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1 INSIDE: FREE Health Talks / Health Screenings / Support Group Information / Fitness Classes The Cleveland Clinic Foundation 9500 Euclid Ave. / AC311 Cleveland, Ohio Edition W Community Connections May 2013 Your monthly guide to wellness events and activities hosted by Cleveland Clinic. View our calendar of events anytime at: clevelandclinic.org/communityevents W Community Connections Edition May 2013 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: s Health Talks & Special Events Calendar s Upcoming Health Screenings s Fitness Activities Schedule s Healthwise Connection Events HWC s Support Group Information

2 Health Talks & Special Events / May 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday See full event descriptions following this calendar for details and locations and Prevention Driving Course Through Hypnosis Lakewood Hospital Ambulance Chase Driving Course for the New Millennium the s of Aging Series Pain: Love It or Leave It Tobacco Treatment Group Through Hypnosis Afternoon Tour Slimmer You Through Hypnosis Your Life, It s Your Health for People with Diabetes and Heart Disease Steps to Establish a Tobacco-Free Life Tobacco Treatment Group Healthful Path Through Life Sports Nutrition and Conditioning on Athletic Performance Your Digestive System Healthy and Happy AED Course May 1 5 Shopping for People with Diabetes Tobacco Treatment Group Series Preparing Foods that Alleviate Pain Through Hypnosis Tips on Keeping Your Digestive System Healthy and Happy Friday, May 3 / 10:30 a.m. Medina Community Recreation Center, 855 Weymouth Road, Medina, Dr. Merheb will share tips on the best methods of promoting and keeping a healthy digestive system as we age. Free. For information, call Diabetes: Let s Talk Friday, May 3 / 11:30 a.m. Lakewood Senior Health Campus, Assisted Living Center, 1381 Bunts Ave., Lakewood, Diabetes is a complicated disease. Gina Gavlak, RN, Diabetes Program Development Coordinator for the Lakewood Hospital Diabetes & Endocrine Center, will listen to your concerns and answer any questions you may have about diabetes. Lunch provided. Call for reservations. CPR: Heartsaver AED Course* Saturday, May 4 / 8:30 a.m noon The Heartsaver AED course teaches CPR AED use, relief of choking in adults, children and infants, as well as the use of barrier devices for all ages. Skills examination. $40 (includes manual) *The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association; any fees charged for such a course do not represent an income to the Association. 12th Annual Lakewood Hospital Ambulance Chase Sunday, May 5 / 7:30 a.m. registration; 8:30 a.m. one-mile walk; 9 a.m. 5K run/walk Lakewood Park, Lake Ave., Lakewood, Presented by Donald Martens & Sons Ambulance Services, Inc. Proceeds will benefit Lakewood Hospital s Rehabilitation Services and a variety of other patient care programs. Join us for this great community event. $20 pre-registration through April 22; $25 thereafter and on race day. Visit lakewoodhospitalfoundation.org/ambulancechase. For more information, contact Emily Speer at SPEERE@ccf.org or Go to clevelandclinic.org/healthessentials to access downloadable recipe guides, podcasts, healthy living tip sheets, the latest in health news and more. May 6 12 Cooking Classes Mondays, May 6, 13, 20 / 7 9 p.m. May 6: Chicken; $15, plus $9 food fee payable to instructor May 20: Marvelous Mushrooms; $15, plus $8 food fee payable to instructor Classes are demonstration only. There will be recipes to take home and samples to taste. Call to register. Grandparenting for the New Millennium HWC Tuesday, May 7 / 6:30 9 p.m. Join a lively discussion for grandparents-to-be and new grandparents about the changes in birthing and infant care procedures. $20 per family. Registration required. Call or visit fairviewhospital.org and click on news and events to register. Continued

