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1 Community Connections W Edition July/August 2012 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 Fitness Activities Schedule Healthwise Connection Events HWC Support Group Information

2 Health Talks & Special Events / July 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Cooking Class AARP Driver The Total Safety Program Joint Experience Cooking Class Foot Pain Is Not Normal: Lecture and Screening Grandparenting in the New Millennium Art in the Afternoon tours 11th Annual Drive for Life Golf Outing Asthma or Bronchitis About to Retire? The Total Joint Experience Stroke: What You Don t Know CAN Hurt You Back Pain and When to See a Surgeon Cholesterol and Glucose Screening Cooking Class Osteoporosis: How to Restore Your Lost Bone See full event descriptions following this calendar for details and locations. July 9 15 n AARP Driver Safety Program HWC Monday, July 9 / 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. $12 AARP members, $14 non-aarp members (bring AARP card day of class). Cash (exact change) or check (made out to AARP) accepted day of class. Registration required n The Total Joint Experience Wednesday, July 11 / 11 a.m. noon Wednesday, July 25 / 4 5 p.m. Medina Hospital Rehab Conference Room, Fourth Floor This is a presurgical class held by the Medina Hospital Rehab Department to discuss the surgical and hospital experience and to prepare an individual who will be having a total hip or total knee replacement. Free. Offered bi-monthly. Pre-registration required n Foot Pain Is Not Normal: Lecture and Screening Friday, July 13 / 11:45 light lunch, noon lecture, screening to follow Lutheran Hospital, Board Room A Foot pain is not simply an annoyance. It can be a symptom of a serious problem and, if not treated, could lead to long-term damage, limited movement or disability. Podiatrist and surgeon Jennifer Bell, DPM, will discuss conditions, treatment options and answer all of your podiatry questions. Screening and consultation to follow. n Grandparenting in the New Millennium HWC Saturday, July 14 / 9 11:30 a.m. Thursday Aug. 16 / 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. Cost: $20 per family. Registration required or visit fairviewhospital.org n Art in the Afternoon tours For individuals with memory loss. Offered every third Sunday of the month. Sunday, July 15 / 2 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19 / 2 3:15 p.m. Miller Family Pavilion main information desk at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus 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. Free. Valet parking available. Reservations required For more information, visit clevelandclinic.org/artprograms. Continued

3 July n 11th Annual Drive for Life Golf Outing Tuesday, July 17 / 8 a.m. Red Tail Golf Club, 4400 Lear Nagle Rd., Avon, First shotgun starts at 8 a.m., second starts at 1:30 p.m. The $375 fee includes greens fees, cart, food, refreshments, giveaways and prizes. All morning golfers will start the day with breakfast and enjoy lunch at the end of play. The afternoon golfers will enjoy lunch, play golf and finish the day with delicious hors d oeuvres. Proceeds benefit the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital Moll Pavilion. For more information, call the Community Foundation: n Asthma or Bronchitis? Friday, July 20 / 11:45 a.m. Brooklyn Senior Center, 7727 Memphis Ave., Brooklyn, Asthma is a common condition, but the connection between asthma and bronchitis is less understood. Although both have similar symptoms, there are some important differences. When the two conditions co-exist it s called bronchial asthma. Join Muhammad Raza, MD, Pulmonary/Critical Care/Sleep Medicine, to learn how to treat, cope and manage your condition and symptoms. July n Stroke: What You Don t Know CAN Hurt You Wednesday, July 25 / 1 2 p.m. Rocky River Senior Center, Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, A stroke can be a devastating event, but knowing the signs, symptoms and suggested actions can save a life. Symptoms and warning signs can gradually happen or come on suddenly. Daniel Ansevin, MD, from Cleveland Clinic Neurology Center, will be presenting the concept of Time is Brain and how to care for a person who is having symptoms of a stroke. Free. Registration required. Information: n Back Pain and When to See a Surgeon Wednesday, July 25 / 11:45 a.m. light lunch, noon 1 p.m. lecture Oh, my aching back! Back