Informed - Parma Community General Hospital

Informed 

A News Magazine for Healthy Living and Education 

VOLUME 25, NUMBER 1 · SPRING 2009 

Foundation sees a 

new DAY dawning 

Emergency triage 

puts doctors on front 

line of patient care 

Joint Camp coaches 

orthopedic patients 

Hip fracture repairs 

heal faster with 

prompt surgery 

Experience premier 

outpatient care in 

Broadview Heights 

Cancer Center gains 

radiation oncologist 

Health Education 

Center spring class 

schedule 

parmahospital.org 

Orthopedics at Parma Hospital 

The five-star rated programs for joint replacements and hip fracture repair 

boast new developments that result in quicker and stronger recoveries. 

See why Parma Hospital has been consistently rated tops in orthopedics.

Going Red from the heart 

February marks the American 

Heart Association’s Go Red for Women 

campaign (please 

note the special Go 

Red insert in the 

February issue of 

Cleveland Magazine). 

Cardiovascular 

disease is the leading 

cause of death 

among women – 

more than one in three women die 

from this disease. This is a cause that 

is very important to Parma Community 

General Hospital and me personally. 

The hospital has partnered with the 

American Heart Association for many 

years now to help educate women 

A new DAY dawns for older adults through 

Foundation support for ElderCenter 

Donors to the Parma Hospital 

Health Care Foundation have a focused 

opportunity to advance community 

PARMA HOSPITAL HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION 

saturday · March 7, 2009 

Embassy Suites · Independence 

For ticket information, call 440-743-4280 

health. In 2008, the Foundation 

supported more than a dozen groups 

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 

more about this disease that takes 

mothers, grandmothers, daughters and 

sisters from our community. As a heart 

survivor and thriver, I have a vested 

interest, but I’m also a proud advocate 

having served a number of Go Red 

campaign roles over the years in an 

effort to help thousands of women live 

longer, healthier lives. 

You can help, too. Simply be aware 

of your risks and know the facts about 

this largely preventable disease. For 

example, did you know, only onefourth 

of all adult American women 

engage in the weekly recommended 

amount of physical activity (30 minutes 

or more five times a week)? Or that 

an estimated 62 percent of American 

with over $174,000 in grants. One of 

the programs, which received $35,000 

of support last year, is the ElderCenter, 

Parma Hospital’s full-service adult day 

care center. 

ElderCenter provides high-quality 

services such as medication management, 

meals and therapeutic recreation. 

People served through the Center may 

have mild to moderate Alzheimer’s Disease, 

physical impairments, or they may 

be socially isolated. ElderCenter also 

offers the Club for members with mild 

memory loss and Club SODA, 

which serves active young 

adults who can benefit from a 

structured, supervised program. 

Funding in 2008 went 

toward ElderCenter’s 

innovative DAY (Designed 

Around You) program, which 

gives caregivers valuable time 

to access needed resources 

while patients gain strength as 

they recover from a hospital 

stay and prepare to return to 

independent living. 

Other major grants include: 

• Parma Health Ministry 

serving uninsured area 

residents, $43,367 

• American Cancer Society, 

$12,000 

• Renaissance scholarships 

for area high school students, 

$11,000 

women are overweight and obese? 

Do you have a family history of heart 

disease, high blood pressure or high 

cholesterol? If these are risk factors 

for you, talk to your physician about 

the appropriate screenings including 

calcium scoring tests that can determine 

early on your risk of coronary artery 

disease. You can be confident in 

Parma Hospital’s well-recognized 

cardiovascular care should you need it, 

but the ultimate goal is to make sure 

you don’t. 

Patricia A. Ruflin 

President & CEO 

• Cleveland Hearing & Speech 

Center, $10,000 

• Womankind Maternal & Prenatal 

Care Center, $10,000 

• All Faiths Pantry, $10,000 

• Haven Hill Home, $10,000 

• Centers for Families & Children, 

$5,000 

Regular, annual donations to the 

Foundation allow community services 

such as these to grow. 

Parma Hospital’s ElderCenter adult day center serves adults from 

ages 18 to 99. Mary Ann Strohmeier, left, shares a hug with Laura 

Matthews, who has managed the Center since 1990. 

2 Informed www.parmahospital.org

DOC AT THE DOOR 

Walk right in – the ER doctor is waiting for you 

Tom Basista hardly believed it was 

possible. So when he needed urgent 

care the night before a cross-country 

flight, he hesitated. Recalling long nights 

in the Emergency Department with various 

family members through the last 

several decades, he feared he’d get little 

sleep before heading to the airport at 7 

a.m. 

“I thought I’d be there for hours,” 

said Basista, who had never experienced 

an ED visit that lasted less than several 

hours. “But this was a unique experience 

from start to finish.” 

Doc at the Door puts a physician-led 

team on the front line of care. The team 

registers and assesses each patient, 

usually within 30 minutes of arrival, performing 

EKGs, starting IVs and ordering 

tests. Parma Hospital is the first hospital 

in the Cleveland area to handle ED patients 

with this efficient new approach, 

says Jesse DiRando, MD, chairman, Department 

of Emergency Medicine. 

Testing can be ordered and treatment 

begun before the patient even 

goes back into an ED room. Some – like 

Basista – are discharged without ever 

having to enter a patient bed. On a 

Monday night late last summer, he was 

taken care of and on his way home in 

less than 30 minutes. 

“The nurse came right to me in 

the front of the hospital,” said Basista, 

whose hand was swollen and sore after 

a kitchen accident. “The wonderful part 

was that the care was not in stages. Everything 

was assessed and treated immediately.” 

Basista received a tetanus shot, 

had his antibiotic prescription filled at a 

24-hour pharmacy and made his 9 a.m. 

flight the next day. 

“I woke up the next morning and I 

felt like a new man,” said Basista, 52. 

