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1 Fold EAST June/July 2013_key4.indd 1 INSIDE: 4/18/13 12:03 PM FREE Health Talks / Health Screenings / Support Group Information / Fitness Classes The Cleveland Clinic Foundation 9500 Euclid Ave. / AC311 Cleveland, Ohio Edition E Community Connections Edition June 2013 / July 2013 Cleveland Clinic is committed to helping you make positive health and wellness choices. We invite you and your family to take advantage of the programs offered in your community. Look inside for: Health Talks & Special Events Calendar Upcoming Health Screenings Fitness Activities Schedule Healthwise Connection Events Support Group Information Fold June 2013 / July 2013 Your monthly guide to wellness events and activities hosted by Cleveland Clinic. View our calendar of events anytime at: clevelandclinic.org/communityevents E Community Connections Fold

2 Health Talks & Special Events / June 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday See full event descriptions following this calendar for details and locations. w = Ongoing Event Partnering with Your Doctor Spring into Wellness Senior Health Fair w CareSource Insurance Representative Cook with a Doc Hearing Healthcare Senior Healthcare Update Information Expo Oral Health & Wellness: The Relationship Between Periodontitis and Systemic Disease The 411 on Prostate Health: What Every Man Needs to Know Walk with a Doc and a Ranger Father s Day Living Fit and Staying Healthy in Cleveland Go! Foods for a Slimmer You Speaking of Women s Health: Ladies Night Out Summer Solstice Health and Wellness Celebration Playing It Safe with Prescriptions Monthly Nutrition Class: Summer Salads w Benefit Outreach Counselor w Help Me Grow Meet & Greet w Benefits CheckUp Service for Seniors Art in the Afternoon Tour w Benefit Outreach Counselor Free Legal Advice 30 June 1 15 n Partnering with Your Doctor Tuesday, June 4 / 7 8 p.m. Euclid Hospital, Waltz Auditorium Join Marianne Prentice, education and outreach specialist for the Alzheimer s Association, as she facilitates this workshop, addressing the importance of partnering with the physician; assessing one s behavior when visiting the physician; and challenges in caregiver/physician interaction. Participants will receive tools and handouts to assist with preparing for doctor s visits. Also, visit with members of the Geriatric Assessment Program and Older Adult Behavioral Medicine Unit to learn about services available. Reservations requested: n Spring into Wellness Senior Health Fair Wednesday, June 5 / 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Ross DeJohn Community Center, 6306 Marsol Road, Mayfield Heights, Hillcrest Hospital will provide complimentary healthy heart screenings (blood pressure, non-fasting blood sugar and cholesterol). Visit with a variety of local organizations to obtain free health and wellness information and additional screenings. For information, call n Cook with a Doc Monday, June 10 / 6:30 p.m. Mustard Seed Market, 6025 Kruse Drive, Solon, Please join Cleveland Clinic s Daniel Sullivan, MD, and Registered Dietician Lindsay Malone, RD, as they discuss brain foods. This FREE event will include a cooking demonstration with free food samples. Free. Reservations required , ext. 3023, or RSVP to healthysolon@ccf.org n Wellness Speaker Series Oral Health & Wellness: The Relationship Between Periodontitis and Systemic Disease Tuesday, June 11 / 7 8 p.m. Oral health can significantly affect your overall health. New research has shown that periodontal disease is actually the product of over-response of the immune system to bacteria in the mouth. Gum disease has been proven to have a strong association with heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, pregnancy complications and even cancer. Learn how you, your general dentist and your periodontist can work as a team to prevent and treat gum disease. Dr. Sasha Ross, a board-certified periodontist, will also discuss the current beliefs on the connection between oral and systemic health. Free. Registration required: or LifestyleMed@ccf.org n Hearing Healthcare Update Wednesday, June 12 / a.m. Euclid Hospital, Human Resources Conference Room (off lobby in main hospital) Join Sally Rachek, AuD, CCC-A, Audiologist, Euclid Hospital, to learn about the human auditory (hearing) system and the latest innovations in hearing aid technology. Following the presentation, we will have time for questions and discussion. Take advantage to have your ears examined using video-otoscopy. Space is limited. Free. Reservations required: n Health and Wellness Series The 411 on Prostate Health: What Every Man Needs to Know Wednesday, June 12 / 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Five Points Community Center, nd St., Cleveland, Charles Modlin, MD, Cleveland Clinic. Presented by the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center Community Wellness Department. Call for reservations. n Senior Healthcare Information Expo Thursday, June 13 / 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Euclid Hospital, Waltz Auditorium Visit with a variety of organizations from surrounding communities to learn more about healthcare, area resources, housing options and much more for senior adults. Sponsored by Cleveland Clinic s Healthwise Connection and PNG (Professional Networking Group) specializing in senior services. Free. Open house. No reservations required. Healthy Heart Screenings offered free of charge (blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose). For more information, visit clevelandclinic.org/hwc. n Walk with a Doc and a Ranger Saturday, June 15 / 8:30 a.m. Riverview Road at Chippewa Creek Drive, 1/8 mile south of SR 82 This summer, discover the nature and history of the Ohio Towpath Trail from a Cuyahoga Valley National Park ranger as well as health and wellness information from a Cleveland Clinic physician on this 3- to 5-mile walk. No reservation required. 