 

thinning of bones. Also offers 

Vertebral Fracture Assessments 

to detect fractures that may go 

unseen on conventional X-ray. 

Digital & 3D 

Tomosynthesis 

Mammography 

Digital mammography and 

computer-aided detection that 

aids radiologists with their interpretations. 

Upon request, 3D 

imaging is available with digital 

mammography. 

PET/CT 

This nuclear medicine study determines 

the spread of disease at the 

cellular level. It can also be instrumental 

in diagnosing dementia 

and Alzheimer’s disease. 

CT 

Multi-slice diagnostic CT scans are 

available. 

Ultrasound 

Diagnostic ultrasounds available. 

Spine/Pain Program 

Receive an evaluation from a 

Board-certified physician. Pain 

treatments range from therapeutic 

blocks to vertebroplasty, radiofrequency 

ablation and spinal cord 

stimulation. 

Pre-admission 

Testing 

Pre-surgery appointments take 

place at the Outpatient Center. 

For questions, call 440-743-4024. 

Lab 

Convenient location for all laboratory 

services. 

Call 440-743-2054 

to make an 

appointment 

Outpatient Center Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. · Saturday 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 

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Forecast: Sunny days, blue skies after new hip 

Well-known weatherman 

Brad Sussman looked forward to 

his hip replacement with sheer 

enthusiasm, knowing he faced a 

faster recovery than he had following 

a joint replacement nine 

years ago. 

Seeking the least invasive option 

possible, Sussman chose Dr. 

Larry Lika of Southwest Orthopaedics 

for the anterior approach to 

minimally invasive hip replacement. 

“I was blown away by the difference,” 

said Sussman, whose 

first hip replacement nearly a decade 

ago had been state-of-theart 

at the time. “This is absolutely 

the way to go.” 

In 20 years of practice, Dr. 

Lika has had many patients who 

have experienced the posterior 

approach on one hip and the 

anterior approach on the other 

side. With the anterior approach, 

the surgeon reaches the hip from 

the front of the joint between 

two muscles, rather than cutting 

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through muscle and reattaching 

it. The hip ball and socket are 

removed and replaced, through 

small incisions, limiting post-operative 

discomfort. 

“Minimally invasive doesn’t just 

mean a smaller incision,” says Dr. 

Lika. “It also means that you’re 

not destroying all the muscle and 

tissue below it, which is where the 

pain comes in.” 

Sussman was standing and 

walking the day after surgery and 

went home from Parma Hospital 

three days later. 

“There is a day and night difference,” 

says Dr. Lika, whose 

patients come to the office two 

weeks after surgery without a 

cane or a walker. 

Parma Hospital’s Joint Camp 

has earned the Gold Seal of Approval 

for health care quality 

from the Joint Commission. For a 

referral to one of the orthopedic 

surgeons on the Parma Hospital 

Medical Staff, call 440-743-4900. 

Therapy strengthens new hips 

Less than three weeks after surgery to replace 

his hip, Brad Sussman was cycling on a 

stationary bike and doing squats and side leg 

raises. 

While these exercises took place under the 

watchful eye of physical therapist Mike Scharf, 

they would have been difficult to even imagine 

doing so soon after his first hip replacement, a 

traditional surgery over nine years earlier. 

Physical therapy with trained specialists is 

advised to ensure proper post-surgical care of 

the new joint. As patients who have undergone 

a traditional 

hip replacement 

can 

attest, they 

must be very 

careful not Less pain 

to bend past 

Shorter 

90 degrees 

hospital stay 

and to sleep 

with a pillow 

between 

their knees 

to avoid 

Benefits of a 

minimally invasive 

hip replacement: 

Fewer precautions 

restricting movement 

Much quicker 

return to normal 

activities

Modern suites for joint patients 

If you need a joint replacement, the award-winning team at Parma 

Hospital can help. 

Joint Camp prepares patients considering or already scheduled for 

joint replacement surgery. The free education sessions, offered twice each 

month on Mondays [see schedule below], are intended for anyone planning 

to get a total replacement of a hip, knee or shoulder. Nurses explain what to 

expect, and therapists cover exercises that will help in rehabilitation of the 

new joint. 

Parma Hospital’s Joint Camp has earned the Gold Seal of Approval for 

health care quality from the Joint Commission. 

For more information or to register for a session, call 440-743-4024. 

Joint Camp patients enjoy spacious, modern private suites, featuring 

comfortable furnishings, 40-inch high-definition televisions and sleeper 

sofas for family members. 

Joint Replacement Education 

Session 

One-time informational session for patients 

scheduled for or contemplating total joint replacement 

surgery at Parma Hospital. Parma Hospital 

Auditorium. Call 440-743-4024 to register. Free 

Mon., Mar. 4, 18, Apr. 1, 15, May 6, 20 2-4 p.m. 

The Wonders of Minimally 

Invasive Hip Surgery 

Orthopedic surgeon Larry Lika, DO discusses the 

many benefits of the anterior approach to hip 

replacement surgery. Parma Hospital Auditorium. 

Call 440-743-4900 to register. 

Free 

Wed., Mar. 20, Apr. 24 7 p.m. The spacious, modern suites 

exclusively for Joint Camp patients. 

crossing their legs or ankles. Such motions 

could dislocate the new hip. 

“With the anterior approach, the 

therapists can be much more aggressive 

in rehab, because you don’t 

have to worry about dislocation,” says 

orthopedic surgeon Larry Lika, DO. 

“The muscles have not been disturbed.” 

“You will never fully get your function 

back without physical therapy,” 

Scharf said. “Patients really don’t 

know where to start on their own, 

or they can develop other problems 

by performing exercises the wrong 

way. 

“Our brain is smart and finds 

ways to compensate and avoid 

pain. Therapists are trained to help 

patients work through that and 

exercise safely.” 

Sussman attended physical therapy 

sessions in the facility adjacent 

to Southwest Orthopaedics’ office 

in Medical Arts Center 4. 

For an appointment at one of 

our many therapy locations, call 

440-743-4025. 