“This was the fastest experience I’d had 

in an ED in 30 years. The nurse and 

physician were phenomenal. They were 

very cordial and compassionate.” 

Hospitals from as far away as Hawaii, 

Oklahoma and Connecticut have 

traveled to Parma Hospital to study and 

learn from Parma’s success. Introduced 

nearly two years ago, the program was 

expanded 

recently to 

be available 

from noon 

to 10 p.m. 

everyday, 

including 

weekends. 

The 

ED recently 

completed 

renovation to 

remove registration 

areas 

off the waiting room and replace them 

with more private triage rooms. Since 

patients are registered at the bedside, 

separate registration suites are no longer 

needed. 

“We put the whole team at the front 

door to support patient needs, making 

the delivery of care quicker and more 

efficient,” says Dawn Beljin RN, director 

of ED operations. 

The success of Doc at the Door is 

evident in the Hospital’s recent patient 

satisfaction scores, which are in the 90th 

percentile for the past three months. In 

that same period, compared to other 

hospitals across the nation with more 

than 40,000 patient visits per year, 

Parma Hospital has averaged 30 minutes 

from the time the patient walks in the 

door (or arrives by ambulance) and is 

evaluated by an ED doctor. The national 

average is over 60 minutes. 

“We beat all national benchmarks,” 

says Jesse DiRando, MD, 

chairman, Department of Emergency 

Medicine. “These are key indicators 

of patient satisfaction, department efficiency 

and patient safety with risk 

management.” 

ED physicians like Gregory Oswald, MD, top photo, and Taras Napora, MD, 

left, lead triage teams that see patients upon their arrival in the Emergency 

Department. 

Spring 2009 Informed 3

Knowing what to expect is 

half the battle. 

Patients planning to have 

orthopedic surgery on knees, hips or 

shoulders now receive another bonus 

for choosing Parma Community General 

Hospital. It’s called Joint Camp. 

It’s a comprehensive program that 

starts at least a month before surgery 

to prepare patients for the adjustments 

they will need to make for a better 

recovery. 

“Parma Hospital already is 

recognized for its five-star orthopedic 

program,” says Pam Yusz, RN, director 

of Surgical Services. “Joint Camp can 

enhance our quality outcomes.” 

The program is not mandatory, but 

it is advised for all patients planning 

to have joint replacement surgery. 

It consists of three sessions prior to 

surgery: 

• An educational presentation to 

review what to expect before surgery 

and during the hospital stay. 

• A group meeting with other 

patients, led by a physical therapist. 

This session will cover exercises that 

will improve the patient’s recovery 

and assistive devices that can help the 

patient’s mobility. 

• A pre-admission visit just before 

surgery that involves lab and radiology 

testing and a physical examination. 

Joint Camp starts four to six weeks 

prior to surgery. Patients are encouraged 

to bring a support person, such as a 

family member or friend, who can serve 

as a coach during the preparation and 

recovery. 

Each patient in Joint Camp also 

five-star orthopedics 

Joint Camp team prepares 

orthopedic patients for complete 

recovery 

benefits from the expertise of a team of 

professionals that includes surgeons, 

nurses, and physical and occupational 

therapists. 

“If you have someone learning the 

exercises with you, it will expedite your 

care,” says Yusz. 

A primer for recovery 

As a surgical nurse, Debbie Stender 

has witnessed firsthand the orthopedic 

surgeon stitching new joints into their 

patients, making them whole and 

functional again. 

But even she didn’t know what to 

expect after surgery when her hips and 

knees were replaced. 

Stender underwent 

her first 

hip replacement in 

2002 and the second 

one in 2005. 

In 2007, she had 

bilateral knee replacements. 

She envies the 

lucky patients who 

can attend Joint 

Camp for a primer 

on post-op life. Her 

husband, Rand, 

would have been a 

willing participant 

and coach. Her 

surgeon, Richard 

Gittinger, MD, 

believes Stender 

would have been 

an ideal candidate. 

“I could see 

how my husband 

The Center for 

Orthopedic Care 

would have benefitted from Joint Camp 

and from knowing what to expect when 

I came home,” says Stender. “This camp 

is fabulous. It should alleviate a lot of 

patients’ apprehensions.” 

Joint Camp focuses on total wellness, inviting 

patients to take an active role in their hospitalization 

and recovery. 

To learn more about Joint Camp, talk to your 

orthopedic surgeon or call Janet Babinyecz, the 

clinical orthopedic nurse who coordinates the 

camp, at 440-743-4428. 

“Now I can swing my leg up over the motorcycle and ride without worrying about the 

pain,” says Debbie Stender, who underwent bilateral knee replacement surgery in August 

2007, a few years after hip replacements. Her husband, Rand, helped her recover. 

PHOTO LOCATION COURTESY OF BREYLEY YAMAHA 


GERIATRIC HIP FRACTURE PROGRAM 

Prompt surgery helps patients recover faster 

Hip fractures are a common problem 

for older Americans, with hundreds 

of thousands suffering these injuries 

each year. 

The National 

Center for Injury Prevention 

and Control 

predicts a doubling 

of the senior population 

between 2000 

and 2020. The growth 

of this population 

Richard Gittinger, MD 

likely results in a 

considerable increase in hip fractures, 

which have a mortality rate of at least 

30 percent. Of those who return home 

after treatment, only 20 percent have the 

same function as they did before suffering 

a fracture. 

The new Geriatric Fracture Program 

at Parma Hospital is a team approach 

that initiates protocols as soon as the 

patient arrives at the hospital. Most patients 

require surgery, and the goal is to 

better prepare them for surgery and get 

them to the operating room within 24 to 

36 hours of admission. 

“The faster you get patients into 

surgery, the better they do overall,” says 

Pam Yusz, director of Surgical Services. 

The basic principle of treating hip 

fractures is to secure the fracture, promoting 

healing and early mobilization. 

