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Informed 

A News Magazine for Healthy Living and Education 

VOLUME 25, NUMBER 3 · FALL 2009 

HealthiHer women 

Donors drive great 

lengths for Foundation 

Home sweet home care 

New vascular suite 

opens arteries, veins 

and possibilities 

OB/GYN advice for 

heavy period sufferers 

A walk to remember 

Get direct control 

when pain strikes 

Health Education 

Center fall class 

schedule 

parmahospital.org 

New, state-of-the-art vascular suite focuses on patient experience 

Radiologist Robert Jacobson, MD and vascular surgeons James Persky, MD and 

Vincent Bertin, MD utilize the suite’s new technologies to enhance their patient’s 

care and create better outcomes.

HealthiHer: 

Balance your life’s passions 

If you are a busy woman pulled 

in many directions by all the all the 

“shoulds” in your life 

vs. the “shoulds” you 

should do, we have 

just the place to for you 

to become refreshed, 

empowered and 

inspired: HealthiHer 

– a women’s health 

and wellness retreat presented by Parma 

Hospital on Saturday, September 26 at 

the Doubletree Hotel in Independence. 

This half-day retreat will help you 

find a healthy sense of how to achieve 

better balance for all of your life’s 

passions. I will be joining the list of 

featured speakers with a talk entitled 

“Flexible People Don’t Break.” Francie 

Henry, a successful Fifth Third Bank 

executive, will deliver the lunchtime 

keynote with her insightful and humorous 

talk “Feel Great about You: Lessons and 

Laughter from My Big Fat Greek Life.” 

Fox 8’s Kathleen Cochrane will 

emcee; breakout sessions will cover a 

variety of relevant topics such as healthy 

cooking, yoga and a talk by OB/GYN 

Stephany George, MD. Screenings will 

be available and numerous exhibitors 

will also be on hand. For more info 

or to register visit parmahospital.org/ 

healthiher or call 440-743-4900. 

Patricia A. Ruflin 

President & CEO 

Informed 

Informed is published quarterly by the Marketing Department 

of Parma Community General Hospital to provide timely, 

educational information on health-related topics. 

Patricia A. Ruflin, President & CEO 

Paul Schneider, Vice President, Planning and Development 

Mark White, Director of Marketing 

Marty Pytel, Manager, 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 44129-5495 

440-743-3000 · www.parmahospital.org 

Donors “chip in” to Foundation’s mission 

On June 22, 2009, 128 golfers 

along with a host of volunteers and 

other friends met at Westwood Country 

Club in Rocky River to support the 

Parma Hospital Health Care Foundation’s 

annual fund raiser. This enjoyable 

sporting event has supported significant 

initiatives including Parma Hospital’s 

Seasons of Life Residential Hospice and 

the Tri-C Nursing Program at Parma 

Hospital. 

The Foundation gratefully acknowledges 

its top sponsors who make this 

successful event possible. 

About the Parma Hospital Health Care 

Foundation 

The Foundation was established in 

1987 in order to support Parma Hospital 

in meeting medical, health and 

well being care through philanthropy 

and community involvement. The 

Foundation understands that caring for 

community health is a holistic process 

that neither begins nor ends with the 

Hospital. For this reason it works to 

Parma Hospital Health Care Foundation 

2009 Golf Classic thanks: 

Platinum Sponsor 

· Pleasant Lake Villa – 

a Legacy Health 

Services facility 

Gold sponsors 

· Fifth Third Bank 

· Parma Hospital Medical Staff 

thank you for your support! 

extend the philosophy of comprehensive 

health care within and beyond the 

hospital, fulfilling unmet needs and 

supporting innovations in health and 

wellness care. The Foundation supports 

hospital services and makes community 

grants that meet a diverse range of 

health and human services needs, with 

health and medical care representing 

its top priorities. 

The demand for health care and 

related funding is increasing and each 

community can do so much in its own 

“backyard” to support health, wellness 

and healing. The Parma Hospital Health 

Care Foundation believes that many rich 

and rewarding opportunities exist for 

people who live, work and participate in 

the communities served by Parma Community 

General Hospital to be of great 

service to their fellow human beings. 

A rewarding way to do so is through 

support of the Foundation’s work. The 

Foundation holds two major events 

annually as part of its fund raising, one 

of which is the The Golf Classic. 

For more information on the Foundation’s 

work, access the website from 

www.parmahosptial.org/foundation. 

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THE PHYSICIAN’S ‘EYES AND EARS’ 

Living independently with Home Care 

William Brown says he would be in 

a nursing home, if not for the assistance 

of Home Health Care. 

A May 2009 study of Medicare 

spending shows he may be right. The 

study concluded early use of home 

health resulted in an estimated 24,000 

fewer hospital readmissions. 

“If it wasn’t for home health care, I’d 

be in bad shape,” says William Brown, 

who has managed to remain in his 

Brook Park ranch despite multiple health 

problems that include diabetes, congestive 

heart failure, peripheral neuropathy 

and osteomyelitis. “I’d be stuck in a 

nursing home.” 

Home care visits help patients stay 

home as they recover from surgery or 

a chronic illness, a recent hospitalization, 

or discharge from a nursing facility. 

While checking vitals signs and examining 

wounds or incisions, the nurse may 

instruct chronic disease patients – and 

their spouse or other family members – 

on how to follow a low-sodium diet or 

administer medication. 

The nurse also can draw blood, 

which allows the physician to monitor 

a patient’s response to drug therapy or 

ensure that their body is staving off infection 

without requiring the patient to 

come in to the doctor’s office. 

“We are the physician’s eyes and 

ears,” says Patricia Macatangay RN, 

manager at Home Health Care. “We 

could spot problems early and work 

with the physician to possibly prevent an 

emergency room visit or a readmission 

to the hospital.” 

Home care can help in a wide range 

of ways, including: 

• Chronic disease management of 

conditions such as chronic obstructive 

pulmonary disorder (COPD), congestive 

heart failure (CHF) and diabetes. 

• Infusion therapy of antibiotics for infection 

or TPN for nutrition 

• Post-surgical care for open heart patients 

• Safety evaluations and therapy for 

patients rehabilitating after orthopedic 

surgery or stroke 

• Social worker assistance with securing 

resources for needs such as transportation, 

shopping, cleaning 

Opened 25 years ago with five 

nurses, Home Health Care has expanded 

to 25 nurses, nine physical therapists, 

three occupational therapists, two home 

health aides and a social worker. Staff 

members travel throughout southwestern 

Cuyahoga County, as far east at Sagamore 

Hills, north into parts of Cleveland 

and even south into Medina County. 

Doris Lackman of Strongsville has received 

visits from Parma Hospital’s Home 

Health Care for at least a decade and is 

like family, according to Karen Carrino 

RN. The Home Health staff has fulfilled 

one of its primary goals for Lackman, and 

countless others throughout the past 25 

years: to remain in their own homes. 

Lackman’s nurses have kept her 

spirits up as she has recovered from orthopedic 

surgeries and now undergoes 

treatment for breast cancer. 

“All the girls were just so kind and 

compassionate and really helped me 

get through all that I’ve been through,” 

says Lackman. “With my husband gone, 

I feel I need them now more than ever. 

They’re a big part of my life. 

“I don’t know what I would have 

done without them.” 

To receive home care, a patient 

must have a doctor’s order and be home 

bound – defined by Medicare as an individual 

with difficulty leaving the home, 

even if only temporarily restricted, as 

after surgery. Call Home Health Care at 

440-743-7300. 

