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Parma Hospital's Magazine for Healthy Living and Education 

VOLUME 27, NUMBER 4 · WInter 2011 

Enhancing the 

spectrum of adult 

day services 

9-minute STEMI 

Expert care for pro 

hockey team 

Paramedic class 

added in evening 

Minimally invasive 

surgeries go robotic for 

urology, gynecology, 

bariatric surgery 

Royal treatment from 

Acute Rehab 

Radiation therapy 

provided close to home 

Health Education 

Center winter class 

schedule 

parmahospital.org 

Center for Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery 

Carson Wong, MD, FRCSC, FACS, (pictured far right) moved to 

Northeast Ohio to lead the new Center for Minimally Invasive and 

Robotic Surgery. The da Vinci Si robot provides surgeons the 

latest advancements in minimally invasive surgery. Other team 

members include (left to right) Patrick Johnson, CORT, Carol 

Cowger, RN and Scott Shepard, PA-C.

Technology gets personal 

When you think of Parma 

Hospital, it’s the personalized 

care that 

sets us 

apart. 

“Excellent, 

personalized 

healthcare,” 

is in 

our mission statement. “Treating 

you better begins with knowing 

you better” is a phrase used to 

describe the more personalized 

style of care delivered here. 

Our staff focuses on building 

relationships with patients and 

families when providing medi- 

cal treatment for an illness or 

injury. We simply believe that’s 

how it should be at a community 

hospital. 

With that said, technology 

is an integral part of having high 

quality and successful outcomes. 

The technology available at Parma 

Hospital is often overlooked, 

but the investments we’ve made 

over the years rival or in some 

cases, beat the perceived best in 

town. Parma Hospital was the 

first hospital in the area to invest 

in the technology that allowed 

EKGs to be wirelessly transmitted 

from EMS squads to the hospital 

for patients in the midst of a 

heart attack. That advancement 

saves lives and in certain cases as 

you’ll read in this issue, allows us 

the opportunity to open blocked 

arteries in 9 minutes. 

Our most recent technological 

advancement is the addition 

of robotic surgery. Robotic 

surgery isn’t new to northeast 

Ohio, however, Parma Hospital 

has the most advanced version 

of the da Vinci surgery system. 

The clarity, dexterity and minimally 

invasive attributes offer 

many benefits for patients, 

especially better quality of 

life. The thing about technology 

is that it is often cold and clinical 

when talked about. That’s where 

you’ll really notice the difference 

at Parma Hospital. In launching 

this robotic surgery program, it 

was imperative that personalized 

care be engrained into it. And 

that’s possible here, because the 

technology is still only the tool. 

It’s the physician that operates it, 

the same physician that focuses 

on getting to know you, the person 

and fellow member of the 

community. 

Terrence G. Deis 

President & CEO 

Parma Hospital’s commitment to 

community involves enhancing innovative 

community-based services like 

ElderCenter. Caregivers hail adult day 

services as a lifeline, allowing frail or 

impaired adults to live at home longer. 

We appreciate your support in helping 

improve much-needed services at this 

nationally recognized center. 

Informed 

Informed is published quarterly by the Marketing 

Department of Parma Community General Hospital 

to provide timely, educational information on healthrelated 

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 Boulevard · Parma, OH 44129 

440-743-3000 · www.parmahospital.org 

Our Shared Commitment for Community Health: 

ElderCenter facility & program improvement 

Adult Day Care 

ElderCenter is a full-service 

facility that provides daytime 

programming for mild to 

moderately impaired adults who 

may need more support beyond 

what their families can provide. 

ElderCenter gives its participants 

– ranging in age from 18 to 

100+ – a reason to get up in 

the morning and activities and 

friendly faces to look forward to 

each day. 

The ElderCenter Campaign 

Proposed Improvements: 

Care Center 

Elder care shower · Medicine room · Nurse station 

Main Street 

Beauty shop · Therapy room · Family waiting café 

Welcome Center 

ElderCenter Center entrance · Reception · Activity areas 

Solarium 

Increased participant capacity 

Advanced programming: featuring normalized, 

aesthetically pleasing spaces and therapeutic utilization 

of nature 

Living Garden 

for Life 

Healing Garden 

You can bring this vision to life! 

please call 440-743-4280 

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‘He was healthy and fit’ 

9-minute heart attack survivor finds reality defies statistics 

Nine minutes. That 

was the time it took to 

open John Gallagher Jr.’s 

blocked coronary artery, 

spare his heart muscle 

and save his life. 

But that may not 

have been the case if 

someone hadn’t called 

9-1-1. Or brought him to 

the right hospital. 

“If you do the simple math, it’s 

pretty impressive.” 

John Gallagher, Jr. 

HEART CENTER PATIENT 

Cardiologist Christine 

Zirafi, MD, says it’s 

critical to recognize the 

symptoms of a heart 

attack and quickly go the 

nearest hospital that can 

Parma Community 

General Hospital has 

once again been named 

the Official Hospital of 

Cleveland’s hockey team. 

Parma Hospital partners 

with The Center of Orthopedic 

Surgery to form 

the Official Medical Team 

help you. In Gallagher’s 

case, that was Parma 

Community General 

Hospital. 

“You want to go to 

the closest facility that 

has interventional capabilities,” 

says Dr. Zirafi. 

“If you’re having 

symptoms, don’t think 

because you don’t have 

any risk factors, it 

can’t be heart problems. 

Risk factors 

aren’t everything. 

Always come to the 

hospital.” 

The absence of risk 

factors can fool a person. 

Gallagher was a classic 

example of this. His 

cholesterol was normal, 

he had no personal or 

family history of heart 

problems and he had just 

returned to his Independence 

office building 

from a lunchtime 

workout. 

Then he collapsed. 

“I remember waking 

up on the floor,” 

says Gallagher, now 65. 

Bystanders assisted him 

and called an ambulance, 

which brought 

him to Parma Hospital. 

Marymount Hospital, 

where he would typically 

go as a Cleveland Clinic 

patient, does not have a 

high-risk catheterization 

lab for interventions, and 

he would have had to be 

taken by helicopter to 

another hospital, delaying 

his care by precious 

minutes. 

Parma Hospital’s 

Cardiac Catheterization 

Lab is recognized regionally 

for expediting heart 

attack patients. A “Code 

STEMI” is called when 

see STEMI page 7 

Christine Zirafi, MD, has performed the fastest Code STEMI 

to date at Parma Hospital – 9 minutes from entering the 

hospital to opening the blocked coronary artery. 