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3 June n Living Fit and Staying Healthy in Cleveland Monday, June 17 / 5:30 8 p.m. Windermere United Methodist Church, Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Educational talk, fitness demonstration, blood pressure screenings and heart-healthy fellowship meal. Sponsored by STJHC Community Wellness Department. Free. Registration required Call after June 1. Cleveland Clinic Health Talks n Playing It Safe with Prescriptions Tuesday, June 18 / 11 a.m. Langston Hughes Center, 2390 E. 79th St., Cleveland, Joshua Troika, PharmD, RPh, will speak about medication safety. Free. Limited seating. Registration required n Monthly Nutrition Class: Summer Salads Tuesday, June 18 / 1 p.m. Langston Hughes Center, 2390 E. 79th St., Cleveland, Lindsay Malone, RD, will present healthy recipes and samples. Free. Reservations required: n GO! Foods for a Slimmer You Wednesday, June 19 / 5:30 6:30 p.m Medina Road, Medina, Discover what a healthy diet can do for you and those you love. Learn about our Cleveland Clinic GO! Foods program in partnership with Buehler s. This fun and engaging presentation will teach you how to choose healthier foods that taste great and whittle your waist. Call to register. n Speaking of Women s Health: Ladies Night Out Thursday, June 20 / 5 6 p.m. registration, health screenings and retail boutique; 6 p.m. dinner and physician panel Q & A discussion Hilton Garden Inn Twinsburg, 8971 Wilcox Drive, Twinsburg, Enjoy a relaxing evening out alone or with your girlfriends. Start with complimentary health screenings and wellness information, enjoy pampering and visit our retail boutique specializing in health and wellness products, jewelry and more. n Speaking of Women s Health: Ladies Night Out (continued) Following a sit-down dinner, enjoy a lively, informal Q & A discussion in which you will have the opportunity to ask questions of a panel of Cleveland Clinic physicians who specialize in women s health. You may ask your questions live or submit them anonymously in writing. Panel will include moderator Holly L. Thacker, MD, Director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Specialized Women s Health, Internal Medicine; Jean Burton, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology; Howard Goldman, MD, Urology; Pamela Hruby, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology; Lili Lustig, DO, Family Medicine; Ann Meyer, DO, Family Medicine; and Mary Vouyiouklis, MD, Internal Medicine. Reservations required. Deadline for reservation is June 10. Cost: $15 (includes meal). All major credit cards accepted. Online reservations are encouraged; visit clevelandclinic.org/swhtwinsburg. You may also call to register at , and mail your payment to: Healthwise Connection, Cleveland Clinic Administrative Campus, Science Park Drive, AC311, Beachwood, OH Make checks payable to Healthwise Connection and write event name and date in memo space. Please include a note that lists your phone number and the names of any guests. n Summer Solstice Health and Wellness Celebration Friday, June 21 / 5 8 p.m. Euclid Hospital Come join us on the first day of summer to celebrate being healthy! Adult and children s educational activities will focus on fitness, nutrition, health and wellness. Take part in a yoga or Tai Chi demonstration, participate in a fitness challenge, take advantage of screenings, visit with health professionals or buy a ticket for a chance to win some lovely gifts at the featured basket raffle. Refreshments will be available for nominal purchase. No reservations necessary. n Art in the Afternoon Tour For individuals with memory loss and their care partners Sunday, June 23 / 2 3:15 p.m. Miller Family Pavilion main information desk at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Join the Art Program for a guided tour of the renowned Cleveland Clinic Art Collection. Tours are hosted one 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. Reservations required: For more information: clevelandclinic.org/art n Free Legal Advice Saturday, June 29 / 9:30 11:30 a.m. Brief advice and referral legal clinic. Civil matters only (not criminal). First-come, first-served. Health Screenings / June / July 2013 n Hypertension Screening Program: Know Your Numbers Blood pressure, weight and blood glucose screenings. Sponsored by the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center s Community Wellness Department. Free. Information: Tuesdays, June 11 and 25 / 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Helen S. Brown Senior Center, Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Wednesdays, June 5 and 19; July 3 and 17 / 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Cleveland Public Library, Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Wednesdays, June 12 and July 10 / 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Five Points Community Center, nd St., Collinwood, Wednesdays, June 19 and 26; July 24 / 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Kingsbury Tower Apartments, 8925 Hough Ave., Cleveland, Thursdays, June 20 and July 18 / 8 9:30 a.m. Council Garden Apartments, 2510 N. Taylor Road, Cleveland Heights, Thursdays, June 13 and 27; July 25 / 2:30 4 p.m. Owl s Nest Apartments, 2020 Taylor Road, Cleveland, Fridays, June 14 and 28; July 26 / 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Jewish Community Center at Warrensville Center Apartments, 1500 Warrensville Center Road, Cleveland Heights, n Blood Pressure Screenings Daily / 24 Hours Sagamore Hills Medical Center Emergency Department 863 West Aurora Road (Route 82), Building One, Sagamore Hills Free. Available on walk-in basis. Monday through Friday / 7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Euclid Hospital, Pre-Admission Testing Department Tuesdays / 9 11 a.m. South Pointe Hospital, Building A, Community Health Resource Center (off the cafeteria) Free. Available on walk-in basis. Information: Tuesdays, June 11 and July 9 / 10 a.m. noon Hillcrest Hospital Atrium. Information: n Stroke Risk Assessments Tuesdays / 9 11 a.m. South Pointe Hospital, Building A, Community Health Resource Center (off the cafeteria) A blood pressure check and family health history will create a picture of your stroke risk. A File of Life emergency medical file, risk assessment form and stroke literature will be provided. Free. Information: n HIV/AIDS Education and Testing at Tuesdays, June 11 and July 9 / 11 a.m. 1 p.m., 1st Floor Navigation Center n Healthy Heart Screenings at Marymount Hospital Tuesdays, June 11 and July 9 / 9 a.m. noon Marymount Hospital Entrance 4 Cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure screenings. Free 20-minute test with results. n Hearing Screening and Video-Otoscopy Tuesday, June 11 / 9:30 10:30 a.m. South Pointe Hospital, Building A, Audiology Dept. Screening by licensed audiologist. A more comprehensive screening is available by request. Free. By appointment only n Healthy Heart Screenings at Broadview Tuesday, July 16 / 9 a.m. noon Broadview Heights Community Building, Senior Center, 9543 Broadview Road, Cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure screenings. Free 20-minute test with results.