Care starts at the curb 

Support the local arts community 

by attending the Third Annual Arts at 

the Center, a daylong 

juried art and fine 

crafts show that 

will benefit 

Parma 

Hospital’s 

Home Run Van and Valet Services. 

Home Run Vans handle more than 

6,000 patient transports annually. A reception 

from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on November 

20, for which tickets are $50, and 

the free November 21 art show from 9 

a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Michael’s Woodside 

will help the hospital launch a pilot 

curbside concierge program to assist 

visitors as they arrive at the hospital. 

Applications for artists to 

participate in this event, sponsored 

by Parma Hospital’s Auxiliary, are 

available at www.parmahospital.org/ 

artsatthecenter. 

Prayers from the stars 

Hear the prayers that sustained celebrities 

from Yogi Berra and Mary Lou 

Retton to Bishop Desmond Tutu and 

U.S. Senator George Voinovich at the 

20th Annual Prayer Breakfast. Former 

Parma educator Chuck Spinner, author 

of “To the Heavens from the Stars,” will 

speak on October 29 at 7 a.m. at St. Michael’s 

Woodside, Broadview Heights. 

For tickets, call 440-743-4280. 

Carol Stem RN teaches William Brown’s wife, JoAnn how to administer IV therapy to her husband. Brown 

currently receives home care visits several times per week, averaging 30 minutes to 2 hours, and nurses 

are available by telephone for additional support when questions arise. 

Fall 2009 Informed 3

State-of-the-art Vascular Suite enhances heart 

Sharper imaging, lower radiation capabilities create a safe and more comf 

State-of-the-art treatment and 

excellent, personalized care are 

artfully blended in the new vascular 

suite added to the heart and vascular 

services at Parma Hospital. 

“This vascular lab represents 

state-of-the-art care in the community 

setting,” says James Persky, MD, director 

of the Division of Vascular Surgery 

at Parma Hospital. “This vascular lab 

allows us to be on the cutting edge of 

new modalities of care and eliminates 

the need to travel beyond the friendly 

confines of Parma Community General 

Hospital.” 

The vascular suite was constructed 

adjacent to the Cardiac Catheterization 

Lab in the Heart Center. Vascular 

surgeons can perform a variety of 

peripheral vascular procedures in the 

suite for diagnostic and treatment 

purposes, including: 

• arterial intervention of the upper and 

lower extremities 

• lower leg interventional procedures, 

including stenting, 

• angioplasty 

• renal interventions 

• endografts for aortic aneurysms 

The ceiling mounted devices and 

electronically controlled technologies 

enhance the capabilities of the surgical 

and radiology technical teams, says 

Vincent Bertin, MD, medical director of 

the Cardiovascular Lab. 

“The new suite utilizes technologies 

that integrate diagnosis and treatment 

and allows the peripheral vascular 

specialist to enhance patient care,” says 

Dr. Bertin. “This in turn will create fewer 

surgeries, safer procedures, shorter 

hospital stays, faster recoveries and 

better outcomes for vascular patients.” 

Vascular treatment protocols have 

come a long way, says Dr. Persky. 

“We used to do bypasses and openend 

arterectomies,” says Dr. Persky. 

Vascular surgeron Jeffrey Boyko, DO and radiologist 

Paul Klatte, MD now have a dedicated 

suite to perform minimally invasive vascular and 

interventional procedures that provides patients 

with the safest environment thanks to high quality 

imaging at a low radiation dosage. 

“Those have slowly and successfully 

been replaced. This lab allows us to 

continue that performance benchmark. 

As we’ve evolved from bypass to 

angioplasties, we can still give that 

cutting-edge, minimally invasive 

vascular care.” 

In addition to handling vascular 

cases, the lab will be available 

for cardiac catheterizations and 

interventions. Even Code STEMIs, 

garnering regional recognition for 

Parma Hospital with response times 

for heart attack patients well below the 

national average, could be handled in 

this suite. 

Digital equipment that allows 

physicians to view images quickly 

and more clearly gives the vascular 

surgeon a distinct edge over previous 

capabilities. Images can be reviewed 

instantaneously through the hospital’s 

Picture Archival Communication System 

(PACS). 

“The imaging intensifier is much 

more powerful than what we had 

before,” says Dr. Bertin. “The improved 

image quality improves our technical 

performance of procedures.” 

Dr. Bertin noted that this 

interventional suite completes Parma 

Hospital’s vascular offerings for 

patients. 

“We already offer noninvasive 

vascular testing,” says Dr. Bertin. “And 

now we have the capability to offer all 

interventional procedures.” 

The sharper imaging will allow 

physicians to move some procedures 

from the operating room to the vascular 

suite. As a sterile room set up like a 

surgical suite, with a scrub room and 

anesthesia available, the vascular suite 

opens more options for physicians and 

will make scheduling easier for patients. 

Interventional radiologists like 

Robert Haller, MD, will now have a 

dedicated room in which to perform 

minimally invasive vascular and 

interventional procedures, including 

diagnostic procedures like angiograms, 

radiofrequency ablation and line 

insertions for intravenous devices. 

Haller noted that the suite improves 

Radiology’s capabilities. 

Linda Nicklas, administrative 

director of Radiology, says the 

Shimadzu equipment was selected for 


and vascular care 

ortable patient experience 

both superior resolution of images and 

safety features that reduce radiation 

exposure. 

“We are committed to providing 

the safest environment to our patients,” 

says Nicklas. “We chose this equipment 

over other vendors because it offered 

the highest quality radiologic procedures 

with the lowest radiation dosage to the 

patient.” 

Having a dedicated room for 

interventional vascular procedures 

with the availability of a wide variety of 

catheters, stents and wires for patients 

of all sizes is beneficial to any vascular 

patient who comes through the door, 

says vascular surgeon Jeffrey Boyko, DO. 

For example, blood vessels can 

range in diameter from three to 12 

millimeters, he notes. 

“You never know what a vascular 

case is going to bring you,” says Dr. 

Boyko. 

Accessible dialysis access 

Joe Bajorek has never missed a 

dialysis day, thanks to Dr. Boyko. 

Immediate response from a 

vascular surgeon is critical for dialysis 

patients whose survival depends on 

regular dialysis. In nearly five years, the 

retired sheet metal worker from Old 

Brooklyn has always turned to Jeffrey 

Boyko, DO, when he faces a crisis with 

his dialysis graft. 

“He’s very accommodating,” says 

73-year-old Bajorek of Dr. Boyko, who 

has previously cleared clots in his arm. 

“And he has a great office staff. They 

are terrific people.” 

Bajorek is among the many 

patients who will benefit from a more 

streamlined experience when they need 

vascular attention. In the past, Bajorek’s 

procedures were handled in either 

Radiology or an operating room. Now 

all his needs will be met in the Vascular 

Suite. 

“Mr. Bajorek will benefit from 

a nicer environment,” says Dr. 

Boyko. “This room will be better as 

far as interventional dialysis access 

procedures, because of the imaging 

capability and accessory equipment.” 

Screening can save lives 

A careful history and physical is the best tool 

in diagnosing vascular problems, says James 

Persky, MD, a vascular surgeon. 

Any of the following concerns may give a 

physician reason to conduct further diagnostic 

testing: 

• Leg pain with walking 

• Sores that won’t go away 

• Pain in toes that wakes you up at night 

• Perpetually cold feet 

• Pulsitile masses in the abdomen 

To contact a vascular physician, call our 

Physician Refrerral line at 440-743-4900. 

