ONLINE OUTPATIENT APPOINTMENT REQUESTSOnline appointment requests are now available forimaging studies, MRI, outpatient therapy, cardio-pulmonary-neurology diagnostics, sleep studies, andother outpatient procedures. Visitwww.StMaryHealthcare.org/schedule.

CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCEPROGRAM (CHIP) and MEDICALASSISTANCE INFORMATIONInsurance Counselors will be available to help familiesenroll in CHIP and Medical Assistance.• Monday mornings, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.• Tuesday evenings, 5 to 7 p.m.• Wednesday mornings, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

St. Mary Bensalem Family Resource Center Bensalem Square Shopping Center 2546 Knights Road, Bensalem, PA

Spanish translation is available by appointment.For more information, call 215.245.8563 ext. 26.

JOINT PAIN SEMINARS• Wednesday, July 18, 6 p.m.

Medical Staff Conference Room• Tuesday, August 7, 9 a.m.

Cancer Center Conference RoomSt. Mary Regional Cancer CenterGround Floor Outpatient Care Facility

Free seminar educating individuals on medications,exercise, surgical and non-surgical treatments for hipand knee pain. To register, contact Donna McNeill atdmcneill@stmaryhealthcare.org or 215.710.2658.

FREE CAR SEAT INSPECTIONS• Wednesday, July 25, 3 to 6 p.m.

St. Mary Parenting CenterAppointments are required by calling St. Mary TraumaDepartment at 215.710.5900.

LOOK GOOD…FEEL BETTER PROGRAM• Wednesdays, July 25 and August 22

10 a.m. to noonCancer Center Conference RoomSt. Mary Regional Cancer CenterGround Floor Outpatient Care Facility

A free program that teaches beauty techniques towomen who are actively undergoing cancer treatment.Learn to help combat the appearance-related sideeffects of radiation and chemotherapy. Classes aretaught by specially trained licensed cosmetologists. Women practice techniques using products donated bythe cosmetics industry. To register, please call 215.710.4511.

PROMOTING HEALTHIER LIVES FOR WOMEN• Screening Dates: July 26, July 31, August 9Are you a woman 40 years of age? Are you uninsured?St. Mary Medical Center is offering free mammogramsfor women 40 and older without insurance. Call 215.710.2738 to find out if you qualify.

EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP FAMILY PICNIC• Thursday, August 2, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Core Creek ParkProvides an avenue for individuals affected byepilepsy/seizure disorder to gather, share, and learn inan informal setting.To register, please call 215.629.5003, ext. 102.

ST. MARY MOBILE WEBSITESt. Mary has launched its mobile website to providepatients, families and other members of our communityreal-time access to St. Mary information and services viatheir mobile devices. To access the mobile site, typewww.StMaryHealthcare.org into the browser on yoursmart phone.

ROAD TO HEALTHIER LIVINGThe Road to Healthier Living offers problem-solving anddecision making skills that enable you to confront thechallenges of living with a chronic illness such as heart disease,diabetes, arthritis, COPD, and many other conditions. Theseworkshops aim to help individuals take day-to-dayresponsibility for their care and to increase skills necessary tomanage diseases and work effectively with health careprofessionals. Workshops are free and are help one day aweek for 6 weeks. Registration is required at 215.710.5888.Upcoming Sessions:• Fridays, August 3 to September 7

1 to 3:30 p.m.Village of Flowers Mill ClubhouseRockcrest Drive, Langhorne, PA

• Thursdays, September 6 to October 119:30 a.m. to noonSt. Mary Medical CenterCancer Center Conference Room1201 Langhorne-Newtown Road, Langhorne, PA

• Tuesdays, September 11 to October 163 to 5:30 p.m.Bristol Senior Center2501 Bath Road, Bristol, PA

• Tuesdays, September 18 to October 239:30 a.m. to noonFalls Township Senior Center282 Trenton Road, Fairless Hills, PA

• Wednesdays, September 19 to October 249:30 a.m. to noonSt. Bede the Venerable Church1071 Holland Rd, Holland, PA

• Tuesdays, September 25 to October 309 to 11:30 a.m. Bristol Senior Center2501 Bath Road, Bristol, PA

• Tuesdays, October 2 to November 612:30 to 3 p.m.Bensalem Senior Center1850 Byberry Road, Bensalem, PA

GILDA’S CLUB AT ST. MARY MEDICAL CENTER• Mondays, August 6, 13, 20, and 27

Cancer Center Conference RoomSt. Mary Regional Cancer CenterGround Floor Outpatient Care Facility

Social and emotional support for people living with any typeof cancer, including various support groups, workshops, yoga,journaling, ‘Ask the Nurse’, and many othersTo register or receive more information, please call215.710.6828. Look for the full schedule on the St. Marywebsite www.StMaryHealthcare.org/Gildasclub.

DIABETES AND YOU• Tuesdays, August 7, 14, 21, 28 and September 4

10 a.m. to noon• Wednesdays, August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 19

7 to 9 p.m.• Thursdays, September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Comprehensive diabetes education classes covered in partor in full by many insurance plans, including Medicare. Formore information or to register, please call 215.710.5812 orvisit www.StMaryHealthcare.org/diabetescenter

PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP• Wednesday, August 8, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

St. Mary Wellness Center, Aerobics RoomSecond Floor, Outpatient Care Facility

Topic: Speech difficulties as they relate to Parkinson’sTo register, please call 215.710.5444.

WOMENHEART SUPPORT GROUP• Tuesday, August 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

St. Mary Cardiac Rehab Conference RoomFirst Floor, Outpatient Care Facility

Support group for women with heart disease is held thesecond Tuesday of every monthTo register, please call 215.710.4182 or e-mailglendamendelsohn@gmail.com.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP• Tuesday, August 14, 4 to 5 p.m.