3 May 6 12 Stroke Awareness and Prevention noon 1 p.m. health talk Wellington Place, 4800 Clague Road, North Olmsted, Additional parking available in back of building. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Join neurologist Peter Bambakidis, MD, for an educational session on the signs and symptoms of a stroke, as well as preventive measures you can take to prevent a stroke. Prior to the health talk, there will be blood pressure screenings and a heart-healthy light lunch. Free. Registration required. Call FITT (3488) or visit fairviewhospital.org ( News & Events tab, click on Calendar of Events ). Fit in Five Walking Wednesdays, May 8, 15, 22 and 29 / 6:30 p.m. Lakewood Park Women s Pavilion, Lakewood, Live Well Lakewood, in collaboration with Lakewood Hospital and Discount Drug Mart, is offering this five-week walking program. Free health screenings will be offered on May 8 at 5:30 p.m. before the one-mile walk. The goal is a three-mile walk by the end of the challenge. Participants are welcome to walk at their own pace. Call May AARP Mature Driving Course HWC Thursday, May 9 / 12:30 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 13 / 9 a.m. 1 p.m. The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Driver Safety Program offers this (non-driving) refresher course to drivers 50 years of age and older. In many cases, completion will result in a discount on insurance. AARP members (bring AARP card day of class). Cash (exact change) or check (made out to AARP) accepted day of class. Registration required. Call FITT (3488) or visit clevelandclinic.org/hwcevents. Weight Management Through Hypnosis Fridays, May 10, 17, 24 and 31 / 7 8 p.m. Tired of carrying around extra pounds? Hypnosis can help reprogram bad eating habits and the way you view food. It is not a diet program. Four weekly one-hour sessions include a set of reinforcement audiotapes and special tools to help you be successful. Classes taught by a certified hypnotherapist. $110 per person. Please contact to register for this course. Cleveland Clinic Health Talks How to Face the s of Aging Cleveland Clinic Brunswick Family Health Center Conference Room 2nd Floor, 3574 Center Road, Brunswick, Learn the latest in hip, knee and joint replacement. Understand how to sleep better when you age. Get the facts on deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms. Get the facts on these topics and more when you join us at this health talk. Kathleen Boyle, DO Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Robert Davis, PA-C What s New in Hip and Knee Replacement? Harneet Walia, MD Sleep and Aging Free. To attend, please call the Center of Consumer Health Information at or Or register online: clevelandclinic.org/healthtalks. Pain: Love It or Leave It Tuesday, May 14 / 7 8 p.m. Fifty percent of all visits to physicians are for pain. It is associated with depression, and because depression increases both pain and sensitivity to it, a vicious cycle can ensue. Treating pain is important to keeping you living younger and enjoying life. Join Michael Roizen, MD, Cleveland Clinic Chief Wellness Officer, as he shares ways to live a healthier and younger-feeling life. Free. Registration required: or LifestyleMed@ccf.org Cleveland Clinic Offers Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) SMAs are appointments in which multiple patients with the same chronic medical condition are seen as a group for follow-up or routine care. SMAs provide improved clinician access, education and shared experiences with other patients. To find out where SMAs are offered, go to clevelandclinic.org/sma today! Baby Fair Saturday, May 18 / 10 a.m. 1 p.m. This is a free family event at which many vendors, healthcare providers and breastfeeding peer helpers will be on hand to answer questions, teach proper car seat installation and give general baby care information to new parents. Free. For information, call Art in the Afternoon Tour Sunday, May 19 / 2 3:15 p.m. Miller Family Pavilion main information desk at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Join the Art Program for a guided tour of the renowned Cleveland Clinic