SMALL 

ANEURYSM 

LARGE 

ANEURYSM 

Digital Subtraction Angiogram 

of the Head 

Veins of the head. The “pouch” is a large 

aneurysm in the base of the head. 

TUMOR 

Hepatic Arteriogram 

Picture demonstrates the arteries and veins of the 

kidneys. 

ATHEROSTENOSIS 

Femeral Arteriogram 

Angiography is a minimally invasive radiographic 

procedure that assist physicians in diagnosing 

vascular disease. A narrow tube is inserted into 

the patient’s artery through a small incision. A 

contrast material is injected to visualize the veins 

and arteries. In this picture, there is narrowing of 

the artery indicating atherostenosis. The dark areas 

are veins and arteries highlighted by contrast. 

OCCLUSION 

OCCLUSION 

Femeral Arteriogram 

Pictured – Arteriogram of both legs. Leg on the 

left has a blockage (occlusion). Patient has staples 

in his leg from prior surgery. 

Superior Mesenteric Study 

Illustration of the veins and arteries of the 

abdomen area. 


ask the doctor series 

Ask the 

Gynecologist 

Paul Hudock, MD 

How do I know if my periods are normal? 

For the average woman, her menstrual period lasts five to 

seven days. Some women suffer from much heavier periods, 

characterized by menstrual flow that causes anxiety, restricts 

normal activity or causes severe pain or cramping. If you are 

soaking through one or more sanitary pads or tampons each 

hour for several consecutive hours, or your periods last longer 

than seven days and/or contain large blood clots, you should 

talk to your doctor. This would not be normal, and you don’t 

have to suffer. 

What causes heavy periods? 

Many conditions may cause heavy menstrual bleeding, ranging 

from a hormonal imbalance to certain disease processes 

that involve the uterus, like fibroids, polyps or endometriosis. 

Another possibility is neoplasia, a new tissue growth that can 

be a thickening of uterine tissue, or rarely a cancerous or precancerous 

condition. 

What treatments are available for heavy periods? 

The appropriate treatment depends on the cause of the problem. 

The best treatment option for you if you are experiencing 

disruptive bleeding is dependent on your overall health and how 

this problem is impacting your life. Your plans for the future, 

including whether you plan to have children, is an important 

consideration that will affect the course of treatment. 

If heavy periods are due to benign causes, such as a hormone 

imbalance, one solution is endometrial ablation. This is a minimally 

invasive outpatient procedure, and most women return 

to their normal routine in just one day. Studies show that following 

treatment, most women can expect lighter periods, or 

possibly no period at all. Three out of four women who undergo 

ablation experience a reduction in pain and cramping. Five 

years after treatment, more than 95 percent of women still 

experience reduced flow. 

Gynecologists on staff at Parma Hospital include: 

Ayman Dahman, MD 

6900 Pearl Road, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 

440-884-9000 

Stephany George, MD 

6115 Powers Boulevard, Parma, OH 44129 

440-743-4780 

William Hahn, Jr., MD 

6681 Ridge Road, Parma, OH 44129 

440-886-4477 

Paul Hudock, MD 

6681 Ridge Road, Parma, OH 44129 

440-887-9140 

Jeffrey Mangel, MD 

2500 Metrohealth Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109 

216-778-5890 

Kristine Pelagalli, MD 

1000 Wallings Road, Broadview Heights, OH 44147 

440-717-2000 

A winding walkway of remembrance 

Ralph Wagner will forever be 

remembered at Seasons of Life 

Hospice. 

The name of the former 

hospice patient is inscribed the 

walkway created by the Parma 

Hospital Health Care Foundation 

for memorials at Hospice’s 

residential facility. Ralph is the 

father of Foundation vice chairman 

Brian C. Wagner and the husband 

of Rosemary Wagner, who began 

volunteering with hospice 23 years 

ago, two years after her husband’s 

passing. 

“Hospice has 

meant so much to 

our family,” says 

Rosemary Wagner, 

who makes followup 

bereavement 

calls to families who 

have experienced 

a loss. Her parents, who died six 

months apart five years ago, also 

are remembered with a memorial 

on the walkway. “When I go over 

there and see those names, it gives 

me such a warm feeling because 

I have such fond memories of 

hospice.” 

The winding paved walkway 

allows patients and their visitors 

with wheelchairs or walkers to 

more safely navigate the sloping 

terrain. It also gives family 

members a way to honor their 

loved ones after their death with 

a lasting memorial in a serene 

setting that will be enjoyed by 

future patients. 

Marcia Ferguson, executive 

director of the Parma Hospital 

Health Care Foundation, saw how 

visibly moved many donors were 

at the first dedication ceremony. 

Bricks purchased from November 

2008-June 2009 will be dedicated 

on October 8. 

Bricks are bought not just 

for those who have passed away, 

but also to honor the living, such 

as the volunteers of hospice who 

continue to touch lives every day. 

“This is a way to celebrate 

a person’s life, the 

caregivers who 

are remembering 

them, as well as to 

celebrate the mission 

of hospice,” said 

Ferguson. “And it 

certainly adds to the 

beauty of the place. 

“The walkway is a good 

example of how the Parma 

Hospital Health Care Foundation 

works with hospital departments 

to build and enhance services for 

people in our community.” 

Memorial bricks come in two 

sizes [both pictured above]: 

• Premium brick – 8 x 8 inches 

- $250 including engraving and 

additional graphic 

• Standard brick – 4 x 8 inches 

- $125 including engraving 

For more information on 

ordering a brick for the Memorial 

Walkway, call 440-743-4280. 

Jennifer Schneidler, MD 

6900 Pearl Road, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 

440-884-9000 


THE PAIN CENTER 

A stimulating experience for back pain sufferers 

Spinal cord stimulation leaves Jessica 

Pinchak dancing in the hallways of 

the hospital. 

And it leaves patients singing 

the praises of Jonathan Salewski, DO, 

director of the Pain Center. 

Hobbled by back and leg pain for 

more than a decade, Pinchak discovered 

the Pain Center at Parma Hospital early 

last year. She tried monthly pain blocks 

and medication, under the guidance of 

Dr. Salewski. 

“The pain always returned with a 

vengeance,” says Pinchak, 60. “My body 

would not let go of the pain.” 

When more conservative 

approaches were unsuccessful, Dr. 

Salewski suggested the latest procedure 

available to attack pain. Spinal cord 

stimulation involves the implantation of 

a small, rechargeable pulse generator 

in the upper gluteal area. When pain 

strikes, the patient simply presses a 

button on a remote control, which 

sends signals to the brain to replace the 

sensation of pain. 

Esther Laux describes the stimulator 

signals as the feeling of tiny bubbles 

floating in her body and massaging away 

the pain. 

“It just erased the pain,” says Laux, 

astounded at how a small remote 

control can ease the pain of years of 

arthritis and stenosis of the spine. 

“Spinal cord stimulation gives the 

patient direct control over the pain when 

it strikes,” says Dr. Salewski, 

who is Board certified in 

both pain management and 

anesthesiology. 

The spinal cord stimulator 

is implanted in two stages. 

Stage One is a trial phrase, 

in which temporary leads are 

placed through the skin and 

attached to a pulse generator 

controlled by the patient. The 

patient advances to Stage Two 

if he or she achieves adequate 

pain relief and wishes to 

proceed. Both procedures are 

done on an outpatient basis. 