Official hospital of Cleveland’s pro hockey team 

of the Lake Erie 

Monsters. 

“As we enter 

into our 5th Anniversary 

Season in Cleveland 

and Northeast Ohio, we 

continue to be very happy 

with our partnership and 

collaboration with Parma 

Hospital,” said Mike 

Ostrowski, Senior VP and 

Chief Operating Officer 

of the Lake Erie Monsters. 

“Their team of experts 

share the same vision we 

do with their dedication 

to quality and service, passion 

for the community 

and overall commitment 

to the people they serve. 

“Parma continues to 

provide great care for our 

players. We are excited 

about the future and look 

forward to seeing our 

relationship grow.” 

Physicians from 

The Center of Orthopedic 

Surgery cover all 

Monsters’ home games. 

Their practice provides 

specialized treatment for 

sports injuries, as well as 

treatment for arthritis, 

sprains and fractures, and 

knee, shoulder, elbow 

and hand conditions. 

Surgeries are performed 

at Parma Hospital. 

“We are proud to 

continue our partnership 

by remaining the official 

hospital of the Lake Erie 

Monsters,” said Terrence 

G. Deis, Parma Hospital’s 

president and CEO. 

“The players – like 

all of our patients – 

benefit from 

our excellent, 

personalized 

care.” 

The siren song of career change 

An evening paramedic 

course has been added by 

Parma Hospital’s EMS Program 

to meet a growing demand for 

individuals seeking a career 

change. 

The hospital’s program, 

which has educated nearly 

2,000 of the region’s paramedics 

and EMTs over the past three 

decades, has 15 firefighter/paramedic 

instructors with nearly 

400 combined years of experience. 

Students also learn handson 

skills from local EMS crews, 

like the group pictured at right 

with Lt. Tom Franczak of Parma 

Fire demonstrating extrication 

with the Jaws of Life. 

The 12-month paramedic 

course begins January 3, 2012. 

For more information or to 

register, call 440-743-4970 or 

go to www.parmahospital.org. 

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PARMA HOSPITAL’S NEW CENTER FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE AND ROBOTIC SURGERY 

New robot debuts in 

operating room 

The latest version of the 

da Vinci surgical platform is 

assisting Parma Hospital surgeons 

in the operating room. 

Parma Hospital’s operating 

suite now features the da 

Vinci Si robot, a technology 

that provides superior visual 

clarity of tissue and anatomy 

with magnified 3D, high-definition 

(HD) image capability. 

Carson Wong, MD, FRCSC, 

FACS moved from Oklahoma 

City to Cleveland to lead 

Parma Hospital’s foray into 

robot-assisted surgery. 

“I came here to deliver 

the type of care one would 

expect from a large academic 

medical center, but in a more 

personalized setting,” says Dr. 

Wong, medical director of the 

Center for Minimally Invasive 

and Robotic Surgery at Parma 

Hospital. “The da Vinci Si 

enables Parma Hospital to 

provide the best possible outcomes 

and underscores our 

commitment to providing the 

community access to the latest 

advancements in minimally 

invasive surgery.” 

While da Vinci surgery is 

commonly known as robotic 

surgery, the surgery is completely 

performed by the surgeon. 

The surgeon guides the 

system from a control console 

in the operating room, and the 

robotic system translates his 

or her hand movements into 

minute movements of tiny 

instruments that are placed 

inside the body. 

Benefits for patients 

include: 

• Less blood loss 

• Less pain 

• Shorter hospital stay 

• Fewer complications 

• Faster return to normal 

activities 

The robot has applications 

for a multitude of surgical 

disciplines, including urology, 

gynecology, general surgery 

Robotic GYN surgery 

found to be easier, 

faster, more appealing 

One in three U.S. women 

will have a hysterectomy before 

the age of 60. Finding an easier 

and faster way through the 

recovery 

than the 

traditional six 

week sounds 

appealing to 

women who 

Paul Hudock, MD 

can’t be out of 

commission for that long. 

“Traditionally, anytime you 

can do something 

minimally 

invasive, 

you’re going to 

have less pain, 

less risk of 

Kristine Pelagalli, MD infection, 

less blood loss, a shorter hospital 

stay and a quicker return to 

normal activity,” says Paul Hudock, 

MD, one of two OB-Gyns 

who uses the da Vinci Si robot 

to assist in the operating room. 

“If you’re facing a hysterectomy, 

you may want to explore 

whether you’re a candidate.” 

Da Vinci surgery provides 

precise treatment for gynecologic 

conditions in a minimally 

invasive fashion – through tiny 

incisions instead of a long 

open incision. The benefits for 

patients of a da Vinci approach 

include: 

• Better clinical outcomes, in 

many cases 

• Shorter hospital stay & faster 

recovery 

• Significantly less pain 

• Tiny incisions for minimal 

scarring 

Kristine Pelagalli, MD also 

performs robot-assisted laparoscopic 

surgery and appreciates 

da Vinci Si’s applications for 

procedures such as hysterectomies, 

or removal of the uterus, 

and bariatric surgery. see GYN page 7 

Parma Hospital features the 

latest version of the da Vinci 

surgical platform: the da Vinci Si, 

used here by Carson Wong, MD. 


“Come to Cleveland” 

Over 1,000 miles for prostate surgery, clean slate 

Grady Logan of Oklahoma 

City doesn’t have 

the patience for “watchful 

waiting.” 

The 59-year-old 

mechanical 

engineer, whose 

father died of 

prostate cancer 

at 86, had been 

keeping an eye 

on his serum 

prostate specific antigen 

(PSA) level and saw it 

rising more rapidly than 

he knew it should. He 

remembered a urologist 

who gave an informative 

lecture some four years 

earlier, accompanied by 

testimonials from grateful 

patients whose lives he 

had saved. 

“Dr. Wong is very active in 

helping men return to the 

quality of life they had before 

surgery.” 

Grady Logan 

PROSTATE SURGERY PATIENT 

Now Grady Logan is 

one of those men. 

Logan was among the 

first patients at Parma 

Community General 

Hospital to benefit from 

Carson Wong, MD 

robot-assisted laparoscopic 

surgery, at the 

hands of the medical 

director Carson Wong, 

MD, FRCSC, FACS. 

While new to 

Parma Hospital, 

Dr. Wong has a 

long history as 

a nationally recognized 

expert 

in endourologic, 

minimally invasive 

and robotic surgery. Dr. 