Art Collection. Tours are hosted every third Sunday of the month and are designed to lift the spirits, engage the mind and provide an enjoyable social experience for those with memory loss. Free valet parking. Reservations required: For more information: clevelandclinic.org/art May Cleveland Clinic Health Talks Women: It s Your Life, It s Your Health Cleveland Clinic Independence Family Health Center, Lower Level, Conference Room A, 5001 Rockside Road, Crown Centre II, Independence, Please join us for a comprehensive Health Talk that addresses menopause, osteoporosis and weight. Pelin Batur, MD Understanding and Managing Menopause Linda Canterna, RD, LD Metabolism Down, Weight Up... What Do You Do? Denise Smith-Hauser, CNP Preventing Osteoporosis: Keys to Success Free. To attend, please call the Center of Consumer Health Information at or Or register online: clevelandclinic.org/healthtalks. Eating Right for People with Diabetes and Heart Disease Tuesday, May 21 / 6:30 7:45 p.m. Cardiovascular disease and diabetes are major health concerns in the United States today. Good nutrition is essential to manage diabetes, maintain a strong heart and prevent future cardiac events. This program will offer new and exciting information on the best nutritional choices to maintain a heart healthy lifestyle. This class is taught by Angela Fitzsimmons, RD, LD, from Fairview Hospital, and Peggy Doyle, RD, LD, from Lakewood Hospital Diabetes & Endocrine Center. Free. Registration required: Smoking Stinks: Tuesday, May 21 / 6:30 7:30 p.m. Tobacco use is addictive and habit-forming. Most of us know that tobacco use is bad for our health, but quitting can be quite a challenge. After all, it s a permanent lifestyle change. Join Tobacco Treatment Specialist Peter McDermott as he helps you navigate options for becoming tobacco-free. Free. Registration required. Call FITT (3488). GO! Foods for a Slimmer You Wednesday, May 22 / 5:30 6:30 p.m. Castele Learning Center at Lutheran Hospital Discover what a healthy diet can do for you and those you love. Learn about our Cleveland Clinic Go! Foods Program in Partnership with Dave s Markets. This fun and engaging presentation will teach you how to choose healthier foods that taste great and whittle your waist. Call to register. Like us on Facebook for educational health information on our community hospitals, family health centers, health tips, local events and more. Continued

4 May Cleveland Clinic Health Talks Cleveland Clinic Richard E. Jacobs Health Center, Conference Rooms A & B 1st Floor, Cleveland Clinic Blvd., Avon, Want to know how to function with low vision? How do you gain control of your bladder? When is memory loss not so normal? Is it Parkinson s disease? These answers and others will be addressed when you join us at this health talk. Michal Gostkowski, DO Why Am I Shaking? Is It Parkinson s Disease? Ali Mirza, MD When Memory Loss Is Normal and Not So Normal Sandip Vasavada, MD Incontinence: Gaining Control of Your Bladder Corrie Weitzel, OD, MS The Importance of Low-Vision Rehabilitation The Impact of Sports Nutrition and Conditioning on Athletic Performance Brunswick Public Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick, Join sports medicine physician Kim Gladden, MD, and dietitian Kate Patton, RD, to learn about the importance of proper conditioning and the impact of nutrition on athletic performance. Smart Grocery Shopping for People with Diabetes Heinen s, Detroit Road, Rocky River, Join Peggy Doyle, RD, LD, CDE, and the nurse educators and dietitians from Lakewood Hospital Diabetes & Endocrine Center for a talk on diabetes and healthy food choices. Guided tour of the grocery store to review smart shopping strategies is included. Presented in conjunction with the Go! Foods program developed by Cleveland Clinic and Heinen s Fine Foods. Healthy food selections are identified with the label. Light breakfast served, compliments of Heinen s. Healthy Cooking Series Preparing Foods that Alleviate Pain Research shows that certain