Informed - Parma Community General Hospital
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Spring class schedule<br />
March - May 2013<br />
Health Education Center<br />
7300 State Road · <strong>Parma</strong>, OH 44134<br />
Are you a member? Receive discounted screenings and classes.<br />
Icon denotes a HealthiHer recommended class<br />
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday · 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.<br />
Friday · 8:30 a.m. - noon · Closed Saturday & Sunday<br />
Closed on Memorial Day, May 27.<br />
REGISTer now by walk-in, phone or online<br />
walk-in: Register during office hours.<br />
PHONE: Call 440-743-4900. Payment by credit card only.<br />
ONLINE: www.parmahospital.org/programsandclasses<br />
8<br />
You &<br />
your Health<br />
FREE! Prostate Cancer<br />
Screening & Treatment<br />
Featuring Carson Wong, MD,<br />
FRCSC, FACS a nationally<br />
recognized expert in endourologic,<br />
minimally invasive and robotic<br />
prostate surgery. Free PSA blood<br />
test. Visit parmahospital.org, or call<br />
440-743-4900 for more scheduled<br />
dates. Holiday Inn Strongsville.<br />
15471 Royalton Road, Strongsville<br />
Tue., Feb. 26<br />
6:30 p.m.<br />
free! Joint Replacement<br />
Education Session<br />
One-time informational session<br />
for patients scheduled for or contemplating<br />
total joint replacement<br />
surgery at <strong>Parma</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong>. <strong>Parma</strong><br />
<strong>Hospital</strong> Auditorium. Call 440-743-<br />
4024 to register.<br />
Mon., Mar. 4, 18, Apr. 1, 15, May 6,<br />
20 2-4 p.m.<br />
free! The Wonders of<br />
Minimally Invasive Hip<br />
Surgery<br />
Orthopedic surgeon Larry Lika, DO<br />
discusses the many benefits of the<br />
anterior approach to hip replacement<br />
surgery. <strong>Parma</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong><br />
Auditorium. Call 440-743-4900<br />
to register.<br />
Wed., Mar. 20, Apr. 24 7 p.m.<br />
free! Weight Loss Solutions<br />
The latest weight loss options from<br />
a <strong>Parma</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong> bariatric surgeon.<br />
<strong>Parma</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong> Auditorium. Call<br />
440-743-2900 to register.<br />
Tue., Mar. 19, Apr. 16, May 21 7 p.m.<br />
Adult classes are for age 16<br />
and up unless noted. Register<br />
early to avoid disappointment if<br />
your class is full or is cancelled.<br />
Mark the dates and times of classes.<br />
No confirmations are sent.<br />
SCREENINGS<br />
Appointments/registration required.<br />
PLEASE NOTE: New phone number:<br />
440-743-4970. Held at the Health<br />
Education Center unless noted.<br />
FREE SCREENINGS<br />
Blood Pressure<br />
Screening<br />
Wed., WALK-IN 1-2 p.m.<br />
Colorectal Cancer<br />
Screening<br />
New/updated information on colon<br />
cancer and detection procedures.<br />
Test kits provided. Must register.<br />
Mon., Mar. 25<br />
7 p.m.<br />
Foot Screening<br />
Podiatrist Stacie Anderson, DPM.<br />
Appointment required.<br />
Thu., Apr. 18 9 a.m.-noon<br />
Speech and Language<br />
Screening<br />
(Ages 2-6) In Medical Arts Center<br />
I. Suite 309. Appointment required<br />
call 440-743-4581.<br />
Wed., May 22 9 a.m.-noon<br />
or 1-4 p.m.<br />
Thu., May 23 9 a.m.-noon<br />
or 1-4 p.m.<br />
SCREENINGS WITH A FEE<br />
Bone Density<br />
Screening for Women<br />
Testing done on bare heel. $25<br />
Wed., Mar. 27 or May 29 9-11 a.m.<br />
Thu., Apr. 11<br />
6-8 p.m.<br />
Cholesterol Screening<br />
For total cholesterol, HDL, LDL,<br />
triglycerides and blood sugar. 12-hr<br />
fast recommended. $30<br />
Wed., Mar. 13, 27, Apr. 10, 24,<br />
May 15, 29<br />
9-10:30 a.m.<br />
Pneumococcal Vaccine<br />
Clinics<br />
Must register call 440-743-4970.<br />
Fri., Mar. 1, Apr. 5, May 10 10 a.m.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
WELLNESS<br />
START DATES LISTED<br />
AARP Driver Safety Program<br />
Bring valid driver’s license and<br />
check first day of class, payable to<br />
AARP. NO CASH.<br />
AARP members $12<br />
Non-members $14<br />
Tue., Mar. 5 9 a.m.-1 p.m.<br />
NEW! Beyond Driving<br />
with Dignity<br />
Are you concerned about your<br />
aging loved one’s ability to drive<br />