4 Health Talks & Special Events / July 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Independence Day Hearing Healthcare Update w CareSource Insurance Representative Walk with a Doc and a Ranger Living Fit and Staying Healthy in Cleveland Now What Was I Saying? Do I Really Need a Colonoscopy? w Cardiac Lifestyle w Cardiac Lifestyle w Benefits CheckUp Service for Seniors Art in the Skin Safety Keeping w Cardiac Lifestyle Afternoon Tour Your Skin Healthy w Benefit Outreach Counselor w Cardiac Lifestyle w Help Me Grow Meet & Greet Highland Heights Community Days w Cardiac Lifestyle See full event descriptions following this calendar for details and locations. w = Ongoing Event July 1 31 n Hearing Healthcare Update Wednesday, July 10 / a.m. Euclid Hospital, Human Resources Conference Room (off lobby in main hospital) Join Sally Rachek, AuD, CCC-A, Audiologist, Euclid Hospital, to learn about the human auditory (hearing) system and the latest innovations in hearing aid technology. Following the presentation, we will have time for questions and discussion. Take advantage to have your ears examined using video-otoscopy. Space is limited. Free. Reservations required: n Walk with a Doc and a Ranger Saturday, July 13 / 8:30 a.m. Riverview Road at Chippewa Creek Drive, 1/8 mile south of SR 82 This summer, discover the nature and history of the Ohio Towpath Trail from a Cuyahoga Valley National Park ranger as well as health and wellness information from a Cleveland Clinic physician on this 3- to-5-mile walk. No reservation required. For more information, call or visit n Living Fit and Staying Healthy in Cleveland Monday, July 15 / 5:30 8 p.m. Windermere United Methodist Church, Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Educational talk, fitness demonstration, blood pressure screenings and heart-healthy fellowship meal. Sponsored by STJHC Community Wellness Department. Free. Registration required Call after July 1. n Now What Was I Saying? Tuesday, July 16 / 7 8 p.m. Euclid Public Library, 631 E. 222nd St., Euclid, Marianne Prentice, education and outreach specialist for the Alzheimer s Association, will explain the basics of how the brain works, the primary principles of memory, some techniques to improve memory and things you can do to improve overall brain health. Also, visit with members of the Geriatric Assessment Program and Older Adult Behavioral Medicine Unit to learn about services available. Free. Reservations requested: n Do I Really Need a Colonoscopy? Wednesday, July 17 / noon, light lunch; program 12:30 p.m. Mayfield Church, Fellowship Hall, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chesterland, Join Gastroenterologist Michael Kirsch, MD, as he answers this and other tummytroubling questions. Sponsored by Hanson Services. Free. Reservations required: or online at clevelandclinic.org/hwc n Art in the Afternoon Tour For individuals with memory loss and their care partners Sunday, July 21 / 2 3:15 p.m. Miller Family Pavilion main information desk at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Join the Art Program for a guided tour of the renowned Cleveland Clinic Art Collection. Tours are hosted one 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. Reservations required: For more information: clevelandclinic.org/art n Skin Safety Keeping Your Skin Healthy Tuesday, July 23 / 11 a.m. noon Community Health and Wellness Center at Langston Hughes, th St., 2nd Floor How much sun should we get? Join Cleveland Clinic Dermatologist Ivanka Kovalyshyn, MD, for an informative talk on keeping your skin healthy, safe and beautiful. Bring your questions! For more information, call n Highland Heights Community Days Saturday, July 27 / noon 9 p.m. Highland Heights Community Park, Wilson Mills Road, Highland Heights, Hillcrest Hospital will provide complimentary blood pressure screenings from noon 3 p.m., along with health and wellness information. Visit other local vendors and enjoy great food, entertainment and family fun. 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!