pain affects 8 out of 10 Americans and can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain. Acute back pain can come on suddenly and last several days. Join R. Douglas Orr, MD, Chief of Surgery at Lutheran Hospital, to get the facts on your aches and pains. n About to Retire? HWC Thursday, July 26 / 9:30 11:30 a.m. If you are 63 years of age or older and are still employed or do not have Medicare, this free educational forum will help you prepare for the transition from commercial insurance to Medicare. You will 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 your questions answered by Medicare experts. Light refreshments served. Free. Registration required n Osteoporosis: How to Restore Your Lost Bone HWC Tuesday, July 31 / 11 a.m. noon Brunswick Recreation Center, 3637 Center Rd., Brunswick, Do you have osteoporosis? Join Mary Morrison, DPT, as she discusses ways to maintain your bone health as well as ways you can restore your bone loss if you are affected by osteoporosis. Free. Registration required Ongoing Events n Cooking Classes Mondays, July 2, 9, 30, Aug. 6, 20 / 7 9 p.m. Fairview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Rd., Rocky River Join us for cooking classes taught demonstration style by Judi Strauss. There are always samples to taste in class and recipes to take home. July 2 Fruit for Dinner July 9 Mediterranean Cooking July 30 Pickle Barrel Aug. 6 Totally Terrific Tomatoes Aug. 20 Food Dehydrating Cost: $15 per class, plus $8 food fee payable to instructor. To register, call Join our Free Speaking of Women s Health Program! Boost your physical, emotional and spiritual health by joining Speaking of Women s Health, a free women s program being launched at Cleveland Clinic community hospitals and family health centers. You care for everybody else; now it s time to care about you! Speaking of Women s Health offers Conferences that celebrate health, wellness and womanhood with inspirational speakers, free screenings, pampering, gifts and more! A fabulous Website featuring women s health news, recipes, videos, blogs, photos, personal advice and much more! Ongoing Childbirth and Parenting Classes Give your baby the best start in life through preparation and education. Cleveland Clinic offers a variety of childbirth classes at convenient locations east, west and south. Instructors are registered nurses/healthcare professionals with a background in obstetrics, pediatrics and/or breastfeeding. Registration required. Call for schedule and additional information. Tours available at all locations. Hillcrest Hospital / / hillcresthospital.org Lamaze Classes Breastfeeding Class Fairview/Lakewood Hospitals / / fairviewhospital.org Lamaze Classes Breastfeeding Class Medina Hospital / / medinahospital.org Lamaze Classes Breastfeeding Class Medina Hospital Prenatal Class Wednesdays, July 11, 18, 25 / 7 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2 / 7 9 p.m. This class for parents-to-be provides an understanding of labor, coping mechanisms and newborn care. Cost: $30 per couple. Registration required A popular monthly enewsletter with health tips, recipes and event listings. Visit speakingofwomenshealth.com/membership or call today!

4 Health Talks & Special Events / August 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday See full event descriptions following this calendar for details and locations. Osteoporosis and Arthritis Lakewood Hospital s Starry Night All Jazzed Up Foot Screening The Total Joint Experience The Aging Eye: Preventing and Treating Eye Disease Cooking Class Advanced Directives and Living Wills Why Are They Important? AARP Driver Heartsaver AED Body Menopause: Safety Program Composition Managing Hot Grandparenting Six Dimensions Screening Flashes and in the New of Wellness Night Sweats Millennium Art in the Afternoon tours Foot and Ankle Problems Cooking Class The Total Joint Experience Arthritis of the Hip and Knee What Healthcare Reform Means to You Dinner with the Docs: Back Pain Medina International Festival Enlarged Prostate and Indigo Laser Treatment Aug. 1 5 n Osteoporosis and Arthritis Friday, Aug. 3 / a.m. Carnegie Branch Library, 1900 Fulton Rd., Ohio City, People confuse arthritis and osteoporosis, but these two conditions are not the same. They are diagnosed and treated differently. Katie Hampker, PT, and Mary McCann, PT, will discuss these conditions and the coping strategies they both share. n Lakewood Hospital s Starry Night All Jazzed Up Friday, Aug. 