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Additional Resources / January / February 2015WEST
Medline
Medline 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 866.733.6363 and let Medline take the guesswork out of locating primary care physicians and specialists in
your area.
Other Health Information Resources
Cleveland Clinic also offers free access to health information through a variety of additional resources including:
• The Patient and Family Health and Education Center on Cleveland Clinic main campus provides free access to easy-to-understand health information. Staffed by health
educators and resource 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.
• The Center for Consumer Health Information Online Learning Center at my.clevelandclinic.org/health offers free online interactive health resources. Log on between 10
a.m. and 1:30 p.m. 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 website also offers a schedule of Online Health Chats led by Cleveland Clinic physicians and health specialists.
• Patients and families who already have a primary care physician at a Cleveland Clinic Family Health Center may use Nurse on Call, a free resource staffed by registered
nurses. Nurse on Call is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 216.444.1234 or 800.801.2273.
Community Hospitals
Family Health Centers
Strongsville Family Health
& Surgery Center
16761 SouthPark Center, Strongsville, 44136
440.878.2500
Elyria Family Health & Surgery Center
303 Chestnut Commons Dr., Elyria, 44035
440.366.9444
Richard E. Jacobs Health Center
33100 Cleveland Clinic Blvd., Avon, 44011
440.695.4000 / 800.599.7771
Brunswick Family Health Center
3574 Center Rd., Brunswick, 44212
330.225.8886
Medina Medical Office Building
970 E. Washington St., Medina, 44256
330.721.5700
Avon Lake Family Health Center
450 Avon Belden Rd., Avon Lake, 44012
440.930.6800
Lyndhurst Campus
1950 Richmond Rd., Lyndhurst, 44124
877.331.9355
Avon Pointe Family Health Center
36901 American Way, Avon, 44011
440.930.6250
Independence Family Health Center
5001 Rockside Rd., Crown Centre II
Independence, 44131
216.986.4000 / 800.544.6333
Wooster Family Health
& Surgery Center
1740 Cleveland Rd.
1739 Cleveland Rd.
(Women’s Health Center)
Lakewood Family Health Center
16215 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 44107
216.521.4400
Medina Hospital
1000 E. Washington St.
Medina, 44256
medinahospital.org 330.725.1000
Lakewood Hospital
14519 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 44107
lakewoodhospital.org
Physician Referral: 866.733.6363
Lutheran Hospital
1730 W. 25th St., Cleveland, 44113
lutheranhospital.org
Physician Referral: 866.733.6363
Fairview Hospital
18101 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, 44111
fairviewhospital.org
Physician Referral: 866.733.6363
Additional Outpatient Locations
North Ridgeville Medical Office
35105 Center Ridge Rd.
North Ridgeville, 44039
440.327.1050
Westlake Medical Campus Building A
850 Columbia Rd.
Westlake, 44145
Westlake Medical Campus Building B
805 Columbia Rd.
Westlake, 44145
Wellington Medical Office
805 Patriot Dr., Unit E
Wellington, 44090
440.647.0004
721 E. Milltown Rd.
(Specialty and Surgery Center)
Wooster, 44691
330.287.4500
Lorain Family Health & Surgery Center
5700 Cooper Foster Park Rd.
Lorain, 44053
440.204.7400 / 800.272.2676
For a comprehensive listing of all Cleveland Clinic locations,
please visit clevelandclinic.org/locations.
Health Talks & Special Events / January 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
WEST
WednesdayThursday Friday
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New Year’s Day
See full event descriptions following this calendar
for details and locations.
Saturday
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w Healthy Choices
Coaching Program
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w Lifestyle Essentials
w Healthy Choices
• Eating Food to
Heal Your Body
Coaching Program
• The Total Joint Pre-Op
Education Class
• CPR: Heartsaver®
AED Course
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w Let’s Move It!
w Healthy Choices
Coaching Program
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• Plant-Based Recipes
• Boost Brain
• Fit in Fairview:
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w Healthy Choices
a Healthy New Year
Edition
Neurofeedback
Coaching Program
w Lifestyle Essentials
w Lifestyle Essentials
w Healthy Choices
Coaching Program
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• The Total Joint Pre-Op
Martin Luther King Day
• Eating Right
w Let’s Move It!
Education Class
• Fit in Fairview:
for People with
w Healthy Choices
Healthy Nutrition
Edition
w Lifestyle Essentials
w Cooking Class:
Cooking with Grains
Diabetes and Heart
Disease
• Streetwise SelfDefense Training
Class
• Boost Brain
Function with
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Coaching Program
w Lifestyle Essentials
w Healthy Choices
Coaching Program
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• Safe Sitter®
• Fit in Fairview:
w Lifestyle Essentials w Cooking Classes:
Healthy Nutrition
Edition
More One-Pot
Meals
w Lifestyle Essentials
w Cooking Class:
Babysitting Class
w Let’s Move It!
w Healthy Choices
Coaching Program
Cooking with Leafy
Greens
w Healthy Choices
Coaching Program
HEALTH TALKS & SPECIAL EVENTS
January 1–31 n CPR: Heartsaver® AED Course*
Art in the Afternoon Tour
For individuals with memory loss and their care partners
• Miller Family Pavilion main information desk, Cleveland Clinic
Main Campus
• By appointment
Join the Art Program for a guided tour of the renowned Cleveland
Clinic Art Collection. These special tours are designed to lift the spirits,
engage the mind and provide an enjoyable social experience for those
with memory loss. Offered seasonally and by appointment. Free valet
parking. Call to schedule a tour: 216.448.0232. For more information:
clevelandclinic.org/art.
