Parma Hospital's Magazine for Healthy Living and Education

Parma Hospital's Magazine for Healthy Living and Education
VOLUME 27, NUMBER 2 · Summer 2011
Area dentist turns to
immunotherapy after
bad bee sting reaction
Third Community
Express Care opens in
Parma Heights
Doctor becomes the
patient after cardiac
surgery, rehab
Circulating the good
news on Code STEMI
Brooklyn EMS tackles
unstable heart rhythm
Bouncing back to health
with Cardiac Rehab
Quicker recovery with
minimally invasive
hysterectomy
Health reform and
preventive care
Turning a new leaf with
bariatric surgery
Health Education Center
class schedule
parmahospital.org
The Heart Center helps patients look to the future
The birth of his first grandchild gave John Lazo Jr., MD, renewed
urgency in minding his own heart. Four months after Justin’s
birth, he had an aortic valve replacement and coronary artery
bypass at Parma Hospital, where he has cared for patients in the
Emergency Department over the past three decades.

Celebrate with us at a gala honoring 50 years of
commitment to the community
Next month, Parma Community
General Hospital celebrates 50 years of
commitment to our
community at our
anniversary gala
on June 18. Having
recently turned 50
myself, I realize that
not everything gets
better with age, but your Hospital has
achieved this milestone with distinction.
We have always strived to be a good
neighbor and provide the care you have
needed close to home. We have touched
the lives of hundreds of thousands of you
over that time, whether you were among
the babies brought into the world here or
we were among the last caregivers for a
loved one in their final days.
We have been an employer to
thousands and have supported countless
community events and initiatives. But,
like the communities we serve, we
have grown into so much more.
This hospital, which opened
in 1961 to fill a need in a
rapidly growing suburb,
provides state-of-the-art
cardiac care and excels in
orthopedics, therapy and rehabilitation.
Through partnerships with other
hospitals, such as the Cleveland Clinic
for state-of-the art cardiothoracic surgery
and cancer care and UH Rainbow Babies
& Children’s Hospital for neonatology
coverage. As you will read in this issue,
Parma Hospital is the best place to be for
top-notch, personalized care, whether
you’re facing a cardiac emergency, a lifethreatening
bee sting or life-changing
bariatric surgery.
We have never lost sight
of our mission of providing
excellent, personalized
healthcare. We know that
treating you better begins
with knowing you better, and that is why we
invite you to celebrate with us this June.
Here’s to the next 50 years!
An evening in the Garden
Terrence G. Deis
President & CEO
An evening of fun and fellowship
was held in honor and
thanksgiving for the generous
people who make the Parma
Hospital Health Care Foundation’s
work possible. The message
was that the philanthropic
investments that donors made
are still producing returns.
“We’re accustomed to
understanding investments
in financial terms, where you
invest and later realize returns
of income or appreciated
value,” said Foundation Executive
Director Marcia Ferguson.
“But likewise, when you invest
philanthropically, your investment
continues to benefit the
community for years to come.”
Ferguson expressed profound
appreciation for donors
who invest in:
· Seasons of Life Hospice
for patients with life-limiting
circumstances. This model of
care continues to serve hundreds
of families and demonstrates
new ways of thinking
about how care can be given.
· ElderCenter fills a gap in
care for older adults and their
families. The staff has added
new programs such as the
innovative DAY program of
transitional care, which is being
studied nationally.
· The Tri-C Nursing
Program at Parma Hospital, a
collaborative partnership that
continues to bring more nurse
leaders to the bedside.
· The Parma Health Ministry,
a clinic for working adults
who live without adequate
coverage, keeping them healthy
on their journey to a better life.
· Education support for
people pursuing health care
fields and scholarships for
young people who give a lot to
the community and continue
to produce returns for the community.
“We are deeply grateful
for all of these things and
much more, which are possible
because of the philanthropic
investments made by Foundation
donors,” said Ferguson.
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
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or agents of the hospital. Parma Community
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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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Bee sting triggers severe medical crisis
Even on a picture-perfect
summer day, danger may lurk in
unseen places.
Ed Glowski of North Royalton
was getting ready for an
afternoon in his backyard swimming
pool last July when he was
stung by a paper wasp. He shook
off the pain and headed for the
pool, but within minutes wasn’t
feeling well.
Fortunately, this father of
four teenagers mentioned the
startling incident to his wife before
going inside their home and
collapsing in the kitchen.
“We almost lost him,” says
Pam Glowski, who remembers
every detail of what began as an
ideal summer day for relaxing
outside. “He went to his knees
and started shaking. He was
turning purple and his pupils
went to pinpoints. His throat,
with the anaphylaxis, had started
closing up immediately.
“If we didn’t have Parma
Hospital nearby, we may not
have been able to get him
the care he needed in time.”
Less than 1 percent of people
stung each year in the United
States have a severe reaction
like Glowski. While Glowski
had previously experienced bee
stings, none had ever sparked
such a severe medical crisis.
“The initial insult, through
bee venom, creates a cascade of
reactions throughout the body,
which basically start to shut
the body down,” said Gregory
Hickey, DO, the medical director
of ICU Services and a pulmonologist
who saw Glowski.
“You lose the ability to maintain
blood pressure and normal homeostasis,
and experience acute
bronchospasms (tightening of
muscles of the airways) and
swelling in the extremities.”
An ambulance brought
Glowski to Parma Hospital’s
Emergency Department.
He was intubated and admitted
to the Intensive Care Unit,
where his family was continually
After a severe sting sent him into anaphylactic shock,
Ed Glowski goes weekly for treatments with Todd
Rambasek, MD to build up his immunity to bee venom.
impressed by unflinching and
unfailing efforts to keep Glowski
stable.
The family was particularly
grateful for the clinical expertise
and honest communication
from staff nurses and the team
of specialists. For ICU patients,
taking care of the family is a major
aspect of caring for critically
ill patients.
