Please take a moment to review the SJMC Health Community Calendar. This community publication is offered bi-annually and includes relevant healthcare information on a variety of topics.
#1301 Maureen Shannon, Provider Relations Manager, Hospice of the Western Reserve
Sponsored by Hospice of the Western Reserve, North Olmsted Senior Center and SJMC A powerful presentation of our services that is tailored to the unique needs of seriously ill veterans and their families.
Thursday, May 16
12:15 pm
North Olmsted Senior Center
28114 Lorain Road, North Olmsted
RSVP: 440-777-8100
#1302 Tanvir Syed, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Neurology, SJMC
Sponsored by Westlake Center for Community Services and SJMC
Dr. Syed will discuss the signs of stress, diseases aggravated by stress, and treatment options available for stress-related symptoms.
Wednesday, June 5
1:00 pm
Westlake Center for Community Services
29694 Center Ridge Road, Westlake
RSVP: 440-899-3544
#1303 Steffani Baker, Alzheimer’s Association
Sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association, Devon Oaks and SJMC
This program is designed to provide you with the basic information that everyone needs to know about memory loss. It incorporates video interviews with professionals, patients with dementia, and caregivers discussing real-life issues.
Wednesday, June 12
6:00 pm
Refreshments served
Devon Oaks
2345 Crocker Road, Westlake
RSVP: 440-250-2300
#1304 Chuck Behrens, M.Div., Hospice of the Western Reserve
Sponsored by the Hospice of the Western Reserve, The Normandy and SJMC Find hope, new meaning in life and ways to cope with adversity and disappointment.
Tuesday, June 18
2:00 pm
Refreshments served
The Normandy
22701 Lake Road, Rocky River
RSVP: 440-333-5401
#1305 Susan Kasunick, MACCC-A, SJMC Speech & Audiology
Sponsored by SJMC Speech & Audiology, Westlake Village and SJMC Come to this informal talk to learn about different types of hearing loss, as well as the signs, symptoms and treatment options (such as hearing aids) of hearing loss.
Wednesday, June 26
7:00 pm
Refreshments served
Westlake Village – Dover Room
28550 Westlake Village Dr., Westlake
RSVP: 440-892-4200
#1306 Michael McClure, L.Ac
Sponsored by North Olmsted Senior Center and SJMC
Acupuncture is among the oldest healing practices in the world and is part of traditional Chinese medicine. Acupuncture practitioners stimulate specific points on the body, most often by inserting thin sterile needles through the skin. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, this regulates the flow of qi (vital energy) along pathways known as meridians. Come to this interactive talk and learn about different forms of acupuncture, the conditions it is used to treat, and fire cupping and ear acupuncture.
Thursday, June 20
12:15 pm
North Olmsted Senior Center
28114 Lorain Road, North Olmsted
RSVP: 440 -777-8100
#1307 Tak Sato, MBA
Sponsored by techDEITY, Brighton Gardens and SJMC
Learn how technology keeps families connected with live demos of a Skype session using devices such as an iPad, iPhone, and laptop computer
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Thursday, June 27
3:00 pm - Refreshments served
Brighton Gardens
27819 Center Ridge Road, Westlake
RSVP: 440-808-0074
#1308 Harbor Light Hospice
Sponsored by Harbor Light Hospice, The Gardens of Westlake and SJMC
This program will discuss and define dementia while exploring the various stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Participants will also learn communication techniques for persons with dementia.
Monday, August 19
2:30 pm - Refreshments served
The Gardens of Westlake
27569 Detroit Road. Westlake
RSVP: 877-597-6348
#1309 Terry Fries-Maloy, MSW, LISW, Care Coordinator with Hickman & Lowder Co., LPA
Sponsored by Hickman & Lowder Co., LPA, Lutheran Home at Concord Reserve, and SJMC
How do you talk with your parents about concerns regarding their increasing frailty? How will they react when you share your observations? What do they really need? How will you know which resources are the “good” ones? Terry will share her knowledge of elder issues, family dynamics, communication challenges and community resources.
Tuesday, August 20
6:30 pm - Refreshments served
Lutheran Home at Concord Reserve
2116 Dover Center Road. Westlake
RSVP: 877-597-6348
#1310 Steffani Baker, Alzheimer’s Association
Sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association, Westlake Village and SJMC
This interactive workshop will explain the basics on how the brain works, the primary principles of memory, and things you can do for improving overall brain health.
Wednesday, August 21
7:00 pm - Refreshments served
Westlake Village – Dover Room
28550 Westlake Village Dr., Westlake
RSVP: 440-892-4200
Whether it’s performing athletic activities, putting on shoes or simply getting out of a chair, just about everything we do requires balance control. That is why balance problems can have such a profound impact on our daily lives. This talk discusses common reasons for balance problems and gives the participants tips on correcting balance difficulties.