The spinal cord stimulator 

not only gives patients the 

ability to manage their pain, but 

also adjusts their attitudes. 

“With the medication I 

could sleep 16 hours a day and 

when I woke up, I was groggy,” 

says Laux, whose smiling 

presence and active social life 

at Royal Redeemer Lutheran 

Church belies the darkness she 

plunged into during pain that 

struck 11 on a 10-point scale. 

“What kind of life is that?” 

In a letter of thanks to her pain 

management team at Parma Hospital, 

she wrote: “I was a crabby, complaining 

older woman in pain. Now I’m a 

cheerful, personable – and unfortunately 

still old – woman, but with no pain.” 

Pinchak relates to finding herself at 

a crossroads, after a series of epidural 

pain blocks. She considered the spinal 

cord stimulator her last resort. 

She was not disappointed. Once 

a hiker and camper, bouts of severe 

pain had forced her to abandon those 

recreational pursuits. Now, she is 

moving once again. 

“It is the way to go,” says Pinchak. 

“If you want to be pain free and you 

want a better quality of life, you have to 

go with the spinal cord stimulator.” 

She credits Dr. Salewski and his 

“magnificent” supporting staff with 

enhancing her quality of life, too. 

“If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t 

even be on my feet,” says Pinchak. “I 

want everyone who has back pain to 

know about this. I won’t go to any other 

hospital.” 

For an evaluation at the Pain Center, 

call 440-743-4333. 

TOP: Esther Laux returned to gardening after nerve 

stimulation. LEFT: The nerve stimulator’s remote 

control allowed Dr. Jonathan Salewski to provide 

Jessica Pinchak with a tool to control her pain relief. 


Fall Class Schedule 

September - November 2009 

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

REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN: August 18, 2009 

PHONE IN: August 24, 2009 

Look for online registration in November for Winter Classes. 

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

Closed Saturday & Sundays. · No classes on November 26, 27 and 28. 

You & 

your Health 

Memory Loss: What 

Everyone Needs to Know 

A FREE educational series on 

memory loss for patients, family 

members, friends & professionals. 

Each session includes a presentation 

by an expert plus discussion 

groups with practical tips. Held at 

the Health Education Center. 

Four Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Sign-In 

6 p.m. 

Presentation 

6:30 p.m. 

Group Discussion 7:30 p.m. 

For reservations: Call Alzheimer’s 

Association at 216-231-1335 or 440- 

934-7750 Ext. 1335. 

Session I 

Understanding Memory Loss 

David Fox, MD, Psychiatrist. Learn 

about causes of memory problems, 

strategies to improve your memory 

and steps you can take to transform 

information into a memory. Group 

Discussion: How the Alzheimer’s 

Association Can Help You - Part I 

Tue., Sep. 8 

Session II 

Legal & Financial Planning 

Daniel Seink, Esq., Attorney. Legal 

and financial planning for those 

suffering from memory loss. Group 

Discussion: How the Alzheimer’s 

Association Can Help You - Part II 

Tue., Sep. 15 

Session III 

Living with Memory Loss 

Sally Ollerton, LSW, Alzheimer’s 

Association. A discussion with 

an individual with memory loss 

and a family member on how to 

adjust to changes that occur with 

Alzheimer’s disease. Group Discussion: 

Practical Tips for Communication 

and Behaviors 

Tue., Sep. 22 

Session IV 

Latest Research 

Paula Ogrocki, PhD, Director of 

Education, Memory and Aging 

Center, University Hospitals/Case 

Western Reserve. Group Discussion: 

Activities 

Tue., Sep. 29 

The following programs are held 

in the Parma Hospital Auditorium. 

Advanced registration required 

please call 440-743-4900. 

Fall is Here! 

Fall brings with it beautiful colors 

but also ragweed and yellow 

jackets. Todd Rambasek, MD, 

Board-certified pediatric and adult 

allergist immunologist, will lead an 

informal discussion on recent treatment 

options for fall pollen allergy 

and insect sting reactions. Our 

interactive discussion will range 

from over-the-counter options to 

allergen immunotherapy. 

Thu., Sep. 3 

7 p.m. 

Food Allergies and Hives 

- Related or Not? 

Allergist/Immunologist Todd 

Rambasek, MD will discuss the 

latest diagnostic methods for 

food allergies and the relationship 

between food allergies and hives. 

We also will discuss management 

options for patients with hives and 

food allergies, whether or not the 

conditions are related. Join us for an 

interactive, informal discussion. 

Thu., Nov. 5 

7 p.m. 

SCREENINGS 

Appointments/registration 

required, please call 440-743- 

4900. Held at the Health 

Education Center unless noted. 

Flu and Pneumonia 

Vaccine Clinics 

Open to the public ages 19 and 

older. Fee. Seniors: bring all health 

insurance cards including Senior 

HMO card and your Medicare card. 

If you belong to a Medicare HMO or 

Senior HMO, see your doctor or a 

fee will be charged. Must register. 

Mon., Oct. 19 

1-8 p.m. 

Tue., Oct. 6, Oct. 13 1-5 p.m. 

Wed., Oct. 7 

1-8 p.m. 

Thu., Oct. 29, Nov. 5 5-8 p.m. 

Fri., Oct. 23, Oct. 30 9 a.m. -1 p.m. 

Sat., Oct. 10, Oct. 17, Nov. 7 9-noon 

FREE! Blood Pressure 

Screening 

Wed., WALK-IN 

1-2 p.m. 

No screening on Nov. 25 

Bone Density 

Screening for Women 

Testing is done on the heel – 

no socks or pantyhose. 

By appointment $20 

Thu., Sep. 24, Nov. 12 6-8 p.m. 

Thu.,Oct. 22 9 a.m.-noon. 

Cholesterol Screening 

Includes total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, 

triglycerides and blood sugar. 12-hr 

fast recommended for best results. 

By appointment $25 

2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month 

9-10:30 a.m. 

No screenings on Nov. 25 

Pneumococcal 

Vaccine Clinics 

Vaccines available 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. Must register. 

Fri., Sep. 4 & 18, Nov. 20 10 a.m. 

FREE! Prostate 

Cancer Screening 

Open to all men age 50 and over 

who have never been screened 

before or within the last year and 

who are not seen by an urologist. 

Cancer Center, second floor. 

Tue., Sep. 29 6:30-8 p.m. 

FREE! Skin Cancer/ 

Melanoma Screening 

Robert Gerding, MD. 

Appointment required. 

Fri., Sep. 11 

Fri., Sep. 25 

PERSONAL 

WELLNESS 

9 a.m.-noon 

9 a.m.-noon 

AARP Driver 

Safety Program 

Please bring valid driver’s license. 

Bring checks first day of class, payable 

to AARP. NO CASH. 

AARP members $12 

Non-Members $14 

Tue., Sep. 1 

9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Be a Smart Grocery 

Shopper 

The grocery store can be confusing. 

Learn how to read labels, choose 

the most healthful foods and save 

money. Taught by a Registered 

Dietitian. 

1 session $10 

Thu., Sep. 17 

7-8 p.m. 

Cooking With Your 

Health in Mind 

Demo format focuses on making 

healthier alternatives to your 

favorite foods and healthy recipe 

makeovers. Recipes are included 

to take home and you’ll sample the 

recipes prepared. Class is about 1 

hour and 20 minutes. $3 food fee 

per person due day of class. Taught 

by Karen from Karen’s Creative 

Cuisine. 