Physical and occupational 

therapists coach joint replacement 

patients on the steps they will take 

after surgery. 

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Welcome new members 

of our Medical Staff 

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Michael Arvanitis, MD 

RADIOLOGY 

25001 Emery Road, #100 

Beachwood, OH 44122 

216-831-9786 

William Biggers, MD 

EMERGENCY MEDICINE 

Parma Hospital 

7007 Powers Boulevard 

Parma, OH 44129 

Brennan Cribbins, PA 





Thomas Klosterman, MD 

FAMILY PRACTICE 

5500 Ridge Road, #237 


440-886-4000 

Brent Reyburn, DO 

NEONATOLOGY 

11100 Euclid Avenue 

Cleveland, OH 44106 

216-844-3387 

Mary Elizabeth Vadera, MD 

FAMILY PRACTICE 

5500 Ridge Road, #237 


440-886-4000 

Andrew Wagner, MD 





Austin Wellock, MD 





Looking for a physician? 

Go to www.parmahospital.org/PhysicianDirectory 

or call 440-743-4900 for a referral to one of the 

more than 500 members of Parma Hospital’s 

Medical Staff. 

The changes in Shirley Harnest’s 

89-year-old father were subtle. But 

his inexplicable mental confusion 

and suddenly shaky health status 

were enough for an attentive daughter 

to notice. 

Cases like Bill Masek’s are the 

specialty of the Geriatric Assessment 

program at Parma Hospital. A 

physician-led team of professionals 

provides a thorough evaluation of 

older patients to establish a baseline 

of daily functionality. Then they refer 

families to support services and appropriate 

medical care. 

“He would have moments of being 

really clear and then lapse into 

this fog,” said Harnest. “He wasn’t 

eating properly or taking his pills like 

he should. I wanted to get him evaluated 

by a geriatric specialist to see if 

there were underlying problems.” 

A detailed assessment covers the 

patient’s physical, mental and social 

wellness. Blood work and other tests 

may be ordered. The geriatric team, 

including the doctor, nurse and 

social worker, then meets with the 

family to discuss their findings. 

Referrals may be made to other 

programs and services, including the 

Beyond Driving with Dignity driver 

evaluation program through Parma 

Elvira L. Bailey, LISW-S, Lois Biagiola, 

Mary Gorjanc, MD and Sue Owen, RN, BSN 

Evaluating elderly loved ones 

Hospital’s ElderCenter. 

In Masek’s case, a medication he 

was taking contributed to his compromised 

state. He is now under the 

care of Dr. Gorjanc, an internal medicine 

doctor with a focus on geriatrics. 

He passed his driving evaluation 

and has returned to his Parma home, 

aided by a medical alert system that 

will notify his family and a response 

team in case of emergency. 

Reasons for a geriatric assessment 

may include but are not limited to: 

Decline in physical abilities 

Unexplained changes in behavior 

Falls and trouble with balance 

Signs of memory loss 

Depression or anxiety 

Medication concerns 

. Concerns about driving safety 

“Everybody was very nice, helpful 

and caring towards an older person,” 

said Harnest. “It’s a great program 

that can provide you with a lot of 

information and resources. It makes 

me feel a little more comfortable 

that we’re doing the right thing.” 

To schedule a 

Geriatric Assessment, 

call 440-743-2888

Trust your heart 

to the top 

Beverly Bennett knew in her 

heart she was in the best hospital in 

Cuyahoga County. 

Parma Hospital has been 

recognized as the top hospital in the 

county for coronary interventions 

and cardiology services by 

HealthGrades, the nation’s leading 

quality rankings firm. In fact, for two 

years in a row HealthGrades has 

named Parma Hospital among the 

100 Best Hospitals in the nation – 

and among the Top Five in Ohio for 

the past five years – for coronary 

intervention. Parma Hospital also 

ranked among the top hospitals in 

the state for overall cardiac services. 

“It’s just an ideal location,” said 

Bennett, a Cleveland resident 

whose cardiac condition has been 

monitored regularly by cardiologist 

James Sechler, MD at Cardiovascular 

Clinic, a large cardiology practice 

with an office in Parma Hospital’s 

Medical Arts Center 3. 

When Bennett’s valve disease 

required surgery, she chose 

cardiothoracic surgeon Joseph 

Lahorra, MD, who replaced her 

aortic valve and repaired a leaking 

mitral valve. She recovered in 

Parma Hospital’s Heart Center, 

where patients stay in the same 

unit from surgery through 

discharge. 

There are many reasons to 

choose Parma Hospital’s Heart 

Center, including excellent intraoperative 

and post-operative 

outcomes and lower complication 

rates than national benchmarks. 

“All the people were just great,” 

said Bennett, who enjoyed visits 

during her stay in the Heart Center 

from her daughter and son-in-law, 

who are legally blind, and their 

seeing-eye dog. “They made you 

feel comfortable and they made 

you feel at home. You couldn’t 

get better care.” 

Beverly Bennett, pictured 

here with Heart Center 

Manager Michelle Adams, 

RN, said the staff felt like 

family. 

Ask the Doctor 

Robotic GYN 

Surgery 

Paul Hudock, MD 

Department OF OB-GYN 

What is special about robotic surgery? 

Parma Hospital has the latest version of 

the surgical platform for robotic surgery. 

Robotic surgery is a tool to provide the 

best minimally invasive options that translate 

into shorter hospital stays, less pain, 

less blood loss and lower risk of infection. 

What types of gynecologic surgeries can 

be performed? 

Most procedures, particularly hysterectomies 

(removal of the uterus), oophorectomies 

(removal of ovaries) and myomectomies 

(surgical removal of fibroid tumors 

that leaves the uterus intact), are now 

being performed robotically. We can also 

perform robotic surgery for endometriosis, 

pelvic organ prolapse and tubal ligation. 

Remember, the surgeon is still doing 

the surgery, but they operate by controlling 

the robot. 

Does it improve my recovery in any way? 

Recovery is quite a bit faster for patients 

who choose this minimally invasive option. 

The incisions are tiny and less tissue 

is disrupted, making the healing process 

smoother. All of my da Vinci patients have 

successfully been discharged without 

needing any narcotic pain medication. 