• Fairview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Rd., Rocky River, 44116
Saturday, Jan. 10 / 8:30 a.m.–noon
Heartsaver® CPR AED teaches adult CPR and AED use, as well as how to
relieve choking in an adult. This course is for anyone with limited or no medical
training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet
job, regulatory or other requirements. This class is not intended for healthcare
providers. Skills examination. $40 (includes manual). Call 440.356.0670,
option 5, to register.
*The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS
and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in
an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association;
any fees charged for such a course do not represent an income to the association.
n Fit in Fairview: Healthy Nutrition Edition
n Anti-Inflammatory Diet:
Eating Food to Heal Your Body
•B
runswick Library, 3649 Center Rd., Brunswick, 44212
Tuesday, Jan. 6 / 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Many common health conditions like arthritis, asthma, allergies, diabetes
and heart disease can be made worse or better depending on a person’s
diet. Cleveland Clinic Nutritionist Gillian Culbertson, RD, discusses a diet
of anti-inflammatory foods as a way to help individuals with inflammatory
diseases heal and stay healthy. Free. Reservations required: 216.312.5640
or [email protected].
n The Total Joint Pre-Op Education Class
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airview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Rd., Rocky River, 44116
Wednesdays, Jan. 7 and 21 / 6:30–8 p.m.
This pre-surgical class is for patients having a total hip or total knee replacement.
Attendees will learn what to expect during the surgery, hospital stay and recovery.
Free. Registration required: 216.476.9005.
For complete addresses of all Cleveland Clinic locations, please see the back cover.
A Healthy Communities Initiative sponsored by the Cleveland Clinic, Gemini
Recreation Center and local businesses.
• Gemini Recreation Center, 21225 Lorain Ave., Fairview Park, 44126
Mondays, Jan. 12–March 2 / 6 p.m.
Make eating healthy a 2015 resolution, and learn how to do it right with a team of
experts! This challenge will combine a weight-loss/walking initiative with healthy
nutrition instruction over eight weeks, with experts from Cleveland Clinic, Heinen’s
and local restaurants. Prizes of $100 plus $50 Gemini cash will be awarded to
those with the most weight loss and class participation in the following age groups:
13–18 yrs / 19–30 yrs / 31–50 yrs / 51+. Cost: $10 per person (proceeds benefit
the Gemini Center). Register online at activityreg.com and click on Ohio, then
Fairview Park, Adult Fitness, Fit in Fairview. Space is limited to 100 participants.
n Plant-Based Recipes and Cooking
Class for a Healthy New Year
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airview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Rd., Rocky River, 44116
Wednesday, Jan. 14 / 6:30–8 p.m.
Join Cleveland Vegan for a plant-based cooking class that will include low-fat
and easy recipes to get you through the week! Recipes will include salads,
soups, chili, casseroles and no-oil dressings! $15 per person with a $9
food fee payable to the instructor the evening of class. Register online at
fairviewhospital.org/wellnesscenter or call 440.356.0670, option 5.
HEALTH TALKS & SPECIAL EVENTS
January 1–31 WEST
CONTINUED
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oost Brain Function with Neurofeedback
n Streetwise Self-Defense Training Class
• Fairview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Rd., Rocky River, 44116
Thursday, Jan. 15 / 10–11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 21 / 6:30–8 p.m.
Are you bothered by insomnia, ADD, anxiety, depression, memory problems or any
other issue rooted in the brain? Neurofeedback is not a treatment for any specific
emotional or physical condition, but is a way of helping the brain learn to selfregulate. Nothing is done TO the brain—it simply receives feedback about its
own activity—and very often, symptoms like these simply go away. Come to
this program to learn more, ask your questions or experience a brief session.
Class directed by psychologist Dr. Jean Alvarez and speech/cognitive therapist
Deborah Lahey. Free. Register online at fairviewhospital.org/wellnesscenter
or call 440.356.0670, option 5.
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airview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Rd., Rocky River, 44116
Tuesday, Jan. 20 / 6–8 p.m.
Cleveland Clinic Police Training Unit, Cleveland Police Rape Aggression Defense
Team, Rocky River Police and North Coast Defense Academy will work in
collaboration to teach you basic Streetwise Self-Defense and Rape Aggression
Defense (RAD) techniques. Participants will learn basic strikes, kicks and blocks.
They also will learn what to do if an attacker grabs, chokes or holds them. The
moves are easy to learn and execute. This event is open to men and women of
all ages. Free. Register online at fairviewhospital.org/wellnesscenter or call
440.356.0670, option 5.
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ating Right for People with
Diabetes and Heart Disease
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airview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Rd., Rocky River, 44116
Saturday, Jan. 31 / 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Safe Sitter® training program prepares young teens (11–14) to be safe in
unsupervised settings, whether home alone, watching younger siblings or
babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone
who’s choking and helpful information on what to do if there’s severe weather.
The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. $50
per student. Register online at fairviewhospital.org/wellnesscenter or call
440.356.0670, option 5.