“It’s essential for the staff
to be communicating with one
another in caring for critically
ill patients and keeping family
members apprised of plans and
progress,” Dr. Hickey said. “They
can share in day-to-day changes
and be prepared for the days to
come.”
Nephrologist
Ronald Flauto,
DO, called in
Todd Rambasek,
MD, an allergistimmunologist,
whom Glowski
still sees for weekly treatments.
The doctor administers a very
small dose of the same venom
that set off alarms in Glowski’s
body last summer. At the first
visit, the patient receives a shot
with one-millionth of the target
dose. The doctor doubles the
dose each week until he reaches
the equivalent of two bee stings.
“If you have a severe reaction
to a bee sting and you have a
positive skin or blood test for bee
allergy, then you need bee sting
immunotherapy,” Dr. Rambasek
said. “The treatment is ongoing if
your reaction to the bee sting was
see Sting page 6
Third express clinic opening in Parma Heights
Convenient walk-in
care is now closer than
ever to Parma Hospital.
Community Express
Care, which has brought
efficient health care to
walk-in clinics in Discount
Drug Mart stores
in both Independence
and Olmsted Falls, is
opening a new location
in the Drug Mart on York
Road in Parma Heights.
“Patients are excited
that they won’t have to
travel far
from their
community
and Parma
Hospital for courteous
and efficient care,” said
Melissa Nemeth, one of
the certified nurse practitioners
who staff the
clinics. Patients can visit
Community Express Care
when their condition
requires the attention of a
health care provider, but
not necessarily an Emergency
Room visit.
The certified nurse
practitioners provide
diagnosis and treatment
of a wide range of
non-emergent medical
conditions for patients
ages 2 and up. These
include strep throat,
ear and sinus infections
and pink eye. They
also perform sports
and camp exams,
remove sutures/staples,
provide blood pressure
checks and administer
immunizations such as
tetanus and pneumonia.
Patients can have
prescriptions filled at
the on-site pharmacy,
including physician
orders for the shingles
vaccine, which the
nurse practitioners can
administer. The clinic is
in-network with most
major insurance plans
or patients without
insurance can pay at the
time of service.
Parma Hospital
opened its first Express
Care clinic in Olmsted
Falls in July 2008 and a
second clinic in Independence
in October 2009.
All Community
Express Care locations
are open daily. Hours
are Monday-Friday from
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and
Saturday-Sunday from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call
440-743-CARE if you
have any questions.
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PARMA HOSPITAL CARDIAC CARE
ER doctor experiences own emergency
John Lazo Jr., MD,
reasoned away the winded
weariness he felt after
even brief
sessions
of
yard
work,
chalking
it
up to the
Joseph
Lahorra, MD
heat and
added
weight that had accumulated
through the years.
When scheduled for
an evening shift in Parma
Hospital’s Emergency
Department, this physician
of 33 years, who once
had boundless energy, was
now having to take a nap
before work. Like most
people, the 64-year-old
assumed he was “just getting
older.”
“I didn’t have the energy,
and I didn’t have the
stamina anymore,” said
Lazo. “I thought I was
feeling OK for someone
who was overweight
and out of shape, and I
thought ‘Well, I’m not as
young as I used to be.’ I
was denying the obvious.”
A shopping trip
sealed his fate. One day
at a home improvement
store, after pushing a cart
loaded with lumber all the
way to the checkout, he
arrived beside the cashier
looking ashen. Dizzy and
lightheaded, he called his
wife, Donnalynn.
His next call was to
his cardiologist.
The aortic stenosis
that Gerald Burma, MD
had been monitoring
had now suddenly gotten
markedly worse. The
frequent exhaustion Lazo
had been feeling was the
failure of his aortic valve
to fully open when blood
flows from the heart into
the aorta, the main artery
carrying blood to the rest
of the body.
Lazo definitely had
been feeling more tired
but had never experienced
any chest pain. Nevertheless,
Dr. Burma performed
a cardiac catheterization
that confirmed severe
aortic valve disease and
also discovered an 80 percent
blockage of another
artery. Dr. Lazo was now
“patient Lazo.”
After consultation
with Joseph
Lahorra, MD – a
Cleveland Clinic
Cardiothoracic
surgeon who has
been a member of
Parma Hospital’s
medical staff since
the Heart Center
opened – the surgery
date was set, and the
type of valve replacement
and bypass was determined.
Leading up to his
scheduled surgery date,
Dr. Lahorra warned Lazo
to stay within 30 minutes
of a hospital at all times.
“Aortic stenosis is a
progressive process,” Dr.
Lahorra said. “Once the
narrowing is in the severe
range and symptoms have
developed, patients do not
survive very long without
surgery to replace the
valve. John’s aortic valve
had reached a critical degree
of blockage. He had
arrived at the edge of a
very dangerous precipice
and needed aortic valve
replacement not only to
restore his quality of life
but to preserve his life.”
Lazo spent five days
recovering in the Heart
Center following a surgery
that lasted over six
hours. Specially trained
nurses and doctors gave
him the same personalized,
attentive care that all
their patients receive. His
wife, who had abundant
confidence in Dr. Lahorra
and the staff, said she felt
somewhat guilty at times
that she wasn’t more worried
about the outcome.
They went in with a positive
attitude, focusing on
a future of a growing old
together and enjoying
their grandson.
“I was amazed at how
good I was feeling,” Lazo
“Don’t be in denial. Symptoms need
to be promptly addressed,” said John
Lazo Jr., MD, an Emergency Medicine
physician who explained away the
warning signs of his own worsening
heart condition. “A physician who treats
himself – and ignores his symptoms –
has a fool as a patient.”
recalled. “Even
on the third or
fourth day after
surgery I was
feeling better
than I had before
the surgery.”