Patients leave the hospital sooner, which 

translates into a quicker return to normal 

activities. 

Are there cases when robotic surgery is 

not advisable? 

Cases that involve severe pelvic adhesions 

or particularly large tumors are not 

recommended to be done robotically. Talk 

to your doctor about your specific case. 

Two gynecologists are trained in robotic 

surgery. Call to make an appointment. 

Paul Hudock, MD 440-887-9140 

Kristine Pelagalli, MD 440-717-2000 

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Spring class schedule 

March - May 2013 

Health Education Center 

7300 State Road · Parma, OH 44134 

Are you a member? Receive discounted screenings and classes. 

Icon denotes a HealthiHer recommended class 

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday · 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Friday · 8:30 a.m. - noon · Closed Saturday & Sunday 

Closed on Memorial Day, May 27. 

REGISTer now by walk-in, phone or online 

walk-in: Register during office hours. 

PHONE: Call 440-743-4900. Payment by credit card only. 

ONLINE: www.parmahospital.org/programsandclasses 

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You & 

your Health 

FREE! Prostate Cancer 

Screening & Treatment 

Featuring Carson Wong, MD, 

FRCSC, FACS a nationally 

recognized expert in endourologic, 

minimally invasive and robotic 

prostate surgery. Free PSA blood 

test. Visit parmahospital.org, or call 

440-743-4900 for more scheduled 

dates. Holiday Inn Strongsville. 

15471 Royalton Road, Strongsville 

Tue., Feb. 26 

6:30 p.m. 

free! Joint Replacement 

Education Session 

One-time informational session 

for patients scheduled for or contemplating 

total joint replacement 

surgery at Parma Hospital. Parma 

Hospital Auditorium. Call 440-743- 

4024 to register. 

Mon., Mar. 4, 18, Apr. 1, 15, May 6, 

20 2-4 p.m. 

free! The Wonders of 

Minimally Invasive Hip 

Surgery 

Orthopedic surgeon Larry Lika, DO 

discusses the many benefits of the 

anterior approach to hip replacement 

surgery. Parma Hospital 

Auditorium. Call 440-743-4900 

to register. 

Wed., Mar. 20, Apr. 24 7 p.m. 

free! Weight Loss Solutions 

The latest weight loss options from 

a Parma Hospital bariatric surgeon. 

Parma Hospital Auditorium. Call 

440-743-2900 to register. 

Tue., Mar. 19, Apr. 16, May 21 7 p.m. 

Adult classes are for age 16 

and up unless noted. Register 

early to avoid disappointment if 

your class is full or is cancelled. 

Mark the dates and times of classes. 

No confirmations are sent. 

SCREENINGS 

Appointments/registration required. 

PLEASE NOTE: New phone number: 

440-743-4970. Held at the Health 

Education Center unless noted. 

FREE SCREENINGS 

Blood Pressure 

Screening 

Wed., WALK-IN 1-2 p.m. 

Colorectal Cancer 

Screening 

New/updated information on colon 

cancer and detection procedures. 

Test kits provided. Must register. 

Mon., Mar. 25 

7 p.m. 

Foot Screening 

Podiatrist Stacie Anderson, DPM. 

Appointment required. 

Thu., Apr. 18 9 a.m.-noon 

Speech and Language 

Screening 

(Ages 2-6) In Medical Arts Center 

I. Suite 309. Appointment required 

call 440-743-4581. 

Wed., May 22 9 a.m.-noon 

or 1-4 p.m. 

Thu., May 23 9 a.m.-noon 

or 1-4 p.m. 

SCREENINGS WITH A FEE 

Bone Density 

Screening for Women 

Testing done on bare heel. $25 

Wed., Mar. 27 or May 29 9-11 a.m. 

Thu., Apr. 11 

6-8 p.m. 

Cholesterol Screening 

For total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, 

triglycerides and blood sugar. 12-hr 

fast recommended. $30 

Wed., Mar. 13, 27, Apr. 10, 24, 

May 15, 29 

9-10:30 a.m. 

Pneumococcal Vaccine 

Clinics 

Must register call 440-743-4970. 

Fri., Mar. 1, Apr. 5, May 10 10 a.m. 

PERSONAL 

WELLNESS 

START DATES LISTED 

AARP Driver Safety Program 

Bring valid driver’s license and 

check first day of class, payable to 

AARP. NO CASH. 

AARP members $12 

Non-members $14 

Tue., Mar. 5 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

NEW! Beyond Driving 

with Dignity 

Are you concerned about your 

aging loved one’s ability to drive 

safely? Attend this information 

program and learn how you can 

get an in-home self assessment. 

1 session FREE 

Wed., May 15 

1-2 p.m., 

6:30-7:30 p.m. 

NEW! Emotional 

Wellness: Getting Rid of 

Negative Energy 

Emotional energy exists within all 

of us. Various types of energies 

move within our body: positive 

energy (love, joy and compassion ) 

and negative energy (resentment, 

anger, self-pity or hate). Learn the 

process of freeing yourself from 

the grips of emotional clutter and 

negativity. 

1 session $45 

Thu., Apr. 18 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Food for Life: 

Kickstart Your Health! 

Learn about delicious, plant-based 

eating and its many benefits such 

as weight management, lowering 

cholesterol and blood pressure, 

and improving energy and mood 

- without feeling hungry! Enjoy a 

supportive group setting featuring 

cooking demo and samples. Food 

fee included. Taught by Rebecca 

Dingle, Food for Life Nutrition and 

Cooking Instructor. 

5 sessions $69 

Mon., Apr. 22 6:15-7:45 p.m. 

Meditation Introduction 

Reduce stress in the body, while 

learning general techniques to 

help yourself for meditating on 

your own. Learn, practice and 

share. 

1 session $25 

Fri., Apr. 19 

6:30-8 p.m. 

Memory Workshop/ 

Geriatric Assessment 

Learn the why and how of memory 

improvement and when to seek a 

Geriatric Assessment. Presented 

by Laura Matthews, ElderCenter 

manager. Enjoy light refreshments. 


