Southwest General Nurses Offering Community Health Programs

MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH - Southwest General’s Community Nurse Program is offering 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.

Cost Saving Strategies for Medications
Saving money on medications through prescription copay cards and other coupons is possible! Join Dave Ferris, and the SouthPark Mall Walkers Club from Southwest General, as they discuss information on how you can save money on out-of-pocket prescriptions. Registration is required. Call 440-238-5530.
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 | 10 a.m. Cuyahoga County Public Library— Strongsville Branch
18700 Westwood Dr., Strongsville

Options for Hip and Knee Arthritis
Larry Lika, DO, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon on the Medical Staff at Southwest General, will discuss current approaches to hip and knee arthritis—from non-surgical to surgical options. Learn how advances in technology mean a quicker recovery and improved outcomes. FREE continental breakfast provided. Registration required. Call 440-238-5530.

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 | 10 a.m. Cuyahoga County Public Library—Strongsville Branch
18700 Westwood Dr., Strongsville

Keep Your Digestive Tract Healthy
Nurses from Southwest General’s Endoscopy Department will discuss what to expect at an endoscopy or colonoscopy procedure. FREE lunch provided. Registration is required. Call 330-273-8000.
Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 Brunswick Recreation Center
3637 Center Rd., Brunswick

Common Shoulder Problems
Brett McCoy, MD, an orthopedic surgeon on the Medical Staff at Southwest General, will discuss the reasons for common shoulder problems and pain. Learn about advances in care, medications, rehabilitation and surgery techniques. Registration is required. Call 440-816-4037.
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 | 10 a.m. John A. Polyne Community Center
17400 Holland Rd., Brook Park

I Like Change … But Only If It’s Money!
Adapting to change can be difficult and challenging. How do we help ourselves accept and embrace change? These topics, and more, will be discussed by Marlene Kurz, LPCC-S, Southwest General’s Oakview Behavioral Health Center.
Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 | 10 a.m.Ehrnfelt Recreation and Senior Center
18100 Royalton Rd., Strongsville

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