Wong has been ranked 

annually by Castle Connolly 

Medical Limited 

as one of “America’s Top 

Doctors” from 2008 to 

2011, included in the 

Best Doctors of America 

2011-12 edition and 

is rated in the Top 1 

percent of urologists 

in the nation by U.S. 

News & World Report 

and Castle Connolly 

Medical Limited Top 

Doctors. 

Dr. Wong was an 

Associate Professor of 

Urology at the University 

of Oklahoma and 

Medical Director of 

the Center for Robotic 

Men 50+ Men age 50 and older should 

receive a prostate screening annually. African-Americans 

and those with a family history of prostate 

cancer should be screened every year after the age 

of 40. 

See a urologist if you are experiencing: 

• Frequent urination (day or night) 

• Urgent urination 

• Straining to urinate or dribbling after urination 

• Intermittent or weak urine stream 

• Pain or burning during urination 

• Inability to completely empty the bladder 

Surgery at OU Medical 

Center in Oklahoma City 

when Logan attended one 

of his community health 

events. Now a member 

of the Medical Staff 

at Parma Hospital, he 

welcomed Logan’s desire 

to come to Cleveland. 

“Dr. Wong is very 

active in helping men 

return to the quality 

of life they had before 

surgery,” said Logan, 

who believes his father’s 

quality of life suffered 

after undergoing an open 

procedure to remove 

his prostate. “I was very 

impressed with Dr. 

Wong during the patient 

seminar. There was a 

genuine caring he had for 

those patients. 

“Now, I am the 

beneficiary of my 

observation.” 

No imaging test 

can diagnose prostate 

cancer. Only a biopsy 

performed by a urologist 

can determine if cancer 

is present. [see Men 50+ 

sidebar] 

“Before routine 

serum PSA and digital 

rectal examination 

(DRE) screening were 

implemented in the mid 

1980s, the diagnosis 

of prostate cancer was 

suspect only if it could be 

felt by DRE or a patient 

presented with disease 

that had spread to other 

parts of the body,” said 

Dr. Wong. “This sensitive 

screening tool, while not 

Grady Logan of Oklahoma City flew to Cleveland to 

undergo robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery with 

renowned urologist Carson Wong, MD, FRCSC, FACS. 

foolproof, gives urologists 

a gauge of a man’s 

prostate health.” 

“Routine prostate 

screening has allowed our 

profession to diagnose 

cancer at an earlier, 

curable stage,” says Dr. 

Wong. “Once diagnosed, 

each individual needs to 

be uniquely addressed 

when considering all 

available treatment 

options.” 

Management 

options for prostate 

cancer include: 

• Surgical removal 

(open, laparoscopic, 

robot-assisted) 

• Radiation therapy 

(external beam, 

brachytherapy, image 

modulated radiation 

therapy (IMRT), 

proton therapy) 

• Watchful waiting 

• Injections 

• Cryotherapy 

Logan, who travelled 

to Cleveland with 

his wife and two grown 

daughters, felt Dr. Wong 

was direct in setting 

realistic expectations. He 

was discharged from the 

hospital 20 hours after 

surgery, requiring no pain 

medication stronger than 

Tylenol. 

He chuckles over his 

friends back home that 

thought there was only 

one renowned place to go 

in Cleveland for surgery. 

“You only get one 

chance to make this operation 

right,” Logan said. 


“WELL-OILED MACHINE” 

Synergistic staff leads to great 

Rehab outcomes 

Enthusiastic staff, an 

attractive unit and strong 

leaders – those are just 

some of the compliments 

the accrediting body had 

for Parma Hospital’s Acute 

Rehabilitation Center on 

a recent visit. And they 

didn’t have a “Welcome 

Back” sign waiting for 

them. 

Greg Masevice sailed 

so strongly through his 

recovery from an anterior 

cervical discectomy with 

interbody fusion, for neck 

pain, spinal stenosis and 

cervical myelopathy that 

he wonders why he put it 

off so long. 

“I’m a 57-year-old 

scaredy-cat,” says the 

retired police dispatcher 

who has struggled with 

cerebral palsy throughout 

his life and aggravated a 

spine injury last fall. He 

was stabilized in the Rehab 

Unit and returned this 

spring for neck surgery 

with Steven Fulop, MD. 

“If I can do this, anyone 

can!” 

The Acute Rehabilitation 

Center provides 

comprehensive physical 

and cognitive rehabilitation 

to return patients 

to independent living at 

their highest possible level 

of functioning following 

strokes, joint replacements, 

hip/femur fractures, 

amputations, spinal 

cord injuries and other 

neurological diagnoses. 

The unit received another 

three-year accreditation 

from The Commission on 

Accreditation of Rehabilitation 

Facilities (CARF), 

plus special recognition of 

its stroke program during 

this voluntary, rigorous 

review. 

“I’ve never seen such 

a well-oiled working 

machine in all my life,” said 

Masevice, who was greeted 

with a “Welcome Back 

Gregory” banner in April 

when he was recovering 

from surgery. “The people 

there treated me royally. 

They all worked together.” 

In its detailed survey, 

CARF cited several 

strengths for the Acute 

Rehabilitation Center, 

including: 

• A strong, cohesive 

interdisciplinary team 

of nursing, therapy 

services and physicians 

who embrace a culture 

of accountability and 

are eager to learn best 

practices. “They are 

enthusiastic and synergistic, 

which provides 

for great outcomes,” the 

report said. 

• A dedicated program 

director, who is 

respected by staff and 

hospital leadership. 

• Strong, supportive and 

knowledgeable corporate 

leadership. 

• An attractive, well-appointed 

unit conducive 

to an optimal rehabilitation 

experience. 

• A supportive organization 

that itself has 

received many awards. 

The surveyors paid 

special note of the medical 

directors – Cynthia Taylor, 

see REHAB page 7 

Greg Masevice of Parma surrounded by members of his therapy team in the Acute 

Rehabilitation Center. “I’ve never seen such a well-oiled machine in all my life,” he said. 

Radiation Therapy: 

Advanced care, 

right here at home 

Vincent Lee, MD 

Radiation Oncologist 

For prostate, breast and lung cancer, radiation therapy 

has emerged to become a powerful weapon with 

several advantages. It’s often used in combination 

with surgery and/or chemotherapy. Other times, it is 

preferred over other treatments like surgery, because 

it can avoid certain side effects while still providing 

curative therapy. 