Prompt surgical care and close postoperative 

care is essential to better outcomes, 

reducing pneumonia, delirium, 

skin breakdowns, and a return to prefracture 

mobility. 

The team, including orthopedic 

surgeons, geriatricians and specialized 

nurses, review the patient’s Vitamin 

D levels and nutritional and osteoporosis 

status. Patients undergo a bone 

density screening within a few weeks 

after surgery to determine if they need 

osteoporotic drugs to prevent future 

fractures, which is the goal of the new 

program. 

“Parma Hospital has always done 

a great job taking care of hip fracture 

patients, and much of this program was 

already in place,” says Richard Gittinger, 

MD, an orthopedic surgeon who helped 

structure the program. “We are just refining 

the process to make sure all patients 

receive optimal care.” 

Even patients just considering a joint replacement, but not yet scheduled, can attend Joint Camp. John 

Newton, right, of Independence, was considering surgery at another hospital when he learned of Parma 

Hospital’s Joint Camp. Already pleased with his choice of orthopedic surgeon, Blane McCoy, MD, he attended 

an introductory Joint Camp meeting and began his journey toward wellness. 

Cindy Fousek, physical therapy assistant, Courtney Hanak, patient care assistant, and Jody Loughner, RN, 

worked with Newton during his hospital stay. 

HealthGrades: 

Outcomes exceed 

national averages 

Parma Hospital has received fivestar 

ratings from HealthGrades, an 

independent 

healthcare ratings 

company, 

in three areas of 

orthopedics: 

• joint 

replacement 

• total knee 

replacement 

• hip fracture repair 

HealthGrades found that patients 

treated at five-star rated hospitals for 

nine common procedures are 47 percent 

less likely to experience a major 

complication, such as post-operative 

infections or heart conditions that can 

lengthen hospital stays and increase 

costs. According to the study, if all 

Medicare patients had been treated at 

a top-performing hospital compared to 

the lowest-performing hospitals during 

2005-07, more than 123,000 major 

complications potentially could have 

been avoided. 

Parma Hospital participates in the 

Surgical Care Improvement Project 

(SCIP), developed by Joint Commission 

and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid 

Services as part of Core Measures, 

which identify best practices and outcomes 

in patient care. Parma Hospital’s 

orthopedic surgeons exceed that of the 

national average in ten related measures, 

based on the Midas+ National 

Comparative Data Base for the first quarter 

of 2008. 

“Parma Hospital’s consistent recognition 

from HealthGrades for outcomes 

that exceed national averages 

are proof that providing personalized, 

specialized care matters,” said Parma 

Hospital President & CEO Patricia A. 

Ruflin. “The orthopedic physicians, 

nursing, and pharmacy staff at Parma 

Hospital have repeatedly demonstrated 

their commitment to improved standards 

and the best outcomes for their 

patients.” 


WELLPOINTE PAVILION 

Discover a gem for outpatient care 

Parma Community General Hospital’s 

premier outpatient center goes 

beyond traditional health care. 

At WellPointe Pavilion, you can 

feel the difference. This gem, located at 

Broadview and Royalton roads, offers 

same-day service with handy scheduling 

and easy parking in a 

serene environment. 

Why wait weeks for 

an appointment 

elsewhere 

when a 

convenient 

A Parma Community General Hospital Facility 

alternative with friendly service and fast 

results awaits at WellPointe Pavilion? 

As a service of Parma Hospital, 

WellPointe Pavilion can retrieve patient 

records from the hospital, while 

offering quick turnaround on tests. The 

outpatient center provides an added 

measure of privacy for those who prefer 

a more relaxing environment. 

Radiology Services 

Wrap yourself in a warm robe and 

experience the WellPointe difference in 

patient care, in the private, ground-floor 

Radiology suite. WellPointe Pavilion can 

handle all your imaging needs: 

• MRI – High-field Magnetic 

Resonance Imaging with a state-of-theart 

magnet that produces greater detail 

of anatomy and thus better diagnostic 

imaging. The accredited MRI program 

provides the highest quality of care. 

• CT – A 10-slice Computerized 

Tomography scanner for detailed scans 

of blood clots 

• Ultrasound – For 

pregnancy, vascular 

studies and carotid 

arteries 

• Mammograms – An 

on-site radiologist can 

view results and render 

a preliminary diagnosis 

while the patient is still 

in the building. If further 

diagnosis is needed, 

additional testing such as 

ultrasound can be done 

immediately. 

• Bone density 

testing – A DEXA bone 

densitometer yields body 

scans to determine risk 

of osteoporotic fractures. 

Typically recommended 

for post-menopausal 

women every two years, bone scans 

can be conveniently coupled with 

mammograms per physician request. 

Therapy Services 

Individualized therapy programs are 

designed for WellPointe’s occupational 

and physical therapy patients. With easy 

access from the parking lot, the firstfloor 

therapy center offers convenience 

and a pleasant environment. 

Laboratory Testing 

Blood draws and routine lab work, 

as well as glucose checks and throat 

cultures, are offered in WellPointe’s Lab. 

Located on the main reception floor, the 

Lab provides quick turnaround times 

with virtually 

no waiting. 

Physician 

Offices 

Patients 

whose 

physicians 

are located 

at WellPointe 

can complete 

blood work 

and imaging 

right after an 

office visit 

rather than 

scheduling 

additional 

appointments. Physicians in a variety 

of specialties occupy the second 

floor: internal medicine, obstetrics/ 

gynecology, cardiology, ophthalmology, 

endocrinology, cosmetic & dermatologic 

plastic surgery, dermatology and 

general & laparoscopic surgery. 

Call 440-743-4455 for an appointment. 

New radiation 

oncologist comes to 

Cancer Center 

The Cancer Center at Parma 

Hospital welcomes Suzan Cheng, 

MD, as a new full-time radiation 

oncologist. 

Dr. Cheng has worked extensively 

with the latest imaging technologies. 