1 session $20 

Bountiful Garden Breads 

Wed., Sep. 16 

7 p.m. 

Homemade Strudel 

Tue., Oct. 13 

7 p.m. 

Budget Conscious for the Holidays 

Thu., Nov. 12 

7 p.m. 

Coupon Guy 

“Joe the Coupon Guy” will discuss 

ways to save money on gasoline, 

home heating, coupons, rebates, 

travel, restaurants, and more. 

Learn how to save 70-80% on your 

grocery shopping and more. 

1 session $10 

Mon., Oct. 5 

7-8 p.m. 

Creative Parenting 

Focus is on positive parenting. 

Each week learn a different key 

concept to apply at home. Weekly 

handouts create a great resource 

book (binder included). Class is 

non-judgmental, informative and 

fun. Taught by a Licensed School 

Psychologist and mother of four. 

6 sessions $60 single/ $98 couple 

Mon., Oct 12 7:15-8:15 p.m. 

Dealing with Food 

Allergies/Intolerances 

Learn how food allergies are diagnosed, 

treated, and managed. Tips 

on grocery shopping, label reading, 

food preparations and dining out. 

Taught by a Registered Dietitian. 

1 session $10 

Thu., Sep. 24 

7-8 p.m. 

NEW! End Mealtime 

Struggles 

Is your child a picky eater? What 

and how much should you feed 

your child? Learn how to make 

mealtimes enjoyable and healthful. 

Taught by a Registered Dietitian. 

1 session $10 

Thu., Oct. 22 

7-8 p.m. 

NEW! Food for Life - 

4-part Cooking Series 

Sponsored by The Cancer Project, 

a nonprofit organization advancing 

cancer prevention and survival 

through nutrition education and 

research. For cancer survivors and 

anyone interested in health, with 

practical cooking skills and tips to 

turn every meal into a delicious 

dose of healthy nutrition! Includes 

cooking demonstration and 

samples of three quick, delicious 

dishes, all with a dramatic positive 

healthy effect and easily made at 

home. Proceeds benefit The Cancer 

Project’s mission. 

4 sessions $65 

Wed., 

6-7:30 p.m. 

Sep. 9: Introduction to How Foods 


Health Education Center Class Schedule 

Fight Cancer 

Sep. 16: Fueling Up on Low-fat, 

High Fiber Foods 

Sep. 23: Discovering Dairy and 

Meat Alternatives 

Sep. 30: Cancer-fighting 

Compounds and Healthy Weight 

NEW! Self-Defense 

for Women 

Hands-on class and safety seminar. 

Learn to recognize danger, be more 

aware of your surroundings, and 

stop an attacker effectively. 

1 session $25 

Wed., Oct. 14 7-8:30 p.m. 

Self-Help Massage 

Techniques 

Learn practical techniques to 

reduce physical symptoms and ailments 

like headaches, neck aches, 

breathing difficulty, constipation, 

low back pain and more. Also, 

techniques for managing stress 

and muscle tightness. Instructor 

is a licensed massotherapist and 

nationally certified therapeutic 

bodyworker. Enter to win a 10-minute 

chair massage that night. 

1 session $20 

Wed., Sep. 16, Nov. 18 8-9 p.m. 

Thu., Oct. 15 

8-9 p.m. 

Sign Language I 

(Beginners) 

For those who want to learn just 

for fun or to use as a skill in your 

workplace. You can also learn to 

communicate with your Infant. 


Thu., Sep. 10, Oct. 29 

7:40-8:25 p.m. 

Sign Language II 

(Advanced) 

For those who want to learn more 

and increase skill level. Prerequisite 

is the Beginners class or 

knowledge of sign language. 


Thu., Sep. 10, Oct. 29 

6:30-7:30 p.m. 

NEW! Reiki Self-Help 

Training 

This natural healing energy for 

body, mind and spirit, will relax, 

comfort, and accelerate one’s 

own healing and wellness. Manual 

included. Dress comfortably. 

1 session $75 

Sat., Oct. 24 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Spanish for Beginners 

For those with very little or no 

knowledge of Spanish. Have fun - 

with focus on the pace of the class, 

not the pace of the curriculum. $10 

material fee payable first class. 

Taught by a certified teacher. 


Thu., Sep. 10, Oct. 29 6-7:30 p.m. 

Weight Management 

for Adults 

Take the first step towards managing 

your weight. Learn how to 

determine your healthful weight, 

put together an eating plan, start a 

physical activity program, and enlist 

the help of your family, friends 

and physician. Tips to become a 

smart consumer and avoid ineffective, 

unproven and dangerous 

plans and products. Taught by a 

Registered Dietitian. 

1 session $10 

Thu., Nov. 5 

7-8 p.m. 

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES 

Naturopaths specialize in 

educating you about your lifestyle 

choices and approach to achieve 

and maintain your health. 

Naturopathic Doctors (ND’s) 

training includes anatomy 

& 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. 

Cancer: Prevention and 

Supportive Therapies 

Combing alternative and conventional 

therapies can increase 

survival. Taught by Jane Semple, 

Doctor of Naturopathic medicine. 

1 session $15 

Thu., Oct. 15 

7-8:30 p.m. 

Herbal Certification 

Learn a holistic approach to prevention 

and disease treatment using 

nutrition, herbs, vitamins and minerals. 

15 contact hours for nurses; 

10 contact hours for occupational 

therapists, physical therapists and 

athletic trainers. Taught by Janet 

O’Donnell, Doctor of Naturopathic 

medicine. 


Wed., Sep. 9 7-8:30 p.m. 

Introduction to Iridology 

The iris may reveal the condition 

and health of body tissue. Excellent, 

non-invasive tool for natural health 

practitioners or anyone interested. 

Buy iridology book for $7 night of 

class. Taught by Jane Semple, Doctor 

of Naturopathic medicine 


Thu., Nov. 12 

7-8:30 p.m. 

CPR classes are non-refundable. 

Basic Life Support for 

Health Care Providers 

For those who need 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., Sep. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 14 

9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Basic Life Support for 

Health Care Providers 

RENEWAL 

For health care providers who 

currently have a BLS Health-care 

Provider card and need recertification. 

1 session $43 

Mon., Sep. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 

6-9 p.m. 

Heartsaver AED 

Adult CPR, AED and relief of 

foreign-body airway obstruction 

for those expected to respond to 

emergencies in workplace. Participants 

obtain course completion 

card. 

1 session $43 

Tue., Sep. 22, Nov. 17 6-9 p.m. 

Infant /Child CPR 

Covers CPR and foreign-body 

airway obstruction. Manual and a 

certification card is included with 

class fee. 

1 session $43 

Thu., Sep. 17 6:30-9:30 p.m. 

Mon., Nov. 2 6:30-9:30 p.m. 

EMS Department 

· Paramedic Training 

· EMT - Basic 

· ACLS · PALS · BTLS 

Instructor courses in CPR, ACLS, 

PALS and BTLS also available. 

EMT Basic begins Sep. 28, 2009 

Mon, Wed. & Fri. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Call 440-743-4970 to register. 

SUPPORT 

GROUPS 

Support groups are 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. Held in hospital auditorium. 

Second Thursday of the month. 

7-9 p.m. 

New Perspectives: 

Weight Management 

Support 

440-743-2900. Education and support 

for Bariatric surgery patients 

and those interested in weight-loss 

surgery. First Monday of the month. 