Many other cancers are treated effectively with 

radiation. Every person is different, and the only 

way to find out if radiation therapy is right for you, 

is from a thorough discussion with a Radiation 

Oncologist. That’s where I come in. 

I have been recently diagnosed with cancer, and 

am curious to know if radiation therapy can help 

me. Can I call for an appointment for a discussion? 

Learning about a cancer diagnosis is often 

challenging. Having an informed discussion about 

all appropriate treatment options and their potential 

side effects is not only important – it’s your right. The 

latest advancements in radiation therapy mean it 

is often a preferred choice for patients looking for 

effective treatment with minimal side effects. Please 

call our Cancer Center to discuss whether radiation 

therapy is a good option for you. 

I have been informed that I need radiation 

therapy. Can I have it done closer to home, at 

Parma Hospital? 

Yes, our Cancer Center has advanced technology, 

including Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), 

so there’s no need to go anywhere else. We also have 

been accredited to offer clinical trials – the same ones 

being offered at places like Harvard and MD Anderson 

– through the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group. 

What are some other benefits to coming to Parma? 

Because we take good care of you. I wouldn’t be able 

to say that unless my whole team of nurses, radiation 

therapists, administrative, dosimetry and physics staff 

all felt the same way. 

And we all do. Because you’re like one of us – part of 

the Parma Hospital family. 

It’s our honor and privilege to serve you here. 

The Department of Radiation Oncology is in the 

Cancer Center, located in Medical Arts Center 3, 

6525 Powers Blvd., on the Parma Hospital campus. 

To make an appointment, please call 440-743-4749. 

Cancer Center 

An affiliate of 


STEMI from page 3 

an EKG indicates they are having an 

ST-Elevated Myocardial Infarction, or 

heart attack. This call readies the Cath 

Lab team for a heart attack patient 

who is en route – another benefit to 

calling for an ambulance rather than 

getting a ride from a family member 

or neighbor. 

Hospitals have been exceeding 

the national standard of 90 minutes 

for door-to-balloon time (D2B time), 

measured from the moment the 

patient comes through the Emergency 

Department doors to the minute the 

balloon opens the blocked artery 

(angioplasty) in the Cath Lab. Parma 

Hospital’s average D2B time this year 

is 56 minutes, with routine D2B times 

of 14, 15 and 17 minutes recorded. 

Gallagher’s door-to-balloon time 

was 9 minutes. 

“If you do the simple math, it’s pretty 

impressive,” said Gallagher, who lives in 

Broadview Heights and spent just one 

night in the Heart Center after his catheterization. 

“It was a good experience. 

Everybody was extremely nice.” 

Recognizing the warning signs, 

no matter how otherwise healthy you 

have been, can save your life. 

“He was healthy and fit,” said Dr. 

Zirafi. “And yet he recognized what 

was going on and got help.” 

Jill Baley, MD 

NEONATOLOGY 

11100 Euclid Avenue 

Cleveland, OH 44106 

216-844-3387 

Jonathan Fanaroff, MD 

NEONATOLOGY 



216-844-3387 

Zhuolin Han, MD 

INFECTIOUS DISEASES 

6115 Powers Boulevard 

Parma, OH 44129 

440-884-2909 

Andrew Kalin, MD 

ANESTHESIOLOGY/PAIN MEDICINE 



440-358-1116 

Timothy Ko, MD 

ANESTHESIOLOGY/PAIN MEDICINE 



440-358-1116 

Mary Nock, MD 

NEONATOLOGY 



216-844-3387 

New Members of the 

Medical Staff 

Join us in welcoming the newest members of our Medical Staff. 

Lee Pietrangelo, MD 

INTERNAL MEDICINE/HOSPITALIST 

Parma Community General Hospital 



Bipin Sharma, MD 

GASTROENTEROLOGY 

1299 Industrial Parkway North 

Brunswick, OH 44212 

330-225-6468 

Michele Tamse, DO 

PEDIATRICS 

6681 Ridge Road 


440-842-1121 

Deborah Torres, PA-C 

EMPLOYERS’ HEALTHSOURCE 



440-743-7373 

John Owen Tully, MD 

GASTROENTEROLOGY 

850 Columbia Road 

Westlake, OH 44145 

440-808-1212 

Carson Wong, MD 

UROLOGY 

6900 Pearl Road 

Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 

440-845-0900 

REHAB from page 6 

DO and Kimberly Togliatti-Trickett, 

MD – for actively promoting advocacy 

for the population they serve. Drs. Taylor 

and Trickett collaborate with many 

organizations, including the Cleveland Clinic, 

Case Western Reserve University, The Road Back 

Foundation, and Parma Hospital’s own Elder- 

Center adult day care, to develop programming 

that accommodates future needs for the rehabilitation 

patients. 

“CARF accreditation demonstrates Parma 

Hospital’s commitment to continuously improve 

patient quality of care, focusing on optimal patient 

outcomes and satisfaction,” says Dr. Trickett. 

Looking for a physician? 

Call 440-743-4900 for a referral to one of the more than 500 members of Parma Hospital’s 

Medical Staff. 

GYN from page 4 

and myomectomies, or surgical removal 

of fibroid tumors that keeps the uterus 

intact for women who still want the option 

of future pregnancies. 

Hysterectomies, the second most 

common operation for U.S. women, are 

often recommended to treat conditions 

such as: fibroid tumors, severe endometriosis, 

heavy uterine bleeding and 

certain gynecologic cancers. 

“Patients who want to benefit from 

the latest technology will benefit from 

the da Vinci, which is the most up-todate 

da Vinci in the greater Cleveland 

area,” says Dr. Pelagalli, who gave a talk 

on the Bionic Surgeon at the October 

HealthiHer retreat. 


Winter class schedule 

December 2011 - February 2012 

7300 State Road · Parma, OH 44134 · 440-7-HEALTH (743-2584) 

Are you a member? Receive discounted screenings and classes. 

Icon denotes a HealthiHer recommended class 

REGISTRATION BEGINS November 30, 2011 

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday · 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Friday 8:00 a.m. - noon. Closed Saturday & Sunday. 

Closed December 26 & January 2. 

register online: www.parmahospital.org/programsandclasses 

You & 

your Health 

FREE! Prostate Cancer 

Screening & Treatment 

Options 

Prostate cancer is the 

second leading cause of 

death in men. This free 

seminar with Dr. Carson 

Wong, MD, FRCSC, 

FACS, will inform you of 

prostate cancer screening 

and treatment options. 