She is a 1986 

graduate of Case 

Western Reserve 

University and 

completed her 

training at both the 

Cleveland Clinic and 

University Hospitals. 

She did her 

Suzan Cheng, MD 

fellowship training 

at UC Davis in California. Her passions 

include hospice and palliative 

medicine, access to healthcare and 

basketball. 

For information on the Cancer 

Center, call 440-743-4749. 


Spring Class Schedule 

March - May 2009 

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

Registration will begin on February 10, 2009 - Phone in: February 17, 2009 

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. · Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Saturday 8 - 11 a.m. · Closed Sundays. No classes on Memorial Day, May 25, 2009. 

lunchtime 

lectures 

Enjoy your own packed lunch 

and we will provide the 

beverage, along with an educational 

lecture. Time will be 

provided for questions and 

answers. Advanced registration 

is required. Held at the 

Health Education Center. 

1 session FREE 

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

Exercise & the Older Adult 

Cardiovascular and health 

benefits of exercise for 

the older adult will be 

discussed. Presented by 

Kimberly Togliatti-Trickett, 

MD, Physical Medicine and 

Rehab. 

Fri., Mar. 13 

Know Your Heart – 

Guidelines for Optimal 

Cardiac Health 

Cardiovascular disease 

claims more lives of both 

men and women than any 

other disease. In many 

cases, the disease develops 

undetected. Learn important 

symptoms to watch for and 

ways to optimize your cardiac 

health, plus hear how 

a simple CT scan can help 

your doctor treat asymptomatic 

coronary artery disease. 

Presented by Cardiologist 

Raju Modi, MD. 

Thu., Apr. 16 

Humor, Healing & 

Spirituality 

Exercise your funny bone 

and discover the healing 

power of humor. This 

interactive workshop with 

Parma Hospital’s director 

of Pastoral Care will help 

participants find the humor 

in everyday life situations. 

Rev. Jon Paulus will share 

anecdotes, jokes and stories 

in a lively discussion. 

Thu., May 7 

SCREENINGS 

Appointments or registration 

required, please call 

440-743-4900. Held at the 

Health Education Center 

unless noted. 

FREE! Blood 

Pressure Screening 

Wednesdays. Walk-in. 

1-2 p.m. 

Bone Density 

Screening is for women. 

Testing is done on the heel 

– no socks/hose. 

By appointment. $20 

Thu., Mar. 5, May 14 

9 a.m. -noon. 

Thu., Apr. 16 6-8 p.m. 

Cholesterol 

Screening 

Includes total cholesterol, 

HDL, LDL, triglycerides 

and blood sugar. 12-hour 

fast recommended for best 

results. 

By appointment. $25 

Second & fourth Wednesday 

of the month. 

Mar. 11 & 25 

Apr. 8 & 22 

May 13 & 27 

9-10:30 a.m. 

FREE! Colorectal 

Cancer Screening 

Informational session on 

colon cancer and procedures 

for detection. Test kits will 

be provided. Held at the 

Health Education Center. 

Must register. 

Thu., Mar. 19 7 p.m. 

FREE! Glaucoma 

and Vision 

Screening 

Screening provided by 

Ophthalmologist, Mirfee 

Ungier, MD. 

Tue., Apr. 14 9-11 a.m. 

Pneumococcal 

Vaccine Clinics 

Vaccines available for all 

Medicare Part B recipients. 

If you belong to a Medicare 

HMO or Senior HMO, 

please see your doctor or a 

fee will be charged. Must 

register, please call 440- 

743-4900. 

Fri., Mar. 6, Apr. 3, May 1 

10 a.m. 

FREE! Skin 

Cancer/Melanoma 

Screening 

Plastic Surgeon, Robert 

Gerding, MD. Appointment 

is required. 

Fri., May 8 9 a.m.-noon 

Fri., May 22 9 a.m-noon 

FREE! Speech and 

Language Screening 

Ages 2-6 

Held in the Medical 

Arts Center I, Suite 309. 

Appointment is required, 

please call 440-743-4581. 

Wed., May 20 

9 a.m.-noon 

or 1-4 p.m. 

Thu., May 21 

9 a.m.-noon 

or 1-4 p.m. 

PERSONAL 

WELLNESS 

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. Call 

440-743-2900. 

Tue., Mar. 17, Apr. 21, 

May 19 

7 p.m. 

AARP Driver 

Safety Program 

Please bring valid driver’s 

license. Bring checks first 

day of class, payable to 

AARP. NO CASH. Must 

attend both days. 

AARP members $12 

Non-members $14 

Tue. & Wed., Mar. 3 & 4 

9-1 p.m. 

Cooking With Your 

Health In Mind 

Figure Friendly and 

Budget Conscious 

Taught by Karen Skoczynski, 

RN from Karen’s Creative 

Cuisine. Demo format with 

focus on how to make 

healthier alternatives to 

your favorite foods and 

healthy recipe makeovers. 

Recipes are included 

to take home and you’ll 

be able to sample the 

recipes prepared. Class is 

approximately 1 hour and 

20 minutes. Food fee of $3 

per person to be paid to the 

instructor day of class. 

1 session $20 

Wed., Mar. 18 7 p.m. 

Families in the 

Kitchen 

How to Bring Families 

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 morning classes will automatically be canceled and rescheduled 

due to severe weather conditions. Call 440-743-2582 to verify cancellations. Due to weather 

related cancellations; classes may not be able to be rescheduled and no refunds will be given. 


Health Education Center Class Schedule 

Together in the Kitchen 



Cuisine. This cooking 

class is demo format and 

hands-on training addresses 

the health care needs 

of families. It includes 

some practical ideas and 

encourages kids to be active 

family members in making 

healthier alternatives to 

your favorite foods. Class is 

approximately 1 hour and 20 

minutes long. One adult and 

one child (age 10 or older) 

are encouraged to participate. 