Wed., Apr. 17 

1-2 p.m. 

NEW! The Power of Positive: 

Finding Happiness from 

Within 

What makes you feel fulfilled and 

happy? Is your happiness predetermined 

by your genetic makeup? 

Learn an amazingly powerful and 

yet simple resource to harness 

your rational mind for greater 

happiness. 

1 session $45 

Thu., Mar. 21 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

NEW! Planning Your 

Financial Future 

(For new parents/families/ 

grandparents) Learn about 

benefits, topics and options many 

face in financial situations. Topics 

include financial security, protecting 

income and loved ones, college 

savings and retirement planning. 

1 session $10 

Wed., Mar. 20, May 22 

6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Mon., Apr. 15 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Stroke Awareness 

May is Stroke Awareness Month. 

Learn the signs, symptoms, treatment 

and prevention of stroke. 

Presented by Noreen Chase, RN, 

Stroke Education Coordinator at 

Parma Hospital. 


Thu., May 23 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

NEW! The Joy of 

Gluten-Free Cooking 

Whether you’re allergic or sensitive 

or just simply want to learn how 

to cook gluten free, this class is for 

you. Learn gluten-free shopping 

tips, safety in the GF kitchen, and 

how simple it is to cook delicious 

GF recipes your whole family will 

enjoy. Live cooking demo, food 

samples and recipes included! 

1 session $30 

Wed., May 29 6:15-7:45 p.m. 

Wellness Hypnosis Seminars 

(Ages 13+) Featuring nationally 

certified clinical hypnotist Donald 

Mannarino, who has successfully 

conducted and perfected 

his popular hypnosis since 1978. 

Reinforcement CDs for $10 from 

instructor. Ages 13-18 must be 

accompanied by an adult. 

1 session each $65 

Mon., Mar. 11 or May 13 

Weight Loss 

Learn to make healthier food 

choices, regain self-discipline, selfcontrol 

and self-esteem. 

5-6 p.m. 

Stop Smoking 

Without medications and weight 

gain. Safe, natural and effective! 

6-7 p.m. 

NEW! Adult Self 

Defense 

For men and women. Learn how to 

effectively punch, kick, block and 

counter attack, take down, throw 

down, fight on the ground, and 

defend against multiple attacks. 

Improve physically and mentally. 

Class combines self defense, fitness, 

discipline and fun. 


Tue., Mar. 5 &/or Apr. 23 7-8 p.m.

Coping through Emotional 

Times - Yoga Workshop 

Explore how the emotional body 

can affect the physical body and 

how yoga can help those who are 

facing divorce, loss of job, loss of a 

loved one, illness in the family, etc. 

Various gentle yoga standing and 

floor poses will be practiced with 

an explanation on how each pose 

helps the body. Poses in combination 

with breath awareness will be 

practiced to help reduce stress and 

will end with a meditation practice. 

1 session $25 

Fri., Mar. 1 Noon-1:30 p.m. 

Thu., Mar. 7 

6-7:30 p.m. 

NEW! “Your Life is 

a Movie” 

In your life’s movie, what stories 

do you tell about yourself? Is it a 

drama, a history or an adventure? 

Enjoy an interactive program that 

uses well-known movie clips as a 

tool to process many aspects of 

life. Awaken your true inner self 

and rewrite your life script. 

1 session $45 

Thu., May 16 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

NEW! Zentangle 

Learn about this new fun and 

relaxing art form that is created 

by using repetitive patterns. No 

drawing experience needed. 

Increase focus, creativity, personal 

well-being and alleviate stress. 

Material fee included. 

1 session $35 

Mon., Apr. 1 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Mon., May 20 10 a.m.-noon 

COMPLEMENTARY 

THERAPIES 

Naturopaths specialize in educating 

you about your lifestyle choices and 

approach to achieve and maintain 

your health. Naturopathic Doctors’ 

(NDs) training includes anatomy 

and physiology, biochemistry, 

herbology, nutrition and Iridology. 

Naturopaths are not involved in the 

practice of medicine, do not use or 

prescribe pharmaceutical drugs or 

perform surgery. 

Herbal Remedy Guide from 

A to Z 

Learn how to prevent/treat common 

ailments with safe, effective 

herbal remedies and natural 

supplements. Taught by Janet 

O’Donnell, doctor of naturopathic 

medicine. 

1 session $15 

Wed., Apr. 24 7-8:30 p.m. 

Introduction to Iridology 

Under magnification the iris 

reveals the condition and health 

of body tissue. Learn how you 

can help balance your health. 

Taught by Pat Cassidy, doctor of 

naturopathic medicine. 

1 session $20 

Thu., Apr 11 

7-8:30 p.m. 

NEW! Thought Field 

Therapy 

Learn the acupressure points that 

can be activated by simply tapping 

them with your fingertips while 

thinking about a specific problem. 

Proven to be extremely successful 

in treating fears, phobias and anxiety. 

Taught by Pat Cassidy, doctor 

of naturopathic medicine. 

1 session $20 

Thu., Mar. 7 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

What is Gluten? 

Learn about gluten and how it 

affects your health. Learn natural 

remedies including supplements 

and herbs to improve health. Tasty 

food samples included. Taught 

by Janet O’Donnell, doctor of 

naturopathic medicine 

1 session $15 

Wed., May 8 7-8:30 p.m. 

EMS 

To register call 440-743-4970. 

Held at Health Education Center. 

Heartsaver CPR & AED 

Covers adult, infant and child CPR 

/AED and foreign-body airway 

obstruction. For those responding 

to emergencies in a workplace or 

those wanting to learn. Manual and 

a certification card included. 

1 session $50 

Tue., Apr. 16 6-9:30 p.m. 

Basic Life Support for Health 

Care Providers 

For those needing a credential 

card documenting successful CPR 

course completion. Covers adult 

and pediatric CPR, two- rescuer 

CPR, foreign-body airway obstruction 

and AED. 