3 / 6 p.m. VIP Reception (by invitation only), 7 10 p.m. event Under the Stars on Belle at Detroit, Lakewood Join us as we mingle with friends, enjoy music under the stars, savor gourmet cuisine and come together to raise funds to make a difference in the fight against diabetes. Special Guest: Aaron Thompkins, Season 10 contestant on NBC s hit series The Biggest Loser Mistress of Ceremonies: Monica Robins, WKYC Channel 3 News, Senior Health Correspondent/Anchor Attire: summer cocktail Tickets start at $100; sponsorship opportunities available. Kindly RSVP by Friday, July 20. This event sells out quickly; make your reservations early. For more information, go to lakewoodhospitalfoundation.org/starrynight or call Aug n The Aging Eye: Preventing and Treating Eye Disease Monday, Aug. 6 / 11 a.m. Town Center Community Campus, 200 Community Dr., Avon Lake, As we age, our eyes may suffer from cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, dry eyes and diabetic retinopathy. Join this panel discussion with our Cleveland Clinic ophthalmologists who will answer your questions about the many aspects of eye disease and treatments. Free. Registration required FITT (3488) n Advanced Directives and Living Wills HWC Why Are They Important? Wednesday, Aug. 8 / 11 a.m. noon Medina Office for Older Adults, 246 Northland Dr., Medina, What kind of medical care would you want if you were too ill or hurt and unable to express your wishes? This program will provide you with the tools needed to complete advanced directives and living wills. Free. Registration required Continued

5 Aug n The Total Joint Experience Wednesday, Aug. 8 / 11 a.m. noon Wednesday, Aug. 22 / 4 5 p.m. Medina Hospital Rehab Conference Room, Fourth Floor This is a presurgical class held by the Medina Hospital Rehab Department to discuss the surgical and hospital experience and to prepare an individual who will be having a total hip or total knee replacement. Free. Offered bi-monthly. Pre-registration required Aug n AARP Driver Safety Program Monday, Aug. 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. $12 AARP members, $14 non-aarp members (bring AARP card day of class). Cash (exact change) or check (made out to AARP) accepted day of class. Registration required n Heartsaver AED Thursday, Aug. 16 / 6 9 p.m. Medina Hospital is an official provider of cardiopulmonary resuscitation courses in compliance with the American Heart Association. The Heartsaver AED course teaches CPR, relief of choking in adults and use of the AED. Cost: $50. Cash or check is the only form of payment accepted. Registration required Full refund up to 24 hours before the start of class minus $20 administrative fee. n Six Dimensions of Wellness Wednesday, Aug. 15 / 11:45 a.m. light lunch, noon lecture Brooklyn Senior Center, 7727 Memphis Ave., Brooklyn, Your emotions affect your physical health. The connection between body, mind and spirit is becoming more recognized by doctors and other healthcare providers. Activities coordinator Jermaine Crayton will dive into the six dimensions of health: environmental, emotional, physical, spiritual, intellectual and social. n Menopause: Managing Hot Flashes and Night Sweats Saturday, Aug. 18 / 10 a.m. noon Lakewood Hospital Community Health Center, Second Floor There are many physical changes a woman goes through during menopause. Two of the most common and uncomfortable effects are night sweats and hot flashes. Fran Jackson, MSN, certified nurse midwife of Lakewood Hospital, will review the common conditions and review treatments that can help minimize the discomfort. Aug n Foot and Ankle Problems Monday, Aug. 20 / 11:45 light lunch, noon lecture Foot and ankle problems are a common complaint. Finding the cause of foot and ankle pain can be a difficult task. Early recognition and treatment are imperative to prevent long-term complications. Brian G. Donley, MD, President of Lutheran Hospital, Director, Center of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Orthopaedic and Rheumatologic Institute Cleveland Clinic, will discuss conditions and the latest treatment options available for foot and ankle problems. n Arthritis of the Hip and Knee Wednesday, Aug. 22 / 11:45 light lunch, noon lecture Arthritis is the leading cause of hip and knee pain. Don t let pain slow you down, alter your lifestyle or stop you from doing the things you enjoy most. Surgeon Kim L. Stearns, MD, will discuss the causes of arthritis and the many treatment options