Sample recipes and 

take some home. Food fee 

of $3 per person to be paid 

to the instructor in class. Be 

sure to bring a container to 

take your goodies home. 

1 session - adult/child $35 

Additional family member 

$8 

Sat., Apr. 18 11 a.m. 

Healthy Habits 

for Diabetes Self 

Management 

Sponsored by Roche Diagnostics, 

the maker of Accu- 

Check ® products. Learn 

carbohydrate counting, 

meal planning, reading food 

labels, testing before and 

after meals and a demo on 

the Accu-Check ® monitoring 

system. Free Accu-Check ® 

meter for those in attendance. 

Registration is 

required. 

FREE 

Wed., Apr. 22 7 p.m. 

NEW! Healthful 

Eating on a Budget 

Do you want to learn how 

to make your grocery dollar 

go further? This program 

will help you make healthier 

food choices and save 

money too. Topics include 

finding the best food values, 

where to find reasonably 

priced, locally grown food, 

community gardening 

programs in Cuyahoga 

County, information on 

Community Supported 

Agriculture, and tips on 

starting your own garden. 

1 session $10 

Tue., Apr. 28 

6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Wed., May 20 

6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Sign Language I: 

Beginners 

Have you always wanted to 

learn sign language? Here’s 

your chance. This class is 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. 

6 sessions $43 

Thu., Mar. 5 6:30-7:15 p.m. 

Sign Language II: 

Advanced 

This class is for those who 

want to learn more and 

increase skill level. Prerequisite: 

Beginners class or 

previous knowledge of sign 

language. 


Thu., Mar. 5 7:20-8:20 p.m. 

NEW! Spanish for 

Beginners 

This class is designed to 

teach the Spanish language 

to those who have never 

had a Spanish class or have 

very little experience. Class 

will focus on the pace of the 

class, not the pace of the 

curriculum. 


Wed., Mar. 4, Apr. 22 

6-7 p.m. 

NEW! Spanish 

Intermediate 

This class is a little faster 

paced in hopes to jog the 

memory of those who have 

taken a Spanish course in 

the past. 


Thu., Mar. 5, Apr. 23 

5:15-6:15 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 

& physiology, biochemistry, 

herbology, nutrition and 

iridology. Naturopaths 

are not involved in the 

practice of medicine. They 

do not use or prescribe 

pharmaceutical drugs or 

perform surgery. 

NEW! Change Your 

Brain, Change Your 

Life 

You are not stuck with the 

brain you have. Learn how 

to nutritionally support your 

brain. When your brain 

works right, you work right! 

Taught by Pat Cassidy, 

Doctor of Naturopathic 

Medicine. 

1 session $15 

Thu, Mar. 26 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Face, Tongue, & Nail 

Analysis 

Learn techniques of reading 

health and nutritional levels 

through face, tongue and 

nail analysis. Taught by 

Jane Semple, Doctor of 

Naturopathic Medicine. 


Thu., Apr. 16 7-8:30 p.m. 

NEW! Herbal 

Remedy Guide from 

A to Z 

Learn how to prevent/treat 

common ailments with safe 

effective herbal remedies 

and natural supplements. 

Taught by Janet O’Donnell, 

Doctor of Naturopathic 

Medicine. 

1 session $15 

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

Lupus 

Learn natural remedies 

to decrease inflammation 

relieve symptoms and 

improve vitality. Taught by 

Janet O’Donnell, Doctor of 


1 session $15 

Wed., Apr. 1 7-8:30 p.m. 

NEW! The Scents 

of Health 

Discover the many uses 

of the ancient science of 

aromatherapy to encourage 

health, balance emotions 

and create a safe home 

environment. Taught by 

Pat Cassidy, Doctor of 


1 session $15 

Thu., May 14 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

EMS 

Department 

Offering the following 

educational opportunities: 

· Paramedic Training 

· EMT - Basic 

· ACLS 

· PALS · BTLS 

Instructor courses in 

CPR, ACLS, PALS and 

BTLS are also available. 

EMT-Basic classes 

begin March 30, 2009. 

Mon., Wed. & Fri. 

9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

For more information 

or to register, 

call 440-743-4970. 

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 $58 

Sat., Mar. 14, Apr. 18, 

May 16 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., Mar. 16, Apr. 20, 

May 18 

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., Mar. 17, Apr. 21 

6-9 p.m. 

Infant/Child CPR 

Covers CPR and foreignbody 

airway obstruction. 

Manual and a certification 

card included with class fee. 

1 session $43 

Wed., Mar. 11 6:30-9:30 p.m. 

Tue., Apr. 14 6:30-9:30 p.m. 

Thu., May 14 6:30-9:30 p.m. 

SUPPORT 

GROUPS 

Held at the Health Education 

Center unless noted. 

Alzheimer’s Support 

Call 440-743-2660. First 

Tuesday of the month. 

7-8:30 p.m. 

Diabetes Support 

September through May. 

Held in Hospital auditorium. 

Call 440-743-2348. Second 

Thursday of the month. 

7-9 p.m. 

New Perspectives: 

Weight 

Management 

Support 

Education and support for 

bariatric surgery patients 

and others interested in 

weight-loss surgery. Call 

440-743-2900. First Monday 

of the month. 7-9 p.m. 

Parkinson’s Disease 

Support 

Call 216-524-6354. Second 


7-8:30 p.m. 

Post-LSVT Speech 

Therapy Support 

For people with Parkinson’s 

disease who have completed 

the Lee Silverman Voice 

Treatment Program. Second 

Thursday of the month. Call 

440-743-4161. 

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



Prostate Partners 

Program 

The program will focus 

on encouraging men 

and members of their 

support system to become 

educated to be able to 

cope with prostate cancer. 

Program will be held at 

The Gathering Place. You 

must call Nate Cooke for 

further information: 216- 

932-2760. 

Stroke & Arthritis 

Information and 

Support 

Call 440-743-4041. Third 

Monday of the month. 