5 Ongoing Events / June / July 2013 w Computer Orientation Mondays / 9:30 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. South Pointe Hospital, Building A, Community Health Resource Center (near cafeteria) Knowledgeable volunteers provide hands-on instruction on using and Internet sites, including finding health resources. Free. For an appointment: w Marital Health Treatment Program Mondays / 6 7:30 p.m. Beachwood Family Health and Surgery Center Join Psychologist Ted W. Raddell, PhD, from the Center for Behavioral Health, for a 10-session program teaching couples how to make their relationships closer and more resilient. After completing a detailed marriage assessment, couples will meet for 90-minute sessions for 10 consecutive weeks. The program is designed for couples in which both partners are committed to improving and reviving the marriage. Dr. Raddell specializes in marital therapy, group therapy and marital and family functioning. Call for program details. w CareSource Insurance Representative: Come Get Your Questions Answered Wednesdays, June 5 and July 10 / 10 a.m. 1 p.m., 1st Floor Navigation Center CareSource would like to make a difference in the lives of underserved people by improving their healthcare. Wednesdays, July 10 Sept. 25 / 5:30 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, June 27 Sept. 19 / 6 8 p.m. Fairview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Road, Rocky River, A 12-week weight and lifestyle management program that will give you the tools you need to feel better both mentally and physically. Spend two hours per week with our team of experts in nutrition, fitness, cooking and stress management. Learn about the age-tested Food as Medicine approach that encompasses a spectrum of food choices, from a low-fat Mediterranean diet to fully plant-based nutrition. Price: $360. Interest-free payment plan available. Registration required: or LifestyleMed@ccf.org. w Cardiac Lifestyle Tuesdays and Thursdays starting July 16 / 10 a.m. 2:30 p.m. This innovative three-month comprehensive lifestyle 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. Covered by most insurance companies and Medicare. Registration required: or Lifestylemed@ccf.org. w Join the Benefit Outreach Counselor at the Tuesday, June 18; Friday, June 28; and Tuesday, July 23 / 10 a.m. 1 p.m. 1st Floor Navigation Center The Cleveland Foodbank and Ohio Benefit Bank are partnering with the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center to ensure that all eligible community members are receiving the benefits they deserve. w Benefits CheckUp Service for Seniors A service of The National Council on Aging, Benefits CheckUp helps people connect to government programs that can help pay for prescription drugs, healthcare, utilities and other needs. Available at the following locations: Available by appointment: South Pointe Hospital, Building A, Community Health Resource Center (off the cafeteria) Thursdays, June 20 and July 18 / 11 a.m. 1 p.m. w Help Me Grow Meet & Greet (Every third Tuesday of the month) Tuesdays, June 18 and July 23 / 11 a.m. 2 p.m., 1st Floor Navigation Center Guidestone s Help Me Grow program offers the support you need from someone to listen, to help connect you with support services; we are here to help! Home visitors from Guidestone will be on hand to answer your questions and assist you with signing up for this free program. w Total Joint Replacement Education Classes This class is to prepare you to have the best functional outcome once you have chosen to have a total hip or knee replacement. Classes are offered at the following locations. Call for information. Euclid Hospital / Waltz Auditorium / Hillcrest Hospital / North Campus / Marymount Hospital / Rehab Gym / South Pointe Hospital / Outpatient Rehab Building A / w Fit Youth! Fit Youth! is a 12-week weight management program that helps kids and families learn to make healthy lifestyle changes. The session includes weekly meetings with a pediatric psychologist, registered dietitian, exercise physiologist and pediatrician. Registration required. Call each location for dates and times. Beachwood Family Health Center / Independence Family Health Center / Lakewood Hospital Community Center / , option 5 Langston Hughes Center (Fairfax Neighborhood) / , ext / , option 2 Strongsville Family Health Center / Willoughby Hills Family Health Center / Wooster Family Health Center / w Let s Get Physical at Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center: Medicare s One-Time Physical Exam If you just enrolled in Medicare Part B, you can receive a one-time preventive checkup from a physician. The exam consists of a visual acuity screening; measurement of body mass index; and a review of other factors based on your medical and social history and current clinical standards. Exam must be done within one year of enrollment. Insurance required for services. Medicare Part B accepted (Medicare HMO, PPO and PFFS may cover routine physicals). By appointment only. Information: w Mammogram Mondays (through Fridays) Ongoing Program. Information: Sponsored by (STJHC) in partnership with The American Cancer Society and donor support This grant-funded program provides free mammogram screenings for qualified women 40 years of age and older with no insurance; no age restriction for women with a family history of breast cancer. Simply obtain a