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1 Community Connections Formerly Healthy Happenings March 2012 W Edition Cleveland Clinic is committed to helping you make positive health and wellness choices. We invite you and your family to take advantage of the programs offered in your community. Look inside for: Health Talks & Special Events Calendar Upcoming Health Screenings Fitness Activities Schedule Healthwise Connection Events HWC Support Group Information

2 At-a-glance: Health Talks & Special Events / March 2012 March 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Cleveland Clinic Health Talks Achieving and Maintaining Bone and Joint Health The ABCs of HPV 2012 Medina County Baby Fair Successful Joints in Motion Cancer in the Improve Your Management of Kyphoplasty: Older Adult Balance Dementia in an Minimally Invasive About to Retire? Aging Relative Procedure Grandparenting for Back Pain in the New High Blood Millennium Pressure, Heart Goodbye to Gallstones! Failure and TeleMedicine Prenatal Class Sister-to-Sister Summit Osteoporosis and Arthritis: Similarities & Differences Multiple Sclerosis Update Prenatal Class Speaking of Women s Health: Ladies Night Out Depression Art in the Afternoon Tours for Individuals with Memory Loss See full event descriptions following this calendar for details and locations What Healthcare Reform Means to You Upper Extremity Arthritis Prenatal Class Just for Men Thyroid Function and Dysfunction Breastfeeding Class Minimally Invasive Approaches to Common GYN Conditions Men Take Charge of Your Health! Get on Track with Your Digestive Health Diabetes Cooking Joints in Motion Diabetes Prenatal Class Demo Prevention Health Talks & Special Events Alzheimer s Disease: What You Need to Know Prenatal Class Cancer Prevention and Wellness for the LGBT Community n Achieving and Maintaining Bone and Joint Health Three Cleveland Clinic experts will discuss the following topics: Margaret Tsai, MD Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis: Overview and Management TBD Joint Replacement Todd Lewarchick, PT, DPT Aquatic Physical Therapy: How It Helps Joint Replacement and Rheumatology Patients Free. To attend, call or or visit Thursday, Mar. 1 / 6 p.m. registration, 6:30 8 p.m. program Richard E. Jacobs Health Center Conference Rooms A & B Cleveland Clinic Blvd., Avon, n Just for Men Three Cleveland Clinic experts will discuss the following topics: Anthony Avallone, MD Localized Prostate Cancer: Is Treatment Always Necessary? Andrew Vassil, MD Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer George Coseriu, MD Erectile Dysfunction: Causes and Treatment Free. To attend, call or or visit Thursday, Mar. 8 / 6 p.m. registration, 6:30 8 p.m. program Strongsville Family Health and Surgery Center, Community Room, 2nd Floor, South Park Center, Strongsville, n Men Take Charge of Your Health! Join Cleveland Clinic experts who will discuss GERD, BPH, exercise and health maintenance tips for men. James Murphy, MD Thomas Picklow, MD Jeffery Kontak, MD David Cannon, RCEP Free. To attend, please call or or visit Tuesday, Mar. 20 / 6 p.m. registration, 6:30 8:30 p.m. program Cleveland Clinic Wooster Specialty Center, 721 East Milltown Rd., Wooster, n Get on Track with Your Digestive Health Four Cleveland Clinic experts will discuss the following topics: Martin Beerman, MD GERD and Heartburn: Treatment and Prevention Christian Massier, MD Minimally Invasive Surgery for Digestive Problems Robert Straub, MD The Importance of Colonoscopy Screening Ramon Malaya, MD What s New in Hernia Repair? Free. To attend, call or or visit Tuesday, Mar. 20 / 6 p.m. registration, 6:30 8 p.m. program Lorain County Community College, John A. Spitzer Conference Center, Rooms , 1005 Abbe Rd. North, Elyria, n High Blood Pressure, Heart Failure and TeleMedicine Three Cleveland Clinic experts will discuss the following topics: Safaa Al-Haddad, MD Understanding and Treating High Blood Pressure Michael Rollins, MD, FACC Recognizing and Treating Heart Failure Matthew Faiman, MD, MBA, FACP TeleMedicine: What Is It and What Are the Benefits? Free. To attend, call or or visit Wednesday, Mar. 14 / 6 p.m. registration, 6:30 8 p.m. program Independence Family Health Center, Crown Center II, Lower Level, Rooms A & B, 5001 Rockside Rd., Independence, 44131

