Informed - Parma Community General Hospital

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.
14 sessions $56
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.
3 sessions $35
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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