mammogram order from your physician and contact the STJHC at and mention Mammogram Mondays. If you do not have a physician, call for more information. Transportation provided as needed within a five-mile radius of STJHC. Uninsured patients requiring follow-up will be referred to STJHC. Walk with a Doc combines a casual 1.5- to 3-mile walk with a brief informative talk by Cleveland Clinic Family Health Center physicians. Topics based upon the physician s specialty and the requests of participants. No registration required. Amherst Chapter: Every Friday, 10 a.m. Lorain County Metroparks, Beaver Creek Reservation, 913 North Lake St., Amherst, (meet at outdoor shelter near playground) / Ashtabula Chapter: Every Thursday, 12:30 p.m Lake Ave., Ashtabula, / Beachwood Chapter: Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Beachwood Place, Cedar Road, Beachwood, (meet in food court) Elyria Chapter: Every Saturday, 9 a.m. Lorain County Metroparks, Black River Reservation, 6150 Ford Road, Elyria, / Lake County Chapter: Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Penitentiary Glen, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, (meet at the entrance to the Wildlife Center) / Garfield Heights Chapter: Saturdays, June 29 and July 27, 8:30 a.m Broadway Ave., Garfield Heights, / Solon Chapter: Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Cleveland Metroparks, South Chagrin Reservation, at the corner of Sulphur Springs Drive and Hawthorne Parkway (meet at Squaw Rock Picnic area) / Chapter: First and third Saturday of each month, 10 a.m. Forest Hills Park, Cleveland, (meet at Duck Pond) / Twinsburg Chapter: Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Center Valley Park, Ravenna Road, Twinsburg, (meet at Dodge Intermediate School entrance) / Wooster Chapter: Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Hill Park, 3000 Oak Hill Drive, Wooster, / Support Groups and Seminars / June / July 2013 n Brain Injury Support Group Euclid Hospital / or n Cancer Support Group 3rd Wednesday of each month / 2 3 p.m., 2nd Floor Conference Room C n Chronic Pain Support Group Monday, June 24 / 2 4 p.m. Monday, July 22 / 2 4 p.m. Hillcrest Hospital. Reservations required: Call n Congestive Heart Failure and Chronic Kidney Disease Support Group Euclid Hospital / n Diabetes Support Groups Hillcrest Hospital / Euclid Hospital / Marymount Hospital / South Pointe Hospital / / Continued

6 Support Groups and Seminars / June / July 2013 n Domestic Violence Support Group Tuesdays / 6:30 p.m. South Pointe Hospital, Building B, WW-1 / n Grief Support Group First Thursday of every month / 5 7 p.m. Cleveland Clinic, Main Campus, 9500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Glickman Tower, First floor, Room Q1-204C Free. All are welcome. No reservation required. Stay as long as you need. Late arrivals welcome. No commitment necessary; no sign-up. No limit on how long ago the loss occurred. Questions to: Rev. Amy Greene at greenea3@ccf.org n Hospital Based 12-Step Programs Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Mondays / 6:45 p.m. South Pointe Hospital, Building B, WW-1 / Wednesdays / 6:45 p.m. South Pointe Hospital, Building B, WW-1 / Sundays / 8 a.m. Hillcrest Hospital, Ross Auditoriums / Overeaters Anonymous Sundays / 10 a.m. Hillcrest Hospital, Ross Auditoriums / n Kidney Disease Support Group Euclid Hospital / n Lupus Support Groups Sponsored by Life with Lupus Now South Pointe Hospital / n Other Support Groups Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy and/or Radiation Hillcrest Hospital / Call for information: Staying in Touch Breast Cancer Support Hillcrest Hospital / Call for information: Love Lives On (Miscarriage / Infant Loss) Hillcrest Hospital / n Parenting Programs The following parenting education classes are sponsored by Hillcrest Hospital: Breastfeeding / Voic New Mothers Discussion Group / Boot Camp for Dads / Stork s Nest / The following parenting education classes are held at : Stork s Nest Saturdays, June 15 and July 20 / 9 a.m. noon, Community Room A&B Stork s Nest is a monthly prenatal health education session. The program is open to pregnant women and their partners, with the seminar content covering the entire range of pregnancy topics from health before pregnancy through baby s first birthday. The seminars are conducted by trained health professional volunteers using March of Dimesapproved lesson plans. For more information, call Boot Camp for New Dads Saturdays, June 15 and July 20 / 9 a.m. noon, Community Room A&B Wanted: Expectant fathers and fathers with a newborn child. n Pulmonary Support Group Chronic Lung Disease Euclid Hospital / n Sarcoidosis Support Group Tuesday, June 18 / 2 3:30 p.m. (note time change) Euclid Hospital, Waltz Auditorium This meeting is open to anyone with sarcoidosis and to caregivers of patients with sarcoidosis. Reservations requested. Call for more information: South Pointe Hospital / n Smoking Support Group Thursdays, June 20 and July 18 / 1 p.m. Langston Hughes Center, 2390 E. 79th St., Cleveland, Nonsmokers, current smokers and those interested in quitting smoking are welcome. Free. Contact Andrea Peters at for more information. n Stroke Support Group Fridays, June 21 and July 19 / 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Euclid Hospital Health Center No reservations required. Walk-ins welcome Fitness / June / July 2013 n Break Out Fitness Club Mondays through Fridays / 4:30 8 p.m. Euclid Hospital Rehabilitation Center, Lakeshore Blvd., Euclid, Designed by a physical therapist, this unique health club caters to the fitness needs of seniors and people with disabilities. Program includes knowledgeable staff, accessible equipment, a motivating atmosphere and a personalized exercise program. $25 one-time enrollment fee, $28 per month. Reservations requested for first session. Information: n Fun with Fitness after 50: Low-Impact Aerobics Tuesdays and Thursdays / 9:15 10:15 a.m. Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 4069 wood Lane, Warrensville Heights, (behind South Pointe Hospital) $2 per class. Tuesdays and Thursdays / 9:30 10:30 a.m. Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2154 SOM Center Road, Mayfield Heights, $3 per class. Tuesdays and Thursdays / 11 a.m. noon Boulevard Presbyterian Church, Foster Hall, Lakeshore Blvd., Euclid, Enter lot from 248th Street. Ring bell at back door to gain entry. $2 per class. Low-impact aerobics class perfect for all fitness levels. This class is all-inclusive with resistance work, stretching, chair work, and hand-held weights. Workout ends with a gentle cool down. Everyone is encouraged to work at own level. Come and have fun with fitness. No reservations required. Information: n Gentle Yoga for Stress Relief and Wellness Mondays / 1 p.m. or Wednesdays / 10 a.m. Gates Mills Place, North Tower Party Room (lower level), 6809 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Heights, Yoga can revitalize and enhance your balance, flexibility, strength, clarity and focus. Wear loose-fitting clothing. Bring a mat, towel or blanket. Due to the relaxing nature of yoga, please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time for check-in; the class will start promptly at the scheduled time. $4 per class. No reservations required. Information: n Summer Restorative Yoga Workshop Livin in the Moment Friday, June 21 / 7 8:30 p.m. Learn tips on living your life in the moment. Learn ways to bring greater awareness into your daily life. With a gentle yoga and meditation practice, we will work on being still in body and mind to learn how to more fully connect with life s moments to deeply enjoy and savor them. No previous yoga experience is needed. Adults at all levels of ability are welcome. Sign up soon; space is limited. Participants are welcome to bring a blanket and small pillow for added comfort during the class. Price: $20. Registration required or LifestyleMed@ccf.org. n Private Yoga Lessons Dates and times customized to your schedule Our yoga therapists will develop a personalized yoga routine tailored specifically for your health goals and/or rehabilitation needs. Price: $75 per lesson (packages available). Registration required: or LifestyleMed@ccf.org. n Therapeutic Yoga Classes Tuesdays / 1 2 p.m. Thursdays / 6:30 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays / 10:30 11:30 a.m. Fairview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Road, Rocky River, 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. Price: $70 per 8-week session or $10 per individual class. Registration required: or LifestyleMed@ccf.org. n Yoga & Meditation Mondays Mondays / 7 8 p.m. Join us for a 1-hour session that will begin with approximately 30 minutes of gentle yoga movement and breathing to open the body and calm the mind, followed by relaxation, and concluding with 30 minutes of meditation. In these sessions, participants will learn basic meditation techniques to aid with stress management. Price: $70 per 8-week session or $10 per individual class. Registration required: or LifestyleMed@ccf.org. n Intermediate to Advanced Mat Pilates Class Mondays and/or Wednesdays / 5:15 6:15 p.m. Euclid Hospital Health Center Pilates focuses on core (abdominal and back) muscles. Research shows that it increases overall strength, improves posture and balance, and reduces the risk of back injuries. $6 per class; payable at each class. Please bring mat or blanket; hand weights optional. Information: n Pilates Continued Fridays / 1 p.m. Gates Mills Place, South Tower Party Room (lower level), 6805 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Heights, Pilates focuses on core (abdominal and back) muscles. Its main focus is to reduce back injuries and improve balance and coordination. All levels welcome. Wear loose-fitting clothing and comfortable shoes. Bring a mat, towel or blanket. $4 per class. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time for check-in; the class will start promptly at 1 p.m. No reservations required. Information:

7 Fitness / June / July 2013 n Line Dancing for Fun and Fitness Mondays / 5 6 p.m. / Severance Tower Apartments, Community Room, 25 Severance Circle, Cleveland Heights, $3 per class. No reservations required. Information: Thursday, June 13 / 2 3 p.m. / Euclid Hospital, Waltz Auditorium (before Supper Club) Free. For reservations, call Thursday, July 11 / 2 3 p.m. / Euclid Hospital, Waltz Auditorium (before Supper Club) Free. For reservations, call Learn and practice line dancing, a fun way to stay fit. Beginners welcome. n Line Dance Class with Jimmie Jam Ongoing Thursdays / 6 8 p.m., Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Line dancing for fitness and fun. Beginners and all levels are welcome. Comfortable clothing and shoes advised; no heels please. Sponsored by STJHC Community Wellness Department. No registration required. For adults 50 years of age and older. $4 per class. For information: n Personal Fitness Training Dates and times customized to your schedule, 1950 Richmond Road, Lyndhurst, Our fitness experts will work with you to customize a fitness plan that suits your schedule, your budget and your ability level. Price: Initial consult $100. $50 for additional one-hour sessions; $25 for additional half-hour sessions. (Packages available.) Registration required: or LifestyleMed@ccf.org. n Tai Chi for Mind, Body and Spirit Thursdays / 4:30 5:30 p.m. Tai Chi for all fitness levels with stretching and Qi Gong breathing for relaxation. Comfortable clothing and shoes advised. Sponsored by STJHC Community Wellness Department. No reservations required. Information: n Tai Chi for Health The Skill to Chill Mondays / 5:30 6:30 p.m. (Except third Mondays) Windermere United Methodist Church, Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Experience Tai Chi, the exercise guaranteed to reduce your aches and pains, lower blood pressure and lift your spirits. Class open to all age groups. $5 per class. No reservations required. Information: n Tai Chi for Health Summer II: Mondays, July 15 Aug. 19 / 2 3:15 p.m. Fall I: Mondays, Sept. 9 Oct. 7 / 2 3:15 p.m. Highland Heights Community Center, 5827 Highland Road, Highland Heights, (behind police/fire station between Bishop and Miner roads) Six-week series $24. Drop-ins, $6 per class. Summer II: Mondays, July 15 Aug. 19 / 2 3:15 p.m. Fall I: Mondays, Sept. 9 Oct. 7 / 2 3:15 p.m. Severance Tower Apartments Community Center, 25 Severance Circle, Cleveland Heights, Six-week series $12. Drop-ins, $3 per class. Healthwise Connection / June / July 2013 n Tai Chi for Health (continued) Summer II: Tuesdays, July 16 Aug. 20 / 3:30 4:45 p.m. Fall I: Tuesdays, Sept. 3 Oct. 8 / 3:30 4:45 p.m. Euclid Senior Center, One Bliss Lane, Euclid, (north of Lakeshore Blvd. at 222nd St.) Six-week series $24. Drop-ins, $6 per class. Summer II: Wednesdays, July 17 Aug. 21 / 10 11:15 a.m. Fall I: Wednesdays, Sept. 4 Oct. 9 / 10 11:15 a.m. Warrensville Senior and Civic Center, 4567 Green Road, Warrensville Heights, (just north of Emery Road) Six-week series $24. Drop-ins, $6 per class. Tai Chi offers gentle, slow-moving exercises for all ages and body types with practical solutions for aches and pains. Tai Chi can boost energy, lower blood pressure, improve flexibility and balance, and reduce inflammation. Seated or standing movements only. Sit down anytime. First visit free. No reservations required. Ongoing, start anytime. Information: n Tone Your Tush Wednesdays, June 26 July 31 / 7 8:30 p.m. Tone your hips, thighs and tush in this creative, fun, adventurous class. Learn how to combine yoga and strength training with fun, funky, heart-pumping, creative dance movements. If you are determined to tone your thighs, trim your hips, tighten your butt and prevent injuries, this is the class for you. Price: $50. Registration required or LifestyleMed@ccf.org. n Warm Water Exercise Mondays Fridays / noon 12:45 p.m. Mondays / 4 4:45 p.m. Wednesdays / 4:15 5 p.m. or 5 5:45 p.m. Euclid Hospital Health Center Limited to four individuals; continuous registration. $24 for six weeks (one day per week). Checks payable to Euclid Hospital. Reservations: n Whittle Your Waist Mondays, June 24 July 29 / 7:15 8:15 p.m. A weak core can affect your posture and lead to back pain and other health issues. Focus on your core for a firmer belly and a stronger back. Learn how to combine strengthening exercises and yoga poses to keep your midsection healthy and strong. You also will learn how to integrate yoga and abdominal strength training into your current exercise routine. Price: $50. Registration required: or LifestyleMed@ccf.org n Zumba Wednesdays / 11:15 a.m. Mayfield Church, Fellowship Hall, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chesterland, A low-intensity, high-energy, Latin-inspired dance class that is safe and easy to follow even for beginners! Wear loose-fitting clothing and comfortable shoes. $3 per class. No reservations required. Information: Healthwise Connection: Your Link to a Healthier Life Healthwise Connection 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 Healthwise Connection programs! Go to clevelandclinic.org/hwcevents for more information. Healthwise Connection Supper Clubs See details below for menus, locations and activities. All meals include entrée, side dishes, salad, roll, dessert and beverage. n Euclid Hospital Supper Club / Euclid Hospital Cafeteria Thursday, June 13 / Beef Pepper Steak / Bingo 3 4 p.m.; supper and birthday cake 4 p.m. Bingo sponsored by Gateway Retirement Community, Sunrise Pointe, ExactCare Pharmacy and Grande Oaks & Grande Pavilion. Birthday cakes sponsored by Mentor Way. Cost $3.50. Payment will be accepted in the cafeteria on the day of the supper. Reservations required: Thursday, July 11 / Chicken Parmesan / Bingo 3 4 p.m.; supper and birthday cake 4 p.m. Bingo sponsored by Gateway Retirement Community, ManorCare Euclid, Hanson Services and Gates Mills Club Senior Living. Birthday cakes sponsored by HCR ManorCare of Willoughby. Cost $3.50. Payment will be accepted in the cafeteria on the day of the supper. Reservations required: n Hillcrest Hospital Supper Club / Hillcrest Hospital Cafeteria