#1311 Michele Hippler-Brant, P.T., D.P.T. Outpatient Lead Therapist
3rd Tuesday of the month
10:00 am
Westlake Family Health Center
3rd floor classroom
26908 Detroit Road, Westlake
RSVP: 877-597-6348
#1312 Michele Hippler-Brant, P.T., D.P.T. Outpatient Lead Therapist
Wednesday, May 15
1:00 pm
21014 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River
RSVP: 440-333-6660
#1313 Pam Lanter, P.T., Director of SJMC Rehab Services
Sponsored by Huntington Woods and SJMC
Wednesday, May 22
1:00 pm
Refreshments served
Huntington Woods
27705 Westchester Parkway, Westlake
RSVP: 440-835-5661
#1314 Tony Ciaccia, RPh., St. John Medical Center
Sponsored by The Gardens of Westlake and SJMC
High blood pressure is a major stroke risk factor if left untreated. Everyone should have their blood pressure checked yearly. If you are on high blood pressure medications, come to this informative talk by a SJMC pharmacist to learn about dosages, contraindications, warnings and the adverse side effects of our most common blood pressure medications.
Monday, May 6
2:30 pm - Refreshments served
The Gardens of Westlake
27569 Detroit Road. Westlake
RSVP: 877-597-6348
#1315 Deb Recko, MN, RN-BC, Manager, SJMC Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Heart attack is still the leading cause of death and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in America. You can protect your heart and blood vessels even if you have had a heart attack. Come to this enlightening talk to learn how to decrease your chance of having a heart attack.
Monday, May 13
6:30 pm
French Creek YMCA
2010 Recreation Lane, Avon
RSVP: 440-934-7812
#1316 Ellen Rogers, RN, SJMC Stroke Coordinator
Sponsored by Avon Lake Towne Center and SJMC
Learn about the risk factors that may cause stroke and the lifestyle changes you can make to help prevent having a stroke.
Friday, May 17
2:00 pm
Towne Center – Clubhouse
200 Community Drive, Avon Lake
RSVP: 440-930-6751
#1317 Linda Owen, RN, MSN, CCPC, SJMC Clinical Manager/ CCU, Chest Pain Coordinator
Sponsored by Riverview Pointe Care Center and SJMC
Learn the importance of heart-healthy living, including strategies for modifyng your risk factors. Program will also discuss warning signs of heart attack and other health problems. Find out how to develop a heart-healthy agenda to prevent cardiovascular disease.
Wednesday, August 14
1:00 pm
Riverview Pointe Care Center
9027 Columbia Road, Olmsted Falls
RSVP: 440-427-8884
We offer one-on-one and group education to help patients and their families acquire the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to support healthy self care. Individual appointments are available for training on insulin administration, blood glucose monitoring, meal planning, weight management and problem solving.
Physician referral required. Call for individual or group classes.
Class topics include:
Charges for individualized or group classes are generally billed to insurance providers.
Tuesdays - May 7, 14, 21, 28
--or-- July 9, 16, 23, 30
2:30 - 4:00 pm
Tuesdays - June 4, 11, 18, 25
August 6, 13, 20, 27
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Westlake Family Health Center
26908 Detroit Road, Suite 300, Westlake
RSVP: 440-827-5335
Do you have diabetes, but lack insurance coverage for diabetes education?
If you answered yes, you may be a candidate for our Basic Diabetes Skills Class series. This allows all who wish to learn more an affordable way to gain basic, but important “survival-level” information for pre-diabetes, diabetes self-care, or as a review. This program is designed for those who do not have insurance benefits that cover education on how to prevent diabetes or how to manage existing diabetes. Physician referral required.
Tuesdays, May 14, 21, 28 (3 class series)
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Westlake Family Health Center
26908 Detroit Road, Suite 300, Westlake
RSVP: 440-827-5341 Cost: $40
#1318 Lydia Gadd, MA, LPCC-S, Director of SJMC Community Outreach
This program is for individuals with Type 1 or 2 diabetes. Participants will envision a steady, balanced digestive process, ongoing organ repair, and steady energy flow. Program is for the FYI Diabetes support group at the Westlake Center for Community Services.
Tuesdays, May 14
11:00 am - Lunch provided by The Gardens of Westlake
Westlake Center for Community Services
29694 Center Ridge Road, Westlake
RSVP: 440-899-3544
--OR--
Monday, June 3
2:00 pm
Avon Lake Towne Center Clubhouse
200 Community Drive, Avon Lake
RSVP: 440-930-6751
#1319 Lydia Gadd, MA, LPCC-S, SJMC Director of Community Outreach
Program by UH Connor Integrative Medicine Network and sponsored by SJMC
Explore and experience the benefits of meditation as a relaxation technique and learn the many ways to meditate.
Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23
4:00 - 5:00 pm
SJMC Community Outreach
29160 Center Ridge Road, Suite R, Westlake
Cost: $60 Community
$40 UH/SJMC Employees
RSVP: 216-767-8435
#1320 Far West Center Facilitator
Sponsored by Far West Center and SJMC
A new baby brings joy...and new demands and challenges for the new mom. This presentation will describe the signs and symptoms for those “baby blues” that last a little too long, are a little too strong, and become the real illness of postpartum depression. Program will introduce a simple screening tool for postpartum depression, what to do, sources of help, and ways to restore the joy.
Monday, May 6
6:00 pm
St. John Medical Center
Auditorium B, Bldg. 2, 1st floor
29000 Center Ridge Road, Westlake
RSVP: 877-597-6348
#1321 Far West Center Facilitator
Sponsored by Far West Center and SJMC
This presentation provides an overview on the importance of caring for our mental health as a part of total health and wellness. Common mental health conditions and their impact upon the individual and their family will be discussed. Common myths about mental illness will be examined. Ways to protect and strengthen your mental health are included.
Monday, May 20
6:00 pm
St. John Medical Center
Auditorium B, Bldg. 2, 1st floor
29000 Center Ridge Road, Westlake
RSVP: 877-597-6348
MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY is a program that features a registered dietitian teaching individuals how to improve their health and manage certain diseases through healthy eating. Michele Hiatt, RD, LD, can help you manage conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity, cardiovascular disease, food allergies and eating disorders. You must have a physician referral for this service and some insurances may cover certain medical conditions.
For more information, call Michele Hiatt, RD, LD at 440-827-5341 ext 3
#1322 Allison Knight, MS, RD, LD, West Bay Center
Sponsored by West Bay Center and SJMC
Presentation on healthy eating habits including: tips for meal planning, snacking at home, eating out, and grocery shopping. Information on the ChooseMyPlate nutrition guidelines and portion sizes will be discussed.
Thursday, May 16
1:00 pm - Refreshments served
West Bay Center
27601 Westchester Parkway, Westlake
RSVP: 440-871-5900
#1323 SJMC Rehabilitation Services
Learn about the causes of pain and the latest medical, surgical and alternative treatment options. Seating is limited, reservations required.
2nd Thursday - June & August
10:00 – 11:00 am
St. John Medical Center
4th floor
Spine/Ortho Unit – Common Room
29000 Center Ridge Road, Westlake
RSVP: 877-597-6348
--or--
6 :00 – 7:00 pm
Westlake Family Health Center
3rd floor – classroom
26908 Detroit Road, Westlake
RSVP: 877-597-6348
#1324 SJMC Rehabilitation Services
Sponsored by Avon Senior Center and SJMC
Come learn about the causes of pain, plus the latest medical, surgical and alternative treatment options. Seating is limited, reservations required.
Wednesday, August, 21
10:00 am
Avon Senior Center
36786 Detroit Road, Avon
RSVP: 440-934-2417
#1325 SJMC Rehabilitation Services
If so, our spine pain seminar is the place for you. Join us and learn the causes of neck and back pain as well as the latest medical and surgical treatment options, including nutrition and exercises.
4th Thursday - June & August
10:00 - 11:00 am
St. John Medical Center
4th floor
Spine/Ortho Unit – Common Room
29000 Center Ridge Road, Westlake
RSVP: 877-597-6348
--or--
6 :00 – 7:00 pm
Westlake Family Health Center
3rd floor – classroom
26908 Detroit Road, Westlake
RSVP: 877-597-6348
Seating is limited.
Urinary incontinence is a common medical problem that affects more than 13 million men and women every day. One in every four women and one in every nine men suffer from urinary incontinence. It can leave you feeling embarrassed, isolated and frustrated over not having control of your own body.
#1326 SJMC Rehabilitation Services
Please plan to attend a urodynamic informational program on this common and often not-talked-about problem. Learn why incontinence occurs as well as different treatments available from conservative to state-of-the-art surgical procedures.
3rd Thursday - June & August
10:00 - 11:00 am & 6:00 - 7:00 pm
SJMC, 4th Floor Spine/Ortho Unit
29000 Center Ridge Road, Westlake
RSVP: 877-597-6348
--or--
6 :00 – 7:00 pm
Westlake Family Health Center
3rd floor – classroom
26908 Detroit Road, Westlake
RSVP: 877-597-6348
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