A nationally recognized 

expert in endourologic, 

minimally invasive and 

robotic surgery for the 

treatment of urologic 

cancer, stone disease, 

upper urinary tract 

reconstruction and 

laser surgery for benign 

prostate enlargement, 

Dr. Wong integrates 

groundbreaking academiclevel 

medicine together 

with compassionate, 

personalized care tailored 

to the needs of each 

patient. Free PSA blood 

test for all men who attend. 

Various dates and locations. 

Please visit parmahospital.org, 

or call 440-743-4900 for 

updated listing. 

SCREENINGS 

Registration required. Call 440- 

743-4900. Held at the Health 

Education Center unless noted. 

FREE SCREENINGS 

Blood Pressure 

Screening 

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

No screening on December 28. 

SCREENINGS WITH A FEE 

Must Register: 440-743-4900 

Bone Density 

Screening for Women 

Testing done on the bare heel. 

$20 

Wed., Jan. 18 9 a.m.-noon 

Sat., Feb. 11 9 a.m.-noon 

Cholesterol Screening 

For total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, 

triglycerides and blood sugar. 

12-hr fast recommended. $25 

Wed., Dec. 14, Jan. 11 & 25, 

Feb. 8 & 22 9-10:30 a.m. 

Pneumococcal 

Vaccine Clinics 

For all Medicare Part B 

recipients. If you belong to a 

Medicare HMO or Senior HMO, 

see your doctor or a fee will be 

charged. 

Fri., Jan. 6 & 20, Feb. 3 & 17 

10 a.m. 

Save this schedule 

You may find later that you have time for a class that you were 

unable to plan for earlier. Register as early as you can. Same day 

registration will be accepted if class is not full or cancelled. 

Adult classes are open to those age 16 and up unless noted. 

REmember...Mark the dates and times of your classes. 

We do not send confirmations. 

PERSONAL 

WELLNESS 

START DATES LISTED 

free! Joint Replacement 

Education Session 

For any patient scheduled for 

total joint replacement surgery 

and/or anyone who would 

like more information prior to 

scheduling surgery. Held in the 

Parma Hospital Auditorium. 

Must register - 440-743-4024. 

1 session FREE 

Sat., Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 11 

10-11 a.m. 

Mon., Dec. 19, Jan. 2, 16, 

Feb. 6, 20 

2-4 p.m. 

free! Weight Loss 

Solutions 

Bariatric Surgeon Craig Eyman, 

DO. Learn the latest options for 

people struggling with weight 

loss issues. Held in the Parma 

Hospital Auditorium. 

Tue., Dec. 13, Jan. 17, Feb. 21 

7 p.m. 

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., Dec. 6 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Chakras - No More 

Mystery 

Learn about the energy system 

of the body and explore 

health and life from a different 

perspective. 

1 session $20 

Fri., Feb. 3 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

2 sessions $22 

Tue., Feb. 28 10:45 a.m.-noon 

NEW! 21-Day Weight 

Loss Kickstart! 

Kickstart your new year 

with healthier eating to shed 

unwanted pounds - for good! 

Upbeat 5-week series, based on 

bestselling author Neal Barnard, 

MD’s book will help boost your 

metabolism, beat cravings and 

guide you to more joy and vibrant 

well-being. Cooking demo 

with taste testing and handouts 

at every class! Includes recipes 

to try at home. Food fee is 

included. Taught by Rebecca 

Dingle, Food for Life nutrition 

and cooking instructor. 


Mon., Jan. 9 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

NEW! Heartsaver 

First Aid 

An American Heart Association 

first aid class that cover various 

medical and environmental 

emergencies. Receive a 

certification card upon 

successful completion. 

1 session $45 

Wed., Jan. 25 6-9 p.m. 

Meditation 

Introduction 

Reduce stress in the body, while 

learning general techniques for 

meditating on your own. Learn, 

practice and share. 

1 session $17 

Fri., Jan. 13 6:30-8 p.m. 


Tue., Jan. 17 10:45 a.m.-noon 

NEW! Stroke Awareness 

Signs, symptoms, treatment and 

prevention will be discussed. 

Presented by Noreen Chase, RN, 

Stroke Education Coordinator at 

Parma Hospital. 

1 session FREE 

Wed., Feb. 22 11 a.m.- noon 

Wellness Hypnosis 

Seminars 

(Ages 13+) Nationally certified 

clinical hypnotist Donald 

Mannarino has successfully 

conducted and perfected his 

popular hypnosis wellness 

seminars since 1978. $10 

material fee to instructor in 

class. Ages 13-18 must be 

accompanied by an adult. 

1 session each $65 

Wed., Jan. 25 

Weight Loss 

Learn to make healthier food 

choices and regain your selfdiscipline, 

self-control and your 

self-esteem. 5-6 p.m. 

Stop Smoking 

Without the use of medications 

and without gaining weight. 

Safe, natural and effective! 

6-7 p.m. 

Yoga for Grief Relief 

Designed to help with feelings 

of anger, lethargy and to regulate 

stress hormones all related 

to grief. Gentler poses will be 

used to help alleviate stress and 

anxiety. Meditation and breathing 

to help calm the mind and 

body. Walk-ins welcome for $12 

paid to Instructor in class. 


Thu., Jan. 12 6:30-7:45 p.m. 

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. 


NEW! Compost: Reduce 

Organic Waste and 

Green Your Yard 

It’s not too early to plan for 

your spring garden. Compost 

is nature’s way of recycling 

nutrient rich organic materials. 

No special equipment needed. 

Taught by Jane Semple, doctor 

of Naturopathic Medicine. 

1 session $15 

Tue., Feb. 7 7-8:30 p.m. 

NEW! Healing with 

Common Kitchen Spices 

Spices not only add flavor, but 

have nutritional and medicinal 

value. Learn simple ways to 

improve your health. Taught 

by Jane Semple, doctor of 

Naturopathic Medicine. 

1 session $15 

Tue., Jan. 10 7-8:30 p.m. 

NEW! Medicinal 

Power of Teas 

Warm up your cold morning 

with some samplings of steamy 

hot teas and “crumpets”. Learn 

the medicinal power of teas, 

how to properly steep tea and 

when it’s beneficial to use 

herbal supplements in place of 

teas. Taught by Janet O’Donnell, 

doctor of Naturopathic 

Medicine. 

1 session $17 

Sat., Feb. 11 10-11:30 a.m. 