Once he had
returned home,
he restricted
his salt intake
and scrutinized
calories in everything
he ate.
He began attending
Cardiac
Rehabilitation, a
supervised exercise
program
for patients who
have had surgery
or a cardiac
event. Now six
months after his
surgery, Lazo
has dropped
more than 38
pounds.
Annual CT
scans will be
done to check
the diameter of Lazo’s
aorta and ensure that
there is no leakage or dissection.
Lazo continues to
take maintenance medications
for high blood pressure
and cholesterol.
And now he’s looking
forward to the warm
weather instead of dreading
it.
“I’m looking forward
to running and playing
with my grandson, now
that I feel I’ve been given
a new lease on life,” Lazo
said.
Symptoms of aortic stenosis include:
• Breathlessness with activity
• Chest pain, including pressure, tightness,
squeezing or crushing
• Pain increases with exercise, relieved with
rest
• Fainting, weakness, or dizziness with activity
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A heart attack at 40
On June 16, I had a massive
heart attack and was
rushed to Parma Hospital.
Thank goodness for Parma
Hospital. From the time I hit
the doors until I had two
stents in my heart, it was 16
minutes. The doctor said had
I gone another 10 minutes,
I probably would not have
made it. The hospital was
absolutely fantastic and I
can’t say enough about them
and the care I was given.
Two of Trish Rohman’s six Dachshunds accompany her on her Plain
Dealer delivery route in Broadview Heights. After the 40-year-old
Parma resident suffered a heart attack, she sent a letter to her
customers detailing her positive experience at Parma Hospital.
Cardiac Rehab educates, builds stamina
Establishing an exercise
program after a cardiac event
– whether a heart attack or surgery
– is a major step in returning
to health. And nearly every
patient could benefit.
Specially trained nurses and
exercise specialists assess each
patient’s eligibility and monitor
them through a minimum of 12
weeks of exercise and lifestyle
changes. In this program that
Parma Hospital has operated
for more than 30 years, patients
are advised on nutrition, stress
management and awareness and
reduction of risk factors.
Mary Corrigan of Parma, 84,
began attending Cardiac Rehab
after heart surgery. With the assistance
of an experienced staff,
she doubled the distance she
could walk without strain.
“Research finds that cardiac
rehabilitation is under-utilized
by heart patients, even though
potentially all patients could
benefit,” said James Sechler, MD,
the program’s medical director.
“Patients simply need to ask
their physician for a referral.”
This program is covered by
most insurance plans, including
Medicare. Qualifying conditions
for Cardiac Rehab include:
• Stable Angina (heart pain)
• Heart Attack (MI)
• Heart Bypass Surgery
(CABG)
• Angioplasty/Stenting (PCI)
• Heart Valve Surgery
• Heart Transplantation
For assistance in determining
eligibility for Cardiac Rehab, call
440-743-4294.
“Thanks to you guys, I get to see my
grandkids again…”
Al Popik has lived through a few heart attacks
and two open-heart surgeries, but nothing prepared
him for the jolt he felt when Brooklyn EMS
had to treat his unstable ventricular tachycardia.
“My heart was racing 240 beats a minute, like it
was going to pound out of my chest,” said Popik,
69 and at work when a co-worker called 9-1-1. At
Parma Hospital, Jamie Cohen, MD, performed
a diagnostic catheterization, and Bartolomeo
Giannattasio, MD inserted an internal defibrillator
and pacemaker in Popik’s chest. “They were
all professionals,” said Popik, who lives in Parma
Heights. “The crew did their job. Without them, I
wouldn’t be here.”
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Laparoscopy: four Band-
Aids and a few weeks off
Ayman
Dahman, MD
A single
mom
can’t take
six weeks
off after a
hysterectomy.
So
Donna Spurgeon was relieved
when her gynecologist
gave her the option of
minimally
invasive
form of
surgery,
which cut
her recovery
time in
Kristine
Pelagalli, MD half.
Ayman Dahman, MD,
performed a total laparascopic
hysterectomy on
Spurgeon. She was back
home after just one night
in the hospital. Four bandaids
were the only physical
signs that she’d had a
major procedure. She felt
great, leaving painful menstrual
periods behind her.
OB Meet & Greet Brunch
Thinking of having a baby or newly
expecting? Come to the Meet and
Greet Brunch on Saturday, June
11 from 10 a.m.-noon in Parma
Hospital’s Auditorium. Take this opportunity
to chat with the OB-GYNs,
certified nurse midwives, neonatal
nurse practitioners and pediatricians
on staff at Parma Hospital. Tours of
the beautiful Small Wonders Maternity
Center and information about
birthing and breastfeeding classes
will be available.
RSVP to 440-743-4900, or online at
parmahospital.org.
Saturday, June 11 · 10 a.m.-noon
Parma Hospital’s Auditorium
“I’d never had surgery
before, and I couldn’t
miss six weeks of my life,”
said Spurgeon, 45, and a
mother of three. “Coming
back it’s just too hard, and
I didn’t want to be in that
much pain.”
In a total laparoscopic
hysterectomy, the uterus
and cervix are removed
through a small incision
in the belly button. Of the
600,000 hysterectomies
performed annually in the
United States, the majority
of these procedures
are still done with a large
abdominal incision.
“If there are any concerns
about malignancies,
we won’t do this procedure,”
says Dr. Dahman,
who has trained other OB/
Gyns, including Kristine
Pelagalli, MD, on laparoscopic
hysterectomies.
“But many women can
benefit from it, even those
with fibroid tumors or
endometriosis.”
Dr. Dahman recommends
laparoscopic
surgery for most patients
undergoing hysterectomies.
There is typically
less bleeding and pain
and a decreased risk of
infection with the tiny
incisions made in the
navel and abdomen.