7-9 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 people 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 Support 

Call to register 440-743-2223. Third 

Wednesday of the month. 

6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Cancer Care Meeting 

440-743-2223. For patients and 

families diagnosed with cancer. 

First Tuesday of the month. 

5-7 p.m. 

Kindred Spirits 

440-743-4445. A telephone buddy 

system for breast cancer survivors. 

RECREATION 

& DANCE 

Ballroom Dance 

(Beginners) 

(Ages 15-adult) MUST HAVE A 

PARTNER. Learn the rhumba, waltz, 

foxtrot, swing and merengue. For 

those who have never taken ballroom 

dancing or need a brush-up. 

Taught by Sophia Hertzel and staff. 

Must wear acceptable footwear. No 

tennis shoes or sandals. 

6 sessions $60 per person 

Wed., Sep. 9, Oct. 28 

7:30-8:30 p.m. 

Basketball for Men 


Fri., Sep. 11 

7-9 p.m. 

Beginning Belly Dancing 

(Ages 15-adult) This Middle Eastern 

dance is a low-impact cardio 

workout. Improve your posture 

and identify, isolate and strengthen 

your muscles. No experience necessary. 

Wear yoga pants or sweat 

pants and a short T-shirt. 


Mon., Sep. 14 5:30-6:30 p.m. 

Co-Ed Dodge Ball League 

Ridgewood Y.M.C.A. instructors. 

Fee includes T-shirt. 


Tue., Oct. 6 7:40- 9:30 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 the level of play 

required may be asked to continue 

at a different level. 

Coed Volleyball 

Walk-ins 

$4 per night 

If paying per session, be sure to 

call the office to determine if the 

session will be held. 


Advanced 

Advanced skill level required. 

USVBA rules apply. 

Thu., Sep. 10 8:10-9:40 p.m. 

Intermediate 

Intermediate skill level required. 

USVBA rules apply. 

Mon., Sep. 14 

8:15 -9:45 p.m. 

Individualized Golf 

Instruction 

(Ages 12-adult) Bring #7 or #8 

iron. Wear tennis shoes. 


Thu., Sep. 17, Nov. 5 6-7 or 7-8 p.m. 

NEW! Basic Sewing 101 

(Ages 12-adult) Learn to sew or 

revive old skills. Bring a sewing 

machine, owners manual, supplies, 

“easy” pattern and fabric to first 

class. Instructor will contact you 

after you register about supply list 

and your pattern. 


Sat., Oct. 10, 17 & 24 10 a.m.-noon 

FITNESS 

Mats, weights, steps and balls are 

provided. Bands for purchase. 

DATES LISTED ARE START DATES 

Cardio Dance 

A high and low impact cardio 

workout. Burn lots of calories while 

learning the newest styles of dance. 

Designed for all ages and all levels 

using simple movements. No dance 

experience necessary. 



FITNESS + MInD/BODY FITNESS Classes are open to ages 16 

& up. Instructors each have a unique teaching style. Instructors are subject to 

change without notice. Not sure about a class? TRY A CLASS PASS. 


Tue., Sep. 8, Nov. 3 7:10-8:10 p.m. 

Cardio Sculpt 

Combination of cardio and strength 

training using various equipment. 


Mon., Sep. 14 7:10-8:10 p.m. 


Mon., Nov. 2 7:10-8:10 p.m. 

NEW! Circuit Workout 

A high energy class to rev up 

your metabolism and transform 

your body. Designed with various 

exercises for each muscle group to 

obtain optimal muscle condition. 


Mon., Sep. 14, Nov. 2 6:15-7:15 p.m. 

NEW! Fitness Fusion 

Hi/lo impact cardio, step, and 

strength training, Pilates and Yoga 

will give you anti-aging effect, 

burns fat & builds muscle. Variety 

of equipment will be used. 


Wed., Sep. 9, Nov. 4 6-7 p.m. 

Fit ’n Healthy 

Complete low-impact workout 

improves cardio endurance and 

flexibility. 


Tue., Sep. 8, Nov. 3 9-10 a.m. 

Thu., Sep. 10, Nov. 5 9-10 a.m. 

Power Up Pilates 

Incorporates strengthening exercises 

that are easy on joints and 

effective for elongating and toning 

all the muscles of the body. 


Thu., Sep. 10, Oct. 29 7:10-8:10 p.m. 

NEW! Power Sculpt 

This full body workout is a fast 

paced, no impact, high intensity 

weight class. Work the core and 

keep the heart rate up combining 

classic weight exercises and 

contemporary moves. 


Wed., Sep. 9, Nov. 4 7:10-8:10 p.m. 

Rockin’ Aerobics 

Hi/low impact cardio workout 

to the ‘70s through ‘90s music. 

Includes weight training and 

stretching for a complete body 

workout. 


Mon., Sep. 14, Nov. 2 6-7 p.m. 

Senior Shape-up 

(55 and older) Focus on strength, 

stretching and stamina. No floor 

exercises. Chairs provided. 


Mon. & Wed., Sep. 9, Nov. 2 

10-11 a.m. 


Fri., Sep. 4, Oct. 30 10-11 a.m. 

Stretch, Flex and Breathe 

Breathing techniques combined 

with gentle stretching and flexing 

to improve overall health. This 

gentle program uses small weights 

and your own body weight to 

help stretch and strengthen. Dress 

comfortably and bring a water 

bottle. Class is done from chairs 

and standing. 


Tue., Sep. 8, Oct. 20 

10:45 -11:45 a.m. 

The Mixx 

A combination of strength, flexibility 

and relaxation while keeping 

your metabolism in check by 

lengthening and toning body. 


Thu., Sep. 10, Oct. 29 6-7 p.m. 

NEW! Turbo Kick® 

The ultimate cardiovascular workout 

with a unique blend of intense 

intervals, strength and endurance 

training. Action-packed with an 

intense combination of kickboxing, 

dance moves, martial arts, sports 

drills and weight training. Good for 

any fitness level. 


Sat., Sep. 12, Oct. 31 

8:30-9:30 a.m. 

Weight to Stretch II 

Focus on weight training to increasing 

bone density, metabolism and 

strengthening all muscles groups. 

Emphasis on using different 

weights with a stretching and toning 

segment at the end. 


Thu., Sep. 10, Oct. 29 

6:45 - 7:45 p.m. 

NEW! Yoga Fusion 

A low impact class to improve balance, 

stability, muscle tone, flexibility 

and well-being. A base of Yoga 

inspired movements with benefits 

from many different schools of 

fitness. Includes warm-up, muscle 

toning, balance exercises, core 

strengthening and deep stretch. 


Mon., Sep. 14 7:30-8:15 p.m. 


Mon., Nov. 2 7:30-8:15 p.m. 

NEW! ZUMBA Fit 

Dance the calories away and tone 

the thighs, butt and guts! half 

hour of high energy dance, mixed 

with a half hour of BOOTCAMP. 

Includes circuit training, step 

aerobics, weights, and ab work. An 

intermediate to advanced class, but 

beginners may participate using 

modification moves. 


Tue., Oct. 6, Nov. 17 6:30-7:30 p.m. 


Sat., Sep. 12, Oct. 31 

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

NEW! ZUMBA Gold 

Fun, simple, low impact, total body 

workout using Latin and International 

rhythms. For beginners of all 

ages, and active older adults. No 

dance experience needed. 


Sat., Sep. 19, Nov. 7 8:30-9:30 a.m. 

