Parma Hospital's Magazine for Healthy Living and Education

Parma Hospital's Magazine for Healthy Living and Education 

VOLUME 27, NUMBER 1 · SPRING 2011 

Midwives support, 

coach women through 

birth 

Partnering with 

Rainbow for neonatal 

care 

Surgery, speedy care 

facilitates faster return 

for injured athletes 

Back to work in two 

weeks after minimally 

invasive neurosurgery 

Helicopter transports 

STEMI patient to 

Parma 

The geriatrician 

difference 

A new local link from 

the American Cancer 

Society 

Health Education 

Center class schedule 

parmahospital.org 

The official health care provider of the Lake Erie Monsters 

The Lake Erie Monsters have teamed up with the orthopedic 

specialists at Parma Community General Hospital for fast, expert 

care for their hockey players.

50th anniversary of caring for our 

community leads an exciting 2011 

We begin an exciting year for Parma 

Community General Hospital as we 

prepare to celebrate 

our 50th anniversary. 

A lot has changed 

in healthcare over 

that time, but one 

thing that definitely 

remains constant is 

Parma Hospital carrying out our mission 

of caring for our community. It was our 

mission then, and it’s our mission now. In 

fact, we even have specific initiatives in 

place in 2011 to enhance the personalized 

care you come to expect from us. 

In hospital industry terms it’s called 

the “patient experience,” but the term 

“patient” isn’t really what you should feel 

like at Parma Hospital. Parma Hospital is a 

proud member of your community, as are 

many of our employees. Therefore, when 

you come to a Parma Hospital facility for 

your health care needs, you are one of 

our own who is being cared for by your 

friends, neighbors or family – who just 

happen to have a lot of medical expertise. 

Sure, other hospitals try to emulate that 

personal connection, but to genuinely 

deliver that type of relationship based care, 

you first have to be part of the community. 

So in 2011, we’ll continue to want 

to know you even better to then treat 

you even better. Applying what we 

have learned so far, look for our new 

HealthiHer membership program along 

with our enhanced maternity care for all 

your women’s health needs. We are well 

known for our award winning orthopedic 

and joint replacement programs. You may 

not know that we also provide excellent 

sports medicine services and spine care, 

from pain management and therapy 

through neurosurgery, when required. 

And, as for your cardiac, emergency, 

and other general medical and surgical 

services, like a lifelong friend of 50 years, 

we’ll always be there. 

Terrence G. Deis 

President & CEO 

+ 

The Lake Erie Monsters are pleased to announce 

that Parma Community General 

Hospital has signed on to be the official 

hospital of the team. Parma will partner with 

The Center of Orthopedic Surgery to form 

the Official Medical Team of the Lake Erie 

Monsters. 

The Lake Erie Monsters chose Parma Community 

General Hospital as its official hospital 

for the 2010-11 season. Their care will 

be provided by the physicians of The Center 

of Orthopedic Surgery, which specializes in 

treatment for sports injuries. 

“Our partnership creates an outstanding opportunity 

to foster strong relationships with 

area families because of the similar passion 

and commitment to the community that our 

organizations share,” said Parma Hospital 

President & CEO Terry Deis. “We are excited 

to be able to treat the team with Parma Hospital’s 

excellent, personalized care.” 

Kerry Bubolz, president of the Lake Erie 

Monsters, echoed this excitement. 

“The Monsters are excited to partner with 

Parma Hospital, who we know will provide 

top-notch care to our players,” said Bubolz. 

“We also share some of the same core values 

that Parma Hospital exhibits, such as integrity 

and community outreach.” 

Informed 

Informed is published quarterly by the Marketing 

Department of Parma Community General Hospital 

to provide timely, educational information on 

health-related topics. 

Terrence G. Deis President & CEO 

Mark White Director of Marketing 

Marty Pytel Manager of Creative Services 

C.J. Sheppard Communications Specialist 

Physicians who render professional services to 

you in Parma Community General Hospital are 

independent practitioners and are not employees 

or agents of the hospital. Parma Community 

General Hospital is not responsible for the acts or 

omissions of the physicians that are not directed or 

controlled by Parma Community General Hospital. 

It is the policy of Parma Hospital to employ and 

treat persons without regard to race, creed, sex, 

national origin, age or handicap. 

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Last year was a successful 

year for the Parma Hospital 

Health Care Foundation. Generous 

donors helped the Foundation 

increase its fund raising 

by 25 percent. Their gifts will 

help the Foundation expand its 

support for community health 

within and beyond the Hospital’s 

walls. 

The Foundation achieved 

many goals in 2010, including: 

• The first formal donor appreciation 

event at the Cleveland 

Botanical Gardens 

• A redesigned fund raising 

gala with a Casino Royalestyle 

theme. 

Fifty years and beyond 

• The first Parma Hospital employee 

donor campaign 

• A redesigned, physician-led 

fundraising campaign 

• A campaign 

for facility improvements 

of 

Parma 

Hospital’s ElderCenter 

As Parma Hospital approaches 

its 50 th anniversary, 

the Foundation will undertake 

significant work to support the 

Hospital’s mission. Goals for 

the upcoming year and beyond 

include: 

• Developing greater donor 

opportunities for people who 

want to be a significant force 

in supporting high-quality, 

community care 

• Continuing the 

campaign for facility 

improvements at the 

Hospital’s ElderCenter 

Rather than holding 

its annual Renaissance Ball, 

the Foundation will support 

Parma Hospital’s 50th anniversary 

gala on June 18. The 

Foundation is looking forward 

to supporting the hospital’s mission 

in the community over the 

next 50 years. 

2 Informed www.parmahospital.org

Midwives coach, comfort women through 

pregnancy, birth and beyond 

Twenty-six hours of labor 

can leave a mother aching for 

some inspiration. 

DeAnna Spisak faced 2½ 

hours of pushing at the end of 

a long labor to give birth to her 

first child, and only saw her doctor 

for the final minutes of her 

daughter’s grand entrance into 

the world. So, yearning for a 

Midwives Genny McCaslin and Mary Jo Alverson 

more personalized approach to 

birth with her next pregnancy, 

she switched hospitals and providers. 

She chose Mary Jo Alverson, 

a certified nurse midwife 

who would remain by her side 

throughout her labor. A former 

labor/delivery nurse who 

received advanced training to 

work as a midwife with her own 

patients, Alverson enjoys the 

expanded role of educator, coach 

and pseudo sister. 

“Mary Jo was there several 

hours before the baby was born 

and made sure that my whole 

experience went smoothly and 

the way I wanted it to,” said the 

Strongsville woman, whose last 

three children – including a 

newborn who arrived just after 

Thanksgiving – were delivered at 

Parma Hospital by Alverson. “As 

soon as she walked into the 

room, I had the feeling that 

everything was going to be fine. 

She’s a great coach.” 