St. Mary Trauma Center Conference RoomFirst Floor, Outpatient Care Facility

To register, please call 215.710.7667 or e-mailrdambrosio@stmaryhealthcare.org.

CREIGHTON MODEL FERTILITYCARE SYSTEM• Tuesday, August 21, and Wednesday, September 5

7 to 9 p.m.St. Mary Spiritual Care DepartmentDirections available at the Main Lobby1201 Langhorne-Newtown Road, Langhorne, PA

The Creighton Model can be used effectively to avoid orachieve pregnancy. It also can be used to help coupleswith infertility, and to assist in the assessment andmanagement of women’s health problems. To register,please contact tcstrenge@yahoo.com.

FEATURE❋ ST. MARY PRO FOOTBALL REPORTPlease tune in to the St. Mary Medical Center ProFootball Report with Merrill Reese and Harry Gamble onWBCB 1490 AM, every Thursday during the footballseason from 6 to 7 p.m. Each week will feature adifferent Eagles player on-site for autographs and tomeet the guests. Join us for 2 Special Shows at St. Maryon Wednesday, August 22 and Tuesday, August 28.Look for more details in upcoming Healthy Living ads.

HOLISTIC CENTERYoga• Tuesdays, July 31 to September 4, 10 a.m.

$60 per 6 week session Tai Chi• Tuesdays, August 28 to October 23

(no class September 25)6:15p.m., Advanced; 7:15 p.m., Beginner $80 per 8 week session

Gentle Movement• Ongoing, Wednesdays, 1 p.m.

$10 per sessionPlease call 215.710.6948 to register for all Holistic classesor to schedule an appointment for our various massageservices. Gift certificates are available at the HolisticCenter or Beehive Gift Shop.

FEATURE❋ ST. MARY HEALTH EXPO: CARINGFOR THE WHOLE WOMAN• Saturday, September 15, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bucks County Sheraton400 Oxford Valley Road, Langhorne, PA

This free event includes:Educational expo with screenings and demonstrations,featuring the da Vinci RobotPanel discussion with St. Mary experts, moderated byAlicia Vitarelli, Co-anchor of 6ABC NewsKeynote address by Cathy Rush, former coach of thelegendary Immaculata College women’s basketballteam, The Mighty Macs Healthy breakfast and lunch.To register, please call 215.710.5888

OUT AND ABOUTThis fall, the Community League of St. Mary is offeringreservations for events and trips, such as: Arthur AvenueWalking Tour in the Bronx, Meadowbrook Farm, Teaberry’s TeaRoom, numerous mansions and gardens, and much more. Toregister or receive more information, please e-mail Rosanne Bellat tdbell1813@aol.com or Barbara Pope at bpwc08@verizon.net.

ST. MARY WAY TO WELLNESSPROGRAM• Tuesdays, October 9 to December 11

Class A: 3:45 to 6 p.m.Class B: 5:45 to 8 p.m.

• Saturdays October 13 to December 159:45 a.m. to noon

Way to Wellness focuses on three main componentsfor a healthy lifestyle: fitness, nutrition, and mind-body skills. There is a fee to participate. For more information, please visitwww.StMaryHealthcare.org/waytowellness or call 215.710.2815.

KIDSHAPE 2.0 “HEALTHY LIFESTYLESFOR HEALTHY FAMILIES”Bucks County students and their families will enjoycreative ways to live well and healthfully! KidShape2.0 meets once a week for 8 weeks with aprofessional staff. One student in the family must bein the 85th percentile for their BMI. To register forany of the programs below, please visitwww.StMaryHealthcare.org/kidshape or call 215.710.4590 for more information.

KIDSHAPE (Students ages 6-12)• Tuesdays, October 23 to December 11

6:15 to 8:30 p.m.Snyder-Girotti Elementary School450 Beaver Street, Bristol, PA

• Wednesdays, October 17 to December 126:15 to 8:30 p.m. St. Mary Family Learning CenterBensalem Square Shopping Center2546 Knights Road, Bensalem, PA

• Thursdays, October 18 to December 136:15 to 8:30 p.m.New Hope-Solebury Lower Elementary School3020 North Sugan Road, Solebury, PA

KINDERSHAPE (Kids ages 3-5)• Saturdays, October 13 to November 17

9:30 to 11 a.m. St. Mary Parenting Center 1201 Langhorne-Newtown Road, Langhorne, PA

NOW YOU’RE COOKIN’!• Saturdays, October 13 to November 17

Noon to 2 p.m.St. Mary Parenting Center 1201 Langhorne-Newtown Road, Langhorne, PA

A six-week program for students ages 6-12 who wouldlike to cook, taste and learn healthy easy new recipesand fun physical activities by a professional staff.

FEATURE❋ ST. MARY IMAGING – EXPANDED RICHBORO CAMPUS

1059 Second Street Pike, Richboro, PA The expanded St. Mary Richboro Imaging Centeroffers comprehensive radiology services including:Digital X-ray, CAT scan, Ultrasound, and MRI. Inaddition to new technology, the campus renovations include a friendly and privateenvironment, including easy access and convenientparking for patients. Walk-ins are accepted for many imaging procedures. Appointments can bemade by calling 215.710.2208 or visitingwww.StMaryHealthcare.org/onlineappointment

VISIT US ON FACEBOOKSt. Mary Medical Center is live on Facebook at www.facebook.com/stmaryhealthcare.“Like” our page and receive updates and helpful news. For more information,please call 215.710.6570.

Pre-registration required for all classes. Register online at www.StMaryHealthcare.orgSelect "Calendar" and choose the event you wish to attend.

August 2012The following programs encourage better health for you and your family. Programs are FREE unless otherwise noted.