• Fairview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Rd., Rocky River, 44116
Tuesday, Jan. 20 / 11 a.m.–noon
Cardiovascular disease and diabetes are major health concerns in the United
States today. Good nutrition is essential to manage diabetes, maintain a strong
heart and prevent future cardiac events. This program will offer new and
exciting information on the best nutritional choices to maintain a heart-healthy
lifestyle. Free. Register online at fairviewhospital.org/wellnesscenter or call
440.356.0670, option 5.
n Safe Sitter® Babysitting Class
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ooking Classes
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• Fairview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Rd., Rocky River, 44116
Mondays, Jan. 19–Feb. 23 / 7–9 p.m.
Thursdays, Jan. 29 and Feb. 19 / 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
We now offer some cooking classes during the day! Classes are demonstration
only. You’ll receive a handout filled with recipes and lots of samples to taste in
class. Come hungry and bring your own container for leftovers to take home!
Register online at fairviewhospital.org/wellnesscenter or call 440.356.0670,
option 5.
• Cleveland Clinic Lyndhurst Campus
Mondays / 5:30–7 p.m.
Wednesdays / 10 a.m.–noon
Experience the basic components of lifestyle modification to discover the
benefits to your health and the management of chronic disease. This sixsession program is covered by most insurance plans. Registration required:
877.331.9355 or email [email protected].
Mondays
Jan. 19: Cooking with Grains–$15, plus $9 food fee
Jan. 26: Cooking with Leafy Greens–$15, plus $8 food fee
Feb. 2: Vegetarian Cooking–$15, plus $8 food fee
Feb. 9: Soups of the World–$15, plus $9 food fee
Feb. 16: Gourmet Vegetarian–$15, plus $8 food fee
Feb. 23: One-Pot Meals–$15, plus $9 food fee
w Cleveland Clinic Brain Wellness
Thursdays
Jan. 29: More One-Pot Meals–$15, plus $9 food fee
Feb. 19: Cooking with Tortillas–$15, plus $8 food fee
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ealthy Choices Coaching Program
• Fairview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Rd., Rocky River, 44116
Mondays at 7 p.m. or Saturdays at 9 a.m.
Now that the holidays are over, are you looking for support for health and
weight loss efforts? Join the Get Waisted™ program for support at weekly
meetings. The program was founded by internal medicine physician Mary
Wendt, MD, and Chef Tess Challis. This plan is nutritious and delicious using
foods you purchase from the grocery store and is based on sound nutritional
research. $120 + tax. Registration required. Contact Sharon Mack at
[email protected] or 440.623.9000.
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et’s Move It!–Healthy Strides
Program combines a casual 1.5- to 3-mile walk with a brief informative talk by
Cleveland Clinic representatives. Topics are based upon the leader’s specialty
and the requests of participants. Free. No registration required.
• Beachwood Chapter: Beachwood Place Mall, 26300 Cedar Rd.,
Beachwood, 44122 (meet at food court entrance near Subway)
Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. / 216.839.3000
• Strongsville Chapter: Strongsville Recreation Center, 18100 Royalton Rd.,
Strongsville, 44136 (meet in the main lobby cafeteria area)
Open to nonmembers for free
Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. / 216.312.5640
• Twinsburg Fitness Center, 10084 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg, 44087
(meet at the indoor entrance to the fitness center)
Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. / 330.888.4000
For complete addresses of all Cleveland Clinic locations, please see the back cover.
• Cleveland Clinic Lyndhurst Campus
Cleveland Clinic Brain Wellness is a six-appointment, wellness-based program
for individuals with a family history of memory-related diagnoses, a diagnosis
of mild cognitive impairment and/or concerns about possible future memory loss.
Brain wellness is about learning what you can do now to improve your memory,
focus and concentration. It incorporates a variety of evidence-based interventions
to improve brain function and decrease the risk of cognitive decline. Registration
required: 877.331.9355 or email [email protected].
w Childbirth and Parenting Classes
• Fairview, Lakewood and Medina hospitals
Fairview, Lakewood and Medina hospitals offer a variety of childbirth and
parenting classes to help educate you about your growing family. Some general
topics include: healthy pregnancy, preparing for birth, breastfeeding, preparing
for baby, preparing for family, infant and child safety, and what happens after
delivery. Registration is required for all classes. Support groups for new and
breastfeeding moms are offered at no charge, with no registration needed.
To see the complete list and descriptions of the classes, locations and fees (where
applicable), visit fairviewhospital.org/childbirthed, lakewoodhospital.org/childbirthed
or medinahospital.org/childbirthed. For more information, call the Childbirth and
Parenting Program at 440.356.0347.
We encourage you to schedule a visit to the Birthing Center where you plan
to deliver. For Fairview and Lakewood hospital tours, please call 440.356.0347
for tour dates and times. To schedule a tour at Medina Hospital, please call
330.721.5090 for tour dates and times. Tours are free, and registration is required.
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randparenting for the New Millennium
Join a lively discussion for grandparents-to-be and new grandparents about
the changes in birthing and infant care practices.
• CPR for Infant and Child
As a parent, grandparent or babysitter, you could be the first person to
administer care to your child in an emergency. You will learn life-saving
techniques, according to the American Heart Association criteria, and
practice on mannequins.
• Infant and Child Safety in the Car and Home
The safety of your child is a demanding responsibility. Being prepared and one
step ahead of them is a key component to keeping them safe. Instructors are
Child Life Specialists and Certified Car Seat Safety Technicians.
Call 440.356.0347 or visit fairviewhospital.org/childbirthed for dates,
times and to register for any of the above classes.