MIND/BODY 

FITNESS 

Dress comfortably, bring a small 

blanket/towel and a water bottle 

to classes. Yoga mats provided. 

Evening Yoga 

Attain body awareness, relaxation 

and body/mind balance through a 

system of exercises and breathing. 

Beginners 


Mon., Sep. 14, Nov. 2 7-8:30 p.m. 

Wed., Sep. 16, Nov. 4 7-8:30 p.m. 

Intermediate 


Thu., Sep. 17, Nov. 5 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. 


Tue., Sep. 15, Nov. 3 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

NEW! Gentle Yoga- 

Noontime Stretch 

Gentle approach to stretch and 

release muscle tension, to restore 

and renew the body for the rest of 

your day. Walk-In’s welcome - $10. 

Call the office to determine if class 

is in session. 


Tue., Sep. 8, Oct. 20 noon-1 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-in’s welcome - $12 


Tue., Sep. 1, Oct. 6 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., Oct. 20 

Continuing students 

Prerequisite: beginners’ class. 

7-9 p.m. 


Mon., Oct. 26 

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., Sep. 9 7-8:30 p.m. 


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

YOUTH 

Lab fees included in class price. 

Parents must remain in the building 

during 1-hour daytime classes 

and all evening classes. NO ADULT 

PARTICIPATION UNLESS NOTED. 

DATES LISTED ARE START DATES 

INFANT 

NEW! Primetime Baby 

Rhymes 

(Birth-24 months) It’s never too 

early to start reading with your 

child! Enjoy stories, songs, and 

rhymes during this lap sit program. 

Learn how to promote literacy skills 

to your child. 


Thu., Sep. 24 6:20-6:50 p.m. 

Baby’s First Massage® 

See PARENTING CATEGORY. 

PRESCHOOL/PRE-K 

A World Full of Art 

(Ages 3-5) Preschool multi-cultural 

art class features a different country 

each week with hands-on art 

projects. Dress for a mess. 


Thu., Sep. 10 

10-11 a.m. 

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 activities. Build 

social skills and fine motor skills. 

Introduction of a classroom routine 

and the concept of a teacher. 


Wed.,Sep. 9, Oct. 28 

10-11 a.m., 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 

Animal Parade 

(Ages 3-5) Learn about some 

feathered, furry and scaly critters 

through stories and fun activities. 


Thu., Oct. 29 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. 

Caveman to Picasso 

(Ages 3-5) Create works of art 

using techniques developed by 

famed artists throughout history. 

Dress for a mess! 


Wed., Sep. 9, Oct. 28 10-11 a.m. 

Crazy for Carle 

(Ages 3½-6) Stories, songs, and 

rhymes celebrating beloved children’s 

book author, Eric Carle. 

1 session $10 

Sat., Oct. 24 9:45-10:45 a.m. 

Fitness Fun! 

(Ages 3-6) Play fun games while 

exercising. A healthy snack will be 

prepared at the end of each class. 


Thu., Sep. 10, Oct. 29 

5:20-6:20 p.m. 

NEW! Fun Time Gymtime 

(Ages 3½-5) Develop large muscle 

groups through ball skills, games, 

gym equipment, and playground 

safety with music and songs. 


Tue., Sep. 8, Oct. 27 11-11:45 a.m. 

Imagination Lane 

(Age 3 only) Exploring imagination 

with stories, songs and art. 


Tue., Sep. 8, Oct. 27 9:30-11 a.m. 


Wed., Sep. 9, Oct. 28 6-7 p.m. 

Kindergarten Readiness 

(Ages 4-6) Explore various themes 

while building skills for Kindergarten 

success. Develop letter, 

number, pre-writing, and memory 

skills along with social skills and 

improving coordination. Child must 

be turning 4 by Sep. 30, 2009. 


Tue., Sep. 8, Oct. 27 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 


Mon.& Wed, Sep. 14, Nov. 2 

9:30 -11:30 a.m. 

NEW! Kindergarten 

Readiness (Level 2) 

(Ages 4½-6) Must have recognition 

of letters (Aa - Zz), numbers (1- 

10), basic colors and shapes. Focus 

on letter sounds and formation, and 

an awareness of basic sight words. 

Pre-reading skills and challenging 

math activities integrated into 

weekly themes. Child must be 5 by 

Dec. 31, 2009 and attending 



Kindergarten in Fall 2010. 


Thu., Sep. 10, Oct. 29 10 a.m.-noon 

® 

With Susan Joseph 

“Our Time” 

(Ages 18 months - 3 years) Adult 

participation. Introduce your 

child to singing, imitating sounds, 

rhyming, sound identification, 

instrument exploration and creative 

movement. Continue learning with 

At Home Materials (included). 

Improves confidence, self-control 

and communication skills. Call for 

openings. Register after Sep. 1, $10 

late fee. 


Wed., Sep. 16 

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

® 

With Susan Joseph 

“Imagine That” 

(Ages 3-5) Adult participates last 

15 minutes of class. Music with 

expressive language, storytelling, 

peer interaction, movement and 

pretend play. Expand cognitive 

and literacy skills, creativity and 

individuality. Learning continues 

with At Home Materials (illustrated 

books, pretend play set, CD and 

instrument) included in cost. Call 

for openings. Register after Sep. 1, 

$10 late fee. 

15 sessions 

without a backpack $177 

with a backpack $183 

Fri., Sep. 18 

11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 5-5:45 p.m. 

Playing with a Purpose 

(Ages 2-4) Adult participation. Develop 

self-confidence, self-control, 

good listening and social skills 

through fun, seasonal, educational 

activities. Explore freely a variety 

of planned activities as well as 

participate in group time. 


Mon., Sep. 14, Nov. 2 6:15-7:15 p.m. 

Preschool Dance 

(Ages 3-5) Introduction to ballet 

class develops body awareness and 

enhance creativity. A delightful and 

fun introduction to dance. 


Tue., Sep. 8, Nov. 3 

5:20-6:05 p.m. or 6:15-7 p.m. 

NEW! Preschool Mania 

(Age 3-4) Prepare for preschool/ 

kindergarten by teaching/reinforcing 

colors, shapes, letters, and 

numbers. Each 6 week session will 

build onto itself. Enjoy art, music, 

stories and play. 


Mon., Sep. 14, Nov. 2 

10:30-11:45 a.m. 

NEW! Primetime 

Preschool 

(Age 3-5) For children who do not 

attend a traditional day preschool 

covering, math, science, reading, 

language, music and art. 


Thu., Sep. 10, Oct. 29 

6:25-7:30 p.m. 

Ready, Set, READ! 

(Ages 2-3) Adult participation. 

Learn 6 skills of early literacy and 

how to help child be a lifelong 

reader! Learn literacy, social and 

developmental skills through 

stories, songs and play. 


Thu., Sep. 24 

7-8 p.m. 

NEW! Shapes, Colors, 

and Numbers 

(Age 2-3) Adult participation. 

Create, explore and learn about 

shapes, colors and numbers. Each 6 

week session is different. 


Mon., Sep. 14, Nov. 2 9:30-10:15 a.m. 

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 


9:20-10:05 a.m., 6:30-7:15 p.m. 

Ages 2-4 


10:10-10:55 a.m., 7:25- 8:10 p.m. 

Wild for Willems 

(Ages 3½-5) Enjoy stories, songs, 

and rhymes celebrating beloved 

children’s author, Mo Willems. 

