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Adult/Senior Series
5/20/2013 - Dizziness and Balance Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
A licensed Audiologist discusses issues relating to dizziness and balance due to ear problems. Anatomy and physiology of the ear will be discussed, as well as testing for dizziness.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
5/22/2013 - Coumadin: A Delicate Balance Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, Patient Tower, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
A Pharmacist and dietitian discuss appropriate diet and medications to avoid while taking Coumadin.
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, Patient Tower, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: FREE
5/22/2013 - Healthcare Advocacy Group Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
This not for profit consumer advocate organization has counselors who can help you secure your rights to healthcare benefits and reasonable, quality medical care.
Held at St. Marys East Tower, 4th Floor, Suite 437 on Wednesdays.
Call 219-942-9727 or 1-888-923-3330 to set up an appointment or call 219-947-6846 for prescription assistance.
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: Free
5/29/2013 - Healthcare Advocacy Group Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
This not for profit consumer advocate organization has counselors who can help you secure your rights to healthcare benefits and reasonable, quality medical care.
Held at St. Marys East Tower, 4th Floor, Suite 437 on Wednesdays.
Call 219-942-9727 or 1-888-923-3330 to set up an appointment or call 219-947-6846 for prescription assistance.
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: Free
5/30/2013 - Stroke Awareness Fair Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Stroke education booths provided by a variety of healthcare specialists and leaders in the field.
9 am - Hyperacute and Acute Stroke Care
Andrea DeLeo, DO
Medical Director Stroke Center, St. Catherine Hospital
Board Certified Vascular Neurology and Neurosonology
10 am - The Neurologist’s Role in Stroke Care
David Rozenfeld, MD
Medical Director Stroke Center, Community Hospital
Board Certified Vascular Neurology and Neurosonology
11 am - Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke
Joaquin Gonzalez, MD
CardioSpecialists Munster
12 pm - Neurological Assessments for Stroke
Ender Akan, MD
Northwest Indiana Neurological Associates
1 pm - Role of the Neurosurgeon in Stroke Care
Wayel Kaakaji, MD
Community Spine and Neurosurgery Institute
Endovascular Treatments for Stroke
(Recorded Lecture every hour on the hour)
Demetrius Lopes, MD
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
Director of Cerebrovascular Surgery
Rush University Medical Center
Roham Moftakhar, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
SCREENINGS:
Balance Testing
Blood Pressure
Body Composition
Brain Activities Station
Foot Screenings
Gait Assessment
Grip Strength
Heart Rhythm Checks
Hemoglobin A1C Testing
Lipid Testing
Massage Therapy
Medication Reviews
Nutritional Assessments
Sleep Apnea Screening
Spine Screenings
Stroke Risk Assessment
This is a FREE event open to the public. Registration is not required.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Registration: No registration required.
Cost: Free
6/5/2013 - Healthcare Advocacy Group Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
This not for profit consumer advocate organization has counselors who can help you secure your rights to healthcare benefits and reasonable, quality medical care.
Held at St. Marys East Tower, 4th Floor, Suite 437 on Wednesdays.
Call 219-942-9727 or 1-888-923-3330 to set up an appointment or call 219-947-6846 for prescription assistance.
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: Free
6/6/2013 - Role of Psychiatry and Medication Management in the Treatment of Dementia Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital, 901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster, Indiana
Join Community Hospital Social Services and Hartsfield Village to learn about how a psychiatrist can assist in diagnosing dementia and use medication to help manage symptoms. Guest speaker is staff psychiatrist Dr. Joseph Fanelli.
A question and answer period will follow. Resource information will also be available.
Held in the Auditorium.
Location: Community Hospital, 901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster, Indiana
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
6/6/2013 - Share Your Grief Support Group Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, Patient Tower, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
For parents who have lost adult children
1st Thursday of each month.
St Mary Medical CenterConference Room 4.
To register call: 219-947-6187
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, Patient Tower, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: FREE
6/12/2013 - Healthcare Advocacy Group Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
This not for profit consumer advocate organization has counselors who can help you secure your rights to healthcare benefits and reasonable, quality medical care.
Held at St. Marys East Tower, 4th Floor, Suite 437 on Wednesdays.
Call 219-942-9727 or 1-888-923-3330 to set up an appointment or call 219-947-6846 for prescription assistance.
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: Free
6/19/2013 - Healthcare Advocacy Group Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
This not for profit consumer advocate organization has counselors who can help you secure your rights to healthcare benefits and reasonable, quality medical care.
Held at St. Marys East Tower, 4th Floor, Suite 437 on Wednesdays.
Call 219-942-9727 or 1-888-923-3330 to set up an appointment or call 219-947-6846 for prescription assistance.
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: Free
6/26/2013 - Healthcare Advocacy Group Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
This not for profit consumer advocate organization has counselors who can help you secure your rights to healthcare benefits and reasonable, quality medical care.
Held at St. Marys East Tower, 4th Floor, Suite 437 on Wednesdays.
Call 219-942-9727 or 1-888-923-3330 to set up an appointment or call 219-947-6846 for prescription assistance.
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: Free
7/4/2013 - Share Your Grief Support Group Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, Patient Tower, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
For parents who have lost adult children
1st Thursday of each month.
St Mary Medical CenterConference Room 4.
To register call: 219-947-6187
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, Patient Tower, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: FREE
7/31/2013 - Common Foot Problems Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, Patient Tower, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Podiatrist Jared Moon, DPM, will discuss common injuries, ailments and conditions of the feet and their treatment options.
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, Patient Tower, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
8/13/2013 - Taking Control of Your COPD Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, Patient Tower, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
For people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The first class date includes an explanation of the disease COPD, and treatment options will be discussed during the second class date.
Held on 2 consecutive Tuesdays, Aug 13 and Aug 20.
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, Patient Tower, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: FREE
8/20/2013 - Alzheimer’s Support Group Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
For patients, family and friends dealing with Alzheimer’s.
Held at the St. Mary Medical Center Auditorium in the Patient Tower.
THIRD Tuesday of the month.
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: FREE
ONGOING - Silver Sneakers Program Learn More »
Location: St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
Silver Sneakers is a fun, energizing award-winning fitness program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. For adults 65 and older.
Dates, times, cost, etc., will be coming in future. Call at 219-392-7086 for more information.
Location: St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: TBD
