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Physical Health and Well-Being
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
6/3/2013 - Is It my Back or my Hip? Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon Gregory McComis, M.D., and Board-certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist Cory Ingelse will discuss differential diagnosis of low back and hip pain, common surgical and non-surgical interventions, preventative exercise and rehabilitation.
Back and leg pain, and other conditions that may occur in conjunction with back problems will be covered. Demonstration and question and answer session.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., 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
6/18/2013 - Stroke Support Group Learn More »
Location: St. Catherine Hospital Millennium, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
Provides education and support for stroke survivors, caregivers, and family members dealing with stroke issues.
Held in the Acute Rehabilitation Activity Room, 5th floor.
For more information call 219-392-7645.
Location: St. Catherine Hospital Millennium, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: FREE
9/17/2013 - Stroke Support Group Learn More »
Location: St. Catherine Hospital Millennium, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
Provides education and support for stroke survivors, caregivers, and family members dealing with stroke issues.
Held in the Acute Rehabilitation Activity Room, 5th floor.
For more information call 219-392-7645.
Location: St. Catherine Hospital Millennium, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: FREE
12/17/2013 - Stroke Support Group Learn More »
Location: St. Catherine Hospital Millennium, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
Provides education and support for stroke survivors, caregivers, and family members dealing with stroke issues.
Held in the Acute Rehabilitation Activity Room, 5th floor.
For more information call 219-392-7645.
Location: St. Catherine Hospital Millennium, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: FREE
ONGOING - Well Walker’s Club Learn More »
Location: Other - See event description
This walking club is for adults over the age of 18. Receive a FREE pedometer when you join. New members join at monthly meetings.
Three locations:
Whiting Community Center, 1938 Clark St. 2nd Thursday of the month, 1 p.m. For more information call 219-659-0860.
Wicker Park Social Center/Clubhouse, 2125 Ridge Rd., Highland.
1st Tuesday of the month, 1 p.m. For more information call 219-313-3934.
Roberto Clemente Center, 3616 Elm St., East Chicago. 1st Friday of the month, 10 a.m. For more information call 219-391-8485.
Location: Other - See event description
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: FREE
ONGOING - Class Pass Program Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Not a Fitness Pointe Member? Still want to participate in some of the classes that are offered? Here is your chance to do just that. The Class Pass Program allows non-members to take advantage of select group exercises.
The Class Pass participant can select any of these classes:
Aqua Flow
Aqua II
Bike & Tone
Bootcamp Kick
Chair Yoga
Cycle II
Deep Water (Aquatic Class)
Low Impact Aerobics
Pilates
Meditation/Restorative Yoga
Tai Chi
Zumba
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Registration: Please call Fitness Pointe at 219-924-5348 to register.
Cost: $90.00/12 Classes