The recovery time
is much shorter and
most women return to
work within two to three
weeks, compared to the
six weeks of recovery
recommended after an
abdominal hysterectomy.
Patients are amazed and
very pleased that the incisions
are barely visible.
Spurgeon was back at
UPS, hiking up 17 steps
to her security office,
only three weeks after
surgery.
“It was a lot better
than I thought,” said
Spurgeon.
Sting from page 3
life-threatening. If it was just a concerning
sting but not life-threatening, therapy
may last for five years.”
Dr. Hickey noted that most people
prone to severe allergic reactions such
as this are unaware. Now, Glowski
never goes anywhere without a doublebarreled
epinephrine pen handy.
“What really rang true for me was
the quality of the health care right here
in our community,” said Mrs. Glowski,
who lives less than four miles from
Parma Hospital.
“We knew we were really, really
blessed with everyone who laid hands
on him during the course of his care.
We really got the best of the best.”
Q&A with
Orest Stecyk, MD
family practice
What services are covered under the
Affordable Care Act?
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that became law
after the health reform debate, insurance companies
must cover certain preventive services without
charging a copayment or coinsurance. Screenings
such as blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, cholesterol,
colorectal cancer and depression are included, as
well as a one-time screening for abdominal aortic
aneurysms for men with a history of smoking.
What services are covered for women?
Services specific to women include screenings for
breast cancer and cervical cancer as well as anemia,
sexually transmitted diseases and osteoporosis.
Mammograms are covered every 1-2 years after age 40.
Are children covered?
Many services are covered for children, from hearing
screenings for newborns and autism and anemia
screenings for infants to behavioral assessments and
developmental screenings. Children at risk for many
conditions, including lead exposure, obesity and
tuberculosis also are screened.
Are vaccines covered?
Immunizations for adults include influenza,
pneumonia, tetanus, measles/mumps/rubella,
hepatitis A and B, and human papillomavirus (HPV).
Why aren’t more people aware of these
benefits?
The ACA covers many aspects of health care, and
changes are being phased in over time. The coverage
of preventive services just took effect in September
2010, so many people are just learning about it now.
The legislation was intended to eliminate a financial
barrier that could stand between the doctor and
the patient. You can still see your usual doctors, and
these preventive services will be covered if they
are delivered by a provider in your insurance plan’s
network. This law gives patients access to care that
perhaps they did not receive before. As a doctor,
I see this as a wonderful piece of legislation. It will
have a positive impact on public health and individual
health. Now, if you have health insurance you don’t
have to worry about the out-of-pocket cost of
preventive services that can save your life. They’re
just covered, period.
For a complete list of preventive services covered under
the Affordable Care Act, go to www.healthcare.gov.
Dr. Stecyk’s office is located in Parma Hospital’s
WellPointe Pavilion, an outpatient center at 303 E.
Royalton Road, Broadview Hts. His office can be
reached at 440-743-4740.
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Losing over 150 pounds and
gaining energy, better health
Pamela Cathy’s plate was
full. From diabetes and failing
kidneys to
high blood
pressure,
severe arthritis
and
sleep apnea,
Craig Eyman,
DO
the Brooklyn
woman had
struggled with health problems
for over a decade.
Then she saw a story
about the Bariatric Center at
Parma Hospital, once again
designated as a Bariatric
Surgery Center of Excellence
by the American Society for
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
(ASMBS), which recognizes
surgical programs with a
demonstrated track record of
favorable outcomes in weight
loss surgery.
“I decided I wanted to
have it done myself, because I
had a lot of health problems,”
says Cathy, 42. “What a difference
a year makes! Now I
really feel great.”
Cathy chose the classic
gastric bypass surgery
known as the Roux-en-Y,
the “gold standard” of bariatric
surgery. In this type of
surgery – the most commonly
performed type of bariatric
procedure – a small pouch
is created at the top of the
stomach by stapling across
it and the small intestine is
rerouted. Food consumed
bypasses the remaining
stomach and the first part
of the small intestine. This
results in patients feeling
satisfied on a smaller amount
of food, eating less and
absorbing fewer calories.
In just over a year, Cathy
dropped over 150 pounds. She
now eats three modest meals
per day, walks regularly in
her Brooklyn neighborhood
and doesn’t mind putting on
a swimsuit in the summer.
Her boys, now 3 and 13, are
thrilled with their mother’s
transformation. And her own
mother is happy to lend her
dressy clothes for church,
even if she has to use a few
safety pins to make them fit.
“She’s down to the size
she’s always wanted to be,”
says Cathy’s mother, Gayle
Wilson. “She’s happier, too.”
Bariatric surgery is one
of the most commonly performed
elective abdominal
operations in the country,
with more than 220,000 procedures
performed
each
year. It is recognized
for its
ability to save
lives, providing
remission not
only of obesity,
but a number
of chronic
diseases/comorbidities. By
resolving these comorbidities,
bariatric surgery can dramatically
reduce the primary costs
of obesity.
In Cathy’s case, all her
comorbidities have resolved.
“Our recognition as a
Bariatric Center of Excellence
underscores our commitment
to improving the lives and
well-being of our patients,”
said Craig Eyman, DO, Medical
Director of Parma Hospital’s
Bariatric Center.
Christine Miceli, a physician
assistant with the Bariatric
Center, sees each patient at
post-operative office visits two
weeks, six months and one
year after surgery. Patients
continue to come in annually.
In a recent follow-up with
Cathy, Miceli told the patient
she was doing everything
right – eating small portions,
stopping when she felt full,
and drinking plenty of water.
Regular exercise also keeps
patients on track.
“She’s given it her all and
been perfectly compliant
and achieved success,” Miceli
said. “When weight loss from
bariatric surgery plateaus,
then you have to rely on good
habits.”