3 Health Talks & Special Events / March 2012 n The ABCs of HPV Suzanne Sandoval, APN, from Lakewood Hospital s Teen Health Center, will talk about this ever-increasing epidemic and what you can do to prevent it. Free. Registration required: FITT (3488) Thursday, Mar. 1 / 5 6 p.m. Lakewood Park Women s Pavilion, Lakewood, n 2012 Medina County Baby Fair Medina Hospital and Medina County Women, Infants and Children host this annual baby fair featuring family birthing unit tours, physician Q&As, raffle prizes, giveaways, baby-friendly information and products, and much more. Free. Saturday, Mar. 3 / 10 a.m. 1 p.m. n What Healthcare Reform Means to You Learn how to prepare for the changes coming your way. Free. Registration required: FITT (3488) Monday, Mar. 5 / 11:45 a.m. light lunch, noon 1 p.m. talk Brooklyn Senior Center, 7727 Memphis Ave., Brooklyn, n Upper Extremity Arthritis Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in people over age 55, affecting one in seven Americans. Join William Seitz, MD, for an in-depth look into the causes and treatment options for this chronic condition. Free. Registration required: FITT (3488) Tuesday, Mar. 6 / 11:45 a.m. light lunch, noon 1 p.m. talk Lutheran Hospital Castele Learning Center, 1730 W. 25th St., Cleveland, n Thyroid Function and Dysfunction Sanjit Bindra, MD, endocrinology, will describe the thyroid gland, how it works and answer your questions about this curious gland. Free. Registration required: FITT (3488) Friday, Mar. 9 / 2-3 p.m. Lakewood Library, Detroit Ave., Lakewood, n About to Retire? If you are 63 years of age or older and still employed or do not have Medicare, this educational forum will help prepare you for the transition from commercial insurance to Medicare. Learn the difference between Medicare and a Medicare HMO; find out if you need a supplemental plan; discover what is not covered by Medicare; and have questions answered by Medicare experts. Free. Reservations required: Thursday, Mar. 15 / 6 8 p.m. Marymount Hospital, Auditorium A n Improve Your Balance Learn helpful exercise tips from Medina Hospital rehabilitation professionals to improve your balance and prevent falls. Free. Reservations required: Friday, Mar. 16 / 10:30 a.m. Medina Community Recreation Center, 855 Weymouth Rd., Medina, n Sister-to-Sister Summit Sister-to-Sister is a national dialogue for girls initiated by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to address personal issues that schools often cannot address. The summit is designed for girls, ages 11 14, to have a chance to talk about their dreams, ideas, fears and frustrations in a positive, comfortable environment with their peers, teen leaders and adults from partnering organizations. Free. Registration required: Sunday, Mar. 18 / noon 4:30 p.m. n Art in the Afternoon Tours for Individuals with Memory Loss Join the Art Program for a guided art tour of the renowned Cleveland Clinic Art Collection, specially designed for individuals with memory loss and their care partners. Tours are designed to lift the spirits, engage the mind and provide an enjoyable social experience. For more information, visit org/art/special_programs.aspx. Free. Valet parking available. Reservations required: Sunday, Mar. 18 / 2:00 3:15 p.m. and every third Sunday of the month Miller Family Pavilion main information desk at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus n Successful Management of Dementia in an Aging Relative Chris Nelson, APRN, geriatric clinical nurse specialist, and Geri Bryan, LSW, social worker, will provide education and discussion around caring for an older person with dementia. Free. Registration required: FITT (3488) Tuesday, Mar. 13 / 6 7:30 p.m. Lakewood Hospital Wasmer Auditorium, Lakewood n Grandparenting in the New Millennium HWC A lively one-time class for new grandparents and grandparents-to-be about the changes in birthing and infant care procedures. $20 per family. Reservations required: Tuesday, Mar. 13 / 6:30 9 p.m. n Goodbye to Gallstones! Join Diya Alaedeen, MD, general surgeon, as he discusses what the gallbladder does and risk factors, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of gallstones. Light dinner provided. Free. Reservations required: FITT (3488) or visit (click on Calendar of Events ) Tuesday, Mar. 13 / 6 7:30 p.m. n Kyphoplasty: Minimally Invasive Procedure for Back Pain Jeffrey Roberts, MD, orthopaedics, will discuss this treatment for back pain from collapsed vertebrae. Free. Registration required: Wednesday, Mar. 14 / 1 2 p.m. Rocky River Senior Center, Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, n Cancer in the Older Adult Join Abdo Haddad, MD, hematologist/oncologist, in a lunchtime discussion of cancer and cancer treatments for older patients. Free. Reservations required: FITT (3488) or visit (click on Calendar of Events ) Thursday, Mar. 15 / noon lunch and program Independence Village, 345 Lear Rd., Avon Lake, n Osteoporosis and Arthritis: Similarities & Differences HWC Many people confuse osteoporosis and arthritis. Osteoporosis is a major health threat in which the bones become less dense and more likely to fracture. Arthritis is a