Angel Kozelka gave birth to 

all six of her children through 

the supportive care of Genny 

McCaslin, the other certified 

nurse midwife who works in collaboration 

with Ayman Dahman, 

MD, a Board-certified OB-GYN. 

With her choice of health care 

provider paramount, the Cleveland 

woman followed McCaslin 

to Parma Hospital. 

Kozelka never forgot how 

McCaslin helped her through 

her first difficult labor 11 years 

ago, massaging her back, 

changing her position and 

helping her husband to comfort 

her. Kozelka knew she’d 

found a special provider. 

“There’s a lot more comfort 

with a midwife,” said Kozelka, 

whose sixth child, born just a 

year ago, weighed 9 lbs., 6 oz. 

Both midwives provide 

obstetric and gynecological 

care for women of all ages. For 

patients who are expecting, they 

encourage them to establish a 

birth plan, indicating whether 

they want medication or a natural 

birth, whether they want to 

ambulate or prefer an epidural, 

and whether they intend to 

breastfeed. 

Patients give birth to their 

babies in the beautiful, serene 

Small Wonders Maternity 

Center at Parma Hospital, where 

they can enjoy spacious labor 

see Midwives page 7 

Enhanced care for at-risk newborns 

The level of care for 

newborns at Parma Community 

General Hospital 

has just been enhanced 

through access to University 

Hospitals Rainbow 

Babies & Children’s Hospital 

certified neonatal nurse 

practitioners, who care 

for newborns with transitional 

or serious medical 

issues in the special care 

nursery. 

These specially trained 

and certified advanced 

practice nurses work 

under the oversight of a 

UH Rainbow Babies & 

Children’s neonatologist 

to accelerate the coordination 

of care for babies 

with special needs. When 

necessary, babies will be 

transported to a higher 

level of care at UH Rainbow’s 

Level III Neonatal 

Intensive Care Unit – currently 

ranked #4 in the 

nation by U.S. News & 

World Report. 

Parma Hospital continues 

to have an obstetrician 

in the unit at all times to 

handle emergencies. The 

difference is that babies 

born with special needs 

will no longer need to be 

evaluated by a pediatrician 

before an advanced level of 

care can be initiated. 

Tina Bowker, RN, 

manager of Parma Hospital’s 

Small Wonders 

Maternity Center, said this 

news should be reassuring 

to expectant mothers 

who deliver prematurely 

or who have newborns 

with unexpected special 

needs. Maternity 

staff are trained 

and educated 

by these neonatal 

nurse practitioners 

in post-delivery care of 

higher-risk babies. 

“Our nurses will remain 

hands-on in the care 

of our newborns, but this 

oversight by neonatal specialists 

enriches their competencies,” 

said Bowker. 

Diane Butler, MD, 

chairman of Parma 

Hospital’s Department 

of Pediatrics, notes that 

not all pediatricians are 

trained or experienced in 

neonatology. “At Parma 

Hospital, we do not intentionally 

deliver babies 

under 35 weeks, but occasionally 

that happens,” 

said Dr. Butler. “This is a 

first responder service that 

can be initiated by an obstetrician 

or a nurse who 

perceives that an infant in 

the nursery is critically ill. 

This coverage will increase 

the quality of health care 

we provide.” 

SPRING 2011 Informed 3

Skating to a solid recovery 

Lake Erie Monsters partner 

with orthopedic surgeons 

at Parma Hospital 

Joel 

Chouinard 

is no stranger 

to hard 

contact as a 

defenseman 

for the Lake 

Erie Monsters 

hockey team. But 

he knew something was 

seriously wrong following 

a shoulder hit in a game 

against the Hamilton Bulldogs 

in November. 

Skating off the ice at 

Quicken Loans Arena, 

Chouinard was taken for 

an X-ray that revealed 

a broken collarbone. 

The next morning, an 

orthopedic surgeon, 

Jared Levin, MD, repaired 

his fractured clavicle at 

Parma Community General 

Hospital, the team’s 

new official health care 

providers. 

“They took really 

good care of me,” said 

the 20-year-old player, 

who welcomed the personalized 

care hundreds 

of miles from his home 

in Quebec. “This was a 

pretty bad break. I could 

feel the bone popping out 

of my chest. But 

now I’m better, 

and I’m looking 

forward to being 

back.” 

In a bad 

fracture 

like 

the one 

Chouinard 

experienced, 

an orthopedic 

surgeon can reposition 

the bones for proper 

alignment. Dr. Levin said 

surgery is recommended 

over slings, which previously 

had been the chosen 

method of treatment. In 

Chouinard’s case, he wore 

a sling for a week, began 

range-of-motion exercises 

two weeks after surgery 

and within three weeks 

was practicing again with 

his team but still avoiding 

contact. 

“The trend now with 

bad fractures is to treat 

these injuries surgically, 

allowing the bones to heal 

in a better position,” said 

Dr. Levin. “For the high 

demand athletes, with 

high activity levels, we 

can get them back in the 

game sooner.” 

Surgery actually puts 

athletes in a better position 

to return to sports 

more quickly, too. Brent 

Woodside, the team’s athletic 

trainer, says putting 

the arm in a sling would 

have meant up to three 

months off 

from practice and then a 

full month of reconditioning 

before a player could 

return. 

“We’ve cut that down 

to two months, which 

puts him in the best position 

to succeed,” said 

Woodside. “Missing a 

significant amount of 

time where he could not 

develop his skills would 

have really set him back. 

He’s very eager to return 

to play. Hopefully he’ll get 

the call.” 

The American Hockey 

League’s Monsters are 

the top minor 

league affiliate 

of the NHL’s 

Colorado 

Avalanche. 

Many Monsters 

players 

are called up 

to play for the 

Dr. Levin, checks on Joel Chouinard at a practice. 

Dr. Levin and his physician colleagues attend all 

Monsters’ home games. 

Avalanche throughout the 

season. 

“You never like to 

have injuries on your 

team, but unfortunately 

they are inevitable, especially 

in a sport as physical 

as hockey,” said David 

Oliver, general manager 

of the Lake Erie Monsters. 

“So when they do 

happen, it’s reassuring to 

know that we don’t have 

to worry about where our 

injured players are going 

to go or who is going to 

treat them. It is reassuring 

to know that they are going 

to be seen by the doctors 

of Parma Community 

General Hospital, because 

we know they will receive 

the best possible care 

there. 

“We are very fortunate 

to have such a trusted 

relationship with Parma.” 

Being able to get 

players in for same day 

imaging and testing and 

surgery quickly means a 

faster return to play, adds 

Woodside. 

“All that speed pays off 

in the end,” said Woodside. 

Chouinard was 

pleased, as he hadn’t had 

surgery since an appendectomy 

at age 8. When 

he returned to Parma 

Hospital weeks later to 

pick up another Monsters 

player who had surgery 

for a similar injury, the 

nurses recognized him 

and greeted him warmly. 