available. n What Healthcare Reform Means to You Thursday, Aug. 23 / 6 8 p.m. What is healthcare reform? What are the changes and how will it affect you as a patient? Become educated on the changes and how to prepare yourself for them. Refreshments served. Free. Registrations required FITT (3488) n Dinner with the Docs: Back Pain Thursday, Aug. 23 / 6 8 p.m. Cleveland Airport Marriott, 4277 W. 150th St., Cleveland, Join us for an informal Ask a Doc panel discussion, focusing on back pain, where the audience gets the opportunity to ask their questions live or submit questions anonymously in writing. Cleveland Clinic and Fairview Hospital physicians will briefly discuss their specialties and open the floor for questions from the audience. Dinner served. Panel members include: Neil Smith, DO, Internal Medicine George Girgis, DO, Pain Management Joseph Abdelmalak, MD, Pain Management Jeffrey Roberts, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon Free. Registration required. Call FITT (3488) or visit fairviewhospital.org ( News & Events tab, click on Calendar of Events). n Medina International Festival Saturday, Aug. 25 / 9 a.m. 7 p.m. Uptown Historic District, Medina Square, Medina, Visit the Medina Square and experience food, entertainment, arts and crafts from around the world. Stop by the Medina Hospital booth to receive free screenings and health information. Free. All are welcome. For more information, visit mainstreetmedina.com. n Enlarged Prostate and Indigo Laser Treatment Wednesday, Aug. 29 / 11:45 a.m. light lunch, noon lecture Many men 60 years of age and older develop an enlarged prostate, which, without treatment, can cause damage to the bladder and kidneys. Board-certified urologist Kalish Kedia, MD, will discuss issues with the prostate and treatment options, particularly the Indigo Laser. SAVE THE DATE n S.H.E.: Strong Healthy Empowered A Mother-Daughter Event Sunday, Oct. 7 / 1 4 p.m. Marriott Cleveland Airport, 4277 W. 150th St., Cleveland, Mothers, bring your daughters (between ages 8 and 18), and daughters, bring your mothers. Spend time together at this special luncheon learning about breast health and tips on staying healthy, fit and vibrant when life becomes fast-paced. This year s speakers are Debra Pratt, MD, FACS, Director of the Breast Health Center at Fairview Hospital, and Kerry A. Bebie, PhD, Program Coordinator of the Health and Physical Education Teacher Licensure Program, Baldwin- Wallace College. Sponsored by the Breast Health Center of Fairview Hospital. Reservations required by Monday, September 24. For more information and to register online, go to fairviewhospital.org.

6 Fitness / July/August 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 Fit for All Mondays and Wednesdays (ongoing class) 5:30 6:30 p.m. Fridays (ongoing class) 5:15 6:15 p.m. Fairview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Rd., Rocky River 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. $35 for 10-class card. To register, call n Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Mondays and Wednesdays (ongoing class) / 8:30 9:15 a.m. Fairview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Rd., Rocky River Tai Chi for Arthritis is easy and enjoyable to learn, bringing with it the 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. $35 for 10-class card. To register, call n Tai Chi Ch uan, Wu Style Tuesdays, July 10 Aug. 28 / 7 8:30 p.m. 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 from one-third to one-half. Cost: $55 per eight-class session. To register, call n 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 flare to your workout and shake your cha-cha. This Latin-based group exercise class is fun and easy to do. No dance experience required. Cost: $35 for 10-class card. To register, call Health / July/August 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 Blood Pressure Free. Available on walk-in basis. Mondays, July 2 and Aug. 6 / 9 a.m. noon Rocky River Recreation Center, Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, Mondays, July 2 and Aug. 6 / 9 11 a.m. Dwyer Memorial (Bay Village) Senior Center, 300 Bryson Ln., Bay Village, Mondays, July 2, 16, and Aug. 6, 20 / 12:30 3:30 p.m. Rocky River Senior Center, Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, Mondays, July 16 and Aug. 20 / 1 3 p.m. Fairview Park Senior Center, Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, Tuesdays, July 3 and Aug. 7 / 8:30 10:30 a.m. Gemini Recreation