condition that affects the joints and surrounding tissue. Please join Mary Hampker, PT, to learn the many similar coping strategies for both these conditions. Free. Registration required: FITT (3488) Monday, Mar. 19 / 11:45 a.m. light lunch, noon 1 p.m. talk Brooklyn Senior Center, 7727 Memphis Ave., Brooklyn, n Minimally Invasive Approaches to Common GYN Conditions Advances in technology and instruments are allowing the extension of the minimally invasive approach to a much broader range of patients. Mona Orady, MD, OBGYN, will discuss minimally invasive treatment options available for common GYN conditions, including robotic surgery. Free. Reservations required: FITT (3488) or visit (click on Calendar of Events ) Monday, Mar. 19 / 6 7:30 p.m. lake Porter Public Library, Center Ridge Rd., lake, n Multiple Sclerosis Update Devon Conway, MD, neurology, will review the most current treatment options for people with MS. Free. Reservations required: FITT (3488) Wednesday, Mar. 21 / 5:30 6:30 p.m. North Olmsted Library, Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, n Speaking of Women s Health: Ladies Night Out Ever have a gynecological question that you were too embarrassed to ask your doctor? Join this lively session in which you ll have the opportunity to ask experts your questions live or anonymously. Learn more about menstruation, incontinence, sex and more in a friendly, relaxing environment. Program includes appetizers, prizes and health information booths. Free. Registration required: Thursday, Mar. 22 / 5:30 p.m. health information, screenings and appetizers, 6:30 7:30 p.m. physician panel discussion St. Michael s Woodside Party Center, 5025 East Mill Rd., Broadview Heights, 44147

4 Health Talks & Special Events / March 2012 Depression Depression is a common but serious condition that affects more than 19 million people in the U.S. Depression is a medical illness, not a sign of weakness, and a major risk factor for suicide. Rates of depression are twice as high in women than in men. Please join Michael W. Faust, PHD, psychology, for a lighthearted discussion about depression. Free. Registration required: FITT (3488) Friday, Mar. 23 / 11:45 a.m. light lunch, noon 1 p.m. talk Brooklyn Senior Center, 7727 Memphis Ave., Brooklyn, n Diabetes Cooking Demo Learn how to make a simple, delicious diabetic meal with Chef Steve McGowan. Educational materials will be available. Free. Reservations required: Tuesday, Mar. 27 / noon 1 p.m. Marymount Hospital, Auditorium A n Alzheimer s Disease: What You Need to Know The Geriatric Assessment Center of Lakewood Hospital is joining with the Alzheimer s Association to offer a panel discussion dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of this disease. A light dinner will be served. Free. Reservations required: Wednesday, Mar. 28 / 6 7:30 p.m. The Normandy Apartments, Lake Rd., Cleveland, n Diabetes Prevention Gina Gavlak, RN, from Lakewood Hospital s Diabetes and Endocrine Center, will discuss ways to prevent diabetes. Lunch provided. Free. Registration required: Thursday, Mar. 29 / 11:30 a.m. Lakewood Senior Health Campus, Detroit Ave., Lakewood, n Cancer Prevention and Wellness for the LGBT Community Marc Shapiro, MD, oncologist at Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, will host a frank discussion about cancers in lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender groups, as well as offer cancer prevention and screening guidelines. Free. Reservations required: FITT (3488) or visit (click on Calendar of Events ) Thursday, Mar. 29 / 5:30 p.m. dinner and program Lakewood Hospital Wasmer Auditorium, Detroit Ave., Lakewood, Free parking vouchers for garage at the event. Childbirth and Parenting Classes Medina Hospital Breastfeeding Class Designed to teach parents-to-be helpful techniques for successful breastfeeding. Fathers and family members are encouraged to attend. Led by a certified lactation consultant and an obstetrical nurse. Cost: $20 per couple. Registration required: , ext Monday, Mar. 19 / 6:30 9 p.m. Prenatal Classes This class provides parents-to-be with an understanding of labor, coping mechanisms and newborn care. Cost: $30 per couple. Registration required: , ext Saturday, Mar. 31 / All-day, one-session class 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28 / Four-series class 7 9 p.m. Ongoing Events n Fit Youth! Fit Youth! is a 12-week weight-management program that helps kids and families learn to make healthy lifestyle changes. The program includes weekly meetings with a pediatric psychologist, registered dietitian, exercise physiologist and pediatrician. Pre-registration required. Call for dates, times and locations. Beachwood: (prompt 7) Fairview Wellness Center in Rocky