For details on weight loss
options through the Bariatric
Center, attend Weight Loss
Solutions, an informative
free program held the third
Tuesday of each month at
7 p.m. in Parma Hospital’s
Auditorium. Call 440-743-
2900 to register.
New Members
of the
Medical Staff
Join us in welcoming the newest
members of our Medical Staff.
Richard Li, MD
INTERNAL MEDICINE/HOSPITALIST
Parma Community General Hospital
7007 Powers Boulevard
Parma, OH 44129
Richard Martin, MD
NEONATOLOGY
11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-3387
Mukul Pandit, MD
INTERNAL MEDICINE
11201 Shaker Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44104
216-721-6900
Orest Stecyk, MD
FAMILY PRACTICE
303 E. Royalton Road
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
440-743-4740
Florin Ioan Tcaciuc Susoiu, MD
INTERNAL MEDICINE
6681 Ridge Road
Parma, OH 44129
440-743-2450
Michele Walsh, MD
NEONATOLOGY
11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-3759
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.
Pamela Cathy and her mother Gayle Wilson
discuss Cathy’s success with Christine Miceli.
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All classes are held at the Health Education Center unless otherwise noted.
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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.
No screenings in August.
Skin Cancer/Melanoma
Screening
Plastic Surgeon Robert Gerding,
MD. Appointment required.
Fri., Aug. 19 9 a.m.-noon
SCREENINGS WITH A FEE
Bone Density Screening
for Women
Testing is done on the bare heel.
Must register. $20
Sat., June 11 9 a.m.-noon
Wed., July 20 6-8 p.m.
Cholesterol Screening
For total cholesterol, HDL, LDL,
triglycerides and blood sugar.
12-hr fast recommended. Must
register. $25
Wed., June 8, 22, July 13, 27
9-10:30 a.m.
No screenings in August.
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., June 3, July 1 10 a.m.
Register early to avoid
disappointment if your class
is full or is cancelled because
too few have signed up.
Adult classes are for 16 and up
unless noted.
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
Thu., June 9, Mon., June 20,
Mon., July 18 2-4 p.m.
Sat., June 11, July 9 10-11 a.m.
FREE! Weight Loss
Solutions
Learn the latest options for
people struggling with weight
loss issues. Held in the Parma
Hospital Auditorium.
Tue., June 21, July 19, Aug. 16
7 p.m.
FREE! Know the 10 Signs
of Alzheimer’s: Early
Detection Matters
Presented by The Alzheimer’s
Association and Mary Gorjanc,
MD, internal medicine and
geriatrics physician. The
warning signs of Alzheimer’s
disease are often dismissed as
side effects of normal aging. If
you or someone you know is
experiencing memory loss or
behavioral changes, it’s time
to learn the facts. Learn the 10
warning signs of Alzheimer’s
and find out how to recognize
the signs in yourself and in
others. Have your questions
answered by Dr. Gorjanc. To
reserve your spot at this event
please call 440-743-4900.
Thu., June 30
6:30–8 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., July 5 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Angels Among Us
Join Kim Wasielewski, a certified
angel therapy practitioner®, who
works with the angelic realm
for an enlightened experience
with the angels. Learn info on
how to access and invoke your
own personal angels into daily
life. Topics include: Who are the
angels, archangels and fairies?
Who are the ascended masters?
How do you know if you are
having an angelic encounter?
Learn how to invoke the angels
for guidance and much more!
1 session $25
Thu., June 9 7-8:30 p.m.
NEW! Aromatherapy
for Wellness
The art and science of clinical
aromatherapy can enhance your
sense of well-being, helping
you cope with physical and
emotional challenges. Learn
an overview, history, quality
evaluation, “Top 10” essential
oils and methods for daily
use. At the end of class create
a blended room spray for
$5, payable to the instructor.
Buddy Ann Ross, RN, doctor of
naturopathic medicine.
1 session $37
Thu., July 14 6:30-8 p.m.
NEW! Memory
Improvement Workshop
Learn to distinguish between
age-related memory loss and
Alzheimer’s disease, as well
as tips to maximize memory.
Taught by Laura Matthews,
manager of Parma Hospital’s
ElderCenter.
1 session $5
Tue., July 12 11 a.m.-noon
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
Mon., Aug. 15 10-11 a.m.
Spanish for Beginners
For those with 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.
6 sessions $65
Wed., June 8 &/or July 20
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.
6 sessions $65
Thu., June 9 &/or July 21
6-7:30 p.m.
Wellness Hypnosis
Seminars
(Ages 13+) Nationally certified
clinical hypnotist Donald
Mannarino has succesfully
conducted & perfected his
popular hypnosis wellness
seminars since 1978. $10 fee for
reinforcement CD available from
instructor in class. 13 to 18 years
must have an adult present.
1 session each $65
Thu., June 16
Weight Loss
5-6 p.m.
Learn to make healthier food
choices, regain self-discipline,
self-control and self-esteem.
Stop Smoking 6-7 p.m.
Without the use of medications
or gaining weight in one session.
Safe, natural and effective!
NEW! Yoga for
Grief Relief
Designed to help with feelings
of anger, lethargy and to
regulate stress hormones
related to grief. Gentler poses
will help to alleviate stress and
anxiety. Practice meditation and
breathing exercises to help calm
the mind and body.
6 sessions $60
Thu., July 14 6:15-7:30 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! What is
Gluten?
Learn what gluten is and how
it affects your health. Learn
natural remedies including
supplements and herbs to
improve health. Tasty food
samples included. Taught by
Janet O’Donnell,doctor of
naturopathic medicine.
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1 session $15
Sat., July 9 10-11:30 a.m.
Herbal Remedy
Guide from A to Z
Learn 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
Sat., Aug. 13 10-11:30 a.m.
EMS Department
· Paramedic Training
· PALS · ACLS
· BTLS · EMT - Basic
Instructor courses in CPR,
ACLS, PALS and BTLS
EMT Basic training
Evening classes begin:
June 1, 2011. Mon, Wed.