1 session $60 

Sat., Mar. 9 or Apr. 13, or May 11 

9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

EMS education 

· Paramedic Training 

· EMT - Basic 

· ACLS · PALS · BTLS 

Instructor courses available. 

Next series of Paramedic Class 

and EMT Basic training daytime & 

evening classes begin April 2013. 

440-743-4970 to register. 

SUPPORT 

GROUPS 

Held at the Health Education Center 

unless noted. 

Alzheimer’s Support 

For caregivers only: 440-743- 

2660. First Tuesday of the month. 

7-8:30 p.m. 

For caregivers and memory-impaired 

individuals: 440-743-4847. 

Second Friday of the month. 

1:30-3 p.m. 

Diabetes Support 

440-743-2348. Second Thursday 

of the month. September-May. 

Parma Hospital Auditorium. 

7-9 p.m. 

Food Addicts Anonymous 

440-237-3967. Every Thursday. 

6:30-7:30 p.m. 

New Perspectives: Weight 

Management Support 

440-743-2900. For bariatric surgery 

patients and those interested. 

Parma Hospital’s Medical Arts 

Center 2, Suite 303. First Monday 

of the month. 7-8:30 p.m. 

Parkinson’s Disease Support 

216-524-6354. Second Tuesday of 

the month. 

7-8:30 p.m. 

Post-LSVT Speech Therapy 

Support 

440-743-4161. For those with 

Parkinson’s disease who have 

completed the Lee Silverman 

Voice Treatment Program. Second 

Thursday of the month. 

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Stroke & Arthritis 

Information and Support 

440-743-4041. Third Monday of 

the month. 

2-3:30 p.m. 

Shared Grief Support 

A seven-week grief support group 

provided by bereavement care 

providers. Day and evening groups 

available four times a year. Contact 

Amy Quinlan at 440-743-4944. 

The following are held in the 

Cancer Center: 

Breast Cancer 

Survivor’s Group 

Call 440-743-2223 to register. 

Third Wednesday of the month. 

6:30-8:30 p.m. 

I Can Cope 

Support program for cancer 

patients, families and friends. 

To register, call 888-227-2345. 

NEW! Look Good… 

Feel Better Program 

For women undergoing 

WEATHER-RELATED CANCELLATIONS: 

Classes held on weekday mornings and afternoons will be cancelled if 

Parma City Schools are closed. Evening cancellations will be made by 

3:30 p.m. and aired over radio and television stations. Call 440-743- 

4900 to verify cancellations. Due to weather related cancellations; some 

classes may not be able to be rescheduled - no refunds will be issued. 

NON-ENDORSEMENT POLICY: 

Parma Hospital and its Health Education Center enter into agreement 

with persons having special expertise or talent and are willing to share 

with others. However, we do not necessarily endorse the opinions of 

such persons. Contact the Health Education Center with any questions 

and concerns. 

cancer treatment to help with 

appearance-related side effects. 

To register call 1-888-227-6446. 

Mon., Mar. 11 or May 13 2-4 p.m. 

Kindred Spirits 

440-743-4445. A telephone buddy 

system for breast cancer survivors. 

RECREATION 

& DANCE 

Basketball for Men 

Played as a recreational session. 

Teams picked on first day. 


Fri., Mar. 1 

7-9 p.m. 

Volleyball Players 

We reserve the right to make the 

final decision to enroll or withdraw 

a participant depending on the 

participant’s ability. At the discretion 

of the supervisor a participant not 

maintaining a level of play required 

may be asked to continue at a different 

level. 

Coed Volleyball 

Ongoing 

Walk-ins only 

$4 per night. USVBA rules apply. 

Intermediate skill level 

Mon., Mar. 4 8-9:30 p.m. 

Advanced skill level 

Thu., Mar. 7 

8-9:30 p.m. 

Come Dance with Me! 

Dance session for people with 

Parkinson’s disease. Caregiver 

or partner is welcome. Dance 

partners provided if needed. Enjoy 

good music and friendship while 

benefiting from movement and 

dance. No registration required. 

1 session Walk-in 

Fri., Mar. 22, May 24 2-3 p.m. 

Ohio Boating 

Educational Course 

Sponsored by the Ohio Department 

of Natural Resources. Learn 

laws, safety equipment, risk 

management and navigation rules. 

Successful completion meets 

the Ohio’s boating education 

requirement. In Ohio, anyone born 

January 1, 1982 and after who 

wishes to operate a vessel greater 

than 10 horsepower, including 

personal watercraft, must successfully 

complete a boating education 

course or proficiency exam. Must 

attend all three classes. First family 

member is $35, each additional 

is $30. 


Mon., Mar. 4, 11, 18 

6:30-9:30 p.m. 

Parenting 

All parenting classes held at Parma 

Hospital unless noted. 

NEW! Baby Massage 

(Pregnancy through baby’s first 

year) Learn techniques to give a 

loving, gentle massage to your 

child from infancy through childhood. 

Massage helps with development, 

sleep/wake behaviors, 

assists in bonding and reduces 

crying. Bring your baby or doll 

to class. Handouts provided. Oils 

will be used if desired and also 

provided by instructor. 

1 session $25 

Sat., Mar. 23 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

FREE! Breastfeeding 

Support Group 

Support and problem solving for 

mothers and mothers-to-be. 

Tue., Mar. 5, Apr. 2, May 7 

Noon-1 p.m. 

Tue., Mar. 19, Apr. 23, May 21 

6-7 p.m. 

Breastfeeding Basics 

Fundamentals and practical 

information. Support person is 

free. Fathers welcome. 

1 session $12 

Tue., Apr. 9 

6-8:30 p.m. 

Caring for Your Newborn 

What to expect with a newborn. 

1 session $12 

Thu., Apr. 4, May 30 7-9 p.m. 

NEW! Daddy Boot Camp 

For dads only - taught by veteran 

dads. Learn the best way to hold, 

feed and cuddle your new baby. 

Interact with real babies with the 

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help of male instructors who are 

skilled in baby care. Brought to you 

by the Cuyahoga County Fatherhood 

Initiative. 


Tue., Apr. 9, May 7 6-8:30 p.m. 