River: Independence: Strongsville: Willoughby Hills: Wooster: n The Total Experience This Total Joint Replacement Pre-Surgery Education Class prepares individuals for total hip or total knee replacement. Classes cover the entire process. Recommended for anyone considering or scheduled for total joint replacement surgery. It is best to attend the class at the hospital where your surgery will be scheduled. Free. Pre-registration required. Call for dates, times and locations. Marymount Hospital: n Joints in Motion This pre-surgical class is led by rehabilitation professionals to help individuals having total hip or knee replacement to prepare for the surgical and hospital experience. Free. Registration required: Wednesday, Mar. 14 / 11 a.m. noon; or Wednesday, Mar. 28 / 4 5 p.m. Medina Hospital Rehab Gym, 3rd floor

5 Health Screenings / March 2012 Cleveland Clinic offers an incredible range of health screenings for you to better monitor and maintain your health. The majority of these opportunities are available at no cost and occur on a regularly scheduled basis, so it s even easier for you to participate. n Healthy Heart Screenings Determine your cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure levels, and discuss results with a registered nurse. No fasting or registration necessary. Please note: a Healthy Heart screening should be done no more than once every three months. Free. Information at Tuesday, Mar. 13 / 9 a.m. noon Marymount Hospital, Door 4 Lobby (west end of campus, near ED) Wednesday, Mar. 14 / 9 a.m. noon Brecksville Community Center, One Community Drive, Brecksville, n Blood Pressure Screenings Free. Available on walk-in basis. Tuesday, Mar. 13 / 11 a.m. noon Brooklyn Senior Center, 7727 Memphis Ave., Brooklyn, Tuesday, Mar. 13 / 9 11 a.m. park YMCA, Lorain Ave., Cleveland, Wednesday, Mar. 14 / 9:30 a.m. noon Tuesday, Mar. 27 / 8:30 10:30 a.m. Great Northern Mall, 4954 Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted, n Body Composition Screenings A body composition screening measures lean body tissue (muscle, organs and bone) compared to fat. Using a hand-held device, a healthcare professional will determine your body composition and discuss your results. Free. Available on walk-in basis. Tuesday, Mar. 13 / 5 7 p.m. Medina Community Recreation Center, 855 Weymouth Rd., Medina, n Diabetes Screenings Fasting required two hours before appointment for this finger-prick test. Free. Reservations required unless noted. Monday, Mar. 19 / 9 11 a.m. Fairview Park Senior Center, Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, Wednesday, Mar. 21 / 9 11 a.m. Rocky River Senior Center, Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, Monday, Mar. 26 / 9 11 a.m. French Creek YMCA, 2010 Recreation Ln., Avon, / Tuesday, Mar. 27 / 9 a.m. noon (no reservations required) Marymount Hospital, Door 4 Lobby (west end of campus, near ED) Information: n Cholesterol Screening This screening will provide readings for total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglyceride levels to see if you are at risk for developing heart disease. Fasting for 12 hours prior to screening is required. Free. Registration required: Wednesday, Mar. 21 / 7 9 a.m. Medina Community Recreation Center, 855 Weymouth Rd., Medina, n Diabetes Alert! Screenings Are you the one in every three people who are at high risk for developing diabetes? Lakewood Hospital s Diabetes and Endocrine Center offers blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, eye and foot screenings, and more to identify those at risk. Registration not required. Information at Friday, Mar. 30 / 6:30 9:30 a.m., and 2:30 4 p.m. Lakewood Hospital Wasmer Auditorium, Detroit Ave., Lakewood, Support Groups and Seminars / March 2012 Fairview, Lakewood and Lutheran hospitals offer a comprehensive variety of support groups. For more information, visit fairviewhospital.org, lakewoodhospital.org or lutheranhospital.org. For more information on cancer support groups, please visit fairviewhospital.org/cancer or call n Birthing Support Groups Breastfeeding Support Group Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays / 1 3 p.m La Leche League (Breastfeeding Support Group) Thursday, Mar. 1 / 10 11:30 a.m. New Mothers Support Group Tuesdays / 10 a.m. noon Nursing Moms Chat Wednesdays / 9:30 11 a.m. Lakewood Family Room, Northwood Ave., Lakewood, n Cancer Support Groups Blood Cancer Support Group co-sponsored with The Leukemia Lymphoma Society Wednesday, Mar. 21 / 5:30 7 p.m. Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital, Moll Pavilion, First Floor Conference Room Oral, Head, Neck Cancer Support Group Thursday, Mar. 8 / 4 5:30 p.m. Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital, Moll Pavilion, First Floor Conference Room Look Good Feel Better A free American Cancer Society program combats appearance-related side effects of cancer. Also supported by the Personal Care Products Council Foundation and the National Cosmetology Association. Participants are provided with free makeup kits. Tuesday, Mar. 13 / 5 7 p.m. Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital, Moll Pavilion Lorain Ave., First Floor Conference Room, Cleveland To register, call the American Cancer Society Patient Service Center at , select option 1. Prostate Partners co-sponsored with The Gathering Place For men coping with prostate cancer. Note meeting date and location changes: Thursday, Mar. 8 / 6:30 8:30 p.m. The Gathering Place East, Commerce Park, Beachwood Contact coordinator Nat Cooke prior to the meeting at or Gwen Paull at The Lost Chord Club For patients who have lost their larynx due to cancer Friday, Mar. 2 / 1:30 p.m. Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital, Moll Pavilion, Lorain Ave., First Floor Conference Room, Cleveland Women with Gynecologic Cancers Thursday, Mar. 1 / 5:30 7 p.m. Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital, Moll Pavilion Caregivers Series For those caring for a loved one with advanced cancer Pre-registration is required. Contact Gwen Paull, oncology social worker, at Mondays / Mar. 5, 12, 19 / 5:30 7 p.m. Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital, Moll Pavilion, First Floor Conference Room Gathering for Women Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Contact Gwen Paull, oncology social worker, at prior to meeting. Tuesday, Mar. 27 / 5:30 7 p.m. Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital, Moll Pavilion Lorain Ave., First Floor Conference Room, Cleveland

6 Support Groups and Seminars / March 2012 n Other Support Groups/Events Alzheimer s Support Group Friday, Mar. 23 / 1:30 3 p.m , ext. 1 Grafted Hearts (for heart patients) Wednesday, Mar. 14 / 7:30 p.m. Fairview Hospital, Lorain Ave., Meeting Room A, Cleveland, Parkinson s Disease Support Group Tuesday, Mar. 13 / 1:30 3 p.m ECHO Group Encountering Christ s Healing Over and Over Thursdays / 7 8:30 p.m. Marymount Hospital, Auditorium A, NAMI Mental Health Support Group Wednesdays, Mar. 14, 28 / 7 9 p.m., Stroke Support Group for Survivors and Caregivers Last Thursday of every month / 5 7 p.m. Lakewood Hospital Wasmer Auditorium, Detroit Ave., Lakewood, Diabetes Support Group: Marymount Hospital / Bereavement Support Group: Marymount Hospital / Fitness / March 2012 Find More Fitness Offerings at Fairview Hospital Wellness Center The Fairview Hospital Wellness Center offers dozens of health and recreation programs. For a complete listing, call and request a Wellness Calendar, or go to fairviewhospital.org/wellnesscenter to view the calendar online. n Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Tai Chi for Arthritis is easy and enjoyable to learn, bringing with it many healthy benefits safely and quickly. Medical studies have shown this program helps people with arthritis reduce pain and improve on many aspects of health. This program is based on the Sun-style tai chi, chosen because of its healing component. Besides the fundamental set of 12-movement tai chi, it contains warm-up, wind-down and Qigong breathing exercises. Instructor: Bob Bennett. To register, call $35 for 10-class card or $5 per individual class Mondays and Wednesdays (ongoing class) / 8:30 9:15 a.m. n Tai Chi Ch uan Wu Style Tai chi ch uan is a classical form of Chinese exercise characterized by slow, gentle rhythmic movements of ancient martial arts origin. Graceful movements promote physical fitness, flexibility and general health. Studies have shown that people who do tai chi regularly can reduce their risk of falling by one-third to onehalf. Instructor: Bob Bennett. To register, call $55 per eight-class session Intermediate: Tuesdays, Mar. 6 Apr. 24 / 7 8:30 p.m. n Fitpaths This multilevel class is for adults 50 years of age and older who want to reap the benefits of aerobic and strength training. Dress in comfortable, loose clothing, and leave class feeling energetic. Instructor: Gina Moore. To register, call $35 for 10-class card or $5 per individual class Healthwise Connection member discount available. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (ongoing class) / 9 9:50 a.m. n Fitpaths Too This multilevel exercise class is for the active senior who wants to reap the benefits of regular physical activity. Work at your own pace, enjoy the music and feel refreshed. Instructor: Gina Moore. To register, call $35 for 10-class card or $5 per individual class Healthwise Connection member discount available. Tuesdays and Thursdays (ongoing class) / 10 10:50 a.m.

