FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rachel C. Peine August 12, 2010 Specialist CONTACT: Communications Office: (314) 344-6691 Pager: (314) 908-0463 Rachel_C_Peine@ssmhc.com Healthy Happenings September 2010 Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) FREE Screening Saturday, September 24 10 a.m. 2 p.m. May Center at A FREE health screening program offered by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) for individuals at increased risk of developing kidney disease. Anyone 18 years or older who has one or more of the following: Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, a parent, grandparent, brother or sister with diabetes, high blood pressure or kidney disease. Registration is required. Please contact Deanna at 314-961-2828 to make an appointment. Dine with the Doctor: Heart Valve Treatments Wednesday, September 22 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet If you or a loved one has heart valve disease, you need to know the risks. Problems could be life-threatening. Even if treated with medications, faulty heart valves might need to be repaired or replaced. Here's your chance to understand your options. Join Dr. David Theodoro, one of the region's premiere heart valve specialists, for a learning session and complimentary dinner. Dr. Theodoro will explain the latest advances in treating valve problems and the benefits of minimally invasive heart valve surgery and robotic surgery. Space is limited. Please call 1-866-SSM-DOCS (776-3627) to RSVP. Learn more about heart valve disease and treatments at ssmhealth.com/heart. Her Heart Screening Saturday, September 11 West County Mall 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. & Saturday, October 2 The Mills Mall 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Includes: Total Cholesterol, HDL, cholesterol ratio, glucose, BP check, BMI and body fat percentage. (PAGE 1 of 6) Women also will be encouraged to sign up for the Her Heart kit (cookbook, heart information, etc.) and they will receive a free tote bag for doing so. Cost $5. No registration required. Stroke Support Group Tuesday, September 7
1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. May Center at A presentation and educational session for stroke survivors and their family members or caregivers. Call 314-344-7392 for more information. Mighty Hearts and Lungs Support Group Thursday, September 9 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. For patients and family members coping with cardiac and pulmonary health issues; learn how to better manage your condition for a healthier life. Call Larry Buhr at 314-344-6023 to register or for more information. Cancer Support Group Wednesday, September 8 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. May Center at Call 314-344-6090 to register. Look Good, Feel Better Monday, September 20 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Conference Room in Radiation Oncology at A licensed cosmetologist teaches beauty suggestions for women undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Makeup and refreshments provided. Call 314-344-6090 to register. Free Mammogram Screenings SSM Health Care offers free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance, by appointment only. Must meet qualifications. Appointments are available at SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles; SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis; SSM St. Joseph Medical Park, 1475 Kisker Road in St. Peters; and SSM St. Joseph Health Center-Wentzville, 500 Medical Drive in Wentzville. Call 636-947-5617 for more information. Knee Replacement Class Tuesday, September 7 6:00 p.m. (PAGE 2 of 6) Call 314-291-3399 to register. Hip Replacement Class Tuesday, September 21 6:00 p.m. Call 314-291-3399 to register. Knee and Hip Replacement Class Wednesday, September 8
6:30 p.m. Call 314-837-5555 to register. Weight Loss Surgery Seminar Wednesday, September 8 and Wednesday, September 22 7:00 p.m. May Center at Attend this free seminar, presented by The Weight-Loss Institute at DePaul, to learn: the benefits and risks of bariatric surgery; types of bariatric surgery; and who is considered a surgical candidate. Call 314-SSM-DOCS to register. General Weight Loss Surgery Support Group Wednesday, September 15 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. May Center at This group is open to patients and candidates. Call 1-877-477-6954 for more information. Bandwagon - Adjustable Gastric Banding Support Group Wednesday, September 1 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. May Center at Call 1-877-477-6954 for more information. HMR Program Orientation Every Monday and Tuesday in September (except on Labor Day) Mondays: 6:00 7:00 p.m. Tuesdays: noon 1 p.m. SSM DePaul Weight Loss Institute 12266 DePaul Drive, Ste 310 Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available, and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 314-SSM-DOCS. (PAGE 3 of 6) Alzheimer s Association Support Group Thursday, September 2 6:00 p.m. Bridgeton Community Center To RSVP or to get more information, call 314-291-0855. AARP Driver Safety Program Thursday, September 2 9:00 a.m. A unique classroom refresher course, for drivers 50 years old and over, to refresh existing driving skills and develop safe driving techniques. No written or driving test. $12 fee for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Call 314-SSM-DOCS to register. Grief and Loss Support Group Tuesday, September 21