NEW! Hydrotherapy & 

Water Birth 

Discuss the benefits of hydrotherapy 

for pain relief during labor as 

well as water births. Includes short 

tour of the unit and the water birth 

suite. Taught by Mary Jo Alverson, 

CNM. 


Mon., Mar. 11, May 13 6:30-7 p.m. 

NEW! Planning Your 

Financial Future 

Great for new parents, families & 

grandparents. Held at the Health 

Education Center. See PERSONAL 

WELLNESS. 

NEW! Pregnancy Massage 

For pregnant moms and a partner. 

Safe, effective, gentle techniques 

for all trimesters will be demonstrated. 

Partners can practice the 

techniques on their partner in 

class. Topics include massaging 

precautions, proper positioning, 

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aromatherapy, reflexology and 

acupressure. Learn useful massage 

strokes for labor, delivery and into 

the post-natal period. Taught by 

Toni Kline, RN, MSN, LMT. 

1 session $25 

Sat., Apr. 27 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Prepared Childbirth 

Covers pregnancy, labor, delivery 

and postpartum recovery. Support 

person free. 


Thu., Mar. 7 &/or May 2 7-9 p.m. 

2 sessions* $65 

Sat., Apr. 20 & 27 

10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

Review * 

1 session* $40 

Sat., Apr. 20 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

* Bring 2 pillows and blanket to 

first class. 

Prepared Sibling 

(Ages 3-12) With your child, view 

a video, make a gift for mom and 

tour the maternity unit to help 

prepare big brother or sister for 

the new baby. 

1 session $5 

Tue., Mar. 12, May 14 6-7:30 p.m. 

Small Wonders 

Maternity Center Tours 

440-743-4030 

FITNESS 

Mats, weights, steps, balls provided. 

Bands for purchase. Open to ages 

13 and up, unless noted. Adult must 

accompany those under age 16. 

Classes begin 

Mar. 1 , Apr. 1, May 1 

NEW! Fitness Class packages: 

Good for ALL fitness classes. Great 

for those who want to exercise more 

than twice a week! Packages do not 

include Mind/Body Fitness classes 

1 month unlimited package= $48 

3 months unlimited = $135 (paid 

in advance) 

6 months unlimited = $250 (paid 

in advance) 

This offer cannot be combined with 

other discounts. 

Individual classes = $30 per month 

Fitness Class Walk-In Policy: 

Walk-ins are welcome for $9 unless 

FITNESS + MInD/BODY FITNESs information & schedule 

Instructors: Instructors are subject to change without notice. Each has a unique teaching style. 

“try A class Pass”: Not sure if you are going to like a class? “Try a Class Pass.” One per customer. 

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 

6:00 a.m. 

Bootcamp 

6:15 a.m. 

Cardio Dance 

9:00 a.m. 

Zumba Gold 

10:00 a.m. 

Senior Shape-up 

6:00 p.m. 

Fitness Fusion 

Circuit Workout 

7:00 p.m. 

Yoga – Beg. 

7:10 p.m. 

Zumba® 

Turbo Kick 

7:30 p.m. 

Yoga Fusion 

6:00 a.m. 

Body Blitz 

9:00 a.m. 

Fit’n Healthy 

9:00 a.m. 

Morning Yoga 

10:45 a.m. 

Stretch & Flex 

6:15 p.m. 

Ab Attack 

6:30 p.m. 

Chair Yoga 

7:00 p.m. 

Bootcamp 

7:00 p.m. 

Tai Chi Chuan 

7:00 p.m. 

Cardio Dance 

6:00 a.m. 

Bootcamp 

6:30 a.m. 

Pilates 

9:30 a.m. 

Zumba® 

10:00 a.m. 


6:00 p.m. 


Zumba® 

7:00 p.m. 

Yoga – Beg. 

Tai Chi Chuan 

Push Hands 

7:00 p.m. 

Express Sculpt 

7:10 p.m. 

Step & Sculpt 

8:15 p.m. 

Ab Attack 

6:00 a.m. 

Body Blitz 

8:00 a.m. 

Zumba® Bootcamp 

9:00 a.m. 

Fit’n Healthy 

10:00 a.m. 

Fit & Balanced 

5:00 p.m. 

Zumba Gold® 

6:00 p.m. 

The Mixx 

6:10 p.m. 

Zumba 

7:00 p.m. 

Yoga - Moderate 

7:10 p.m. 

Pilates 

7:30 p.m. 

Blast on the Ball 

6:00 a.m. 

Bootcamp 

9:30 a.m. 

Zumba® 

10:00 a.m. 


noted. Pay to instructor or office the 

day of class. Call 440-743-4900 to 

ensure class is not cancelled. 

Check out our new A.M. classes! 

NEW! Ab Attack 

(Ages 13+) A 30 minute all out war 

on your core! Attack your way to a 

stronger, leaner, toned, functional 

core. All ages and abilities. 

Tue. 

6:15-6:45 p.m. 

Wed. 

8:15-8:45 p.m. 

NEW! Blast on the Ball 

(Ages 16+) Tone and strengthen 

back, legs and abs with stability 

ball and weights. 

Thu. 

7:30-8:30 p.m. 

NEW! Body Blitz 

(Ages 16+) Intense 40-minute 

total body, sculpting workout. 

Build muscle & increase definition. 

Tue. and/or Thu. 6-6:40 a.m. 

NEW! Boot Camp 

Modified to your fitness level 

featuring resistance training, 

cardio and strength training. Feel 

energized and invigorated. Come 

ready to work hard and have fun. 

Mon. and/or Wed. and/or Fri. 

6-6:45 a.m. 

Tue. 

7-7:45 p.m. 

Cardio Dance 

A high/low dance workout with 

warm-up, strength training with 

equipment, dancing, stretching and 

ab work. A new dance taught weekly. 

No dance experience is necessary. 

Mon. 

6:15-7 a.m. 

Tue. 

7-8 p.m. 

Circuit Workout 

(Ages 16+) A high-energy class. 

Rev up your metabolism and 

transform your body. Designed to 

provide different exercises for each 

muscle group to obtain optimal 

muscle condition. 