Health Talks & Special Events / February 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
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WednesdayThursday Friday
Saturday
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it in Fairview:
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ifestyle Essentials
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ooking Class:
Vegetarian Cooking
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ealthy Choices
Coaching Program
• The Total Joint
Pre-Op Education
Class
• The Lore and Logic
of Olive Oil: An
Education and
Tasting Experience
w Lifestyle Essentials
• Introduction to
Meditation
• CPR: Heartsaver®
AED Course
w Let’s Move It!
w Healthy Choices
Coaching Program
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• Fit in Fairview:
Healthy Nutrition
Edition
• Advance Directive and
Living Will Workshop
w Lifestyle Essentials
w Cooking Class:
Soups of the World
• Better Balance:
Improving Your
Stability and
Preventing Falls
• Working with
Different PlantBased Proteins
w Lifestyle Essentials
Valentine's Day
w Let’s Move It!
w Healthy Choices
Coaching Program
w Healthy Choices
Coaching Program
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Presidents’ Day
• Fit in Fairview:
Healthy Nutrition
Edition
• The Total Joint
Pre-Op Education
Class
w Cooking Class:
Cooking with Tortillas
w Lifestyle Essentials
• Safe Sitter®
Babysitting Class
w Let’s Move It!
w Healthy Choices
Coaching Program
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ifestyle Essentials
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Gourmet Vegetarian
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Coaching Program
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• Fit in Fairview:
Healthy Nutrition
Edition
w Lifestyle Essentials
w Let’s Move It!
w Healthy Choices
Coaching Program
w Lifestyle Essentials
w Cooking Class:
One-Pot Meals
w Healthy Choices
Coaching Program
See full event descriptions following this calendar
for details and locations.
w = Ongoing Event
HEALTH TALKS & SPECIAL EVENTS
February 1–28 Art in the Afternoon Tour
For individuals with memory loss and their care partners
• Miller Family Pavilion main information desk, Cleveland Clinic
Main Campus
• By appointment
Join the Art Program for a guided tour of the renowned Cleveland
Clinic Art Collection. These special tours are designed to lift the spirits,
engage the mind and provide an enjoyable social experience for those
with memory loss. Offered seasonally and by appointment. Free valet
parking. Call to schedule a tour: 216.448.0232. For more information:
clevelandclinic.org/art.
n The Lore and Logic of Olive Oil:
An Education and Tasting Experience
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airview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Rd., Rocky River, 44116
Wednesday, Feb. 4 / 7–9 p.m.
Staff from The Olive Scene will help you explore the world of extra virgin olive oil:
how it is produced, what makes for high quality, health benefits and more. Learn
the difference between good and bad olive oil along with some easy techniques
of fast cooking. Attendees also will have the opportunity to taste a selection of The
Olive Scene’s oils and snacks made with their oils and vinegars. All attendees
will receive a miniature bottle of fresh-pressed extra virgin olive oil. $15 per
person with an $8 food fee payable to The Olive Scene. Register online at
fairviewhospital.org/wellnesscenter or call 440.356.0670, option 5.
n Introduction to Meditation
• Fairview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Rd., Rocky River, 44116
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it in Fairview: Healthy Nutrition Edition
A Healthy Communities Initiative sponsored by the Cleveland Clinic, Gemini
Recreation Center and local businesses.
• Gemini Recreation Center, 21225 Lorain Ave., Fairview Park, 44126
Mondays, Jan. 12–March 2 / 6 p.m.
Make eating healthy a 2015 resolution, and learn how to do it right with a team of
experts! This challenge will combine a weight-loss/walking initiative with healthy
nutrition instruction over eight weeks, with experts from Cleveland Clinic, Heinen’s
and local restaurants. Prizes of $100 plus $50 Gemini cash will be awarded to
those with the most weight loss and class participation in the following age groups:
13–18 yrs / 19–30 yrs / 31–50 yrs / 51+. Cost: $10 per person (proceeds benefit
the Gemini Center). Register online at activityreg.com and click on Ohio, then
Fairview Park, Adult Fitness, Fit in Fairview. Space is limited to 100 participants.
nT
he Total Joint Pre-Op Education Class
•F
airview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Rd., Rocky River, 44116
Wednesday, Feb. 4 / 6:30–8 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 18 / 1–2:30 p.m.
This pre-surgical class is for patients having a total hip or total knee replacement.
Attendees will learn what to expect during the surgery, hospital stay and recovery.
Free. Registration required: 216.476.9005.
For complete addresses of all Cleveland Clinic locations, please see the back cover.
Thursday, Feb. 5 / 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Join us to explore the various forms of meditation to calm the mind, relax the body
and lift the spirit. This is a perfect introduction to choose a meditation practice for
further study. $30. Register online at fairviewhospital.org/wellnesscenter or call
440.356.0670, option 5.
n CPR: Heartsaver® AED Course*
• Fairview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Rd., Rocky River, 44116
Saturday, Feb. 7 / 8:30 a.m.–noon
Heartsaver® CPR AED teaches adult CPR and AED use, as well as how to
relieve choking in an adult. This course is for anyone with limited or no medical
training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet
job, regulatory or other requirements. This class is not intended for healthcare
providers. Skills examination. $40 (includes manual). Call 440.356.0670,
option 5, to register.
*The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS
and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in
an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association;
any fees charged for such a course do not represent an income to the association.