2-3:30 p.m. 

Tinnitus Support 

Second Friday of the month. 

Please call 440-256-8023. 

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 programs 

are held in the Cancer 

Center 

6525 Powers Boulevard 

Parma, OH 44129 

Breast Cancer 

Support 

Must register, call 440-743- 

2223. Third Wednesday of 

the month. 

6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Cancer Care 

Meeting 

For patients diagnosed with 

cancer and their families. 

Call 440-743-2223. First 


5-7 p.m. 

Kindred Spirits 

A telephone buddy system 

for breast cancer survivors. 

Call 440-743-4445. 

RECREATION 

& DANCE 

Ballroom Dance for 

Beginners 

Ages 15+, Couples only 

Learn the rhumba, waltz, 

foxtrot, swing and 

merengue. This level is for 

you if you have never taken 

ballroom dancing or need 

a brush-up on the basics. 

Taught by Sophia Hertzel 

and Russ Milota. Must wear 

acceptable footwear. No 

tennis shoes or sandals. 

6 sessions $60 per person 


7:30-8:30 p.m. 

Basketball for Men 


Fri., Mar. 6 7-9 p.m. 

Sat., Mar. 7 8-10 a.m. 

Beginning Belly 

Dancing 

Ages 15+ 

This Middle Eastern dance is 

a low-impact cardio workout. 

Improve your posture 

and identify, isolate and 

strengthen various muscles in 

your body. No belly dancing 

experience is necessary. 

Wear yoga pants or sweat 

pants and a short T-shirt. 


Mon., Mar. 2, Apr. 27 

5:30-6:30 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 you choose to pay as you 

go, be sure to call the office 

to determine if the session 

will be held. 


Advanced 

Advanced skill level 

required. USVBA rules apply 

Thu., Mar. 5 8:10-9:40 p.m. 

Intermediate 

Intermediate skill level 

required. USVBA rules 

apply. 

Mon., Mar. 2 8:15 -9:45 p.m. 

Individualized Golf 

Instruction 

Ages 12+ 

Bring #7 or #8 iron. Wear 

tennis shoes. 



6-7 or 7-8 p.m. 

Ohio Boating 

Educational Course 

Sponsored by the Ohio 

Department of Natural 

Resources. Class teaches 

laws, safety equipment, risk 

management and navigation 

rules. Persons born on or 

after January 1, 1982 who 

wish to operate a vessel 

greater than 10 horsepower 

including personal 

watercraft must complete 

a boating education course. 

Must attend all three 

classes. Each additional 

family member is $25. 


Wed., Apr. 1, 8, 15 

6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 

FITNESS 

Mats, weights, steps and 

stability balls are provided. 

Bands for purchase. 

Dates listed are 

start dates. 

NEW! Bootcamp* 

Learn challenging ways 

to change the look of your 

body. 



6-7 p.m. 

FITNESS + MInD/BODY FITNESS 

Register twice a week for a $5 discount (both classes 

must have an *asterisk). Includes FITNESS classes and 

MIND/BODY FITNESS classes. 

Seniors 65 and older can get a $3 discount on any nonsenior 

EXERCISE CLASS ONLY. This discount cannot be 

combined with other discounts. 

Only one discount or coupon per customer per visit can 

be used. Discounts and coupons cannot be combined. 

Classes are open to anyone 16 years and older. Please 

remember, each instructor has a unique teaching style. 

Instructors are subject to change without notice. 

NEW! Cardio Sculpt* 

A combination of cardio 

and strength training. Class 

will incorporate multiple 

pieces of equipment for best 

results. 



7:10-8:10 p.m. 

Cardio Dance* 

A high and low impact 

cardio workout. A great 

way to burn a lot of calories 

while learning the newest 

styles of dance. Designed 

for all ages and all levels 

of abilities. The movements 

performed are simple. 

No dance experience 

necessary. 


Tue., Mar. 3, Apr. 21 

7:10-8:10 p.m. 

Fit ’n Healthy* 

Complete low-impact 

workout improves cardio 

endurance and flexibility. 



9-10 a.m. 


9-10 a.m. 

Pilates to the Core* 

An intermediate/ 

advance Pilates class that 

incorporates more advanced 

core strengthening 

exercises. Pre-requisite: 

Power Up Pilates or some 

basic Pilates knowledge. 



7:20-8:20 p.m. 

Power Up Pilates* 

A basic Pilates class that 

incorporates strengthening 

exercises that are easy 

on joints and effective for 

elongating and toning all 

the muscles of the body. 



6:15-7:15 p.m. 

Rockin’ Aerobics* 

Hi/Low impact cardio 

workout to the ‘70s, ‘80s 

and ‘90s music. This class 

will also include weight 

training and stretching for a 

complete body workout. 



6-7 p.m. 

Sassy Step* 

A fun and fat burning 

combination of traditional 

step and sculpting with a 

twist! Tone up, trim down 

and rev up your metabolism 

all while having a great 

time! 



7:10 -8:10 p.m. 

Senior Shape-up 

Ages 55+ 

Focus will be on strength, 

stretching and stamina. No 

floor exercises. Chairs will 

be provided. 


Mon. & Wed., Mar,.2, 

Apr. 27 10-11 a.m. 


Fri., Mar. 6, May 1 

10-11 a.m. 

Senior Stretch & 

Flex 

Ages 60+ 

It’s never too late to 

exercise. There will be 

stretching and flexing of 

muscles to increase range 

of motion. Stretch bands, 



Not sure if you’re going to like a class? 

Ask about the TRY A CLASS PASS for FITNESS and 

MIND BODY FITNESS classes only. One pass per customer. 

light weights and other 

fitness props may be used 

to help work the body 

more comfortably. Class is 

conducted from a chair and 

standing. 



10:45 -11:45 a.m. 

Stretching Strong 

Designed to give you better 

flexibility, reduce injuries 

and enhances stability. 