NEW! Stop Dieting, 

Start Eating 

Tired of the New Year’s 

resolution to lose weight? 

Confused with diet dilemmas? 

Learn how to nourish your 

body, control weight, and 

improve energy. Taught by 

Janet O’Donnell, doctor of 

Naturopathic Medicine. 

1 session $15 

Sat., Jan. 14 10-11:30 a.m. 

EMS Department 

· Paramedic Training 

· BTLS · EMT - Basic 

· ACLS · PALS 

Instructor courses in CPR, 

ACLS, PALS and BTLS also 

available. Paramedic Class 

begins Jan. 3. EMT-Basic 

training evening classes 

begin Jan. 16. Daytime 

EMT-B classes begin Jan. 4. 

440-743-4970 to register 

CPR Classes are Non-Refundable 

Adult /Infant /Child CPR 

and AED 

Covers CPR /AED and foreignbody 

airway obstruction. For 

those expected to respond to 

emergencies in a workplace or 

just wanting to learn. Manual 

and certification card included. 

1 session $45 

Tue., Dec. 13 6-9:30 p.m. 

Mon., Feb. 20 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., Jan. 14, Feb. 11 

9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Basic Life Support for 

Health Care Providers 

RENEWAL 

For those who currently have a 

BLS Healthcare Provider card 

and need recertification. 

1 session $45 

Tue., Jan. 17, Feb. 14 5-9 p.m. 

SUPPORT 

GROUPS 

Held at the Health Education 

Center unless noted. 

Alzheimer’s Support 

440-743-2660. First Tuesday of 

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

Diabetes Support 

440-743-2348. September 

through May. No meeting in 

December. Held in the Parma 

Hospital Auditorium. Second 

Thursday of the month. 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. Weight 

management education and 

support for bariatric surgery 

patients and those interested 

in weight-loss surgery. 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. 

Tinnitus Support 

440-256-8023. Second Friday 

of the month. 7-9:30 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 for more 

information. 

The following are held in 

the Cancer Center: 

Breast Cancer 

Survivor’s Group 

Call 440-743-2223 to register. 

Wed., Jan. 18 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

I Can Cope 

Support program for cancer 

patients, families and friends. 

To register call 1-888-227-2345. 

NEW! Look Good… 

Feel Better Program 

For women undergoing 

cancer treatment to help with 

appearance related side effects. 

To register call 1-888-227-6446. 

Mon., Jan. 9 

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 the first day. 


Fri., Jan. 6 

7-9 p.m. 

Volleyball Players 

We reserve the right to make the 

final decision to enroll or withdraw 

a participant from a program 

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 

8 sessions Walk-ins only 

Advanced skill level 

$4 per night. USVBA rules apply 

Thu., Jan. 5 8-9:30 p.m. 

Intermediate skill level 

$4 per night. USVBA rules apply 

Mon., Jan. 9 8-9:30 p.m. 

Come Dance with Me! 

Dance session for people with 

Parkinson’s disease. Caregiver 

or partner is welcome. Dance 

partners will be provided if 

needed. Enjoy good music and 

friendship while benefiting 

from movement and dance. No 

registration required. 

1 session Walk-in 

Fri., Jan. 27, Feb. 24 2-3 p.m. 

Sat., Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 11 

11 a.m.-noon 

FITNESS 

Mats, weights, steps, balls 

provided. Bands for purchase. 

Open to ages 13 and up, unless 

noted. An adult must remain 

in the building during class for 

those younger than 16. 

Fitness Class Walk-In Policy 

Walk-ins are welcome for $6 

unless noted, to be paid to 

instructor or office the day of class. 

Call 440-743-2582 to ensure class 

is not full or canceled. 


Cardio Dance 

A high- and low-impact cardio 

workout for all ages/ability 

levels. A great way to burn 

a lot of calories with simple 

movements while learning 

new dance styles. No dance 

experience necessary. 


Tue., Jan. 3 7:10-8:10 p.m. 

Circuit Workout 

(Ages 16+) A high-energy class 

to rev up your metabolism and 

transform your body. Featuring 

various exercises for each 

muscle group to obtain optimal 

muscle condition. 


Mon., Jan. 9 

6-7 p.m. 


Wed., Jan. 4 7:15-8:15 p.m. 

Fitness Fusion 

(Ages 16+) Hi/lo impact cardio, 

step, strength training, Pilates 

and yoga will give you an antiaging 

effect. Use of a variety of 

equipment to help burn fat and 

build muscle. 


Mon., Jan. 9 

6-7 p.m. 


Wed., Jan. 4 

6-7 p.m. 

Fit ’n Healthy 

Enjoy a complete low-impact 

workout class that helps 

improves cardio endurance and 

flexibility. 


Tue., Jan. 3 

9-10 a.m. 

Thu., Jan. 5 

9-10 a.m. 

NEW! Pilates 

(Ages 16+) Tones and lengthens 

the body while focusing on 

strength, flexibility, balance, 

posture, breathing and core 

strength. 


Thu., Jan. 5 

7-8 p.m. 

Senior Shape-up 

(Ages 55+) 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 

$4. 

21 sessions/7 weeks $72 

Mon., Wed., Fri., Jan. 4 

10-11 a.m. 

Yoga Fusion 

A low impact, challenging class 

to improve balance, stability, 

muscle tone, flexibility and wellbeing. 

A base of yoga-inspired 

movements with benefits from 

many schools of fitness. Warmup, 

muscle toning, balance 

exercises, core strengthening 

and deep stretch. 


Mon., Jan. 9 7:30-8:15 p.m. 


FITNESS + MInD/BODY FITNESs classes 

Instructors: Instructors are subject to change without notice. 

Each instructor has a unique teaching style. 

“try A class Pass”: Not sure if you are going to like a class? 

“Try a Class Pass.” One pass per customer. 

Exercise Make-ups: Miss an exercise class? Attend another 

exercise class of the same nature during that same enrollment 

period. Make-ups do not extend into next enrollment, nor will 

proration or credit be given. 

NEW DISCOUNT! Sign up for 3 or more Fitness or Mind/Body 

Fitness classes and receive 10% off your total. (Offer cannot be 

combined with other discounts.) 

NEW! Zumba® 

A Latin-inspired dance “fitness 

party” that is easy to follow and 

highly effective. All ages and 

fitness levels welcome. 


Mon., Jan. 9 7:10-7:50 p.m. 

7 evening sessions $35 

Thu., Jan. 5 6-6:45 p.m. 