1 session $10 

Sat., Oct. 10 9:45-10:45 a.m. 

Young Einstein 

(Ages 3-5) Preschool science targets 

basic, easy scientific concepts 

with experiments, art projects and 

games using everyday materials. 

Dress for a mess! 


Wed., Sep. 9, Oct. 28 

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

Thu., Sep. 10 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. 

Thu., Oct. 29 

10-11 a.m. 

SCHOOL AGE 

Babysitter Training 

(Ages 11-16) Learn basic first 

aid, safety issues and baby care, 

including infant and child CPR skills. 

Manual and handouts included. 


Sat., Sep. 19 & 26 9 a.m.-noon 

Children’s Self Defense 

(Ages 6-15) Black belt karate instructors 

teach principles of Karate 

and judo. 


Level I (beginners) 

& Level II (advanced) 

Sat., Sep. 12, Oct. 31 11 a.m.-noon 

NEW! Fantastic Fall 

(Grades K-2) Fun activities, stories 

and games all about fall themes. 


Mon., Oct. 12 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Full of Ourselves 

(Ages 11-14) A wellness program 

to advance girl power, health & 

leadership developed at Harvard 

Medical School. Focus on healthy 

body image & equips girls to 

resist culture directives toward 

body preoccupation, overeating & 

disordered eating behaviors. Builds 

self-esteem through taking control 

of lives, attitudes and future. Quick 

15-minute overview for parents 

during first session. Taught by a 

Licensed School Psychologist. 

6 session $50 

Mon., Oct. 12 

6-7 p.m. 

NEW! HIP HOP Dance 

(Ages 8-adult) Learn the latest 

moves. Includes: warm up, crossovers, 

and a hip hop routine. Wear 

comfortable dance clothes, jazz or 

ballet shoes (bare feet acceptable). 


Mon., Sep. 14 

7-8 p.m. 

Know Your Facts! - 

Addition/Subtraction 

(Grades 1-4) Increase your addition 

and subtraction knowledge 

and concept of facts from 0-18 with 

strategies and fun activities. 


Thu., Sep. 10, Oct. 29 

5:45-6:45 p.m. 

Multiplication/Division 

(Grades 3-6) Learn strategies as 

well as do fun activities and games 

to build knowledge & speed in 

multiplication and division facts. 


Thu., Sep. 10, Oct. 29 7 -8 p.m. 

Mad About Money 

(Grades 2-4) Review the value of 

money, counting money, and making 

change. Use your skills at the 

“store” to buy special items. 

1 session $15 

Wed., Oct. 14 

6-7 p.m. 

What’s the Time? 

(Grades 2-4) Practice telling time 

to the hour, half-hour, and quarter 

hour using an analog (not digital) 

clock. Make a clock to take home 

and practice. 

1 session $15 

Wed., Nov. 11 

6-7 p.m. 

STUDY HABITS SERIES 

(Grades 5-8) Parents can join during 

last half-hour of class to discuss 

what was learned. 

1 session each $28 

Start Organized - 

Stay Organized 

Learn ways to be organized for 

school. Studying & homework will 

be discussed. Bring school folder or 

binder and assignment pad. 

Tue., Sep. 22 

6-8 p.m. 

Notetaking 

Learn ways to take notes from texts 

including graphic organizers and 

outlining. Bring a textbook from 

school (no math) to class. 

Tue., Oct. 27 

6-8 p.m. 

NEW! Sensational Science 

(Grades 1-3) Run through the 

rain forest, soar through the solar 

system, swim in the ocean and 

play with animals through stories, 

games and activities. 


Mon., Sep. 14 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Sign Language 

(Ages 8-15) Studies show learning 

sign language can improve students 

overall comprehension and 

critical thinking. Learn ABC’s, colors, 

and more through fun activities. 


Thu., Sep. 10, Oct. 29 

5:30-6:15 p.m. 

What’s Cooking? 

(Ages 8-15) Hands-on food 

preparation, kitchen safety, 

measurement. Make and sample 

healthy recipes. Bring a container 

to take home goodies. Recipes are 

included. $3 food fee is payable 

to the instructor the day of class. 

Taught by Karen Skoczynski, RN 

from Karen’s Creative Cuisine. 

1 session $20 

Sliders & French Fries 

Sat., Sep. 19 

Fall Pie Pockets 

Fri., Oct. 16 

Lasagna & Pizza Soup 

Tue., Nov. 3 

11 a.m. 

2 p.m. 

2 p.m. 

Yoga for Tweens 

and Teens 

(Ages 8-15) Through movement, 

breathing techniques and 

relaxation exercises improve 

coordination, balance and flexibility. 

Helps with self-control and focus at 

school and home. Dress comfortably 

and bring a water bottle. 


Sat., Sep. 12, Oct. 31 10-11 a.m. 

Parenting 

All parenting classes held at Parma 

Hospital unless noted. 

Baby’s First Massage® 

Held at the Health Education 

Center. Learn techniques to give 

a loving, gentle massage to your 

newborn through infancy and 

childhood. Massage helps with the 

healing process of birth, development, 

sleep/wake behaviors and 

assists in bonding and reduces 

crying. Bring your fed baby or doll 

to class. Instructor is a licensed 

massotherapist, nationally certified 

therapeutic bodyworker, and certified 

by Baby’s First Massage. $12 

material fee due day of class. 

1 session $45 single or couple 

Wed., Sep. 16, Nov. 18 

6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Thu., Oct. 15 

FREE! Breastfeeding 

Support Group 

Support and problem solving 

for breastfeeding mothers and 

mothers-to-be. 

Tue., Sep. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1 

10-11 a.m. 

Tue., Sep. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, 

Dec. 8 

2-3 p.m. 

Tue., Sep. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, 

Dec. 15 

6-7 p.m. 

Breastfeeding Basics 

Learn the fundamentals and practical 

information. Support person is 

free. Father’s are welcome. 

1 session $12 

Tue., Oct. 13, Dec. 8 6-8:30 p.m. 

Caring for Your Newborn 

What to expect with a new baby. 

1 session $12 

Thu., Sept. 17, Nov. 5 7-9 p.m. 

Infant /Child CPR 

SEE PERSONAL WELLNESS 

Prepared Childbirth 

Covers pregnancy, labor, delivery 

and postpartum recovery. 


Thu., Oct. 1 

7-9 p.m. 

2 sessions* $65 

Sat., Sep. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 14 

9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

Review* 

1 session $40 

Sat., Sep. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 14 

9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

*Bring 2 pillows and blanket 

Maternity Center 

Tours 

Call 440-743-4030 


A Women’s Health & Wellness Retreat 

Saturday · September 26 

8:30 am - 1:30 pm · $25 per person 

DoubleTree Hotel – Cleveland South 

6200 Quarry Lane, Independence 

- Featuring - 

MC: Kathleen Cochrane, Fox 8 

B r e a k fa s t B u f f e t 

“Flexible People Don’t Break” by Patricia Ruflin, president & CEO, parma hospital 

Tai Chi Demonstration 

B r e a ko u t S e s s i o n s 

Dr. Stephany George, OB/GYN · Cooking/Nutrition · Yoga Demo 

l u n c h e o n p r o g r a m 

Coldwater Creek Fashions & Exhibitor Tables 

“Feel Great About You - Lessons and Laughter from My Big Fat Greek Life” 

by Francie Henry, Executive Vice President, Fifth Third Bank 

To register, call 440-743-4900 

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