HEALTH TALKS & SPECIAL EVENTS
February 1–28 WEST
CONTINUED
n Advance Directive and Living Will Workshop
n Working with Different Plant-Based Proteins
• Fairview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Rd., Rocky River, 44116
Monday, Feb. 9 / 11 a.m.–noon
Be in control of your healthcare! Come to this workshop to learn about
advance directives and living wills (legal documents that allow you to convey
your wishes when you are too ill or injured to speak for yourself). Margot M.
Eves, JD, MA, Cleveland Clinic Regional Bioethicist, has been educating the
public on these important documents for 14 years. Free. Register online at
fairviewhospital.org/wellnesscenter or call 440.356.0670, option 5.
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airview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Rd., Rocky River, 44116
n Better Balance:
Improving Your Stability and Preventing Falls
n Safe Sitter® Babysitting Class
•S
trongsville Senior Center, 18100 Royalton Rd., Strongsville, 44136
Wednesday, Feb. 11 / 1–2 p.m.
Feeling dizzy is one of the leading reasons people go to see their primary
care physicians. Hear a Cleveland Clinic provider discuss the main health
problems that cause people to feel unsteady. Also, learn ways to improve your
overall stability, balance and strength to prevent falls or other serious injuries.
Interaction in the program is encouraged but not required. Free. Reservations
required: 216.312.5640 or [email protected].
Wednesday, Feb. 11 / 6:30–8 p.m.
Cleveland Vegan will help you understand how to work with tofu, tempeh and
seitan as well as green veggies that serve as a great protein sources. There are
plenty of ways to get protein without animal products. Come see, learn and
taste how! $15 per person with a $9 food fee payable to the instructor the
evening of class. Register online at fairviewhospital.org/wellnesscenter or call
440.356.0670, option 5.
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airview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Rd., Rocky River, 44116
Saturday, Feb. 21 / 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Safe Sitter® training program prepares young teens (11–14) to be safe in
unsupervised settings, whether home alone, watching younger siblings or
babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone
who’s choking and helpful information on what to do if there’s severe weather.
The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. $50 per
student. Register online at fairviewhospital.org/wellnesscenter or call
440.356.0670, option 5.
Support Groups & Seminars / January / February 2015
n Cancer Support Groups
• Breast Cancer Support Group
•B
lood Cancer Support Group co-sponsored
with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Lorain Family Health & Surgery Center
(meet in the Ambulatory Surgery Center waiting room, 1st floor)
Mondays, Jan. 19 and Feb. 16 / 6:30–8 p.m.
All individuals, families and caregivers affected by breast cancer are invited
to attend. This support group is for the newly diagnosed who are searching
for answers, as well as the older survivor who can share and support others
in their journey. No registration required.
leveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital, Moll Pavilion,
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18200 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, 44111 (1st floor conference room)
Wednesday, Feb. 18 / 5:30–7 p.m.
Contact Gwen Paull at 216.476.7241 prior to meeting.
• The Lost Chord Club West
•T
herapeutic Art Experience for Cancer Patients
Support for people who have lost their larynx from cancer
Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital, Moll Pavilion,
18200 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, 44111 (1st floor conference room)
No meeting in January or February; next meeting Friday, March 6
Call 216.476.7241 for information.
• Women with Gynecologic Cancers
Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital, Moll Pavilion,
18200 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, 44111 (1st floor conference room)
Thursday, Feb. 5 / 5:30–7 p.m.
Contact Gwen Paull at 216.476.7241 prior to meeting.
• Look Good … Feel Better
Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital, Moll Pavilion,
18200 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, 44111 (1st floor conference room)
Tuesday, Jan. 13 / 5–7 p.m.
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. To register, call the American Cancer Society Patient Service Center
at 800.227.2345.
• Oral, Head, Neck Cancer Support Group
Local Chapter of SPOHNC (Support for Persons with Oral, Head and Neck Cancers)
Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital, Moll Pavilion,
18200 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, 44111 (1st floor conference room)
Thursday, Feb. 12 / 4–5:30 p.m.
Contact Gwen Paull at 216.476.7241 prior to meeting.
• Prostate Partners co-sponsored with The Gathering Place
For men coping with prostate cancer
The Gathering Place West, 800 Sharon Dr., Westlake, 44145
Tuesdays, Jan. 20 and Feb. 17 / 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Contact Gwen Paull at 216.476.7241 prior to meeting.
Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital, Moll Pavilion,
18200 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, 44111 (1st floor conference room)
Fridays, Jan. 23 and Feb. 27 / 2–4 p.m.
Contact Gwen Paull at 216.476.7241 prior to meeting.
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ORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital, Moll Pavilion,
18200 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, 44111 (1st floor conference room)
Friday, Jan. 26 / 7–9 p.m.
The mission of FORCE, a nonprofit organization, includes support, education,
advocacy, awareness and research specific to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
Contact Donna Amendola, local coordinator, at [email protected].
n Diabetes Support Groups
Groups are facilitated by diabetes educators from Lakewood Hospital Diabetes and
Endocrine Center.
• Type 1 Diabetes Support Group (Adults)
Panera Bread, 14701 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 44107
Tuesdays, Jan. 20 and Feb. 17 / 7–8 p.m.
If you are an adult with Type 1 diabetes, stop by and join us for a casual conversation
about life with diabetes. Meet others, share what you know and learn something
new! Attendees may purchase food and drink at their own cost. Registration not
required. For more information, please call 216.529.5312 or email [email protected].