As long as he’s back in 

the game, he’s content. 

“I do what I love and I 

don’t want to do anything 

else,” said Chouinard. “It 

has been my dream since 

I was a little kid, and I’m 

achieving it right now.” 

For a referral to one of the 

orthopedic specialists at 

Parma Hospital, call 

440-743-4900. 


Neurosurgeon spares local 

teacher future pains in the neck 

Bob Hanak, a Parma 

Senior High School faculty 

member who teaches 

construction 

trades, could 

not point to 

a single injury 

or reason 

for an odd 

numbness in 

Steven Fulop, MD 

both hands. 

Hanak, 53, is proof 

that spinal arthritis can 

manifest itself in unusual 

ways. Sometimes the sign 

of a serious problem is 

merely a faint tingling or a 

lack of feeling altogether. 

For a man who works 

with his hands, it was 

enough to trigger concern. 

Hanak had cervical 

degenerative disc disease 

with cervical stenosis, 

in which the discs break 

down over time, either 

due to aging or strenuous 

activities involving 

pushing or pulling. His 

condition was diagnosed 

by an MRI, performed 

at WellPointe Pavilion, 

Parma Hospital’s outpatient 

center in Broadview 

Heights, and a consultation 

with neurosurgeon 

Steven Fulop, MD. 

“Everybody has their 

own unique situation,” 

Dr. Fulop said. “This disease 

can present in many 

forms. This is the neck 

form of a very common 

problem that happens in 

the lower back, but instead 

of affecting the back 

it affects arms and all the 

nerves below it.” 

Symptoms may 

include: 

· neck and arm pain 

· neck and shoulder pain 

· arm and hand pain, 

weakness or numbness 

· gait instability 

An anterior cervical 

discectomy and fusion 

is performed with x-ray 

cameras and microscopes, 

requiring an incision 

less than two inches 

long in the neck. A bone 

graft helps fuse the discs. 

Hanak 

stayed overnight 

at Parma 

Hospital and 

went home 

the next day. 

While four 

to six weeks 

off is generally 

recommended, 

Hanak was 

back in the 

classroom 

two weeks later. 

His recovery continued 

with therapy sessions 

at Parma Hospital. In 

physical therapy, he practiced 

stretches to ensure 

range of motion above 

Bob Hanak teaches construction trades 

at Parma Senior High School. 

his head. Occupational 

therapy helped him regain 

dexterity and the ability 

to perform activities like 

writing on the classroom 

blackboard. 

see Teacher page 6 

Game Plan: Brace for impact, rehab after surgery 

A serious football injury in 

junior high school might have 

sidelined some athletes from 

sports for their entire high school 

career. 

But Stephen Peterson, whose 

anterior cruciate ligament was 

torn during a tackle, found redemption 

through the orthopedic 

specialists at Parma Hospital. 

Injuries to the ACL are common, 

however no one wants to 

be the one who faces an ACL 

reconstruction. 

Andre Wolanin, MD, an orthopedic 

surgeon with Southwest 

Orthopaedics, finds a way to get 

his athletes back on the field or 

the court. 

“Sports have been Stephen’s 

life, so this was a real blow,” said 

his mother, Dana Massimino of 

Parma Heights. They took their 

cues from Dr. Wolanin: take it 

easy, use a brace and wait for 

the boy’s growth plates to close. 

Operating too early could stunt 

growth of the femur. 

They checked back every 

six months, and within a year, 

the boy’s bones had approached 

skeletal maturity. Dr. Wolanin 

performed an outpatient, arthroscopic 

ACL reconstruction 

with a hamstring graft. 

Peterson, now 16 and a 

sophomore at Valley Forge High 

School, is playing junior varsity 

basketball. He played first base 

for the Patriots his freshman year 

also, wearing a brace to strengthen 

his stability. 

“It took me awhile to play 

sports again,” said Peterson. “But 

I’ve had a good recovery. Now I 

don’t have to worry about it. It 

feels normal and strong.” 

Dr. Wolanin advises young 

athletes to remember: 1) Crosstraining 

and rest can help prevent 

recurrence of injury. 2)Wear a 

brace to stabilize the joint, if necessary. 

3) Strengthen with physical 

therapy. 

Massimino was reassured by 

the sports-specific physical therapy 

provided by athletic trainers 

at Parma Hospital’s Therapy 

Services, which is available at the 

main hospital and at three satellite 

locations. 

“They were excellent,” said 

Massimino. “He worked really 

hard. I think he’s doing very well.” 

Surgery for an ACL reconstruction 

at Parma Hospital allowed Valley 

Forge sophomore Stephen Peterson 

to return to playing sports. 


Patient navigator steers 

cancer patients to resources 

For 

a patient 

facing a 

diagnosis of 

cancer, managing 

the medical condition is 

only half the battle. 

Ask Melissa Davis, who for 

nine years has been guiding 

patients to resources and programs 

that will help them understand 

and better cope with 

their disease. One of 16 patient 

navigators established by the 

American Cancer Society in 

Ohio, Davis covers Cuyahoga 

and Lorain counties. Best of all, 

she is now based at the Cancer 

Center at Parma Hospital. 

“I am available to anyone 

who has a cancer issue,” said 

Davis, who can help patients 

and their family members 

find resources for financial 

assistance, medication needs, 

home health care, insurance 

questions, transportation and 

understanding their diagnosis. 

There are so many lives she 

has touched, helping patients 

shoulder their burden. When 

a 54-year-old man with lung 

cancer needed transportation 

to radiation treatments, she 

found numerous local resources 

and even coordinated with a 

local church to deliver a bed so 

he could remain comfortably 

in his home. For a 50-year-old 

woman with breast cancer, 

Davis found a national co-pay 

assistance program and a local 

home maintenance and repair 

program. She also directed her 

to Reach to Recovery, an ACS 

program specifically for those 

facing breast cancer. 

The American Cancer Society 

has more patient navigators 

in Ohio than in any other 

state. Each patient navigator 

aims to handle at least 600 

unique patient calls per year. 

While covering two of the most 

populous counties in the state, 

she strives to return calls in 48 

hours or less. 

“The patient navigator will 

only enhance the personalized 

care that Parma Hospital provides,” 

said Alisa Mazzarella, 

manager of the Cancer Center 

at Parma Hospital. 

American Cancer Society Patient 

Navigator Melissa Davis can be 

reached at 888-227-6446, ext. 8052. 

American Cancer Society Patient Navigator Melissa Davis, left, is based 

at the Cancer Center at Parma Hospital, managed by Alisa Mazzarella. 

the personalized care of the cancer center 

Other resources available through the Parma Hospital Cancer Center: 

. Individual and family counseling with 

Cancer Center’s oncology social worker 

. 

. 

Breast cancer survivors’ group 

Kindred Spirits network for breast cancer 

. Resource library 

patients 

. Breast cancer educational services . ACS “Look Good…Feel Better” program 

When to 

see a 

geriatrician 

Mary Gorjanc, MD 

Internal medicine 

What is a geriatrician? 