Tuesday, June 18 / Chicken Stir Fry / Free hand massages 2:30 3:30 p.m. (first-come, first-served); supper at 3:30 p.m.; entertainment during supper; bingo to follow. Bingo sponsored by Hanson Services, Inc., and DeJohn Funeral Homes. Free hand massages sponsored by Gateway Retirement Community. Entertainment sponsored by Hamlet Manor in Chagrin Falls. Cost $3.50. Payment will be accepted in the cafeteria on the day of the supper. Reservations required: Tuesday, July 16 / Salisbury Steak / Free hand massages 2:30 3:30 p.m. (first-come, first-served); supper at 3:30 p.m.; entertainment during supper; bingo to follow. Bingo sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care and Kindred Healthcare Communities. Free hand massages sponsored by Homewatch CareGivers of Beachwood. Entertainment sponsored by Anna Maria of Aurora. Cost $3.50. Payment will be accepted in the cafeteria on the day of the supper. Reservations required: NEW HOST FOR STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES HEALTH CENTER S SUPPER CLUB IN 2013! n Candlewood Park Healthcare Center / Dining Room 1835 Belmore Road, Cleveland, Wednesday, June 19 / Roast Beef / Bingo 3 4 p.m.; supper 4 p.m.; entertainment during supper. Wednesday, July 17 / Fried Chicken / Bingo 3 4 p.m.; supper 4 p.m.; entertainment during supper. Bingo sponsored by Candlewood Park and Healthwise Connection. Cost $3.50. Payment will be accepted at the front entrance on the day of the supper. Reservations required: NEW HOST FOR SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL S SUPPER CLUB IN 2013! n Suburban Pavilion Emery Road, North Randall, Wednesday, June 12 / 2:30 4 p.m. / Chicken Marsala Wednesday, July 10 / 2:30 4 p.m. / Hamburger Cook Out Bingo sponsored by Suburban Pavilion and Healthwise Connection. Cost $3.50. Payment will be accepted at the front entrance on the day of the supper. n Daily Dinner Special Stop in Monday through Friday to receive your entire meal for just $5. Includes choice of one entrée, two side dishes, soup or salad, roll, small beverage (fountain beverage or coffee) and small dessert. You must ask for discount by name and show proof of age 50+. Weekly menus are available at the cafeteria. Euclid Hospital Cafeteria / 4:30 6:30 p.m. Hillcrest Hospital Cafeteria / 4 7 p.m. Marymount Hospital Cafeteria / 4:30 6 p.m. South Pointe Hospital Building B Cafeteria / 4:30 7 p.m.

8 Healthwise Connection Tours / June / July 2013 Healthwise Connection Tours If you would like to register for any trips or receive an up-to-date listing of all Healthwise Connection Tours, please call JKL Tours at or , or visit jkltours.net. n The Sound of Music at Rabbit Run Theater, Madison, OH Thursday, July 18 / $69 (Mild walking) n Summer Mystery Trip #4, OH Friday, Aug. 16 / $75 (Moderate walking) n Autumn in the Windy City CHICAGO! Wednesday Friday, Sept / $489 (Extensive walking) n The Oil Creek & Titusville RR Adventure Friday, Oct. 11 / $79 (Moderate walking) 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. 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. Additional Resources / June / July 2013 Medline Medline is a free physician referral and appointment service for Euclid, Hillcrest, Marymount and South Pointe hospitals, as well as Fairview, Lakewood, Lutheran and Medina hospitals on the West Side. Call our free referral line at 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 for health information requests or 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 or Helping to Keep Our Community Healthy Welcome 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 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. Location Information 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. For a comprehensive listing of all of Cleveland Clinic s locations, please visit clevelandclinic.org/locations. Community Hospitals Family Health Centers (continued) Euclid Hospital Lakeshore Blvd. Euclid, euclidhospital.org Hillcrest Hospital 6780 Mayfield Road Mayfield Heights, hillcresthospital.org Family Health Centers Beachwood Family Health & Surgery Center Cedar Road Beachwood, Broadview Heights Medical Office Building 2001 Royalton Road Broadview Heights, Marymount Hospital McCracken Road Garfield Heights, marymount.org South Pointe Hospital Harvard Road Warrensville Heights, southpointehospital.org Chagrin Falls Family Health Center 551 E. Washington St. Chagrin Falls, / Cleveland Clinic Madison Medical Office Building 2999 McMackin Road Madison, Cleveland Clinic Mentor Medical Office Building 7060 Wayside Drive Mentor, Independence Family Health Center 5001 Rockside Road, Crown Centre II Independence, / Lyndhurst Campus 1950 Richmond Road Lyndhurst, Sagamore Hills Medical Office Building 863 West Aurora Road Sagamore Hills, Cancellation Policy Solon Family Health Center Bainbridge Road Solon, / Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center Euclid Ave. Cleveland, Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center 8701 Darrow Road Twinsburg, Willoughby Hills Family Health Center 2570 SOM Center Road Willoughby Hills, / 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 cancelled whenever schools in the same community are cancelled. Fitness classes will not meet on legal holidays. Special events (bus trips, health fairs, etc.) are generally not cancelled due to weather unless the State Highway Patrol closes the highways.