& Fri. 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Daytime classes begin:
July 6, 2011. Mon., Wed.,
& Fri. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
For more information
and to register, call:
440-743-4970
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., June 11, July 9, Aug. 13
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Basic Life Support for
Health Care Providers
RENEWAL
For those with a current BLS
Healthcare Provider card who
need recertification.
1 session $45
Tue., June 14, July 12, Aug. 16
6-9 p.m.
Heartsaver AED
Adult CPR, AED and relief of
foreign-body airway obstruction
for those expected to respond
to emergencies in workplace.
Participants obtain course
completion card.
1 session $45
Thu., July 14
6-9 p.m.
Infant/Child CPR
Covers CPR and foreign-body
airway obstruction. Manual and
certification card included.
1 session $45
Tue., June 21 6-9 p.m.
Mon., Aug. 8 6-9 p.m.
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. Resumes in
September. Second Thursday of
the month.
7-9 p.m.
New Perspectives:
Weight Management
Support
440-743-2900. Education and
support for bariatric surgery
patients and those interested
in weight-loss surgery. First
Monday of the month. 7-9 p.m.
Parkinson’s Disease
Support
216-524-6354. Second Tuesday
of the month. 7-8:30 p.m.
Post-LSVT Speech
Therapy Support
440-743-4161. For people with
Parkinson’s disease who have
completed the Lee Silverman
Voice Treatment Program.
Second Thursday of the month.
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Stroke & Arthritis
Information and
Support
440-743-4041. Third Monday of
the month. 2-3:30 p.m.
Tinnitus Support
440-256-8023. Second Friday
of the month. 7-9:30 p.m.
Shared Grief Support
A seven-week grief support
group provided by bereavement
care providers. Day and evening
groups available four times
a year. Contact Amy Quinlan
at 440-743-4944 for more
information.
Located in the Cancer Center:
Breast Cancer Support
Call 440-743-2223 to register.
Third Wednesday of the month.
No meeting in July.
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Cancer Care Meeting
440-743-2223. For patients and
families diagnosed with cancer.
First Tuesday of the month.
5-7 p.m.
Kindred Spirits
Call 440-743-4445. A telephone
buddy system for breast cancer
survivors.
RECREATION
& DANCE
Basketball for Men
Will return in September.
Volleyball Players
We reserve the right to make
the final decision to withdraw
a participant depending on the
participant’s ability.
Coed Volleyball
12 sessions Walk-ins only
Advanced skill level
$4 per night. USVBA rules apply.
Thu., June 9 8:15-9:30 p.m.
Come Dance with Me!
Dance session for people with
Parkinson’s disease. Caregiver
or partner is welcome to
participate. Dance partners
provided if needed. Enjoy good
music and friendship while
benefiting from movement and
dance. No registration required.
No dance experience needed.
1 session Walk-in
Sat., June 11 11 a.m.-noon
Fri., June 24
2-3 p.m.
No sessions in July or August.
Program will resume in Sept.
FITNESS
Mats, weights, steps, balls
provided. Bands for purchase.
Open to ages 13 and up, unless
noted. Adult must remain in the
building for those younger than 16
years of age.
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.
START DATES listed
NEW! Cardio
Kickboxing
(Ages 16+) Combination of
kickboxing, dance moves,
martial arts, sports drills and
weight training. It’s an ultimate
cardiovascular workout that
includes a unique blend of
strength and endurance
training. For any fitness level.
4 sessions $25
Thu., June 16 &/or July 14
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Cardio Dance
(Ages 16+)A high- and lowimpact
cardio workout. Burn
calories while learning the
newest styles of dance. For
all ages and abilities. Simple
movements - no dance
experience necessary. A variety
of equipment is used.
5 sessions $25
Tue., June 21 &/or Aug. 2
7:10-8:10 p.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
muscle conditioning.
4 sessions $20
Mon., June 20 6-7 p.m.
5 sessions $25
Mon., Aug. 1
6-7 p.m.
Wed., June 22 &/or Aug. 3
7:10 -8:10 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.
4 sessions $20
Mon., June 20 6-7 p.m.
5 sessions $25
Mon., Aug. 1
6-7 p.m.
Wed., June 22 &/or Aug. 3
6-7 p.m.
NEW! Fitness Fusion
Express
(Ages 16+) Hi/lo impact cardio,
strength training, Pilates and
yoga will give you an anti-aging
effect, burn fat and build
muscle. Variety of equipment
will be used.
5 sessions $23
Fri., June 24 9-9:45 a.m.
4 sessions $18
Fri., Aug. 5 9-9:45 a.m.
Fit ’n Healthy
Complete low-impact workout
improves cardio endurance and
flexibility.
5 sessions $25
Tue., June 21 &/or Aug.2
9-10 a.m.
Thu., June 23 &/or Aug. 4
9-10 a.m.
NEW! Kid Fit
See YOUTH category
Power Up Pilates
(Ages 16+) A basic Pliates class
that incorporates strengthening
exercises that are easy on joints
and effective for elongating and
toning all body muscles.
5 sessions $25
Thu., June 23 &/or Aug. 4
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.
14 sessions $49
Mon., Wed., Fri., June 20
&/or Aug. 1 10-11 a.m.
NEW! Teen Fitness
(Ages 12-15) Have fun working
out in a positive and motivating
environment! For all fitness
levels. Increase your cardio
endurance and muscle definition
with simple cardio routines and
sculpting moves to today’s Top
40 music hits!
6 sessions $30
Tue., June 21 10:30-11:30 a.m.
The Mixx
Keep your metabolism in check!
Class uses a combination
of strength, flexibility and
relaxation moves to lengthen
and tone your body.
5 sessions $25
Thu., June 23 &/or Aug. 4
6-7 p.m.