A geriatrician is a physician specializing 

in the care of the elderly, 

particularly those over 65. They 

are family practitioners or internal 

medicine physicians who have 

usually received at least one additional 

year of training in the field. 

Who should see a geriatrician? 

While most elderly people have a 

family practitioner or an internist 

as their primary care physician, 

those frail elderly with multiple 

medical and social problems may 

benefit from seeing a geriatrician. 

The geriatrician can function as 

a consultant to the patient’s primary 

care physician, for instance 

diagnosing cognitive difficulties 

and/or suggesting a treatment or 

management plan. The geriatrician 

may also act as a primary care 

physician, especially for those elderly 

patients with a complicated 

set of problems. 

What are the benefits of seeing 

a geriatrician? 

Geriatricians are trained to look at 

the patient in a holistic and comprehensive 

manner. This involves 

not only diagnosing the ailment, 

but also determining the patient’s 

day-to-day level of functioning, 

and helping develop a plan to address 

these concerns. They also 

work closely with and support the 

patient’s family who are integral in 

their care. Geriatricians often work 

with a team of health professionals 

such as nurses, social workers, and 

physical therapists to better address 

the multi-faceted problems 

often seen in the elderly. 

Teacher from page 5 

He’s pleased he found a neurosurgeon locally, 

who is personable, skilled and whose “door is always 

open.” While he was told full recovery could 

take up to six months due to the bone graft and 

slow growth of damaged nerves, he is now feeling 

“good as gold.” 

“If they wouldn’t have found this when they 

did, there could have been permanent nerve damage 

that could have led to me being partially or 

totally paralyzed over time,” said Hanak. 

“I feel way ahead of the game. Thanks to Dr. 

Fulop, I feel so good that I must constantly remind 

myself not to overdo it while I recover.” 

Mary Gorjanc, MD, is Boardcertified 

in internal medicine and 

specially trained in geriatrics. Her 

office is at 6900 Pearl Road, 

Middleburg Heights. To make an 

appointment, call 440-292-1000. 


Macedonia woman declares: 

“Take me to Parma” 

Dolores Kever insisted 

on going to the hospital that 

would give her the best 

chance of recovering from a 

massive heart attack. 

So the emergency 

team at a Sagamore Hills 

medical center put her on 

a helicopter and sent her 

to Parma Hospital, known 

across the region for superior 

success with heart attack 

response. 

“I didn’t want to go 

where they’d tell me there 

was a problem, but they 

couldn’t fix it,” said the 

Macedonia woman, who can’t 

shake the memory of feeling 

like a truck had been parked 

on her chest. 

“Before I knew it, I was 

at Parma Hospital. I’m glad 

they brought me here.” 

Kever’s heart attack was 

compounded by multiple 

health problems, including 

congestive heart failure and 

pericarditis. 

The heart attack 

was stopped in minutes 

by balloon angioplasty, 

performed by Jaikirshan 

Midwives from page 3 

and delivery suites and private post-partum 

rooms. A house physician is available on the 

unit 24 hours a day. 

Dr. Dahman notes that uncomplicated 

pregnancies can be managed by the midwives, 

while a physician cares for patients with more 

complicated pregnancies and those requiring 

a Cesarean section. At OB-GYN Associates, 

patients thrive in the family-friendly 

environment, where patients are not required 

to see every provider in the group, instead 

remaining with the midwife or physician they 

initially chose. 

Khatri, MD, 

a cardiologist at Parma 

Hospital. Kever was 

stabilized and admitted to 

the Heart Center. Within 48 

hours, Jamie Cohen, MD, 

another cardiologist with 

Cardiovascular Medicine 

Associates, performed a 

second angioplasty to open 

two other vessels that were 

almost completely blocked. 

“The longer the heart 

muscle is not getting enough 

blood supply, the greater the 

injury,” said Dr. Cohen. “The 

first angioplasty is key to the 

patient’s survival. The second 

intervention was a key 

element in her improvement.” 

“She’s really done well, 

all things considered. She was 

pretty sick. After the second 

intervention things seemed 

to stabilize pretty quickly.” 

The two cardiac 

interventions were effectively 

equivalent to 

coronary bypass surgery, 

said Dr. Cohen. The 

difference with this less 

invasive procedure, including 

a radial approach that 

involves putting the catheter 

through the wrist instead 

of the groin, is a stronger 

chance of solid recovery. 

“With her age and her 

kidney disease, the risks 

of surgery are extremely 

high,” Dr. Cohen said. “With 

angioplasty and stenting, 

we can safely, with very 

little morbidity and shorter 

recovery, achieve perhaps 

better results.” 

Kever had a pleasant 

weeklong recovery in the 

Heart Center, where she was 

already planning lifestyle 

adjustments. 

“There’s going to be some 

changes,” said Kever. “I’ll have 

no one to blame but myself. 

They brought me this far.” 

“We come in when the patients are in 

active labor and we stay with them until 

they’re tucked in and nursing,” said Alverson. 

“It’s a more personal, girlfriend type of 

relationship. We’re facilitating them to have 

the birth experience that they want.” 

Added McCaslin: “We are not doctors nor 

are we assistant doctors, although we have 

many of the same duties at physicians. We are 

midwives, empowering women to deliver fullterm, 

healthy babies.” 

For a referral to a midwife or OB/GYN at Parma 

Hospital, call the referral line at 440-743-4900. 

DON GERDA - CLEVELAND CLINIC 

New Members 

of the 

Medical Staff 

Join us in welcoming the newest 

members of our Medical Staff. 

Mary Gorjanc, MD 

INTERNAL MEDICINE 

6900 Pearl Road 

Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 

(440) 292-1000 

Margaret Kranyak, MD 

RADIATION ONCOLOGY 

18200 Lorain Avenue 

Cleveland, OH 44111 

Vasantha Kumar, MD 

ANESTHESIOLOGY 


7007 Powers Boulevard 

Parma, OH 44129 

Vincent J. Lee, MD 

RADIATION ONCOLOGY 


Cancer Center 

6525 Powers Boulevard 

Parma, OH 44129 

Jeffrey Palmer, MD 

PEDIATRIC & ADULT UROLOGY 

24755 Chagrin Boulevard 

Beachwood, OH 44122 

(216) 292-2111 

Timothy Spiro, MD 

HEMATOLOGY & MEDICAL ONCOLOGY 

Moll Cancer Center 

18200 Lorain Avenue 

Cleveland, OH 44111 

(216) 476-2993 

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. 

spring 2011 Informed 7

Spring class schedule 

March - May 2011 

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

REGISTRATION BEGINS February 9, 2011 

Register early to avoid disappointment if your class 

is full or is cancelled because too few have signed up. 