7 Fitness / March 2012 n Fit for All A full body workout to include warm-up, low-impact aerobics, strength training and stretching. Suitable for all ages. Work at your own pace and leave feeling refreshed. Please bring a mat or towel and a water bottle. Instructor: Gina Moore. To register, call $35 for 10-class card or $5 per individual class Healthwise Connection member discount available. Mondays and Wednesdays (ongoing class) 5:30 6:30 p.m. n Beginning Tai Chi for Seniors Joe Bondi, certified fitness trainer Join us for these senior-friendly tai chi classes. Tai chi consists of flowing movement and breathing that works to relax tight muscles, releasing aches and pains of arthritis and other conditions. Reservations required: , ext Classes limited to 10 participants. $30 for one 6-week session; $24 for Healthwise Connection members. Payment due by cash or check on the first day of class. Wednesdays, March 7 April 11 / 9:30 10:30 a.m. Marymount gym (located near the Trudell Center entrance at the east end of the hospital campus) Healthwise Connection / Special Tours / March 2012 Healthwise Connection: Your Link to a Healthier Life Healthwise Connection provides programming to help people 50 years of age and older maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. For more information, please call HWC ( ) or visit clevelandclinic.org/hwc You are encouraged to register online for many Healthwise Connection programs! Go to clevelandclinic.org/hwcevents for more information. n Daily Dinner Special Show your HWC card to receive your entire meal for just $4. Includes choice of one entrée, two side dishes, soup or salad, roll, small beverage (fountain beverage or coffee) and small dessert. Monday through Friday / 4 6 p.m. Fairview, Lakewood and Lutheran hospital cafeterias Monday through Friday / 4:30 6 p.m. Marymount Hospital Cafeteria Monday through Friday / 4:30 6:30 p.m. Medina Hospital Cafeteria 20% discount with Healthwise Connection Membership Card Healthwise Connection Tours Seats are limited, so call early. For an informational flier or to register, call JKLTours at or toll-free at n Historic Houses of Worship and the Museum of Divine Statues Friday, Apr. 13 / 8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. (Moderate) HWC Member price is $59. Non-member price is $69. n Springtime at Tara Mansion (and Grove City Shopping!) Friday, Apr. 27 / 7:30 a.m. 7 p.m. (Moderate) HWC Member trip price is $52. Non-member price is $62. n Kick Off Summer in Ohio s Amish Country with Lunch in an Amish Home! Friday, Jun. 1 / 7:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. (Moderate) HWC Member price is $65. Non-Member price is $75. n Historic, Ethnic and International Cleveland Part 1 Friday, Jun. 8 / 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. (Moderate) HWC Member price is $65. Non-Member price is $75. n Oliver! at the Rabbit Run Theatre Madison Thursday, Jun. 21 / 4 11:30 p.m. (Mild) HWC Member price is $69. Non-member price is $79. Walking Key Mild: Up to two blocks at a time, limited steps, mostly even surfaces, some standing, intermittent seating. Moderate: Up to ¼ mile at a time, stairs, slight changes in surface level, standing or walking required for up to one hour. Those with limited mobility should bring a caregiver capable of and responsible for providing necessary assistance throughout trip. Strenuous: Long periods of walking, up to one mile at a time, stairs, changes in surface level, standing for long periods. Recommended only for those in good physical condition.