Mon. 

6-7 p.m. 

Express Sculpt 

(Ages 16+) Supercharge your 

metabolism and reshape your 

body in 30 minutes! Use a variety 

of equipment in a super set format. 

Wed. 

7-7:30 p.m. 


(Ages 16+) Hi/lo impact cardio, 

step, strength training, Pilates and 

yoga give an anti-aging effect, 

burn fat and build muscle. Use a 

variety of equipment. 

Mon. and/or Wed. 6-7 p.m. 

Fit ’n Healthy 

Low-impact workout improves 

cardio endurance and flexibility. 

Tue. and/or Thu. 9-10 a.m. 

Pilates 

(Ages 16+) Tone and lengthen 

while focusing on strength, 

flexibility, balance, posture, 

breathing and core strength. 

Wed. 

6:30-7:10 a.m. 

Thu. 

7:10-8:10 p.m. 


(Ages 60+) Focus on strength, 

stretching and stamina. No floor 

exercises. Chairs provided. You 

may sign up for 1, 2 or 3 days a 

week. Price will reflect number of 

days you sign up for. Walk-ins $5. 


Mon., Wed. & Fri., Mar. 4 &/or April 

1 &/or May 1 10-11 a.m. 

NEW! Step & Sculpt 

(Ages 16+) Step training with segments 

of muscular strengthening 

for a total body workout. All fitness 

levels welcome! 

Wed. 

7:10-8:10 p.m. 

The Mixx 

A combination of strength, 

flexibility and relaxation 

keeps metabolism in check by 

lengthening and toning. 

Thu. 

6-6:45 p.m. 

NEW! Turbo Kick 

This ultimate cardiovascular 

workout has a unique blend of 

intense intervals and endurance 

training. Action-packed with an 

intense combination of kickboxing, 

dance moves, sports drills. Good 

for any fitness levels. 

Mon. 

7:10-7:55 p.m. 

Yoga Fusion 

Low-impact, challenging class 

- improve balance, stability, 

muscle tone, flexibility and 

well-being through yoga-inspired 

movements. Warm-up, muscle 

toning, balance exercises, core 

strengthening and deep stretch. 

Mon. 

7:30-8:15 p.m. 

Zumba® 

A Latin-inspired dance “fitness 

party” that is easy to follow and 

highly effective. All ages. 

Mon. 

7:10-7:55 p.m. 

Wed. 9:30-10:15 a.m., 6-6:45 p.m. 

Thu. 

6:10-6:55 p.m. 

Fri. 

9:30-10:15 a.m. 

NEW! Zumba® Bootcamp 

Non-stop “fitness party.” More 

squats, upper body and ab 

workout paired with the Latininspired 

dance. All ages. 

Thu. 

8-8:45 a.m. 

NEW! Zumba Gold® 

Low-impact Latin inspired dance. For 

all ages, including the active older 

adult. No dance experience required. 

Mon. 

9-9:45 a.m. 

Thu. 

5-5:45 p.m.

MIND/BODY 

FITNESS 

Dress comfortably, bring a small 

blanket/towel and a water bottle to 

classes. Yoga mats provided. 

For 16 and older unless noted. 


Evening Yoga 

Attain body awareness, relaxation 

and body/mind balance through 

exercises and breathing. Walk-ins: 

$12 paid to instructor in class. 

Beginners/Gentle 


Mon., Mar. 4 &/or Apr. 22 

7-8:30 p.m. 

Wed., Mar. 6 &/or Apr. 24 

7-8:30 p.m. 

Moderate 


Thu., Mar. 7 &/or Apr. 25 

7-8:30 p.m. 

Chair Yoga 

For people with physical limitations 

or don’t think they can keep 

up in a yoga class. Focus on body 

awareness, breath and relaxation. 

Walk-ins: $9 paid to instructor. 


Tue., Mar. 5 &/or Apr. 23 

6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Fit & Balanced 

Leave class with renewed energy, 

optimism, flexibility and balance. 

Through guided imagery, 

relaxation techniques and gentle 

movement, any age adult will feel 

refreshed and better able to cope 

with stress. Mostly done while sitting 

in a chair, with brief standing. 

Walk-ins: $9 


Thu., Mar. 7 &/or Apr. 18 10-11 a.m. 

Morning Yoga -Salutations 

(Ages 15+) Flowing sequence of 

poses builds upper-body strength, 

alignment and balance with cardio 

benefits. Walk-ins: $13. 


Tue., Feb. 26 &/or Apr. 16 

9-10:15 a.m. 

NEW! Stretch, Flex 

& Breathe 

Gentle strengthening movements 

to improve overall general health, 

with emphases on breathing. 

This chair/standing class is great 

for those with arthritis, upper 

respiratory Issues, fibromyalgia, 

allergies and those needing a 

gentle program. Walk-ins: $12 


Tue., Feb. 26 &/or Apr. 16 

10:45-11:45 a.m. 

Tai Chi Chuan 

Ancient Chinese martial arts 

therapy alleviates stress and 

promotes health, relaxation, and 

endurance. Increase circulation, 

flexibility and well-being. 

Beginners 


Tue., Mar. 26 

7-9 p.m. 

Continuing students 

Prerequisite: Beginners’ class. 


Mon., Mar. 25 

7-9 p.m. 

Tai Chi Chuan - Push Hands 

Fundamental practice of Tai Chi 

Chuan self-defense applications 

and the pushing of hands. Prerequisite: 

Tai Chi Chuan or martial arts. 


Wed., Mar. 6 &/or May 8 

7-8:30 p.m. 

YOUTH 

Material fees included in price. 

We reserve the right to make the 

final decision to enroll or withdraw 

a child from an age-specific class 

depending on the child’s ability to 

participate in the class. The child 

must be the youngest specified age 

by start of class. Parents must remain 

in the building during 1-hour daytime 

classes and all evening classes. 

No adult participation unless noted. 


INFANT 

Baby Massage 

See PARENTING CATEGORY. 

toddler/ 

preschool 

Classes have new themes each 

session throughout the year. 