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

All classes are held at the Health Education Center unless otherwise noted. 

register online: www.parmahospital.org/programsandclasses 

SCREENINGS 

Registration required. Call 440- 

743-4900. Held at the Health 

Education Center unless noted. 

FREE SCREENINGS 

FREE! Blood Pressure 

Screening 

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

Colorectal Cancer 

Screening 

New and updated information 

on colon cancer and detection 

procedures. Test kits provided. 

Must register. 

Mon., Mar. 28 

7 p.m. 

Foot Screening 

Podiatrist Salvatore Sidoti, DPM. 

Appointment required. 

Thu., Apr. 7 9 a.m.-noon 

Skin Cancer/Melanoma 

Screening 

Plastic Surgeon Robert Gerding, 

MD. Appointment required. 

Fri., May 6 or 20 9 a.m.-noon 

Speech and Language 

Screening 

(Ages 2-6) Held in the Medical 

Arts Center I, Suite 309. Appointment 

required. Call 440-743-4581. 

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

or 1-4 p.m. 

Thu., May 19 9 a.m.-noon 

or 1-4 p.m. 

SCREENINGS WITH A FEE 

Bone Density Screening 

for Women 

Testing is done on the bare heel. 

Must register. $20 

Wed., Mar. 9 

6-8 p.m. 

Sat., Apr. 9 9 a.m.-noon 

Wed., May 4 9 a.m.-noon 

Cholesterol Screening 

For total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, 

triglycerides and blood sugar. 

12-hr fast recommended. Must 

register. $25 

Wed., Mar. 9 & 23, Apr. 13 & 27, 

May 11 & 25 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. Must 

register. 

Fri., Mar. 4, Apr. 1, May 6 10 a.m. 

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. Call 

440-743-4024. 

1 session 

Mon., Mar. 7, 21, Apr. 4, 18, 

May 2, 16 

2-4 p.m. 

Sat., Mar. 12, Apr. 9, May 14 

10-11 a.m. 

FREE! Weight Loss 

Solutions 

Bariatric Surgeon Craig Eyman, 

DO, offers the latest options for 

people struggling with weight loss 

issues. Held in the Parma Hospital 

Auditorium. 

Tue., Mar. 15. Apr. 19, May 17 

7 p.m. 

FREE! The Many Faces 

of Depression 

Presented by Psychiatrist David 

Fox, MD, medical director, Behavioral 

Center for Older Adults. 

May is National Mental Health 

Awareness Month. Depression is 

more common than most realize. 

Learn the types of depression, the 

importance of an early diagnosis 

and how to recognize the major 

forms. Confidential depression 

screening available. 

1 session 

Tue., May 3 6-7:30 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 

1 session 

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

NEW! Basic American 

Sign Language 

The fourth most used language in 

the US. Explore the deaf culture; 

learn the manual alphabet, 

numbers and more. 

6 sessions $60 

Thu., Mar. 17 

6-7 p.m. 

NEW! Chakras - No More 

Mystery 

Learn about the body’s energy 

system and explore health and life 

from a different perspective. 

1 session $20 

Wed., Apr. 6 

6-8 p.m. 

Cooking With Your Health 

in Mind NEW RECIPES 

Demo format focuses on making 

healthier alternatives to your 

favorite foods and performing 

recipe makeovers. Sample recipes 

prepared, and take home written 

recipes. 1 hour and 20 minutes. 

$3 food fee each due day of class. 

Taught by Karen Skoczynski, RN 

from Karen’s Creative Cuisine. 

1 session $20 

Homemade Mozzarella & 

Ricotta Cheese 

Tue., Mar. 15 

7 p.m. 

Homemade Pierogis & Quick 

Pierogi Casserole 

Wed., Apr. 13 

7 p.m. 

Cooking with Soy: 

Soy Cheesecake & Soy Crumbles 

Thu., May 26 

7 p.m. 

Diabetic Management: 

Making Good Health the Priority 

For newly diagnosed diabetics or 

those needing an update. Learn 

the physiology of the disease 

and treatment modalities, meal 

planning with demo, exercises 

and working with healthcare 

professionals. Expect a little bit of 

homework and a lot of fun. Individual 

consultations available. May 

qualify for insurance reimbursement; 

paperwork provided. 

3 session $55 includes a guest 

Tue., Apr. 12, 19 & 26 

10 a.m.-noon 

Tue., May 3, 10 & 17 7-9 p.m. 

Dimensions of Wellness: 

(Ages 14+) Learn practical 

wellness strategies to help you 

achieve more balance in a fun, interactive 

workshop. Move through 

12 dimensions of wellness, 

exploring body, mind and spirit. 

Learn new “tools” to enhance your 

sense of well-being. Includes material 

fee. Taught by Buddy Ann 

Ross, RN, traditional naturopath, 

certified wellness coach. 

1 session $37 

Sat., Apr. 9 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Thu., May 12 6:30-9 p.m. 

NEW! End the Confusion 

A panel of “Life Care Coaches” will 

explain the difference between 

Medicare vs. Medicaid, Staying at 

home vs. nursing home, probate 

vs. no probate, house rich vs. cash 

poor, planning vs. no planning, 

veterans paying for benefits vs. 

free benefits. There will be time 

for questions. 

1 session $10 

Wed., Apr. 27 10-11 a.m. 

Thu., Apr. 28 

6-7 p.m. 

Food for Life - Four part 

Cooking Series 

Sponsored by The Cancer 

Project, a nonprofit organization. 

Program will empower cancer 

survivors, their friends and family 

members, and anyone interested 

in health, with practical cooking 

skills and tips that turn every 

meal into a delicious dose of 

healthy nutrition! Includes a 

live cooking demonstration of 

three quick, delicious dishes 

that can be easily recreated at 

home. Sample food prepared 

during class. Proceeds will go to 

The Cancer Project’s continuing 

nutrition research and education. 

Can register for 1 or more 

sessions individually for a cost of 

$20 each. 

Thu., 6:15-7:45 p.m. $65 

May 5 : Introduction to How 

Foods Fight Cancer 

May 12: Fueling Up on Low-Fat, 

High-Fiber Foods 

May 19: Discovering Dairy and 

Meat Alternatives 

May 26 : Cancer-Fighting 

Compounds and Healthy Weight 

NEW! Get Facts & Get Fit 

Begins with a 45-minute discussion 

about exercise and healthful 

eating followed by exercise class 

for all fitness levels. Learn how 

to get better results out of your 

exercise - creating better overall 

health, increasing energy levels, 

improving body composition 

and more. Equipment, mats and 

weights are provided. Dress comfortably 

and bring a water bottle. 

1 session $20 

Sat., Apr. 9 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 

NEW! Meditation 

Introduction/Practice 

Reduce stress in the body by 

learning techniques to help yourself 

for meditating on your own. 

Learn, practice and share. 


Wed., Mar. 2 & 9 6:30-8 p.m. 

