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Healthy Living
9/9/2010 - Hypertension: Dealing with the Pressure Learn More »
Location: St. Catherine Hospital Professional Office Building Conference Room, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago, IN
Dr. Alfonso Blum, Internal Medicine, will talk about hypertension issues and treatment options.
Location: St. Catherine Hospital Professional Office Building Conference Room, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago, IN
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
9/13/2010 - Healthy Eating-101 Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
This 6 consecutive week one hour class will help participants become aware of their current eating habits by food journal practice; increase knowledge of healthy food choices to achieve proper body composition; and improve overall health and energy level with continued long term practice.
Held from Sept. 13 to Oct. 18
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Registration: Please call Fitness Pointe at 219-924-5348 to register.
Cost: $119 for FP members, $139 for non-members
9/13/2010 - Seven Secrets to Developing a Fitness Program Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Informational session provides the seven secrets to developing your own customized fitness program. Learn how to develop a fitness program designed to meet your needs. Information about S.M.A.R.T. goals, FITT principles, as well as tips to keep you motivated.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
9/14/2010 - Lap-Band! Is it Right for Me? Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
General Surgeon Paul Stanish, M.D., F.A.C.S. will discuss new surgical options for the treatment of obesity; decisions relating to gastric by-pass surgery, and the affordability of surgery versus the cost of obesity on your health and well-being.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
9/15/2010 - Healthy Eating-101 Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
This 6 consecutive week one hour class will help participants become aware of their current eating habits by food journal practice; increase knowledge of healthy food choices to achieve proper body composition; and improve overall health and energy level with continued long term practice.
Held from Sept. 15 to Oct. 20
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration: Please call Fitness Pointe at 219-924-5348 to register.
Cost: $119 for FP members, $139 for non-members
9/16/2010 - Essentials of Food Journaling Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Learn how food journaling relates to proper body composition, weight management and healthy eating.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
9/23/2010 - Seven Secrets to Developing a Fitness Program Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Informational session provides the seven secrets to developing your own customized fitness program. Learn how to develop a fitness program designed to meet your needs. Information about S.M.A.R.T. goals, FITT principles, as well as tips to keep you motivated.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
9/24/2010 - Essentials of Food Journaling Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Learn how food journaling relates to proper body composition, weight management and healthy eating.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
9/27/2010 - Care and Treatment of the Problem Shoulder Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
A physical therapist will discuss the various problems that can occur in the shoulder. Basic anatomy, mechanisms of injury, conservative treatment and the role of physical therapy and exercise will be included.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
9/27/2010 - What’s the Big Deal About Metabolic Rate? Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Tired of dieting and exercising but never reaching your goal? Maybe it has something to do with your metabolic rate. Learn about your resting metabolism and its relationship to managing your weight.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
9/29/2010 - Body Mechanics Training for the Caretaker Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Physical therapists will discuss the causes of back pain, how to prevent injury and how to safely move and transfer people dependent upon you.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
10/7/2010 - What’s the Big Deal About Metabolic Rate? Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Tired of dieting and exercising but never reaching your goal? Maybe it has something to do with your metabolic rate. Learn about your resting metabolism and its relationship to managing your weight.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
10/12/2010 - Lap-Band! Is it Right for Me? Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
General Surgeon Paul Stanish, M.D., F.A.C.S. will discuss new surgical options for the treatment of obesity; decisions relating to gastric by-pass surgery, and the affordability of surgery versus the cost of obesity on your health and well-being.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
10/13/2010 - The Unspoken Condition: Incontinence Solutions Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Nurse practitioner Barb Chavez, MSN, APRN, certified in wound ostomy and incontinence, will discuss various types of incontinence issues and available treatment options.
Held in the Auditorium in the Patient Tower.
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
10/14/2010 - Skin Cancer Screening Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital, 901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster, Indiana
Physicians will examine any questionable areas of the body to look for indications of cancer or pre-cancerous conditions. Areas include warts, birthmarks, moles, suspicious spots or growths, or areas that have had excessive exposure to the sun. Space is limited.
The screening is being held in the Radiation Therapy Dept. at Community on the 1st floor of the West Pavillion.