Center, Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, Tuesdays, July 10 and Aug. 14 / 11 a.m. noon Brooklyn Senior Center, 7727 Memphis Ave., Brooklyn, Tuesdays, July 24 and Aug. 28 / 8:30 10:30 a.m. Great Northern Mall, 4954 Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted, Wednesdays, July 11 and Aug. 8 / 9 11 a.m. Lakewood Office on Aging, Madison Ave., Lakewood, Wednesdays, July 11 and Aug. 8 / 1 3 p.m. Barton Center, Detroit Rd., Lakewood, Wednesday, Aug. 1 / 9 11 a.m. Lakewood Office on Aging East, Madison Ave., Lakewood, Thursday, July 26 / 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Dave s Supermarket, 2700 Carroll Ave., Ohio City, Fridays, July 27 and Aug. 24 / 9:30 11:30 a.m. Side Market, 1979 W. 25th St., Cleveland, Friday, Aug. 31 / 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Dave s Supermarket, 2700 Carroll Ave., Ohio City, n Body Composition Screening Friday, Aug. 17 / 8:30 10:30 a.m. Medina Community Recreation Center, 855 Weymouth Rd., Medina, By using a hand-held device, you will be able to determine your body fat percentage and body mass index. Walk-ins welcome. n Cholesterol and Glucose Screening Wednesday, July 25 / 7 9 a.m. Medina Community Recreation Center, 855 Weymouth Rd., Medina, This screening will identify your HDL, LDL, total cholesterol, triglyceride and blood glucose levels. A 12-hour fast is required. Free. Registration required n Diabetes Fasting required two hours before appointment for this finger-prick test. Free. Reservations required unless noted. Mondays, July 16 and Aug. 20 / 9 11 a.m. Fairview Park Senior Center, Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, Mondays, July 23 and Aug. 27 / 9 11 a.m. French Creek YMCA, 2010 Recreation Ln., Avon, Wednesdays, July 18 and Aug. 15 / 9 11 a.m. Rocky River Senior Center, Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, n Foot Screening Saturday, Aug. 4 / 9 a.m. noon Consultation with Michael Shlonsky, DPM, a board-certified podiatrist. Free. Reservations required FITT (3488)

7 Support Groups and Seminars / July/August 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 Group La Leche League (Breastfeeding Support Group) Thursdays, July 5 and Aug. 2 / 10 11:30 a.m n Cancer Support Groups Prostate Partners co-sponsored with The Gathering Place For men coping with prostate cancer. Note meeting date and location changes: Tuesdays, July 17 and Aug. 21 / 6:30 8:30 p.m. The Gathering Place, 800 Sharon Dr., lake, Contact coordinator Nat Cooke prior to the meeting at or Gwen Paull at Oral, Head, Neck Cancer Support Group Thursday, Aug. 9 / 4 5:30 p.m. Contact Gwen Paull, Oncology Social Worker, prior to meeting at Women with Gynecologic Cancers Thursday, Aug. 9 / 5:30 7 p.m. Contact Gwen Paull, Oncology Social Worker, prior to meeting at Look Good Feel Better Tuesday, Aug. 14 / 5 7 p.m. 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 at Blood Cancer Support Group co-sponsored with The Leukemia Lymphoma Society Wednesday, Aug. 15 / 5:30 7 p.m. Contact Gwen Paull, Oncology Social Worker, prior to meeting at Gathering for Women Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Tuesday, Aug. 28 / 5:30 7 p.m. Contact Gwen Paull, Oncology Social Worker, prior to meeting at n Other Support Groups NAMI Mental Health Support Group Wednesdays, July 11, 25 and Aug. 8, 22 / 7 9 p.m Healthwise Connection / Special Tours / July/August 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, 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 Monthly tours continue to be offered. To receive an up-to-date listing of all Healthwise Connection tours, please call JKL Tours at or You may also visit their Website at jkltours.net.

8 Additional Resources / July/August 2012 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: 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 Web site 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.. 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, 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, / 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: Medina Hospital 1000 East Washington St., Medina, medinahospital.org Elyria Family Health & Surgery Center 303 Chestnut Commons Dr., Elyria, Independence Family Health Center 5001 Rockside Rd., Crown Center II, Independence, / Strongsville Family Health & Surgery Center South Park Center, Strongsville, Wooster Family Health Center 1740 Cleveland Rd., Wooster, Lakewood Family Health Center Madison Ave., Lakewood,