foods can not only help prevent, treat and reverse a spectrum of chronic diseases, they can help alleviate pain, too! In this class, Mladen Golubić, MD, PhD, Medical Director for the Cleveland Clinic Center for Lifestyle Medicine, will provide you with the science behind the top pain-fighting foods. Jim Perko, Executive Chef for the Wellness Institute, will demonstrate how to use them to prepare easy and delicious meals. In addition, you will have the chance to sample all of the recipes. Ongoing Events / May 2013 Childbirth and Parenting Classes Fairview, Lakewood and Medina hospitals Fairview, Lakewood and Medina hospitals offer a variety of childbirth and parenting classes to help educate you about your growing family. Some general topics include: healthy pregnancy, preparing for birth, breastfeeding, preparing for baby, preparing for family, infant and child safety, and what happens after delivery. Summit Mall,* 3265 W. Market Street, Fairlawn, *We meet in the food court at 8 a.m. to walk with Siva Raja, MD, cardiothoracic surgeon, with a health talk immediately following at approximately 8:30 a.m. Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation,* Lorain County Metroparks 913 North Lake St., Amherst, *We meet at the outdoor reservation near the playground. To see the complete list and descriptions of the classes, locations and fees (where applicable), visit fairviewhospital.org, lakewoodhospital.org or medinahospital.org. For more information, call the Childbirth and Parenting Program at We encourage you to schedule a visit to the Birthing Center where you plan to deliver. For Fairview and Lakewood hospital tours, please call for tour dates and times. To schedule a tour at Medina Hospital, please call for tour dates and times. Walk with a Doc Walk with a Doc combines a casual 1.5- to 3-mile walk with a brief informative talk by Cleveland Clinic Family Health Center physicians. Topics based upon the physician s specialty and the requests of participants. Black River Reservation,* Lorain County Metroparks 6150 Ford Road, Elyria, *We meet at the Bur Oak entrance. Tobacco Treatment Group Ready to quit tobacco and looking for help? The Tobacco Treatment Center is offering a 6-week program to help you prepare for Quit Day and stay quit. This program combines behavior change and medication options with group support. You will prepare for Quit Day by learning about your behavioral triggers to use tobacco, and you will practice strategies and techniques to quit successfully and remain tobacco-free. Whether this is your first quit attempt or your 10th, you have your reasons for quitting and we are here to help. Price: Health Screenings / May 2013 Blood Pressure Screenings Free. Available on walk-in basis. Rocky River Recreation Center, Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, Dwyer Memorial Senior Center, 300 Bryson Lane, Bay Village, Rocky River Senior Center, Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, Fairview Park Senior Center, Lorain Road, Fairview Park, Gemini Recreation Center, Lorain Road, Fairview Park, Park YMCA, Lorain Road, Cleveland, Brooklyn Senior Center, 7727 Memphis Ave., Brooklyn, Great Northern Mall, 4954 Great Northern Mall Blvd., North Olmsted, Lakewood Office on Aging East, Madison Ave., Lakewood, Lakewood Office on Aging, Madison Ave., Lakewood, Barton Center, Detroit Road, Lakewood, Side Community House, 9300 Lorain Road, Cleveland, Grip Strength Screening Medina Community Recreation Center, 855 Weymouth Road, Medina, By using a hand-held device, you will be able to determine your hand grip strength, which is an overall indicator of your total body strength.. Diabetes Screenings Rocky River Senior Center, Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, / Fairview Park Senior Center, Lorain Road, Fairview Park, / Fasting required two hours before appointment for this finger-prick test. Skin Cancer Screening Fairview Hospital Second Floor, Lorain Road, Cleveland, A visual inspection by a dermatologist will be provided.

