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Edward A. Hall Conference Center, Medina Hospital

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. Cash (exact change) or check accepted day of class.

Cooking Classes

Fairview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Road, Rocky River, 44116

Low-Fat Desserts – $15, $8 food fee payable to the instructor

Sunday Brunch – $15, $8 food fee payable to the instructor

: Quick and Easy Chicken – $15, $9 food fee payable to the instructor

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Richard E. Jacobs Health Center, Conference Rooms A & B – 1st Floor, 33100 Cleveland Clinic Blvd., Avon, 44011

– Jason Genin, DO – PRP (platelet-rich plasma): New Treatment for Tendon, Muscle and Ligament Injuries

– Frank Sabo, Jr., MD – Rotator Cuff Tears: Treatment Options

– Michael Kolczun II, MD – So You’ve Been Told You Need a Total Knee. But Do You Have the Total Answer?

– John E. Cann, DPM – Painful Bunions and Big Toe Deformities: Past, Present and Future

Co-sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation, Great Lakes Region, Northeastern Ohio

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Wellness Made Simple

Cleveland Clinic Lyndhurst Campus

Coffee may help you live longer. Soft drinks increase risk of stroke. Red wine improves blood cholesterol. What does it all mean? In this presentation, Cleveland Clinic’s Chief Wellness Officer, Michael Roizen, MD, will highlight some of the most significant research findings and present them in a way that is understandable and engaging. This is sure to be an entertaining and informative evening that you won’t want to miss.

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Senior Healthcare Information Expo


Visit with a variety of organizations from surrounding communities to learn about healthcare, service, housing options and much more for senior adults.

West Side Market Centennial Celebration:

1979 West 25th St., Cleveland, 44113

Celebrate 100 years of the West Side Market with a street festival and parade produced by Live Nation and featuring live entertainment and delicacies from local Ohio City restaurants, food trucks and artisan vendors. The West Side Market will be open for business — the first time it has been open on a Sunday in a decade. Look for the Lutheran Hospital booth in the heart of the festivities. We will provide health-related information and have games to test your wellness knowledge. The first 750 people to come to the flu shot tent in front of Lutheran Hospital from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. will receive free flu shots.

S.H.E.: Strong Healthy Empowered

Marriott Cleveland Airport, 4277 W. 150th St., Cleveland, 44135

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, Breast Health Center, Fairview Hospital, and Kerry A. Bebie, PhD, Program Coordinator, Health and Physical Education Teacher Licensure Program, Baldwin-Wallace College. Sponsored by the Breast Health Center, Fairview Hospital. $10 for adults only (free for girls age 8-18). Reservations required by Monday, Sept. 24.

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Rocky River Senior Center, 21014 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, 44116

Advanced directives are legal documents that convey one’s decisions about end-of-life care. Join Cleveland Clinic Bioethicist and Attorney Margot Eves for a review and discussion of living wills and durable powers of attorney. Forms and assistance will be provided if desired.

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Join Christine Nelson, APRN, BC, from the SeniorCare Assessment Center at Lakewood Hospital, as she explains what changes happen in the brain as we age and offers tips to keep your brain and memory sharp. Healthy snacks provided. Event co-sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care. or visit


This course teaches CPR, relief of choking in adults and use of the AED. Cash or check is only form of payment accepted.

Uptown Historic District, Medina Square, Medina 44256

Visit the Medina Square for the second annual Halloween Harvest Festival hosted by the Medina Community Recreation Center, Medina Hospital and Main Street Medina. Participate in fun, family games, costume contest, trick-or-treating and entertainment.


Co-Chairs: Linda D. Bradley, MD, and Modish J. Lane, MD This special Cleveland Clinic event for Women of Color will empower you to take charge of your health, embrace your strengths and create positive change. Our experts will dispel healthcare hype, demonstrate healthy cooking, offer take-home tips and provide screenings. Continental breakfast and lunch included.

Art in the Afternoon TourFor individuals with memory loss and their care partners.

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. 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. For more information, visit

Medina Office for Older Adults, 246 Northland Drive, Medina, 44256

October is National Prescription Safety month. Learn what you need to know about proper usage and disposal of prescription drugs from a Medina Hospital pharmacist.

The Total Experience

4th Floor, Rehab Conference Room, Medina Hospital

This is a pre-surgical class held by the Medina Hospital Rehabilitation Department to discuss the surgical and hospital experience to prepare an individual who will be having a total hip or total knee replacement.

Carbohydrate Counting Class

Medina Hospital, Edward A. Hall Conference Center

Do you need a refresher on how carbohydrates affect your numbers? This class is intended for those who have previously attended a Diabetes Education Program and have received individual nutrition counseling from a Registered Dietitian. The class will provide practical application on counting carbohydrates using food exchanges, portion control and label reading to control your daily blood glucose levels. Physician order required.


Learn basic techniques to calm your mind and relax. Guided breath and relaxation CD supports home practice.