7:15-8 p.m. 

The Mixx* 

A combination of strength, 

flexibility and relaxation 

while keeping your 

metabolism in check by 

lengthening and toning your 

entire body. 



6-7 p.m. 

NEW! TLC Fitness 

This 45-minute class is 

designed for beginners. 

Easy to follow movements 

at a slower pace with no 

floor work. Exercises are 

done standing and using a 

chair. 



7:45-8:30 p.m. 

Total Body 

Workout* 

A cardio workout with 

upper and lower body 

strengthening. Core, 

mat work and stretching 

included. 



6-7 p.m. 

Weight to Stretch* 

Class will focus on weight 

training to increase bone 

density, boost metabolism 

and strengthen all muscles 

groups. Class will end with 

a relaxation segment of 

yoga/Pilates for stretching. 



6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Zumba is Here* 

This class combines Latin 

rhythms and cardiovascular 

exercise to create an 

aerobic workout that is 

fun and easy to follow. No 

dance experience needed. 


Sat., Mar. 7, Apr. 25 

8:30-9:30 a.m. 

MIND/BODY 

FITNESS 

Dress comfortably. Bring 

a small blanket/towel and 

a water bottle to classes. 

Yoga mats are provided. 


start dates. 

Evening Yoga* 

Learn how to attain body 

awareness, relaxation and 

body/mind balance through 

exercises and breathing. 

Beginners 




7-8:30 p.m. 

Intermediate 



7-8:30 p.m. 

Chair Yoga* 

This class is designed 

for people with physical 

limitations and people who 

don’t think they can keep up 

in a yoga class. We will use 

chairs for seated poses and 

also for support in standing 

poses. Focus on body 

awareness, breathing and 

relaxation. 



6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Morning Yoga - 

Salutations* 

Through flowing sequence 

of poses you will build 

upper-body strength, 

alignment and balance. 

This faster-paced class 

benefits the cardiovascular 

system. 

Walk-ins $12 



9-10:15 a.m. 

Tai Chi Chuan* 

This ancient Chinese martial 

arts therapy alleviates 

stress and promotes health, 

relaxation, and endurance. 

Increased circulation and 

gentle breathing can help 

you loosen muscles and 

joints for flexibility and 

well-being. 

Beginner 


Tue., Mar. 17 

Continuing Students 

Prerequisite: 

beginners’ class. 

7-9 p.m. 


Mon., Mar. 16 7-9 p.m. 

Tai Chi Chuan - 

Push Hands* 

This class will consist of 

the fundamental practice of 

Tai Chi Chuan self-defense 

applications and the pushing 

of hands. Prerequisite is Tai 

Chi Chuan or martial arts 

experience. 


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

YOUTH 

Materials fee included 

in price. Parents must 

remain in the building 

during 1-hour daytime 

classes and all evening 

classes. 


start dates. 

No adult participation 

unless noted. 

PRESCHOOL/ 

PRE-K 

A World Full 

of Art 

(Ages 3-5) Preschool 

multi-cultural art class will 

feature a different country 

each week with hands-on 

art projects. Dress for a 

mess. 


Wed., Apr. 22 10-11 a.m. 

All Aboard - The 

“Learning Express” 

Explore exciting topics 

related to our world 

through songs, stories, 

crafts and age-appropriate 

learning activities. Build 

social skills and fine motor 

skills as well as become 

familiar with a classroom 

routine and the concept of 

a teacher. 


Ages 2½-4 

(Adult participation) 


10-11 a.m., 

11:15-12:15 p.m. 


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

Ages 3½-5 

(No adult participation) 


10-11 a.m. 

Animal Parade 

(Ages 3-5) Learn about 

feathered, furry and scaly 

critters through stories and 

fun activities. A book and a 

craft about each animal will 

be made. 


Wed., Mar. 4 10-11 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. 

Cooking With a 

Holiday Story 

Ages 3½-5 

Listen to a story pertaining 

to the upcoming holiday and 

then make an edible craft to 

take home and eat! 

1 session $12 

Wed., Apr. 8 6:30 -7:30 p.m. 

Explore Four 

Age 4 only 

There will be a different 

theme each week 

incorporating art, music, 

stories and play! This class 

is great preparation for 

Kindergarten. 



12-1 p.m. 

Fitness Fun! 

Ages 3-6 

Learn to play fun games 

while exercising. A healthy 

snack will be prepared at 

the end of each class. 



5:30-7 p.m. 

Imagination Lane 

Age 3 only 

Explore imagination with 

stories, songs, and art 

while building Kindergarten 

readiness skills by teaching 

colors, shapes, letters, and 

numbers. 


Fri., Mar. 6, Apr. 24 

9:30-11 a.m. 

Let’s Learn Our 

Colors 

Age 2 only 

Adult participation. Children 

will learn color names and 

objects that have specific 

colors through art, music, 

stories and games. 


Mon., Mar. 2 

9:30 -10:30 a.m. 

Mon., Apr. 20 

10:45-11:45 a.m. 

NEW! Let’s Play 

Safe 

Ages 3-5 

April is “Playground Safety 

Month”. Learn how to 

play safely outside and 

inside. Participate in fun 

age appropriate learning 

activities. 


Tue., Apr. 21 11 a.m.-noon 



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. 



6:15-7:15 p.m. 

Preschool Dance 

Ages 3-5 

This introduction to ballet 

class will develop body 

awareness and enhance 

creativity, and is sure to 

be a delightful and fun 

introduction to dance. 



6:15-7 p.m. 

Ready, Set, READ! 

Ages 1-3 

Adult participation. Learn 

six skills of early literacy 

and how to work with your 

child to prepare them to be 

lifelong readers! Children 

will learn literacy, social and 

developmental skills through 

stories, songs and play. 



6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Shape Sorting 

Age 2 


basic shapes through fun 

activities incorporating art, 

music, math and literature. 