• Type 2 Diabetes Support Group
Richard E. Jacobs Health Center, Community Room A
Wednesdays Jan. 28 and Feb. 25 / 3:45–4:45 p.m.
Living with diabetes has its ups and downs, but support from others makes a
difference! If you are an adult with Type 2 diabetes, we hope you will join us to
discuss life with diabetes. Registration not required. For more information, please
call 216.529.5303 or email [email protected].
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Support Groups & Seminars / January / February 2015 WEST
CONTINUED
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leveland Stroke Club
n Lupus Support Group
• Kindred Hospital, 11900 Fairhill Rd., Cleveland, 44120
1st Wednesday of the month / Optional dinner and separate meetings
for survivors and caregivers
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isciples Christian Church, 3663 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Heights, 44121
3rd Wednesday of the month / Dinner with guest speaker
The Cleveland Stroke Club was organized to bring together persons who have
sustained a stroke and their caregivers for the purpose of mutual help, fellowship,
education and service. Please contact Geri Pitts at 216.932.0552 with any
questions. For more information, visit clevelandstrokeclub.wordpress.com.
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ichard E. Jacobs Health Center, Rm. 103
Second Tuesday of each month / 7–8:30 p.m.
The Lupus Support Group is a group of patients, family and/or friends who
gather in an informal setting to share common lupus concerns and learn about
ways of coping with lupus. Free. No reservation required. For information, call
440.717.0183 or visit lupusgreaterohio.org.
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an Do Multiple Sclerosis
Can Do Multiple Sclerosis, formerly The Jimmie Heuga Center for
Multiple Sclerosis, is a national nonprofit organization that provides
innovative lifestyle empowerment programs for people living with MS
and their support partners. Can Do MS offers a range of individualized
experiential learning formats, including multiday workshops, weekend
seminars, online resources and peer support programs. For more information,
please call 800.367.3101, email [email protected], or visit mscando.org.
n Want to Quit the Tobacco Habit?
Are you a tobacco user but want to stop? Do you need help coming up with a
quit plan? You can connect with a Cleveland Clinic tobacco treatment specialist
and devise a plan just for you. Free. Call 330.721.5992 for more information.
Health Essentials magazine is now available online!
Go to clevelandclinic.org/healthessentials to access downloadable recipe
guides, podcasts, healthy living tip sheets, the latest in health news and more.
Fitness / January / February 2015 Classes offered at Fairview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Rd., Rocky River, 44116:
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b Attack!
n Fitpaths Too (Geared for Seniors)
• Mondays and Wednesdays (ongoing) / 6:30–7 p.m.
Improve your total core strength by mixing it up with cardio and isolation exercises.
This class incorporates various fitness tools and techniques. Bring a mat or towel
and water to class. $35 for a 10-class card. Call 440.356.0670, option 5,
to register.
• Tuesdays and Thursdays / 10–10:50 a.m.
This multilevel exercise class is for the active senior who wants to reap the
benefits of regular physical activity. Work at your own pace, enjoy the music
and feel refreshed. $35 for a 10-class card. Please call 440.356.0670,
option 5, to register.
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EW! Barre Fitness
n Fit for All (Suitable for All Ages 18+)
• Tuesdays (ongoing) / 7–8 p.m.
Barre fitness is a ballet-infused exercise that incorporates Pilates, yoga and dance
to give your legs, glutes, arms, shoulders and core the definition of a dancer. Tone,
lengthen and sculpt your whole body and improve your balance, all while having
fun working out. $35 for a 10-class card. Call 440.356.0670, option 5, to
register.
• Mondays and Wednesdays / 5:30–6:30 p.m.
• Fridays / 5:15–6 p.m.
A full-body workout, which incorporates interval training: a combination of lowmedium impact cardio, strength training and stretching. Bring a mat or towel
and water bottle to class. $35 for 10-class card. Call 440.356.0670, option 5,
to register.
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allroom/Latin Dance Class
n Therapeutic Yoga Classes
• Thursdays / 7:30–8:15 p.m.
Getting married? Looking to get fit while learning a new skill? Then join us for
some dancing lessons. You will learn the Fox-trot, Jitterbug/Swing steps, Latin
dance including Cha-Cha, Salsa, Tango Salsa, Rumba and Mambo. $55 per
8-week session. Call 440.263.3101 for dates and to register.
n Chair Yoga
• Mondays / 10–11 a.m.
Move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga
poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed
to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. $35 for a 10-class card.
Call 440.356.0670, option 5, to register.
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amily Yoga
• Thursdays / 6:30–7:30 p.m.
This class presents an opportunity to cultivate emotional and physical bonding
within your family. Family yoga includes postures for the whole family, including
age- and intensity-level-appropriate variations to accommodate all of the students
in the class and make sure that everyone has fun! Children ages 5+. One parent
per two children. $50 for a 10-class card. Call 440.356.0670, option 5,
to register.
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itpaths (For Ages 50 and Older)
• Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays / 9–9:50 a.m.
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. $35 for 10-class card. Please call 440.356.0670, option 5,
to register.
For complete addresses of all Cleveland Clinic locations, please see the back cover.
• Wednesdays / 10:30–11:30 a.m.
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. $75 per person per 8-week session
(drop-in $10). Call 877.331.9355 or email [email protected] to register.
n NEW! Yoga Basics
• Thursdays / 11 a.m.–noon
This class is appropriate for beginner and intermediate-level yogis and will help
establish a strong foundation for your yoga practice. The class is slower-paced with
a focus on developing clear and safe alignment in foundational poses, offering
modifications and breath awareness. Postures will be held for longer periods of
time. $50 for a 10-class card. Call 440.356.0670, option 5, to register.
n NEW! Vinyasa Flow
• Thursdays / 12:30–1:30 p.m.