safely? Attend this information<br />
program and learn how you can<br />
get an in-home self assessment.<br />
1 session FREE<br />
Wed., May 15<br />
1-2 p.m.,<br />
6:30-7:30 p.m.<br />
NEW! Emotional<br />
Wellness: Getting Rid of<br />
Negative Energy<br />
Emotional energy exists within all<br />
of us. Various types of energies<br />
move within our body: positive<br />
energy (love, joy and compassion )<br />
and negative energy (resentment,<br />
anger, self-pity or hate). Learn the<br />
process of freeing yourself from<br />
the grips of emotional clutter and<br />
negativity.<br />
1 session $45<br />
Thu., Apr. 18 6:30-8:30 p.m.<br />
Food for Life:<br />
Kickstart Your Health!<br />
Learn about delicious, plant-based<br />
eating and its many benefits such<br />
as weight management, lowering<br />
cholesterol and blood pressure,<br />
and improving energy and mood<br />
- without feeling hungry! Enjoy a<br />
supportive group setting featuring<br />
cooking demo and samples. Food<br />
fee included. Taught by Rebecca<br />
Dingle, Food for Life Nutrition and<br />
Cooking Instructor.<br />
5 sessions $69<br />
Mon., Apr. 22 6:15-7:45 p.m.<br />
Meditation Introduction<br />
Reduce stress in the body, while<br />
learning general techniques to<br />
help yourself for meditating on<br />
your own. Learn, practice and<br />
share.<br />
1 session $25<br />
Fri., Apr. 19<br />
6:30-8 p.m.<br />
Memory Workshop/<br />
Geriatric Assessment<br />
Learn the why and how of memory<br />
improvement and when to seek a<br />
Geriatric Assessment. Presented<br />
by Laura Matthews, ElderCenter<br />
manager. Enjoy light refreshments.<br />
1 session FREE<br />
Wed., Apr. 17<br />
1-2 p.m.<br />
NEW! The Power of Positive:<br />
Finding Happiness from<br />
Within<br />
What makes you feel fulfilled and<br />
happy? Is your happiness predetermined<br />
by your genetic makeup?<br />
Learn an amazingly powerful and<br />
yet simple resource to harness<br />
your rational mind for greater<br />
happiness.<br />
1 session $45<br />
Thu., Mar. 21 6:30-8:30 p.m.<br />
NEW! Planning Your<br />
Financial Future<br />
(For new parents/families/<br />
grandparents) Learn about<br />
benefits, topics and options many<br />
face in financial situations. Topics<br />
include financial security, protecting<br />
income and loved ones, college<br />
savings and retirement planning.<br />
1 session $10<br />
Wed., Mar. 20, May 22<br />
6:30-7:30 p.m.<br />
Mon., Apr. 15 6:30-7:30 p.m.<br />
Stroke Awareness<br />
May is Stroke Awareness Month.<br />
Learn the signs, symptoms, treatment<br />
and prevention of stroke.<br />
Presented by Noreen Chase, RN,<br />
Stroke Education Coordinator at<br />
<strong>Parma</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong>.<br />
1 session FREE<br />
Thu., May 23 6:30-7:30 p.m.<br />
NEW! The Joy of<br />
Gluten-Free Cooking<br />
Whether you’re allergic or sensitive<br />
or just simply want to learn how<br />
to cook gluten free, this class is for<br />
you. Learn gluten-free shopping<br />
tips, safety in the GF kitchen, and<br />
how simple it is to cook delicious<br />
GF recipes your whole family will<br />
enjoy. Live cooking demo, food<br />
samples and recipes included!<br />
1 session $30<br />
Wed., May 29 6:15-7:45 p.m.<br />
Wellness Hypnosis Seminars<br />
(Ages 13+) Featuring nationally<br />
certified clinical hypnotist Donald<br />
Mannarino, who has successfully<br />
conducted and perfected<br />
his popular hypnosis since 1978.<br />
Reinforcement CDs for $10 from<br />
instructor. Ages 13-18 must be<br />
accompanied by an adult.<br />
1 session each $65<br />
Mon., Mar. 11 or May 13<br />
Weight Loss<br />
Learn to make healthier food<br />
choices, regain self-discipline, selfcontrol<br />
and self-esteem.<br />
5-6 p.m.<br />
Stop Smoking<br />
Without medications and weight<br />
gain. Safe, natural and effective!<br />
6-7 p.m.<br />
NEW! Adult Self<br />
Defense<br />
For men and women. Learn how to<br />
effectively punch, kick, block and<br />
counter attack, take down, throw<br />
down, fight on the ground, and<br />
defend against multiple attacks.<br />
Improve physically and mentally.<br />
Class combines self defense, fitness,<br />
discipline and fun.<br />
6 sessions $60<br />
Tue., Mar. 5 &/or Apr. 23 7-8 p.m.