NEW! Turbo Kick®
for Teens
(Ages 14-18) Come experience
the hottest exercise class
around! Intense combination
of kickboxing, dance moves,
martial arts, sports drills and
weight training. An ultimate
cardiovascular workout with
a unique blend of intense
intervals, strength and
endurance training. For any
fitness level.
4 sessions $25
Thu., June 16 &/or July 14
5:30-6:15 p.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.
5 sessions $50
Thu., June 23 &/or Aug. 4
6:45-7:45 p.m.
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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.
Yoga Fusion
A low-impact, challenging
class based on yoga-inspired
movements. Improve balance,
stability, muscle tone, flexibility
and well-being. Includes warmup,
muscle toning, balance
exercises, core strengthening
and deep stretch.
4 sessions $22
Mon., June 20 7:30-8:15 p.m.
5 sessions $27
Mon., Aug. 1 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.
START DATES listed
Evening Yoga
Body awareness, relaxation and
body/mind balance through
a system of exercises and
breathing. Walk-ins welcome
-$10, pay to instructor.
Beginners
6 sessions $58
Mon., June 6 &/or July 25
7-8:30 p.m.
Wed., June 8 &/or July 27
7-8:30 p.m.
Intermediate
Thu., June 9 &/or July 28
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 sessions $42
Tue., June 7 &/or July 26
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Morning Yoga -
Salutations
Builds upper-body strength,
alignment and balance.
Faster-paced class benefits the
cardiovascular system.
Walk-ins welcome - $12.
5 sessions $50
Tue., June 28 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
10 sessions $63
Tue., Aug. 9
7-9 p.m.
Continuing students
Prerequisite: beginners’ class.
9 sessions $61
Mon., Aug. 8
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.
8 sessions $63
Wed., July 13 7-8:30 p.m.
NEW! Yoga for Grief
Relief
See PERSONAL WELLNESS
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.
START DATES listed
INFANT
With Susan Joseph
The Best of the Village
(Ages birth -18 months) Adult
participation. Experience the
best of Kindermusik VILLAGE
curriculum. Bring a blanket for
floor activities, experience infant
massage, some ASL (a unique
bonding experience for parents
and babies) sing a-longs, dancea-longs,
play-a-longs and more!
Two different sessions.
1 session $20
VILLAGE I
Tue., June 28
11:15-noon & 6-6:45 p.m.
VILLAGE II
Sat., Aug. 13 11:15 a.m.-noon
PRESCHOOL/PRE-K
NEW! Countdown to
Kindergarten!
(Ages 4-6) Must be entering
Kindergarten Fall 2011.
Review of ABCs, 123s and
other activities related to
Kindergarten. Includes art,
play, music and stories, all in a
Kindergarten setting!
6 sessions $45
Tue., June 28 10-11 a.m.
&/or Thu, June 30 10-11 a.m.
With Susan Joseph
NEW! “Confetti Days!”
(Ages 4-5) Adult participation
last 20 minutes of class. Throw
a new party every day. Ride a
carousel inside the classroom.
Play a balancing game and
walk on the web of ropes. Do a
musical move and freeze. Learn
colors, and sing songs. Material
fee included.
5 sessions $98
Wed., July 13
10-11 a.m. & 6:30-7:30 p.m.
With Susan Joseph
NEW! “Splash!”
(Ages 2-3) We will sing songs
that help your child seek and
find patterns to the music.
Listen to music, share the
activities, and splash around
with a beach ball. Material fee
included.
4 sessions $50
Wed., June 15
10-10:30 a.m. & 6:30-7 p.m.
Preschool Dance
(Ages 3-5) A fun introduction
to ballet class, helps develop
body awareness and enhance
creativity.
5 sessions $37
Tue., June 21 &/or Aug. 2
5:20-6:05 p.m.
Preschool Prep!
(Age 3) Introduce your child
to the preschool setting with a
teacher and classroom routine.
Develop social skills. Art,
music, and stories will be used
to introduce/reinforce letter,
numbers, colors and shapes.
4 sessions $32
Mon., June 6 &/or July 11
10-11 a.m
Preschool Science
(Ages 3-5) Enjoy a hands-on
experiment each week that will
bring out your inner Einstein.
Great hands-on fun for the
how’s and why’s of science.
4 sessions $32
Wed., June 8 10-10:50 a.m.
NEW! Summer Preschool
(Age 4-5) Class will cover/
review numbers, shapes, colors
and letters in a school-like
setting. Enjoy stories, art, music
and play.
4 sessions $32
Wed., Jun. 8 &/or July 6
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Toddler-Preschool Gym
Adult participation. Develop
social skills, muscle coordination
and self-confidence with the
use of gym-like equipment.
Activities include finger plays,
games and stories with music
and songs.
4 sessions $20
Ages 1½-2½
Tue., June 14 9:20-10:05 a.m.
Ages 2-4
Tue., June 14 10:10-10:55 a.m.
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.
2 sessions $45
Mon. & Tue., June 27 & 28
9 a.m.-noon
Mon.& Tue., July 18 & 19
6-9 p.m.
Cheer Camp
Designed for girls to learn how
to be cheerleaders! Great for
those who have experience,
as well as beginners. Learn
leadership qualities and the
basic cheer leading skills
necessary to cheer on a squad.
Fundamentals such as motions,
claps, jumps, chants, cheers
and dance skills will be taught.
Required dress: Please wear
tennis shoes, shorts or athletic
pants and NO jewelry.
6 sessions $52
Tue., June 28
Ages 6-8
6-7 p.m.
Ages 9-12 7:15-8:15 p.m.
Creative Dance
(Ages 5-8)An introduction
to dance class thatwill help
develop body awareness and
enhance creativity. Explore
ballet, jazz and other dances.
5 sessions $37
Tue., June 21 &/or Aug. 2
6:15-7 p.m.