Brunswick Family Health Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 3574 Center Road, Brunswick, 44212

– TBD, – Understanding Back Pain

– Dale Kaminsky, PT – Using Proper Body Mechanics to Prevent Back Injuries

– Paul Shin, MD – Pain Management Procedures for Back Pain

Co-sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation, Great Lakes Region, Northeastern Ohio

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This course teaches how to manage illness and injuries in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Course content includes general principles, medical emergencies and injury emergencies. Cash or check is only form of payment accepted.

Rocky River Civic Center, 21016 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, 44116

Hands, back pain, hips and knees! Come to this presentation to have your questions answered by doctors from Orthopaedic Associates. A light dinner will be provided.


This class, for parents-to-be, provides an understanding of labor, coping mechanisms and newborn care. Four-class series.

Cleveland Clinic Senior Health & Wellness Center, Avon Lake Towne Center, 450 Avon Belden Road, Avon Lake, 44012

– Amy Babiuch, MD – Age-Related Macular Degeneration

– Sharon Jones, PhD – Are You Hearing? Restoring the Sounds of Life

– Lynn C. Chrismer, MD – Memory Changes with Aging: What’s Normal, What’s Not?

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Includes two informative lectures: “Cardiovascular Complications of Diabetes” by Matthew Kaminski, MD, and “Your Future with Diabetes” by Richard Shewbridge, MD. A certified diabetes educator nurse, dietitian and other members of the health education team will provide educational materials, resources, product demonstrations and answers to your questions about diabetes management.

Osteoporosis and Arthritis

Brooklyn Senior Center, 7727 Memphis Ave., Brooklyn, 44114

Many people confuse osteoporosis and arthritis — two very different conditions. However, osteoporosis and arthritis share many coping strategies. Maureen McSweeney, PT, DPT, Med Senior, will discuss the similarities and differences, and how you can cope with either condition.

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Join a lively discussion for grandparents-to-be and new grandparents about the changes in birthing and infant care procedures.

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Health Screenings / October 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.

Rocky River Recreation Center, 21016 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, 44116

Dwyer Memorial (Bay Village) Senior Center, 300 Bryson Lane, Bay Village, 44140

Rocky River Senior Center, 21014 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, 44116

Fairview Park Senior Center, 20769 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, 44126

Gemini Recreation Center, 21225 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, 44126

Brooklyn Senior Center, 7727 Memphis Ave., Brooklyn, 44144

Great Northern Mall, 4954 Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted, 44070

Lakewood Office on Aging East, 12400 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 44107

Lakewood Office on Aging West, 16024 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 44107

Barton Center, 14300 Detroit Road, Lakewood, 44107

Dave’s Supermarket, 2700 Carroll Ave., Ohio City, 44113

Diabetes ScreeningsFasting required two hours before appointment for this finger-prick test.

Fairview Park Senior Center, 20769 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, 44126 440.356.4437

French Creek YMCA, 2010 Recreation Lane, Avon, 44012 440.934.9622

Rocky River Senior Center, 21014 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, 44116 440.333.6660

Foot Screening


Consultation with Michael Shlonsky, DPM, a board-certified podiatrist.

Lakewood Hospital Community Center, 1450 Belle Ave., Suite 310, Lakewood, 44107

This program is for women over 40 who are uninsured, and includes a clinical breast exam, pelvic exam, mammogram and pap smear by a certified nurse midwife. In collaboration with the Community West Foundation, Lakewood Hospital Foundation and the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

MedGem® Screening

Medina Community Recreation Center, 855 Weymouth Road, Medina, 44256

Screening measures metabolism at rest to determine how many calories you need in a day in order to maintain or lose weight.

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. Call for schedule and additional information. Tours available at all locations.



A 12-week weight and lifestyle management program that will give you the tools you need to feel better both mentally and physically. Spend an hour and a half per week with our team of experts in nutrition, fitness, cooking and stress management. $360 per person (interest-free payment plan available). or e-mail


This innovative three-month intensive cardiac rehabilitation program supplements conventional treatment for heart disease. Moderate exercise, stress management and a low-fat, whole-food nutrition plan can improve blood flow to the heart and decrease cholesterol, blood pressure and chest pain. Medicare will cover most of the costs associated with this program. Classes start in September—call for dates. Reserve your spot on our waiting list today. or e-mail

Healthy Cooking Series –


Research shows that certain foods not only help to prevent, treat and reverse a spectrum of chronic diseases, they can help to alleviate pain too! In this second class of a two-part series, Mladen Golubic, MD, PhD, Medical Director for the Center for Lifestyle Medicine, will provide you with the science behind the top six pain-fighting foods while Jim Perko, Executive Chef for the Wellness Institute, demonstrates how to use them to prepare easy and delicious meals. In addition, you will have the chance to sample all of the recipes prepared at both sessions. or e-mail

LaCentre Conference and Banquet Facility, 25777 Detroit Road, Westlake, 44145

Dinner presentation by Michael Roizen, MD, Cleveland Clinic Chief Wellness Officer and best-selling author. After-dinner sessions: Insulin Pumps & Continuous Glucose Monitoring; Beverages & Blood Sugars; and special sessions by Sanofi Team Type 1 and Team Type 2 on Exercising with Diabetes. Co-sponsored by the Northeast Ohio American Diabetes Association.