7 afternoon sessions 

$35 without babysitting / 

$47 with babysitting (ages 3+) 

space is limited 

Thu., Jan. 5 

MIND/BODY 

FITNESS 

1-2 p.m. 

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 a system 

of exercises and breathing. 

Walk-in’s welcome - $10 paid to 

instructor in class. 

Beginners/Gentle 


Mon., Jan. 9 7-8:30 p.m. 

Wed., Jan. 11 7-8:30 p.m. 

Moderate 


Thu., Jan. 12 7-8:30 p.m. 

Chair Yoga 

For people with physical 

limitations or who don’t think 

they can keep up in a yoga 

class. Focus on body awareness, 

breath and relaxation. Walk-in’s 

welcome - $8 paid to instructor 

in class. 


Tue., Jan. 10 6:30 -7:30 p.m. 

Morning Yoga - 

Salutations 

The flowing sequence of poses 

builds upper-body strength, 

alignment and balance. 

Faster-paced class benefits the 

cardiovascular system. Walk-ins 

welcome - $13. 


Tue., Jan. 3 9-10:15 a.m. 

Tai Chi Chuan 

Ancient Chinese martial arts 

therapy alleviates stress and 

promotes health, relaxation, and 

endurance. Increase circulation 

and loosen muscles and joints 

for flexibility and well-being. 

Beginners 


Tue., Jan. 3 

7-9 p.m. 

Continuing students 

Prerequisite: beginners’ class. 


Mon., Jan. 9 

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., Jan. 11 7-8:30 p.m. 

Tweens & Teens Yoga 

See YOUTH CATEGORY 

Yoga for Grief Relief 

Designed to help with feelings 

of anger, lethargy and to 

regulate stress hormones all 

related to grief. Gentler poses 

will be used to help alleviate 

stress and anxiety. Meditation 

and breathing exercises will be 

practiced to help calm the mind 

and body. Walk ins welcome - 

$12 paid to Instructor in class. 


Thu., Jan. 12 6:30-7:45 p.m. 

YOUTH 

Material fees included in price. 

Parents must remain in the 

building during 1-hour daytime 

classes and all evening classes. 

No adult participation unless 

noted. 


toddler/ 

preschool 

These classes have new themes 

each session throughout the 

year. 

All Aboard - The 

“Learning Express” 

(Ages 2½-4) Adult participation. 

Get on board the imaginary 

“learning train.” Explore exciting 

topics related to our world 

through 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. 


Tue., Jan. 10 

Wed., Jan. 11 

10-11 a.m. 

6:15-7:15 p.m. 

Caveman to Picasso 

(Ages 3-5) Create works of art 

using techniques developed 

by famed artists throughout 

history. Dress for a mess! 


Mon., Jan. 9 10-11 a.m. 

Come Aboard the North 

Pole Express 

(Ages 2+) Adult participation. 

Come listen to the “POLAR 

EXPRESS” story while having a 

treat. Children are encouraged 

to wear their p.j.’s. A small craft 

will be available to make, and 

a special gift will be given to 

each child as they leave. Bring 

a pillow, small blanket, and 

a stuffed animal (optional), 

and don’t forget your camera! 

Please be prompt as there will 

be a special guest appearance. 

1 session $17 

Fri., Dec. 9 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

NEW! It’s a Zoo In Here! 

(Ages 3½-5) We’ll focus on cold 

weather animals seen at the zoo 

during the winter months. A 

different animal will be featured 

each week through stories, art 

and interactive play. Dress for 

a mess! 


Wed., Jan. 11 9:45-10:45 a.m. 

® 

With Susan Joseph 

OUR TIME: 

“Away We Go!” 

(Ages 18 months-3 years) 

Adult participation. Introduction 

to a musical world filled with 

singing, imitating sounds, 

rhyming, sound identification, 

instrument exploration and 

creative movement. Designed 

to help your child improve 

confidence, self-control and 

communication skills. The 

learning continues with At- 

Home-Materials (included.) 

$10 late fee if you register after 

January 29. 


Tue., Feb. 7 6:45-7:30 p.m. 

Wed, Feb. 8 

10-10:45 a.m., 6-6:45 p.m. 

Imagine That!: 

“Toys I Make, 

Trips I Take!” 

(Ages 3½-5) Adult participates 

last 15 minutes. Includes music 

with expressive language, 

storytelling, peer interaction, 

movement and pretend play. 

Expand cognitive and literacy 

skills as well as creativity and 

individuality. Includes At-Home 

Materials. $10 late fee if you 

register after August 29. 

14 sessions 

$177 without a backpack/ 

$183 with backpack 

Fri., Feb. 10 

11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 

5:15-6 p.m. 

NEW! Know Your 

Numbers 

(Ages 2) Adult participation. 

Children will create, explore and 

learn about numbers through 

art, music and interactive play. 


Fri., Jan. 13 9:45-10:45 a.m. 

11 a.m.-noon 

Preschool Dance 

(Ages 3-5) A delightful 

introduction to ballet class, 

helps develop body awareness 

and enhance creativity. 


Tue., Jan. 3 5:20-6:05 p.m. 

Thu., Jan. 5 5:45-6:30 p.m. 

NEW! Ocean Life 

Explorers 

(Ages 3½-5) Dive into the ocean 

and discover all that awaits! 

We will explore a new animal 

each week through stories, art 

and interactive play. Dress for 

a mess! 


Wed., Jan. 11 11 a.m.-noon 

Toddler-Preschool Gym 

Adult participation. Develop 

social skills, muscle coordination 

and self-confidence with 

the use of gym-like equipment. 

Activities include finger plays, 

games and stories with music 

and songs. 


Ages 1½-2½ 

Tue., Jan. 10 9:20-10:05 a.m. 

Ages 2-3½ 

Tue., Jan. 10 10:10-10:55 a.m. 

PRESCHOOL/PRE-K 

Classes build onto themselves, and 

meet the demanding requirements 

needed for Kindergarten. Taking 

more than one class from this 

category or the TODDLER/ 

PRESCHOOL category increases your 

child’s education. Children who have 

started class in Fall 2011 will have 

the first chance to register in class. 

Classes may be filled on the first day 

of registration. Check for openings 

440-743-2582. 

Preschool Prep! 

(Age 3) Introduction to a 

preschool setting. Develop 

social skills and become familiar 

with teacher/classroom routine. 

Art, music, and stories used 

to introduce/reinforce letters, 

numbers, colors and shapes. 