All Aboard - The “Learning 

Express” 

(Ages 2½-4) Adult participation. 

Featuring songs, stories, crafts 

and age-appropriate learning 

activities. Build social skills and 

fine motor skills, become familiar 

with a classroom routine and the 

concept of a teacher. 


Mon., Mar. 4 &/or Apr. 22 

10:15-11:15 a.m. 


10:30-11:30 a.m., noon-1 p.m. 


6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Learning our Colors 

(Age 2) Adult participation. 

Create, explore and learn about 

colors through art, music and 

interactive play. 


Fri., Apr. 26 9:45-10:45 a.m. 

NEW! Parent/Toddler 

Dance Time 

(Ages 1-2½) Adult participation. 

Intro to dance with music, songs, 

playtime, activities and games. 

Dress to move and shake. 



11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 

Preschool Dance 

(Ages 3-4) Intro to ballet, develop 

body awareness and enhance 

creativity. 



10:30-11:15 a.m., 5:15-6 p.m. 


5:30-6:15 p.m. 

Sharing Our Shapes 

(Age 2) Adult participation. 

Children will create, explore and 

learn about shapes through art, 

music and interactive play. 


Fri., Mar. 8 9:45-10:45 a.m. 

Toddler - Preschool Gym 

Adult participation. Develop social 

skills, muscle coordination and 

self-confidence through the use of 

playground equipment. Featuring 

finger plays, games, stories, music 

and songs. 


Ages 1½-2½ 


9:45-10:30 a.m. 

Ages 2-3½ 


10:35-11:20 a.m. 

Ages 2-4 


6:15-7 p.m. 

PRESCHOOL/PRE-K 

Classes build onto themselves, and 

meet the demanding requirements of 

Kindergarten. Greatly increase your 

child’s education by taking more than 

one class from this category or the 

TODDLER/PRESCHOOL category. 

Child must be the youngest specified 

age on the first day of class. 

I’m 3, Look at Me! 

(Age 3) Must be 3 at start of class. 

Review shapes, colors, numbers, 

and the alphabet utilizing music, 

games, crafts and imaginative 

play. Different weekly theme. 



11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Fri., Mar. 8 &/or Apr. 26 

11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. 

NEW! Preschool Prep! 

(Ages 3½-4) Introduction to a 

preschool setting. Develop social 

skills and become familiar with a 

teacher and classroom routine. 

Use of art, music, and stories 

to introduce/reinforce letter, 

numbers, colors and shapes. 



9:30-10:45 a.m. 

Age 3½-5 



6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Kindergarten Readiness 

(Ages 4-6) Explore weekly 

themes while building skills for 

Kindergarten success. Develop 

letter/number concepts and 

practice pre-writing skills improve 

coordination, memory and social 

skills. Register for more than 1 day 

- $5 discount. 



10 a.m.-noon 


10 a.m.-noon 

SCHOOL AGE 

Creative Dance 

(Ages 5-7) Intro to dance. Develop 

body awareness and enhance 

creativity. Ballet, jazz and other 

dances explored. 



6:15-7 p.m. 

Just Dance 

(Ages 8-10) Come have some 

fun! Learn hip-hop, jazz, 

ballet and acrobatics. Develop 

confidence, rhythm, strength, and 

performance skills. 



6-6:45 p.m. 

NEW! Little Warriors! 

(Ages 6-9) A fun and playful way 

to introduce your child to martial 

arts and karate. Kids will learn 

discipline and respect of each 

other while learning Karate self 

defense in a group workout. 



5:30-6:15 p.m. 

Time for Art 

(Ages 6-8) Class is filled with 

imagination and creativity. New 

art mediums introduced every 

week, class is offered throughout 

the year. 



6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Spring class schedule 2013 

REFUND/REGISTRATION POLICY 

1. Class times and course instructors are subject to change. 

We reserve the right to cancel class if too few are enrolled. 

2. Full refund if class is cancelled by the Health Education Center. 

3. If a student withdraws from a course, a refund – less a $5 processing 

fee per class - is given if a verbal or written request is 

received five business days before start of class. Cancellations 

Register now! 

REGISTer by walk-in: During office hours phone: 440-743-4900 online: www.parmahospital.org/programsandclasses 

mail-in registration: Include the class name, your name , address and phone number and your check - payable to Parma Hospital. 

Mail to: Health Education Center · Attn: Community Services · 7300 State Road · Parma, OH 44134 

received less than five days BUT before the first day of class 

will be credited by gift certificate, less a $5 processing fee. 

4. No refunds will be given on or after the first class, NO 

EXCEPTIONS. Decisions to maintain classes are based on the 

enrollment. Students assume risk of change in personal affairs 

or health. 

5. Material/lab fee is non-refundable if a student withdraws from 

a class five business days or less from start of class. 

6. Refunds are not available for one-session programs or for not 

attending class. 

7. Any refund in the amount of $10 or less will be given as a 

gift certificate. 

8. In cases of weather related cancellations, classes may not be 

able to be rescheduled or refunded. 

9. Children are not permitted to attend adult classes. Only 

children registered for class may be in the classroom. 

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Parma Community General Hospital 

7007 Powers Blvd. 


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Permit No. 574 

Going Strong… 

and Going Red 

James Sechler, MD, Cardiologist 

Medical Director, Cardiac Rehabilitation 

Beverly Bennett 

Heart survivor 

Michelle Adams, RN 

Manager, Heart Center 

Parma Hospital proudly celebrates 10 years of supporting the American Heart Association’s Go Red movement because 

of patients like Beverly Bennett. 

Beverly had the reassurance that she was in good hands when her cardiologist informed her she needed surgery on two 

heart valves. She put her heart in the hands of Parma Hospital – named the best in Cuyahoga County for cardiology 

services and coronary interventions by HealthGrades. Her recovery included 

a strong dose of personalized care and the benefits of our cardiac 

rehabilitation program. 

Now she’s going strong – and Going Red! 

440.743.3000 | parmahospital.org/heart To us, it’s all vital.

Informed - Parma Community General Hospital

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