11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Bridgeton Trails Library Call 314-344-7080 for more information. Sharing Losses Through Bereavement Monday, September 20 1:00 2:30 p.m. SSM Home Care & Hospice 1187 Corporate Lake Drive For families and friends who want to help understanding and coping with the death of a loved one. Sharing Losses provides a supportive group setting in which to discuss the process of grief, to identify and to cope with emotions, such as emptiness, loneliness, anger and guilt. The group is open to anyone in the community who has experience the loss of a loved one. Regularly held the first and third Mondays of the month. To register, please call 314-SSM- DOCS (776-3627). Medsafe Friday, September 10 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Senior Specialty Center SSM DePaul Medical Office Building South The Medsafe Program provides a free review of medications with an SSM DePaul pharmacist. Free Valet Parking. Call 314-344-7975 to schedule an appointment. Diabetes Basics Proper diabetes treatment and education can help you learn to live well with diabetes. Call 314-344-7024 for information or 314-344-7220 to enroll. (PAGE 4 of 6) Diabetes Self Management Training A series of four classes over a six-month period of time. Call Central Scheduling to make an appointment at 314-344-7220. The classes are covered by most insurance plans. Nutrition Education SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you. Call 314-344-6157 for information. Tours of Maternity Suites Saturday, September 11 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 30 6:30 p.m. This is a 1 hour tour held every 4th Thursday of every month and every 2nd Saturday of the month. Please register no later than the Tuesday before the 4th Thursday of the month, or no later than the Thursday before the 2nd Saturday of the month. Registration is required with at 314-SSM-DOCS (776-3627). Infant Care Class Wednesday, September 1
6:30 p.m. Helps parents with the care of an infant. Topics include: bathing, feeding, nutrition, taking temperatures, immunizations, growth and development. $15 per couple. Call 314-SSM-DOCS (776-3627) to register. Breastfeeding Class Wednesday, September 15 6:30 p.m. Designed for mothers and significant family members to learn more about breastfeeding. Includes information on how the breast makes milk, establishing a good milk supply, avoiding sore nipples and nurturing the breastfeeding family. $10 per couple. Call 314-SSM-DOCS (776-3627) to register. Childbirth Preparation Thursday, September 16 6:30 p.m. Designed to assist women and their partners in preparing for the birth of their baby. Recommended during the second trimester of pregnancy. Includes: coping with labor, relaxation methods, breathing patterns and pain management options. Postpartum adjustment strategies are also explored. $60 per couple. (PAGE 5 of 6) Fertility Care Class Tuesday, September 21 7:00 p.m. Creighton Model Fertility Care System helps couples avoid or achieve a pregnancy based on a mucus discharge that is present in a woman around the time of ovulation. The Creighton Model also helps women with various medical issues such as Endometriosis, PCOS, severe cramps, and infertility. This method is taught by Fertility Care Practitioners. Their training is from the Creighton University School of Medicine Fertility Care Program. The first session is taught in a group and subsequent sessions are one-on-one with a nurse/ practitioner and the client/couple. The introductory class is $30. Call 314-SSM-DOCS (776-3627) to register. Pregnancy Massage Let a certified massage therapist ease away many of the aches and pains you experience as your body changes during pregnancy through a one-hour massage session. $50 for a one-hour massage. Call 314-344-7879 to schedule an appointment. Therapeutic Massage Massage by certified massage therapist to provide stress release, relaxation and health benefits. $60/hour massage or $35/half-hour massage. Call 314-344-7879 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Cholesterol/Glucose Screening DePaul Wellness Center at 12-hour fasting required for accurate results. Please allow 2 weeks for results. Cholesterol HDL/LDL/Triglycerides (requires 12 hour fasting)- $17; Cholesterol, Total - $10; Glucose, Only - $10; Glucose, Combined with either Cholesterol - $5. Call 314-344-6176 to schedule an appointment. Calcium Scoring Heart Scan Program This program uses advanced (CT) imaging to scan the arteries around the heart and measure or score the amount of
calcium present in the plaque deposits. This screening, in combination with other heart disease risk factors (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, etc.) can help determine an overall picture of your current heart health and your risk for developing heart disease. Call 314-344-6030 to learn more about the heart scan program or to schedule an appointment. SSM DePaul Wellness Center Tired of getting locked into long-term memberships that you never use? Join the DePaul Wellness Center and receive a personalized program for your specific needs. Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation. Call 314-344-6177 for more details. (PAGE 6 of 6) ###