Mon., Jan. 9 10-11 a.m. 

Primetime Preschool 

(Ages 3½-5) For children who 

do or do not attend a traditional 

day preschool. Covers math, 

science, reading, language, 

music and art. 


Tue., Jan. 10 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Kindergarten Readiness 

(Ages 4-6) Explore various 

themes while building skills for 

Kindergarten success. Develop 

letter/number concepts and 

practice pre-writing skills. 

Improve coordination, memory 

skills and social development. 

Child must be eligible to enter 


Kindergarten in the Fall of 2012. 


Tue., Jan. 10 12:45-2:45 p.m. 

SCHOOL AGE 

Babysitter Training 

(Ages 11-16) Class will cover 

basic first aid, safety issues and 

baby care, including infant and 

child CPR skills. Manual and 

handouts are included. Bring a 

small lunch or snack to class. 

1 session $45 

Sat., Feb. 11 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Creative Dance 

(Ages 5-7) Introduction to 

dance will develop body 

awareness and enhance 

creativity. Ballet, jazz and other 

types of dance explored. 


Tue., Jan. 3 6:15-7 p.m. 

NEW! Home Schoolers - 

It’s Time for Art! 

(Ages 9-13) Taught by a P-12 

licensed Art Educator. Includes 

art history, multicultural art, and 

various studio projects. Students 

will acquire skills in drawing, 

sculpture/clay construction and 

painting. All projects meet the 

Ohio State Standards for Fine Art 

Education. Each session has new 

projects in different mediums. 


Fri., Jan. 6 

10-11 a.m. 

NEW! Just Dance 

(Ages 8-10) This class will teach 

a combination of Hip-Hop, Jazz, 

Ballet and acrobatics. Students 

will develop confidence, rhythm, 

strength, and performance 

skills. A great class to get a 

dance education. 


Thu., Jan. 5 6:35-7:20 p.m. 

Time for Art 

(Ages 5-9) Time to get creative. 

Enjoy a class filled with imagination 

and creativity. Featuring 

new art mediums introduced 

every week. Class will be offered 

throughout the year. 


Wed., Jan. 4 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Tweens & Teens Yoga 

(Ages 10-15) Do fun, healthy 

yoga with your friends. You will 

learn yoga postures, breathing 

and relaxation techniques to 

use in your daily life. This will 

help manage stress, improve 

concentration and promote a 

feeling of well being and calm. 

Sign up with friends and start a 

lifelong healthy yoga practice. 


Tue., Jan. 10 

6-7 p.m. 

Parenting 

All parenting classes held at 

Parma Hospital unless noted. 

FREE! Breastfeeding 

Support Group 

Support and problem solving for 

mothers and mothers-to-be. 

Tue., Dec. 6, Jan. 10, Feb. 7 

11 a.m.-noon 

Tue., Dec. 20, Jan. 24, Feb. 21 

6-7 p.m. 

Breastfeeding Basics 

Learn the fundamentals and 

practical information. Support 

person is free. Fathers welcome. 

1 session $12 

Tue., Dec. 13, Feb. 14 

6-8:30 p.m. 

Caring for Your 

Newborn 

What to expect with a newborn. 

1 session $12 

Thu., Feb. 9 

7-9 p.m. 

Adult/ Infant /Child CPR 

and AED 

See PERSONAL WELLNESS 

Prepared Childbirth 

Covers pregnancy, labor, 

delivery and postpartum 

recovery. 


Thu., Jan. 12 

7-9 p.m. 

2 sessions * $65 

Sat., Feb. 18 & 25 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Review * 

1 session $40 

Sat., Feb. 18 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

* Bring 2 pillows and blanket to 

first class. 

Maternity Center Tours 

440-743-4030 

Winter class schedule 2011 

MAIL: Mail registration form to: 

Parma Community General Hospital, Community Services 

7300 State Rd., · Parma, OH 44134 

Check is payable to Parma Community General Hospital. 

FAX: Fax registration form to 440-743-4535. 

Payment by credit card only. 

DROP BOX: Use when office is closed. Payment by check or 

credit card only and due upon registration. Cash accepted in person. 

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

ONLINE: www.parmahospital.org/programsandclasses 

Participant 1*______________________________________________________ 

If child, name of responsible party____________________________________ 

*Age required for YOUTH classes, Date of Birth:_____________________ 

Address__________________________________________________________ 

City__________________________________ State______ Zip______________ 

Phone (home)____________________ (work/cell)______________________ 

Email____________________________________________________________ 

1 

2 

3 

Class Name PARTICIPANT START DATE START TIME FEE 

Payment: cash check credit card (circle one): VISA MasterCard Discover 

WEATHER-RELATED CANCELLATIONS: Classes held on weekday mornings 

and afternoons will be cancelled if Parma City Schools are closed. Weekday 

evening cancellations will be made by 3:30 p.m. and aired over radio and 

television stations. Saturday classes will automatically be cancelled due 

to severe weather conditions. Call 440-743-2582 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 

which they are willing to share with others. However, Parma Hospital and its 

Health Education Center do not necessarily endorse the opinions of such persons. 

Contact the Health Education Center with any questions and concerns. 

CLASS REGISTRATION form No class confirmations will be made. You will be notified if a class is full or cancelled. 

Participant 2*_____________________________________________________ 

If child, name of responsible party____________________________________ 

*Age required for YOUTH classes, Date of Birth:_____________________ 

Address__________________________________________________________ 

City__________________________________ State______ Zip______________ 

Phone (home)____________________ (work/cell)______________________ 

Email____________________________________________________________ 

TOTAL ENCLOSED: 

Card no.__________________________________________________ Expiration ____ /____ Signature______________________________________ 

Termination and reimbursement of a participant is subject to the sole discretion of Parma Community General Hospital. 

registration begins November 30, 2011 

REFUND/REGISTRATION POLICY 

1. Class times & course instructors 

are subject to change. We reserve 

the right to cancel class if too few 

are enrolled. 

2. If class is cancelled by the Health 

Education Center full refunds are 

issued. 

3. If a student wishes to withdraw 

from a course, a refund – less a 

$5 processing fee per class will be 

made if a verbal or written request 

is received five business days before 

the start of the class. Cancellations 

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 EXCEP- 

TIONS. 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. 


The national average to open a clogged artery 

during a heart attack: 

64 minutes. The John Gallagher average: 

9 minutes. 

Trust your heart to the cardiac team that’s anything but average. 

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