This class brings awareness and focus to the breath while moving through a
series of postures. This style of yoga builds heat, flexibility and strength, while
maintaining good alignment and sound structure. It is helpful to have a basic
understanding of yoga postures and is an ideal class for exploring and building
your yoga practice. $50 for a 10-class card. Call 440.356.0670, option 5,
to register.
n Zumba®
• Tuesdays / 4:30–5:30 p.m.
• Thursdays / 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Party yourself into shape! Zumba® classes feature exotic rhythms set to
high-energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it, you will be
getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring! $35 for 10-class card. Call
440.356.0670, option 5, to register.
Fitness / January / February 2015 WEST
CONTINUED
Classes offered at Fairview Hospital Wellness Center,
3035 Wooster Rd., Rocky River, 44116:
Classes provided by the
Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute:
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umba® for Kids!
n Therapeutic Yoga Classes
• Zumba Kids Jr. (ages 4–6) / Saturdays / 9–9:45 a.m.
The Zumba® Kids Jr. program is a dance ‘n’ play party for 4- to 6-year-olds to let
loose and be themselves—naturally curious about new sounds and experiences!
Here they can socialize, move to age-appropriate music and play games with other
kids. Registration is required; each class limited to 12. No drop-ins please. $50
for 10 sessions. Call 440.356.0670, option 5, to register.
• Zumba Kids (ages 7–11) / Saturdays / 10–10:45 a.m.
The Zumba® Kids program is the ultimate dance-fitness party for young kids
ages 7 to 11. This program features age-appropriate music and moves that get
kids movin’ to the beat. Registration is required; each class limited to 12. No
drop-ins please. $50 for 10 sessions. Call 440.356.0670, option 5,
to register.
• Cleveland Clinic Lyndhurst Campus
Tuesdays / 1–2 p.m.
Thursdays / 6:30–7:30 p.m.
• Twinsburg Family Health and Surgery Center, 8701 Darrow Rd.,
Twinsburg, 44807
Mondays / 2–3 p.m.
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. Classes run throughout the year; start
at any date. Cost: $12 per class or purchase a class pass – 5 classes for $55
or 10 classes for $100. Registration required: clevelandclinic.org/clmevents
or call 877.331.9355.
n Yoga & Meditation Mondays
Visit Community Connections online.
The latest information anytime!
Get the latest information on new programs, screenings and health talks
in your neighborhood with our handy Community Connections online
calendar. It’s easy! For information about upcoming events, go to
clevelandclinic.org/communitycalendar.
• Cleveland Clinic Lyndhurst Campus
Mondays / 7–8 p.m.
Join us for a one-hour session that will begin with approximately 30 minutes of
gentle movement and breathing to open the body and calm the mind, followed
by relaxation, and conclude with meditation. In these sessions, participants
will learn basic meditation techniques to aid with stress management. Classes
run throughout the year; start at any date. Cost: $12 per class or purchase a
class pass – 5 classes for $55 or 10 classes for $100. Registration required:
clevelandclinic.org/clmevents or call 877.331.9355.
Health Screenings / January / February 2015 WEST
n Blood Pressure Screenings
n Foot Screening
Free. Available on walk-in basis.
• Dwyer Memorial (Bay Village) Senior Center, 300 Bryson Ln.,
Bay Village, 44140
Monday, Jan. 5 / 9–11 a.m.
• Fairview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Rd., Rocky River, 44116
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ocky River Recreation Center, 21018 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, 44116
Mondays, Jan. 5 and Feb. 2 / 9 a.m.–noon
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orth Olmsted Senior Center, 28114 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, 44070
Monday, Jan. 12 / 10–11:30 a.m.
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airview Park Senior Center, 20769 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, 44126
Monday, Jan. 19 / noon–2 p.m.
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emini Recreation Center, 21225 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, 44126
Tuesdays, Jan. 6 and Feb. 3 / 8:30–10:30 a.m.
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reat Northern Mall, 4954 Great Northern Blvd., North Olmsted, 44070
Tuesdays, Jan. 27 and Feb. 24 / 8:30–10:30 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 14 / 9 a.m.–noon
Consultation with Michael Shlonsky, DPM, a board-certified podiatrist.
Free. Reservations required: 440.356.0670, option 5, or go online to
fairviewhospital.org, click on News and Events for February, then click
on Foot Screening.
n Diabetes Screenings
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airview Park Senior Center, 20769 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, 44126
Monday, Jan. 19 / 9–11 a.m. / 440.356.4437
• Rocky River Senior Center, 21014 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, 44116
Wednesday, Feb. 18 / 9–11 a.m. / 440.333.6660
Fasting required two hours before appointment for this finger-prick test.
Free. Reservations required.
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akewood Office on Aging – West, 16024 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 44107
Wednesday, Jan. 7 / 9–11 a.m.
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arton Center, 14300 Detroit Rd., Lakewood, 44107
Wednesday, Jan. 7 / 1–3 p.m.
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unning Recreation Center, 16900 Puritas Ave., Cleveland, 44135
Wednesday, Jan. 28 / 9–11:30 a.m.