5 Support Groups and Seminars / May 2013 Cancer Support Groups Women with Gynecologic Cancers Thursday, May 2 / 5:30 6:30 p.m. Speaker: Mary Smerkar, MSN, RN, CNP, OCN, Clinical Trials and Update of Hope Study. The Lost Chord Club Friday, May 3 / 2 3 p.m. Call for information. Thursday, May 9 / 4 5:30 p.m. with The Leukemia Lymphoma Society Wednesday, May 15 / 5:30 7 p.m. Questions? Contact Gwen Paull at Artistic Expression for Those Coping with Cancer Monday, May 20 / 2 4 p.m. Patients and loved ones are invited to participate in a therapeutic experience. No prior art experience needed. Come explore your creative side. Experience led by Lisa Shea, art therapist. Registration is required. Call or gwpaul@ccf.org. Elyria Family Health & Surgery Monday, May 20 / 6:30 8 p.m. Elyria Family Health & Surgery Center, 2nd Floor Community Room All individuals, families and caregivers affected by breast cancer are invited to attend. This support group is for the newly diagnosed who are searching for answers, as well as the older survivor who can share and support others in their journey. No registration is required. Tuesday, May 21 / 5 7 p.m Lorain Ave., First Floor Conference Room, Cleveland, 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. To register, call the American Cancer Society Patient Service Center: Prostate Partners co-sponsored with The Gathering Place Tuesday, May 21 / 6:30 8:30 p.m. The Gathering Place, 800 Sharon Drive, lake, Duane Culler, PhD Genetics and Prostate Cancer Contact coordinator Nat Cooke prior to the meeting at or Gwen Paull at Special Speaker: Avni Sahgal, Child Life Specialist I Have Cancer How Do I Help My Kids? Special Speaker: Avni Sahgal, Child Life Specialist I Have Cancer How Do I Help My Kids? NAMI Mental Health Support Group Wednesdays, May 8 and 22 / 7 9 p.m. / Stroke Support Group Tuesday, May 28 / 4:30 6 p.m. Stroke-related presentations by physicians and/or other clinical staff, with free blood pressure screenings provided before or after each meeting. Please RSVP to Stroke Support Group for Survivors and Caregivers Last Thursday of Every Month / 5 7 p.m. Lakewood Hospital Wasmer Auditorium, Detroit Ave., Please RSVP to Cindy Clark: Fairview, Lakewood, Lutheran and Medina hospitals offer a comprehensive variety of support groups. For more information, visit fairviewhospital.org, lakewoodhospital.org, lutheranhospital. org or medinahospital.org. For more information on cancer support groups, please visit fairviewhospital.org/cancer or call Fitness / May 2013 Therapeutic Yoga Classes, 1950 Richmond Road, Lyndhurst, If you find traditional yoga poses uncomfortable, these 60-minute chair yoga classes are designed specifically for you. No matter your age, physical ability or experience level, come as you are to these yoga classes and discover the powerful benefits that yoga can bring to your life. Price: $70 per 8-week session or $10 per individual class. Registration required: or LifestyleMed@ccf.org Spring Candlelit Restorative Yoga Class Friday, May 10 / 7 8:30 p.m. This workshop offers the opportunity to experience the healing power of stillness. In our hectic world it is often difficult to find silence and tranquility. Take this opportunity to learn some tools and techniques to move your body and your mind into peaceful quietude. Immerse yourself in a nurturing and healing environment while you surrender into a restorative yoga and meditation practice no previous yoga experience is needed. Adults at all levels of ability are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat and a blanket if you have one. This workshop is great for anyone who lives life at a hectic pace! Sign up soon as space is limited. $20. Registration required: or LifestyleMed@ccf.org Private Yoga Lessons Dates and times customized to your schedule. Our yoga therapists will develop a personalized yoga routine tailored specifically for your health goals and/or rehabilitation needs. Price: $75 per lesson (packages available). Registration required: or LifestyleMed@ccf.org Fit for All Mondays and Wednesdays / 5:30 6:30 p.m. Fridays / 5:15 6 p.m. A full body workout to include warmup, 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. $35 for 10-class card. Please contact to register. Tone Your Tush Tone your hips, thighs and tush in this creative, fun, adventurous class. Learn how to combine yoga and strength-training with fun, funky, heart-pumping, creative dance movements. If you are determined to tone your thighs, trim your hips, tighten your butt and prevent injuries, this is the class for you. Price: $50. Registration required: or LifestyleMed@ccf.org Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Mondays and Wednesdays / 8:30 9:15 a.m. Tai Chi for Arthritis is easy and enjoyable to learn and has many healthy benefits. Medical studies have shown this program helps people with arthritis reduce pain and improve many aspects of their health. This program is based on Sun Style Tai Chi, chosen because of its healing component. Aside from the fundamental set of 12 Tai Chi movements, it contains warmup, wind-down and Qigong breathing exercises. Please contact to register. 