Reiki Level I Training 

Reiki is the gentle laying on of 

hands to direct healing energy to 

self and others. Learn the history 

and theory and then experience 

practical hands on techniques 

performing Reiki on yourself and 

others. Participants will function 

as a Level I Reiki practitioner after 

attending all segments of this 

course. Taught by Buddy Ann 

Ross, RN, traditional naturopath, 

certified wellness coach, Reiki 

master. 


Thu., Mar. 24 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Self-Help Massage 

Techniques 

Learn practical techniques to reduce 

physical symptoms and ailments 

like headaches, neck aches, 

shoulder tightness, breathing 

difficulty, constipation, low back 

pain, leg cramps, and more. Also, 

techniques for managing stress 

and muscle tightness. Instructor 

is a licensed massotherapist and 

nationally certified therapeutic 

bodyworker. Handouts included. 

1 session $15 

Sat., May 14 

10-11 a.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 for new 

students and $5 for returning students 

payable first class. Taught 

by a licensed Spanish teacher. 


Wed., Mar. 2 and/or Apr. 13 

6-7:30 p.m. 

Spanish Intermediate 

Designed to get you communicating 

in the present! Must have 

a basic foundation in Spanish. 

Spanish for Beginners is strongly 

recommended before taking this 

course. $5 material fee payable to 

instructor first class. Taught by a 

licensed Spanish teacher. 


Thu., Mar. 3 and/or Apr. 14 

6-7:30 p.m. 

NEW! The Care and 

Feeding of Your Brain 

New research on nutrition and 

aging shows that the foods you 

eat can affect the aging process. 

Learn how to make delicious 

changes to your diet to properly 

nourish your brain! Includes food 

sampling and recipes. Taught 

by a registered dietitian from 

Foodwise, LLC Nutrition Consulting 

Services. 

1 session $15 

Tue., Apr. 12 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Fri., May 6 11 a.m.-noon 

Wellness Hypnosis 

Seminars 

(Ages 13+) Nationally certified 

clinical hypnotist Donald Mannarino 

has successfully conducted 

& perfected his popular hypnosis 

wellness seminars since 1978. 

$10 fee for reinforcement CD 

available from instructor in class. 

13 to 17 year olds must have an 

adult present. 

1 session each $65 

Thu., Mar. 17 

Mon., May 16 

Weight Loss 

5-6 p.m. 

Learn to make healthier food 

choices and regain your selfdiscipline, 

self-control and your 

self-esteem. 

Stop Smoking 6-7 p.m. 

Without the use of medications 

or gaining weight in one session. 

Safe, natural and effective! 

NEW! Why Should I Plan 

My Estate? 

An interactive presentation 

covering a range of estate 

planning issues, including living 

trusts, avoiding probate, and 

more. Q & A opportunities 

throughout. Light refreshments 

provided. Presented by Justin 

Watling, North Royalton estate 

planning attorney. 

1 session $10 single or couple 

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

Fri., Apr. 8 10-11:30 a.m. 

Sat., May 14 1-2:30 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! Balancing your 

Body’s pH 

Out of balance pH can lead to 

chronic pain and inflammation. 

Learn what pH is and how to 

naturally balance it through foods, 

herbs and supplements. A fun 

class that includes course materials 

that will help aid your pH. 

Taught by Annamarie Pamphilis, 

doctor of naturopathic medicine. 

1 session $15 

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

Wed., May 4 7-8:30 p.m. 

Face & Nail Analysis 

Learn techniques of determining 

health through analysis of the 

face and nails. Bring a hand-held 

mirror to class. Taught by Jane 

Semple, doctor of naturopathic 

medicine. 

1 session $15 

Mon., May 16 7-8:30 p.m. 

Tongue Analysis 

Learn the ancient Chinese 

technique of determining health 

through analysis of the tongue. 

Bring a hand-held mirror to class. 

Taught by Janet O’Donnell, doctor 

of naturopathic medicine. 

1 session $15 

Mon., May 23 7-8:30 p.m. 

Herbal Certification 

Learn a holistic approach to 

prevention and disease treatment 

using nutrition, herbs, vitamins 

and minerals. 15 contact hrs. for 

nurses, and 10 contact hrs. for 

occupational/physical therapists. 

Taught by Janet O’Donnell, doctor 

of naturopathic medicine. 


Mon., Feb. 28 7-8:30 p.m. 

NEW! The “Bad Pap”: 

What it means 

What does a “bad” or “abnormal” 

pap mean? Can it be corrected 

naturally? Instructor is an author 

on the subject. Copies of her book 

will be available during the class. 

Taught by Jane Semple, doctor of 

naturopathic medicine. 

1 session $15 

Tue., Apr. 12 7-8:30 p.m. 

CPR classes are 

non-refundable 

Basic Life Support for 

Health Care Providers 

For those needing a credential 

card documenting successful 

CPR course completion. Covers 

adult and pediatric CPR, tworescuer 

CPR, foreign-body airway 

obstruction and AED. 

1 session $60 

Sat., Mar. 12 or Apr. 9 or May 14 

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., Apr. 12 or May 10 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 $45 

Tue., Mar. 8 

6-9 p.m. 

Infant/Child CPR 

Covers CPR and foreign-body 

airway obstruction. Manual and 

certification card included. 

1 session $45 

Fri., Apr. 29 

6-9 p.m. 

Tue., May 31 

6-9 p.m. 

EMS Department 

· Paramedic Training 

· PALS · ACLS 

· BTLS · EMT - Basic 

Instructor courses in CPR, 

ACLS, PALS and BTLS also 

available. EMT Basic training. 

Evening classes begin February 

28, 2011. Daytime classes 

begin March 28, 2011. 

Call for days and times. 

440-743-4970 

SUPPORT 

GROUPS 

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. Held in hospital 

auditorium. Second Thursday of 

the month. 

7-9 p.m. 

NEW! Food Addicts 

Anonymous 

440-237-3967. Every Thursday. 

6:30-7:30 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. 7-8:30 p.m. 

Parkinson’s Disease 

Support 

216-524-6354. Second Tuesday of 


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 


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 440-743-2223 to register. 

Third Wednesday of the month. 

6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Kindred Spirits 

Call 440-743-4445. A telephone 

buddy system for breast cancer 

survivors. 

RECREATION 

& DANCE 

Basketball for Men 


Fri., Mar. 4 

7-9 p.m. 

Basketball for Women 


Tue., Mar. 1 7:45-9:15 p.m. 

Volleyball Players 

We reserve the right to make 

the final decision to withdraw 

a participant 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 

14 sessions Walk-ins only 

Advanced skill level 

$4 per night. USVBA rules apply. 

Thu., Mar. 3 8-9:30 p.m. 

Intermediate skill level 

$5 per night. USVBA rules apply. 

Mon., Feb. 28 7:30-9:30 p.m. 

Come Dance with Me! 