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akewood Office on Aging – East, 12400 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 44107
Wednesday, Feb. 4 / 9–11 a.m.
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trongsville Senior Center, 18100 Royalton Rd., Strongsville, 44136
Fridays, Jan. 2 and 16, and Feb. 6 and 20 / 8:30–11:30 a.m.
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Healthwise Connection: Your Link to a Healthier Life™ January / February 2015
WEST
Cleveland Clinic provides programming to help people 50 years of age and older maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. For more information, visit clevelandclinic.org/hwc.
You are encouraged to register online for many community programs! Go to clevelandclinic.org/hwcevents for more information.
Fairview Hospital Wellness Center Tours If you would like to register for any trips or receive an up-to-date listing of all tours, please call JKL Tours at
440.942.5350 or toll-free at 888.927.8977. You may also visit their website at jkltours.net.
n Five Guys Named Moe
n St. Patrick’s Day Party at the Hofbrau Haus!
• Thursday, Feb. 5 – matinee show / $79 (Mild Walking)
His girlfriend left him, he’s broke, and it’s almost five o’clock in the morning.
But don’t worry about our hero; all he needs is the right music — five guys all
named Moe emerge from his 1930s-style radio to get him back on his feet.
We’ll start with lunch at The House of Blues before the matinee performance
at PlayhouseSquare.
• Friday, March 13 / $59 (Mild Walking)
Faith and begorrah! Get ready to shake your shillelagh for our very own
Irish celebration in a Fest Hall built just for parties! Combine the spirit and
fun of a St. Patty’s Day Celebration with the gemütlichkeit of good food and
good company, and hear Irish tunes played by a German band. This trip is still
under construction so call for details!
n The Philadelphia Story
n Southern Sunshine to Orlando, Florida
• Thursday, Feb. 26 – evening show / $59 (Mild Walking)
Based on the classic movie starring Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant and Jimmy
Stewart, this romantic comedy tells the story of an energetic socialite whose
wedding plans are complicated by the simultaneous arrival of her ex-husband
and an attractive journalist. Includes pre-show dinner at Grumpy’s of Tremont.
• March 21–29 / $789 per person, double occupancy (Moderate Walking)
Grab your sunglasses and suntan lotion as we say goodbye to Old Man Winter
and enjoy Southern hospitality on a fun, 9-day tour combining activity and
relaxation. If you remember last winter, you’ll want a warm getaway to look
forward to! Our escorted adventure includes deluxe motorcoach, sightseeing,
attractions, hotels, meals and guided tours, based in the Orlando, Florida, area.
Please call JKL Tours for more trip details.
n Annual West Side Travel Show
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riday, Feb. 27 / 10–11:30 a.m.
Rocky River Community Center, 21016 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, 44116
Join us for some armchair travel to get a preview of all the wonderful trips
Healthwise Connection will be offering in 2015. Free. Reservations required:
440.942.5350.
n Dial “M” for Murder
• Tuesday, March 3 – morning show / $ 59 (Mild Walking)
When murder calls … hang up! An unforgettable classic based on the famous
thriller created by Alfred Hitchcock. Deception, greed, passion and betrayal
prove deadly ingredients for this intense and gripping show. After this special
10 a.m. performance, we’ll have lunch at the grand re-opening of Shooters on
the Waterfront.
Walking Key
Mild: Up to two blocks at a time, limited steps, mostly even surfaces,
some standing, intermittent seating.
Moderate: Up to ¼ mile at a time, stairs, slight changes in surface
level, standing or walking required for up to one hour. Those with
limited mobility should bring a caregiver capable of and responsible
for providing necessary assistance throughout trip.
Extensive: Long periods of walking, up to one mile at a time, stairs,
changes in surface level, standing for long periods. Recommended
only for those in good physical condition.
Express Care
Cleveland Clinic’s Express Care facilities are available for patients 14 years and older to get walk-in medical attention for common health problems like simple
sprains and strains, minor bumps and cuts, seasonal allergies, flu-like symptoms, and ear and throat infections. No appointment is necessary. For more
information, including a complete list of hours and locations, visit clevelandclinic.org/expresscare. (The Madison and Wooster locations accept patients
younger than 14.)
Cancellation Policy
Call the number listed with the program’s registration information if you are unable to attend an event or if you have questions about refunds. Regularly
scheduled events (fitness classes, blood pressure clinics, supper clubs, etc.) will be canceled whenever schools in the same community are canceled. Fitness
classes will not meet on legal holidays. Special events (bus trips, health fairs, etc.) are generally not canceled due to weather unless the State Highway Patrol
closes the highways.
Cleveland Clinic Offers
Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs)
SMAs are appointments in which multiple patients with the same chronic medical condition are seen as a group for follow-up or routine care. SMAs provide
improved clinician access, education and shared experiences with other patients. To find out where SMAs are offered, go to clevelandclinic.org/sma today!
Healthwise Connection: Your Link to a Healthier Life™ Daily Dinner Special
Stop in Monday through Friday to receive your entire meal for just $5. Includes entrée of the day, choice of one select soup or salad,
choice of one select vegetable or starch and small fountain drink (soda or water). Weekly menus are available at the cafeteria.
You must ask for discount by name. Available from 4:30–6:30 p.m. to guests 50+ with proof of age.
Fairview Hospital • Lakewood Hospital • Lutheran Hospital
Medina Hospital • Main Campus H Cafeteria
For complete addresses of all Cleveland Clinic locations, please see the back cover.