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 one-half. $55 per eight-class session. Please contact to register. Zumba Tuesdays / 4:30 5:30 p.m. Thursdays / 6:30 7:30 p.m. Zumba combines high-energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow participants to dance away their worries. Add some spice and flair to your workout and shake your cha-cha. This Latin-based group exercise class is fun and easy to do. No dance experience required. $35 for 10-class card. Please contact to register. Continued

6 Fitness / May 2013 Find More Fitness Offerings at Fairview Hospital Wellness Center fairviewhospital.org/wellnesscenter to view the calendar online. Fitpaths (For 50 years old and up) $35 for 10-class card. Please contact to register. Fitpaths Too (Geared for Seniors) regular physical activity. Work at your own pace, enjoy the music and feel refreshed. $35 for 10-class card. Please contact to register. Whittle Your Waist exercises and yoga poses to keep your midsection healthy and strong. You also will learn Price: $50. Registration required: or LifestyleMed@ccf.org Personal Fitness Training Dates and times customized to your schedule., 1950 Richmond Road, Lyndhurst, Price: $50 per one-hour session (packages available). Registration required: or LifestyleMed@ccf.org Healthwise Connection / Special Tours / May 2013 Healthwise Connection: Your Link to a Healthier Life For more information, visit clevelandclinic.org/hwc You are encouraged to register online for many Healthwise Connection programs! Go to clevelandclinic.org/hwcevents for more information. Healthwise Connection Tours HWC or jkltours.net. A New Amish Tour (Day Trip) / $65 (Moderate walking) How to Succeed in Business at Rabbit Run Theater with dinner (Mild walking) Additional Resources / May 2013 Summer in the Country (Mild walking) The Sound of Music at Rabbit Run Theater (Mild walking) Walking Key Mild: Moderate: Up to ¼ mile at a time, stairs, slight changes in surface level, standing or walking required for up to one assistance throughout trip. Extensive: 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. Medline Medline is a free physician referral and appointment service for Fairview, Lakewood, Lutheran and Medina hospitals, as well as Euclid, Hillcrest, Marymount 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: 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. Community Healthy Welcome to 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 every month, so (Euclid, Fairview, Hillcrest, Lakewood, Lutheran, Marymount, Medina and South Pointe), of lists events on your side of town. Cleveland Clinic is committed to helping you make positive health and wellness choices, so Family Health Centers Avon Pointe Family Health Center Avon Lake Family Health Center Brunswick Family Health Center Elyria Family Health & Surgery Center 303 Chestnut Commons Drive, Elyria, Independence Family Health Center / Lakewood Family Health Center Lorain Family Health & Surgery Center 5700 Cooper Foster Park Road Lorain, / Lyndhurst Campus 1950 Richmond Road, Lyndhurst, Medina Medical Office Building 970 East Washington St., Medina, Richard E. Jacobs Health Center / Strongsville Family Health & Surgery Center SouthPark Center, Strongsville, Wooster Family Health & Surgery Center 1740 Cleveland Road 1739 Cleveland Road 721 E. Milltown Road Wooster, Community Hospitals Fairview Hospital fairviewhospital.org Lakewood Hospital lakewoodhospital.org Additional Outpatient Locations lake Medical Campus Building A lake, lake Medical Campus Building B lake, Lutheran Hospital th St., Cleveland, lutheranhospital.org Medina Hospital 1000 East Washington St. Medina, medinahospital.org North Ridgeville Medical Office Center Ridge Road Wellington Medical Office 805 Patriot Drive, Unit E Wellington, For a comprehensive listing of all of Cleveland Clinic s locations, please visit clevelandclinic.org/locations.