Dance session for people with 

Parkinson’s disease. Caregiver/ 

partner welcome. Dance partners 

provided if needed. Enjoy good 

music and friendship while 

benefiting from movement and 

dance. No registration required. 

1 session Walk-in 

Sat., Mar. 12 and/or Apr. 9 

and/or May 14 11 a.m.-noon 

Ohio Boating 

Educational Course 

Sponsored by the Ohio Department 

of Natural Resources. Learn 

laws, safety equipment, risk 

management and navigation 

rules. Successful completion of 

course meets Ohio’s boating 

education requirement. In Ohio, 

persons born on or after January 

1, 1982 who wish to operate a vessel 

greater than 10 horsepower, 

including personal watercraft, 

must successfully complete a 

boating education course or 

proficiency exam. Must attend all 

three classes. Additional family 

member is $20. 


Wed., Mar. 30, Apr. 6 & 13 

6-9 p.m. 

FITNESS 

Mats, weights, steps, balls 

provided. Bands for purchase. 

Open to ages 13 and up, unless 

noted. Adult must accompany 

those younger than age 16. 


Fitness class Walk-In Policy 

Walk-ins are welcome for $6 

unless otherwise noted, to be 

paid to instructor or office the 

day of class. Call 440-743-2582 

to ensure class is not full. 

NEW! Intro to Cardio 

Dance 

A dance inspired high/low impact 

cardio workout; weight training 

and relaxing cool down. No dance 

or exercise experience necessary. 


Tue., May 24 7:10-8:10 p.m. 

Cardio Dance 

Will return June 2011 

NEW! Cardio Express 

High-energy, low-impact aerobics. 

1 session $5 


and/or May 14 10:15-11 a.m. 

Circuit Workout 

(Ages 16+) A high-energy class 

to rev up your metabolism and 

transform your body. Designed 

with various exercises for each 

muscle group to obtain optimal 


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? Ask us 

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

Exercise Make-ups: If you miss a session, make it up by attending 

another exercise class of the same nature during that same enrollment 

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

proration or credit be given. 

muscle condition. 


Mon., Feb. 28 and/or Apr. 25 

6-7 p.m. 


7:15-8:15 p.m. 

Fitness Fusion 

(Ages 16+) Hi/lo impact cardio, 

strength training, Pilates and yoga 

give you an anti-aging effect, burn 

fat and build muscle with a variety 

of equipment. 



6-7 p.m. 


6-7 p.m. 

Fit ’n Healthy 

Complete low-impact workout 

improves cardio endurance and 

flexibility. 


Tue., Mar. 1 and/or Apr. 26 

9-10 a.m. 


9-10 a.m. 

Power Up Pilates 

(Ages 16+) Incorporates strengthening 

exercises that are easy on 

joints and effective for elongating 

and toning all body muscles. 



7:10-8:10 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., Feb. 28 and/or 

Apr. 25 

10-11 a.m. 

The Mixx 

A combination of strength, 

flexibility and relaxation while 

keeping your metabolism in check 

by lengthening and toning body. 



5:15-6:15 p.m. 


6-7 p.m. 

NEW! Teen Fitness 

(Ages 12-15) A variety of highenergy 

workouts and sculpting 

moves to today’s top 40 hits, 

weight training, mat work, abs 

and stretching included. 



5:15-6:15 p.m. 

Total Body Workout 

A high-energy, low-impact cardio 

workout followed by simple 

upper-body weight training, floor 

exercises, ab work and stretching. 



6:30-7:30 p.m. 


6:30-7:30 p.m. 

1 session $5 


and/or May 14 9:45-10:45 a.m. 

NEW! Workout with 

a Trainer 

With a personal trainer, you will 

learn how to exercise correctly 

and with efficiency. A fit test will 

start your workout and a discussion 

on nutrition will be included. 


Thu., May 26 7:10-8:10 p.m. 

Yoga Fusion 

A low-impact, challenging class 

based on yoga-inspired movements. 

Improve balance, stability, 

muscle tone, flexibility and wellbeing. 

Includes warm-up, muscle 

toning, balance exercises, core 

strengthening and deep stretch. 



7:30-8:15 p.m. 

MIND/BODY 

FITNESS 

Dress comfortably, bring a small 

blanket/towel and a water bottle 

to classes. Yoga mats provided. 

Classes open to those 16 and 

older unless otherwise noted. 


Evening Yoga 

Body awareness, relaxation and 

body/mind balance through 

Save this class schedule! 

You may discover later that you have time for a class that you were unable 

to plan for now. Register as early as you can. Same day registration 

will be accepted if class is not full or has not been cancelled. 

a system of exercises and 

breathing. 

Beginners 



7-8:30 p.m. 


7-8:30 p.m. 

Intermediate 



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. 



6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Family Yoga 

(Ages 8-adult) For parents 

and children/teens who want 

to spend time together doing 

fun and healthy yoga. Featuring 

gentle movement, breathing and 

relaxation. Learn easy techniques 

to improve focus, flexibility, and 

manage stress daily. Fee includes 

1 adult/1 child. Additional family 

members are $28 each. 



6-7 p.m. 

Morning Yoga - 

Salutations 

Builds upper-body strength, 

alignment and balance. 

Faster-paced class benefits the 

cardiovascular system. 

Walk-ins welcome - $12 


Tue., Feb. 22 and/or Apr. 5 

and/or May 17 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., Mar. 15 and/or May 24 

7-9 p.m. 

Continuing students 

Prerequisite: beginners’ class. 


Mon., Mar. 14 

7-9 p.m. 


Mon., May 23 

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. 



7-8:30 p.m. 

YOUTH 

All youth instructors are certified 

instructors/teachers. 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. 


INFANT 

Baby’s First Massage® 

See PARENTING category. 

Come Aboard the 

“Potty Train” 

(Ages 9 mos.-3 years) Adult 

participation. Potty party play 

class using signs, songs and story 

telling to motivate little ones. 

1 session $12 

Thu., Apr. 28 

6-7 p.m. 

With Susan Joseph 

NEW! Village 

(Ages birth -18 months) Adult 

participation. Introduce your child 

to a musical world filled with 

singing, signing, imitating sounds, 

rhyming, sound identification, 

instrument exploration and creative 

movement. Bring a blanket 

for floor activities. Continue to 

improve your child’s confidence, 

self-control and communication 

skills with At Home Materials 

(included). Must pay $10 late fee if 

you register after Feb. 18. 


Tue., Mar. 1 11:15 a.m.-noon 

toddler/ 

preschool 

Classes have new themes each 

session throughout the year. 

All Aboard - The “Learning 

Express” 

Adult participation. 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. 


Ages 2½-4 


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

Ages 3-5 No adult participation. 



9:30-10:30 a.m. 

Caveman to Picasso 

(Ages 3-5) Create works of art 

using techniques developed by 

famed artists throughout history. 

Dress for a mess! 



10-11 a.m. 