NEW! Kid Fit
(Ages 5-11) This fun-filled action
packed class will let your child
experience fitness on a whole
new level. Each week will consist
of a different routine, games
and fitness challenges created
especially for young children. An
exciting and enjoyable class.
6 sessions $30
Mon., June 20 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Kids in the Kitchen
(Ages 8-15) Hands-on food
preparation, kitchen safety,
measurement and following
recipes. Make 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
Summer Wraps & Rollups
Tue., June 21
2 p.m.
Summer Treats:
Fruit Tarts & Cinnamon Rolls
Mon., July 18
2 p.m.
NEW! Math Facts
Olympics!
Participate in math Olympic
games that practice accuracy
and speed. Learn new math
tips and tricks. Earn prizes and
have fun!
1 session each $20
Part I - Addition
(Grades 1-4 ) Facts from 0-18.
Tue., July 19 6-7:15 p.m.
Part II - Subtraction
(Grades 1-4 ) Facts from 0-18.
Thu., July 21 6-7:15 p.m.
Part III - Multiplication
(Grades 3-6) Facts from 0-11.
Tue., July 19 7:30-8:45 p.m.
Part IV - Division
(Grades 3-6) Facts from 0-11.
Thu., July 21 7:30-8:45 p.m.
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 not cancelled.
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Summertime Yoga
(Ages 9-14) Improve
coordination, balance and
flexibility through yoga
movements, breathing
techniques and relaxation
exercises. Learn ways to help
with self-control and increasing
your ability to focus and pay
attention at school and home.
Dress comfortably. Bring a large
towel/small blanket and a water
bottle. Mats provided.
4 sessions $36
Tue., June 7 &/or Aug 2
6:15-7:15 p.m.
Super Summer Science
(Ages 5-8) Science has never
been this much fun! Enjoy a
hands-on experiment each
week that will bring out your
inner Einstein! Great hands-on
fun for the hows and whys of
science.
4 sessions $32
Wed., June 8 11-11:50 a.m.
NEW! Teen Fitness
(Ages 12-15)
See FITNESS category
NEW! Teen Meditation
& Yoga
(Ages 12-17) Learn some easy
techniques to focus, relax,
de-stress, stretch, to feel good.
Dress comfortably. Bring a large
towel or small blanket and a
water bottle. Mats are provided.
6 sessions $54
Tue., June 21 10:45-11:45 a.m.
Time for Art
(Ages 5-9) This class will be
filled with imagination and
creativity. New art mediums
introduced every week.
5 sessions $36
Thu., June 23 &/or Aug.4
5:45-6:30 p.m.
NEW! Turbo Kick® for
Teens
(Ages 14-18)
See FITNESS category
NEW! Want to be a
Magician?
(Ages 9-16) Join local magician
David Wasielewski of Magic
by David. Come explore and
learn some magical illusions.
When you complete the class
you will be able to perform for
your family and friends. All
supplies included in class cost.
Come with an open mind and
a willingness to learn and have
fun!
4 sessions $50
Wed., June 8 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Parenting
All parenting classes held at
Parma Hospital unless noted.
FREE! Breastfeeding
Support Group
Breastfeeding support and
problem solving for mothers
and mothers-to-be.
Tue., June 7, July 5, Aug. 2
11 a.m.-noon.
Tue., June 21, July 19, Aug. 16
6-7 p.m.
Breastfeeding Basics
Learn fundamentals and
practical information about
breastfeeding. Support person
is free. Fathers are welcome.
1 session $12
Tue., June 28 6-8:30 p.m.
Caring for Your
Newborn
Learn what to expect with your
newborn baby.
1 session $12
Thu., June 30 or Aug 11 7-9 p.m.
Infant/Child CPR
See Wellness Category
Prepared Childbirth
Class will cover topics including
pregnancy, labor, delivery and
postpartum recovery.
5 sessions $65
Thu., June2 or July 14 7-9 p.m.
2 sessions * $65
Sat., July 16
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
* Bring 2 pillows and a blanket
to first session.
Review *
1 session $40
Sat., July 16
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
* Bring 2 pillows and a blanket
to review session
Small Wonders
Maternity Center Tours
440-743-4030
Summer class schedule 2011
MAIL: Mail registration form to: Parma Community General
Hospital, Community Services, 7300 State Rd., Parma, OH 44134.
Check is payable to Parma Community General Hospital.
FAX: Fax registration form to 440-743-4535. Payment by credit
card only.
DROP BOX: Use when office is closed. Payment by check or credit
card only and due upon registration. Cash accepted in person.
PHONE: Call 440-743-4900. Payment by credit card only.
ONLINE: www.parmahospital.org/programsandclasses
Participant 1*______________________________________________________
If child, name of responsible party____________________________________
*Age required for YOUTH classes, Date of Birth:_____________________
Address__________________________________________________________
City__________________________________ State______ Zip______________
Phone (home)____________________ (work/cell)______________________
Email____________________________________________________________
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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.
registration begins May 25, 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.
SUMMER 2011 Informed 11

stephanie came in with abdominal pain.
But that wasn’t her number one concern.
No, she was more worried about her best friend, a lovable bulldog that she had to leave outside in the car. And while knowing
this kind of information may not lead us to a diagnosis, we believe it’s absolutely essential to treating a patient right.
It’s why we develop programs like our trend-setting, nationally recognized
Doc at the Door program, where patients are seen by a physician-led team
that includes a nurse, a paramedic and technician typically within 30 minutes
of arrival. In Stephanie’s case, it helped us quickly give her a preliminary diagnosis
and begin ordering testing so we could focus on what was really troubling her:
getting the dog out of the car.
At Parma Community General Hospital, we believe that treating you better
begins with knowing you better.
To us, it’s all vital.
440-743-3000 | www.parmahospital.org