Major credit cards accepted. Call 216.529.5312 with questions.

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Health EssentialsGo to clevelandclinic.org/healthessentials to access downloadable recipe guides, podcasts, healthy living tip sheets, the latest in health news and more.

Zumba®


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.


This multilevel class is for adults 50 and older who want to reap the benefits of aerobic and strength training. Dress in comfortable, loose clothing and leave class feeling energetic.


This multilevel class is for adults 50 and older who want to reap the benefits of aerobic and strength training. Dress in comfortable, loose clothing and leave class feeling energetic.


An 8-week series combining strengthening exercises and yoga poses sure to give you a firmer and healthier core. or e-mail


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.

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Our yoga therapists will develop a personalized yoga routine tailored specifically for your health goals and/or rehabilitation needs. $75 per lesson (packages available).

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Our fitness experts will work with you to customize a fitness plan that suits your schedule, your budget and your ability level. (packages available).

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Fitness / October 2012

Find More Fitness Offerings at

The Fairview Hospital Wellness Center offers dozens of health and recreation programs. For a complete listing, call 440.356.0670 and request a Wellness Calendar, or go to fairviewhospital.org/wellnesscenter to view the calendar online.

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Medina Hospital, Edward A. Hall Conference Center 330.388.6843

Cancer Support Groups

Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital, Moll Pavilion, First Floor Conference Room, 18200 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, 44111 216.476.7241

Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital, Moll Pavilion, First Floor Conference Room, 18200 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, 44111

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.

The Lost Chord Club WestSupport for people who have lost their larynx from cancer


Local Chapter of SPOHNC (Support for Persons with Oral, Head and Neck Cancers)


I Can Cope

Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital, Moll Pavilion, First Floor Conference Room, 18200 Lorain Ave., Cleveland 44111

Educational and support series co-sponsored by The American Cancer Society.

Sessions cover: cancer diagnosis and treatment, side effects of treatment, nutrition, emotional responses, communication, community resources, financial and legal concerns, and spirituality. Continental breakfast and lunch is provided.

Contact Gwen Paull at 216.476.7241 with questions.

For men coping with prostate cancer

The Gathering Place West, 800 Sharon Drive, Westlake, 44145

Contact coordinator Nat Cooke prior to the meeting at 216.932.2760 or Gwen Paull at 216.476.7241.

The Leukemia Lymphoma Society


Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital, Moll Pavilion, First Floor Conference Room, 18200 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, 44111

Speaker: Jane Ehrman, cancer survivor and counselor, will share “10 Things I Learned from My Cancer”

Contact Gwen Paull, oncology social worker, at 216.476.7241 prior to meeting.

Stroke Support Group


Other Support GroupsNAMI Mental Health Support Group


Additional Resources / October 2012 MedlineMedline 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 1.866.733.6363, and let Medline take the guesswork out of locating primary care physicians and specialists in your area.

Other Health Information Resources

nurses, the center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 216.444.3771 for health information requests, or 216.445.9288 for heart, vascular and thoracic questions.

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.

is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 216.444.1234 or 1.800.801.2273.

Helping to Keep Our Community HealthyWelcome 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.

Community Hospitals

18101 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, 44111 fairviewhospital.org Physician Referral:

14519 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 44107 lakewoodhospital.org Physician Referral:

Lutheran Hospital 1730 West 25th St., Cleveland, 44113 lutheranhospital.org Physician Referral:

Medina Hospital 1000 East Washington St., Medina, 44256 medinahospital.org

Family Health Centers

36901 American Way, Avon, 44011

450 Avon Belden Road, Avon Lake, 44012

3574 Center Road, Brunswick, 44212

Elyria Family Health & Surgery Center 303 Chestnut Commons Drive, Elyria, 44035

Independence Family Health Center 5001 Rockside Road, Crown Center II, Independence, 44131

16215 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 44107

Lorain Family Health & Surgery Center 5700 Cooper Foster Park Road, Lorain, 44053

Lyndhurst Campus 1950 Richmond Road, Lyndhurst, 44124

970 East Washington St., Medina, 44256

33100 Cleveland Clinic Blvd., Avon, 44011

& Surgery Center 16761 South Park Center, Strongsville, 44136

Wooster Family Health Center 1740 Cleveland Road, Wooster, 44691

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Healthwise Connection provides programming to help people 50 years of age and older maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

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Community...Visit the Medina Square for the second annual Halloween Harvest Festival hosted by the Medina Community Recreation Center, Medina Hospital and Main Street Medina. Participate