8 Additional Resources / March 2012 Medline Medline is a free physician referral and appointment service for Fairview, Lakewood, Lutheran, Marymount and Medina hospitals, as well as Euclid, Hillcrest and South Pointe hospitals on the East Side. Call our free referral line at , and let Medline take the guesswork out of locating primary care physicians and specialists in your area. Other Health Information Resources Cleveland Clinic also offers free access to health information through a variety of additional resources including: The Patient and Family Health and Education Center on Cleveland Clinic main campus provides free access to easy-to-understand health information. Staffed by health educators and resource nurses, the center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call for health information requests, or for heart, vascular and thoracic questions. The Center for Consumer Health Information Online Learning Center at my.clevelandclinic.org/health offers free online interactive health resources. Log on between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. weekdays to chat live with health educators who can provide Web resources, help you find a physician, tell you how to get a second opinion or help you make an appointment. The website also offers a schedule of Online Health Chats led by Cleveland Clinic physicians and health specialists. Patients and families who already have a primary care physician at a Cleveland Clinic Family Health Center may use Nurse On Call, a free resource staffed by registered nurses. Nurse On Call is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at or Fairview Hospital Adult Day Care provides respite for caregivers with a safe, stimulating environment for their loved ones. Our personalized program is designed for the mentally and physically challenged, many of whom suffer with Alzheimer s disease and other forms of dementia. Your family members are cared for by registered nurses and led in a structured program of activities designed to enhance their quality of life. For more information, call , Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. 4 p.m. Fairview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Rd., Rocky River. Helping to Keep Our Community Healthy Welcome to Community Connections, a schedule of events, activities and resources designed to help keep you and your family healthy and well. Cleveland Clinic created this expanded calendar format to help you more easily identify upcoming events in your area. Plus, you ll get a new, updated Community Connections every month, so you ll be able to find and register for programs on a more timely basis. Cleveland Clinic offers an incredible breadth of ongoing health screenings, health talks, programs and other resources at our main campus, eight community-based hospitals (Euclid, Fairview, Hillcrest, Lakewood, Lutheran, Marymount, Medina and South Pointe), 18 Family Health Centers and our affiliate, Ashtabula County Medical Center. This edition of Community Connections lists events on your side of town. Cleveland Clinic is committed to helping you make positive health and wellness choices, so we invite you to browse and choose the information and/or programs that are best for you. Family Health Centers Community Hospitals Avon Pointe Family Health Center American Way, Avon, Avon Lake Family Health Center 450 Avon Belden Rd., Avon Lake, Brunswick Family Health Center 3574 Center Rd., Brunswick, Elyria Family Health & Surgery Center 303 Chestnut Commons Dr., Elyria, Independence Family Health Center 5001 Rockside Rd., Crown Center II, Independence, / Lorain Family Health & Surgery Center 5700 Cooper Foster Park Rd., Lorain, Medina Medical Office Building 970 East Washington St., Medina, Richard E. Jacobs Health Center Cleveland Clinic Blvd., Avon, / Strongsville Family Health & Surgery Center South Park Center, Strongsville, Wooster Family Health Center 1740 Cleveland Rd., Wooster, Fairview Hospital Lorain Ave., Cleveland, fairviewhospital.org Physician Referral: Lakewood Hospital Detroit Ave., Lakewood, lakewoodhospital.org Physician Referral: Lutheran Hospital th St., Cleveland, lutheranhospital.org Physician Referral: Marymount Hospital McCracken Rd., Garfield Heights, marymount.org Marymount Medical Center 2001 East Royalton Rd., Broadview Heights, Medina Hospital 1000 East Washington St., Medina, medinahospital.org Sagamore Hills Medical Center 863 Aurora Rd., Sagamore Hills, Lakewood Family Health Center Madison Ave., Lakewood,

9 INSIDE: NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID CLEVELAND, OH PERMIT NO FREE Health Talks / Health Screenings / Support Group Information / Fitness Classes The Cleveland Clinic Foundation 9500 Euclid Ave. / AC311 Cleveland, Ohio Community Connections March 2012 Your monthly guide to wellness events and activities hosted by Cleveland Clinic. W Edition Formerly Healthy Happenings