Mon., Apr. 20 

9:30-10:30 a.m. 

Toddler - Preschool 

Gymtime 

Adult participation. Develop 

social skills, muscle 

coordination and selfconfidence 

with the use of 

gym like equipment. 

Activities such as finger 

plays, games, stories, music 

and working on locomotor 

skills are included. 


Ages 1½-2½ 


9:30-10:15 a.m. 

Ages 2-4 


10:20-11:05 a.m. 

Ages 1½-2½ 


6:30-7:15 p.m. 

Ages 2-4 


7:25-8:10 p.m. 

What’s That 

Number? 

Age 2 only 


number sequence and 

counting clues with art, 

music, stories and games. 


Mon., Mar. 2 

10:45-11:45 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! 



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


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

SCHOOL AGE 

Babysitter Training 

Ages 11-16 

Learn basic first aid, safety 

issues and baby care. Will 

learn infant and child CPR 

skills. Manual and handouts 

included in class fee. 


Sat., Mar. 21 & 28 or 

May 9 & 16 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., Mar. 7, Apr. 25 

11 a.m.-noon 

Fun with Dr. Seuss! 

Ages 5-7 

Have fun celebrating Read 

Across America Day & 

Dr. Seuss’ birthday with 

fun stories and activities 

designed for school age 

children 

1 session $12 

Tue., Mar. 3 6 -7 p.m. 

Know Your Facts! 

Addition/ 

Subtraction 

Grades 1-4 

Increase addition and 

subtraction knowledge and 

concept of facts from 0-18 

through strategies and fun 

activities. 



5:45-6:45 p.m. 

Know Your Facts! 

Multiplication/ 

Division 

Grades 3-6 

Learn strategies as well 

as do fun activities and 

games to build knowledge & 

speed in multiplication and 

division facts. 



7 -8 p.m. 

STUDY HABITS 

SERIES 

Grades 5-8 

Parents will be invited 

back in the last half hour of 

each class to discuss what 

was learned. Material fee 

included in class fee. 

information and put it 

together. 

1 session $27 

Tue., Mar. 10 6-8 p.m. 

Using Your Textbooks 

Students will learn how 

to effectively utilize their 

textbooks, including how to 

answer chapter questions. 

Bring a textbook (no math). 

1 session $27 

Tue., Apr. 7 6-8 p.m. 

Study Methods 

Students will learn the 

SQ3R and Cornell method of 

learning information. Bring a 

textbook (preferably Science 

or Social Studies). 

1 session $27 

Tue., May 5 6-8 p.m. 

NEW! Spanish Arts 

Grades 1-4 

Learn the Spanish language 

through interactive and 

creative arts. This class is 

hands on, allowing students 

to learn the language 

through all five senses. 



4:30-5:30 p.m. 

What’s Cooking? 

Ages 8-15 



Cuisine. Hands-on food 

preparation, kitchen safety, 

measurement and how to 

follow a recipe. Make and 

sample healthy recipes. 

Recipes are included to take 

home and bring a container 

to take home your goodies. 

Seating is limited. Register 

early. $3 food fee is payable 

to the instructor the day of 

class. 

1 session $20 

Spring Fun for Kids 

Wed., Apr. 15 2 p.m. 

FREE! Breastfeeding 

Support Group 

Support and problem solving 

for breastfeeding mothers 

and mothers-to-be. 

Tue., Mar. 3, Apr. 7, May 5 

10-11 a.m. 

Tue., Mar. 10, Apr. 14, 

May 12 

2-3 p.m. 

Tue., Mar. 17, Apr. 21, 

May 19 

6-7 p.m. 

Breastfeeding 

Basics 

Learn the fundamentals 

and practical information. 

Support person is free. 

Fathers welcome. 

1 session $12 

Tue., Apr. 14 6-8:30 p.m. 

Caring for Your 

Newborn 

What to expect with your 

new baby. 

1 session $12 

Thu., Apr. 23 7-9 p.m. 

Infant/Child CPR 

Covers CPR and foreignbody 

airway obstruction. 

Manual and a certification 

card included with class 

fee. Class held at the Health 

Education Center. 

1 session $43 

Wed., Mar. 11 

6:30-9:30 p.m. 

Tue., Apr. 14 6:30-9:30 p.m. 

Thu., May 14 6:30-9:30 p.m. 

Prepared Childbirth 

Covers pregnancy, labor, 

delivery and postpartum 

recovery. 


Thu., Mar. 19, May 7 

7-9 p.m. 

Bring 2 pillows and a 

blanket to the first class 


Sat., Mar. 21, Apr. 18, 

May 30 

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

Review 

1 session $40 

Sat., Mar. 21, Apr. 18, 

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

We reserve the right to enroll or withdraw a child from an 

age-specific class depending on the child’s ability to participate 

in the class. Child must be the youngest specified age 

by start of the class. Only the child registered in the class 

may be present in the classroom. 

Doing Research 

Learn how to do research 

for that upcoming report, 

research paper or project. 

Learn how to organize 

parenting 

Held at Parma Hospital 

unless noted. 

Maternity Center 

Tours 

To schedule a tour, 

please call 440-743-4030. 


Go Red. Go! 

Pictured left to right: 

Cardiologist Christine Zirafi, MD; 

President & CEO Patricia A. Ruflin; 

Donna Baxter, RN; Heart Center 

Manager Julie Lajko, RN; Rita Lowe, 

RN; DeAnne Balausky, RN. 

Parma Community General Hospital – recognized for having the 

fastest heart attack care in Northeast Ohio* – is quick to respond 

to the American Heart Association’s call to support the Go Red 

for Women campaign. As one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals 

for cardiovascular care, Parma Hospital offers a full range of 

cardiovascular services including cardiac catheterizations, surgery 

and rehabilitation – all with excellent, personalized care. 

*Fox 8 I-team investigation 

Because we care. 

440.743.3000 | parmahospital.org

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