NEW! Jr. Naturalists 

(Ages 3½-5) Explore nature 

through mini hikes, stories, crafts 

and activities. Small portions 

of the class will be presented 

outdoors on facility property, 

weather permitting. No parent 

participation required although 

helpful for outdoor walks. 


Mon., Apr. 11 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

NEW! Princess Tea Party 

(Ages 2 and up) Adult participation. 

Come listen to princess stories 

while having “tea.” Children 

are encouraged to wear their 

princess outfit. A small craft will 

be made. Bring your camera! 

1 session $15 

Sat., May 14 11 a.m.-noon 

Preschool Dance 

(Ages 3-5) Will return June 2011. 

Shapes, Colors, Numbers 

(Ages 2-3) Adult participation. 

Children will create, explore and 

learn about shapes, colors and 

numbers through art, music and 

interactive play. 



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 


9:20-10:05 a.m. 

Ages 2-4 


10:10-10:55 a.m. 

Ages 2½-4 


6:30-7:30 p.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! 


Mon., Feb. 28 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

PRESCHOOL/ 

PRE-K 

Call 440-743-2582 to check 

for openings. 

Preschool Prep! 

(Age 3) Develop social skills and 

become familiar with classroom 

routine and the concept of a 

teacher. Art, music, and stories 

used to introduce/reinforce let- 


ters, numbers, colors and shapes. 



10-11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Primetime Preschool 

(Ages 3-5) For children who 

do not attend a traditional day 

preschool. Covers math, science, 

reading, language, music and art. 



6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Preschool Mania 

(Age 4) Learn essential preschool 

skills including letter and number 

recognition, color and shape review, 

as well as pre-writing skills. 

Featuring art, music, and stories. 



10-11:30 a.m. 

Kindergarten Readiness 

(Ages 4-6) Explore various 

themes while building skills for 

Kindergarten. Develop letter/ 

number concepts and practice 

pre-writing skills. Improves coordination, 

memory skills and social 

development. Must be eligible for 

Kindergarten in Fall 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____________________________________________________________ 

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10 a.m.-noon 


10 a.m.-noon 

SCHOOL AGE 

Babysitter Training 

(Ages 11-16) Learn basic first 

aid, safety issues and baby care, 

and infant and child CPR skills. 

Includes manual and handouts. 

Bring a small lunch or snack to 

class. 

1 session $45 

Sat., Apr. 9 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Creative Dance 

(Ages 5-8)Will return June 2011. 

NEW! Don’t be a Wimp 

(Ages 7-11) Enjoy activity stations 

based on events from the popular 

children’s book series “Diary of a 

Wimpy Kid.” 

1 session $10 

Thu., Apr. 21 6:45-7:45 p.m. 

NEW! Family Yoga 

See Mind Body Fitness. 

NEW! Teen Fitness 

See FITNESS category. 

Time for Art 

(Ages 5-9) Will return June 2011. 

Spring class schedule 2011 

Kids in the Kitchen 

NEW RECIPES 

(Ages 8-15) Hands-on food 

preparation, kitchen safety, 

measurement and following recipes. 

Create and sample healthy 

recipes. Recipes included to take 

home. Bring a container. $3 food 

fee payable to the instructor in 

class. Taught by Karen Skoczynski, 

RN from Karen’s Creative Cuisine. 

1 session $20 

Tacos & BBQ Beef Cups 

Thu., Mar. 24 

7 p.m. 

Homemade Pancakes with 

Fruit Sauce, Sausage, and Fruit 

Smoothies 

Wed., Apr. 27 

2 p.m. 

Baked Donuts: Chocolate &Classic 

Tue., May 17 

7 p.m. 

Yoga Workshop 

(Ages 10-15) Learn breathing 

techniques, relaxation exercises 

and yoga postures to perform at 

home. Improve focus, alleviate 

stress and boost energy. Dress 

comfortably; mats provided, you 

may want to bring a small blanket 

or towel and water bottle to class. 

1 session $15 


and/or May 14 10-11:30 a.m. 

Class Name PARTICIPANT START DATE START TIME FEE 

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

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 child 

from infancy through childhood. 

Helps with development, sleep/ 

wake behaviors, assists in bonding 

and reduces crying. Bring your 

fed baby or doll to class. Instructor 

is a licensed massotherapist certified 

by Baby’s First Massage and 

a nationally certified therapeutic 

bodyworker. $12 material fee to be 

paid to instructor day of class. 

1 session $35 single or couple 

Sat., May 14 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 

FREE! Breastfeeding 

Support Group 

Support and problem solving for 

mothers and mothers-to-be. 

Tue., Mar. 1, Apr. 5, May 10 

11 a.m.- noon 

Tue., Mar. 15, Apr. 19, May 24 

6-7 p.m. 

Breastfeeding Basics 

Fundamentals and practical 

information. Support person is 

free. Fathers are welcome. 

1 session $12 

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

Caring for Your Newborn 

What to expect with a newborn. 

1 session $12 

Thu., Apr. 14 

7-9 p.m. 

Infant /Child CPR 

See Wellness Category 

Prepared Childbirth 

Covers pregnancy, labor, delivery 

and postpartum recovery. 


Thu., Mar. 17 

7-9 p.m. 

2 sessions * $65 

Sat., Apr. 9 & 16 or May 21 & 28 

10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Review * 

1 session $40 

Sat., Apr. 9 or May 21 

10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

* Bring 2 pillows and a blanket to 

first class. 

Maternity Center Tours 

440-743-4030 

registration begins February 9, 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 

EXCEPTIONS. Decisions to 

maintain classes are based on 

the enrollment. Students assume 

risk of change in personal affairs 

or health. 

5. Material/lab fee is non-refundable 

if a student withdraws from 

a class five business days or less 

from start of class. 

6. Refunds are not available for 

one-session programs or for not 

attending class. 

7. Any refund in the amount of 

$10 or less will be given as a gift 

certificate. 

8. In cases of weather related cancellations, 

classes may not be able 

to be rescheduled or refunded. 

9. Children are not permitted to 

attend adult classes. Only children 

registered for class may be in the 

classroom. 


Cardiologist Christine Zirafi, MD (top center), with representatives from Cardiac Cath Lab, Heart Center, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Emergency Department. 

Heart Care with Heart 

WHAT’S IN YOUR HEART IS AS IMPORTANT TO US AS WHAT’S 

GOING ON WITH YOUR HEART. 

The heart care at Parma Hospital has gained national attention for the speed at which 

we treat heart attacks and the quality and comprehensiveness of our entire heart 

program – from open heart surgery to cardiac rehab. 

But what truly sets us apart is our belief that knowing you better is essential to treating 

you better. For 50 years we’ve been part of this community and the lives of its people. 

In that spirit, Parma Hospital is proud to Go Red for the Women of our community in 

the prevention of heart disease. 

To us, it’s all vital. 

440.743.3000 | parmahospital.org

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