August - December 2010

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.

Free CEU Programs
American Heart Association - Heartsaver CPR
Health Screenings
Immunizations
Health Topic Seminars
Support Groups
Women’s Services
Childbirth Education & Programs
Kids’ Corner

Support Groups

St. John Medical Center sponsors a variety of support groups for area residents who join together to face life’s many challenges.

General

Adult ADHD Support Group
Conducted by Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coach Joyce Kubik

Join others with ADHD to learn how they manage daily concerns, as well as gaining a positive insight to living with ADHD. Non-ADHD spouses are welcome. Occasional guest speakers.

For further information call Joyce at 440-933-8309 or email at kubikja@bridgetosuccess.net

Child ADHD Support Group
Conducted by Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coach Joyce Kubik

Join others with ADHD to learn how they manage daily concerns, as well as gaining a positive insight to living with ADHD. Non-ADHD spouses are welcome. Occasional guest speakers.

For further information call Joyce at 440-933-8309 or email at kubikja@bridgetosuccess.net

Better Breathers Club
A support group for those people suffering from lung disease. Various topics chosen by
members are discussed.

For more information call 440-250-2042

A Second Chance - A Transplant Support Group
This monthly group is for anyone considering or has received an organ transplant.
Family and friends are welcome.

For more information call 440-250-2042

Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience,
strength and hope are recovering from compulsive overeating. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively.

For more information call 216-391-6664

Northeast Ohio Food Allergy X-Change
This is a group of parents who are discussing the challenges of raising children with food allergies.

Reservations are required. Call Andrea Klein at 440-937-7995

Food Addicts Anonymous
Offers hope and recovery for the disease of food addiction. Support group for obesity, anorexia and bulimia.

For more information call Kay at 440-960-5384 or Gloria at 440-327-9492

Alzheimers/Dementia

Alzheimer Support Group
Facilitators Geri Bryan and Kathy Schreiber

Care for loved ones available.

For information contact Mindi Husk at 440-934-5204 ext: 305

Westlake Center for Community Services Alzheimer’s Support Group

For information contact Allison Morrow at 440-808-9275

Care Giver Support Group
Judy Van Tilburg, AAC, DP & Kathy Collins, Facilitators

This group is for care givers of those with dementia, alzheimer’s and all forms of memory loss. Will discuss the challenges you may meet and suggestions for support in dealing with them.

RSVP: 440-835-6565

Bereavement

New Beginnings Sponsored by Hospice of the Western Reserve
A monthly support group for young widows and widowers (age 55 and younger). This group is open-ended and on-going.

For further information call JoDee Coulter at 440-892-6680

Drawing Out Your Soul: Touch Drawing
Relax and enjoy accessing the imagery of your soul as you use this unique printmaking process to create artwork. The focus is on the creative process.

Please register by August 3, 2010. RSVP at 216-486-6838

Grief Recovery Program - Moving Beyond Loss to a Richer Quality of Life
John Monnin, Chaplin - Sponsored by Crossroads Hospice & SJMC

One of the least addressed concerns in our society is grief, the normal and natural reaction to loss. The Grief Recovery Program will guide those who wish to resolve their loss issues and move beyond their grief to a richer quality of life. This program is 12 weeks long.

RSVP or for questions, call John at 216-654-9300

Spirit Dolls
Create a Spirit Doll that embodies the personality and spirit of your deceased loved one. Through the use of driftwood, fabric, beads and love, a 'doll' will be created to
embrace the essence of the deceased. This is a two part workshop. You must attend both days.

Please register by September 7, 2010. RSVP at 216-486-6838

Cancer

Hope Group (Breast Cancer Support Group)
A support group for newly-diagnosed breast cancer individuals and for breast cancer survivors.

For questions call Joyce Forristell at 440-827-5459

Cancer Support Groups
“I Am Not Alone”
For all cancer survivors, family and friends

“I Am Fighting Again”
For recurrent cancer survivors

| third Tuesday of every month | 7 - 9:00 pm |

Registration is necessary for the “I Am Fighting Again” group only. This group does not meet at the hospital.

For information on these cancer support groups, call Tina Hlaverty, RN at 216-476-1717

Diabetes

SJMC Diabetes Support Group
This is a support group for persons with diabetes and their families. Members enjoy the support, encouragement and friendship of their peers.

| third Thursday of every month | 7:30 - 9:00 pm | SJMC Westlake Family Health Center |
| 26908 Detroit Road, Suite 300, Westlake | January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15,
May 20, June 17, July 15 (Picnic at St. John Medical Center 6:30 - 8:00 pm) |

For more information call DeAna Rodriguez, RN, Diabetes Educator at 440-827-5341

Westlake Center for Community Services Diabetes Support Group

For information contact Sue Venick at 440-899-3544

Postnatal

New Mom's Support Group
No matter if this is your first or fifth newborn; receive the support of other new
mothers with infants. Discuss current concerns, learn stages of growth and development, community resources and interact with other mothers. Free and no registration needed.

New Mom's Support Group
Come and meet with other moms who have experienced the joy of breastfeeding and
have all your questions answered. This group is facilitated by an international board
certified lactation consultant. Free and no registration needed.

Stroke

Westlake Center for Community Services Stroke Support Group
For stroke survivors, family and friends.

For information contact Sue Venick at 440-899-3544

Stroke Support Group
For those whose lives have been altered by stroke. This group will discuss the physical, emotional, social and financial aspects of navigating the stroke rehabilitation process.

For information contact Nadia VanHoose, MSW at 440-871-0500

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