Southwest General: Healthy Events For Feb. 2017

From Southwest General: Southwest General’s Community Nurse Program offers a variety of health and wellness programs in local communities throughout the year. This includes physician and hospital personnel presentations, screenings for blood pressure, body fat, cholesterol, glucose, hearing, osteoporosis and more. To learn more about these programs, visit www.swgeneral.com/events-education-screenings.

• Vision and Glaucoma Screening, Presented by North Coast Eye Surgery

Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017 | 9-11 a.m.

John A. Polonye Center

17400 Holland Rd., Brook Park

Reservation is required. Call 440-816-4037.

• Memory Screening

Are you saying “Sorry, I forgot” a little too often? It’s normal to forget a name from time to time, but it’s not normal to keep forgetting days of the week, when to pay bills or take medication. Join us at this free screening to see if you should consider seeing a physician. Reservation is required. Call 440-816-4037.

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 | 9-11 a.m.

Cuyahoga County Public Library—Strongsville Branch

18700 Westwood Dr., Strongsville

• Strong Core and Strong Back May Mean Less Pain

Strengthening your abdominal core muscles can help reduce back pain. Join Ray Shijo, physical therapist, clinical manager, Total Joint Center, Southwest General, as he discusses common back problems and how to prevent back pain by strengthening your core. Complimentary lunch will be provided. Reservation is required by Monday, Feb. 6, 2017. Call 216-267-0555.

Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 | 11 a.m.

North Park Senior Living

14801 Holland Rd., Brook Park

• Eat Smart for Your Heart

Join Amy Dunbar, registered dietitian, Southwest General, as she discusses heart healthy eating. Learn how to enjoy a low sodium, low fat, low cholesterol lifestyle. Also, she will discuss how to interpret food labels.

Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 | 10 a.m.

Ehrnfelt Senior Center

18100 Royalton Rd., Strongsville

• Stroke Prevention and Awareness

Join Maureen Moore, RN, BSN, stroke coordinator, Southwest General, as she discusses the signs and symptoms of stroke, prevention strategies and information on Southwest General’s Grey Matters! Stroke Prevention Program. Free continental breakfast provided. Reservation is required. Call 440-238-5530.

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 | 10 a.m.

Cuyahoga County Public Library—Strongsville Branch

18700 Westwood Dr., Strongsville

• The Exercise and Emotional Health Connection: Lunch and Learn

There is a definite connection between your emotional well-being and physical activity level. Join Wendy Zullo, fitness coordinator, LifeWorks of Southwest General, as she discusses the benefits of exercise and how it not only can improve your physical health but also your emotional health. Lunch will be provided at 11:30 a.m. Program to begin at noon. Reservation is required by Monday, Feb. 20, 2017. Call 440-427-2519.

Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 | Lunch, 11:30 a.m.; Program, noon

Jenkins Place Senior Center

26100 Bagley Rd., Olmsted Falls

• Healthy Heart

Heart disease is the biggest threat to a woman’s health, and can be easily prevented, or treated, if diagnosed early. Join Jocelyn Butler, CNP, RN, heart failure management coordinator, Southwest General, as she discusses the signs and symptoms, treatment and prevention, of heart disease. Reservation is required. Call 330-273-8000.

Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 | 11 a.m.

Brunswick Recreation Center

3637 Center Rd., Brunswick

• Options for Hip and Knee Arthritis

Join Larry Lika, DO, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon on the Medical Staff at Southwest General, as he discusses current approaches to hip and knee arthritis—from non-surgical to surgical options. Learn how advances in technology may mean a quicker recovery and improved outcomes.

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 | 10 a.m.

John A. Polonye Community Center

17400 Holland Rd., Brook Park

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