Location: Community Hospital, 901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster, Indiana
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: FREE
10/14/2010 - Seven Secrets to Developing a Fitness Program Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Informational session provides the seven secrets to developing your own customized fitness program. Learn how to develop a fitness program designed to meet your needs. Information about S.M.A.R.T. goals, FITT principles, as well as tips to keep you motivated.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
10/25/2010 - Heart Disease-Combining Natural Options and New Scientific Advances Learn More »
Location: Other - See event description
Dr. Steven Devries will be speaking on heart and total body health. He will address healthy eating habits as well as discussing some of the natural supplements that are available without prescription and review the symptoms of Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Program will be held at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts-1040 Ridge Road, Munster, IN.
Location: Other - See event description
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
10/25/2010 - Seven Secrets to Developing a Fitness Program Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Informational session provides the seven secrets to developing your own customized fitness program. Learn how to develop a fitness program designed to meet your needs. Information about S.M.A.R.T. goals, FITT principles, as well as tips to keep you motivated.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
10/26/2010 - When the HIP bone is connected to PAIN Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Orthopedic surgeon Gene Fedor, M.D., discusses the signs, symptoms, causes and new treatments for hip and knee pain.
Held in the Auditorium in the Patient Tower.
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
11/2/2010 - The Scoop on Proteins and the Facts on Fats Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Learn about the role of protein in the body, how much is required for good health. How does fat fit into a healthy nutrition plan...what are the "bad" fats? How do I know the difference between fats?
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
11/5/2010 - The Scoop on Proteins and the Facts on Fats Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Learn about the role of protein in the body, how much is required for good health. How does fat fit into a healthy nutrition plan...what are the "bad" fats? How do I know the difference between fats?
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
11/8/2010 - What’s the Big Deal About Metabolic Rate? Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Tired of dieting and exercising but never reaching your goal? Maybe it has something to do with your metabolic rate. Learn about your resting metabolism and its relationship to managing your weight.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
11/9/2010 - Lap-Band! Is it Right for Me? Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
General Surgeon Paul Stanish, M.D., F.A.C.S. will discuss new surgical options for the treatment of obesity; decisions relating to gastric by-pass surgery, and the affordability of surgery versus the cost of obesity on your health and well-being.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
11/23/2010 - Nutrition for Life Learn More »
Location: Cancer Resource Centre, 926 Ridge Rd., Munster, Indiana
Addresses nutritional issues for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
Location: Cancer Resource Centre, 926 Ridge Rd., Munster, Indiana
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3349 for information and to register.
Cost: FREE
ONGOING - Diabetic Complications & Glucose Monitoring Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Learn the complications of diabetes and how to monitor your glucose level.
Program held in the Education Classroom on 5 East.
For additional information please call the Diabetes Educator at 219 947-6234.
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: Free
ONGOING - TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Support for those who desire maintenance of a healthy weight.
Held at St. Mary’s in the Patient Tower Conference Room 3.
Fee: $26.00 annual dues plus $1.00 per week.
To register call 219 884-4550.
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost:
ONGOING - Diabetic Management Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Learn how to better manage diabetes.
Program held in the Education Classroom on 5 East.
For additional information please call the Diabetes Educator at 219 947-6234.
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Registration: No registration required.
Cost: Free
ONGOING - Guided Meditation and Healing Touch Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Experience stress reduction and relaxation to benefit mind, body and spirit.
Held Wednesdays in the Patient Tower Conference Room 3A.
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: $10 per session
ONGOING - Yoga Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Learn the basics of yoga including the physical and mental benefits.
Held Wednesday’s, Patient Tower Conference Room 3.
Call 219-805-5180 (Lake County) or 219-548-9395 (Porter County) for more information.
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: $8.00/class, $25 for Four-Class Sessions/$20.00 for seniors/$8.00 single session
ONGOING - Nutrition Counseling Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Individualized meal planning designed by a registered dietitian with expertise in food allergies, weight management, abnormal blood lipid management, diabetes, eating disorders and more.
Call 219-934-2858 for an appointment and fees.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost:
ONGOING - Diabetic Diet & Meal Planning Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Learn healthy eating for diabetics.
Program held in the Education Classroom on 5 East.
For additional information please call the Diabetes Educator at 219 947-6234.
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: Free
ONGOING - Peripheral Arterial Disease Rehabilitation Learn More »
Location: Health and Rehabilitation Spectrum, 1354 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
The program offers two classes per week of supervised exercise and education about PAD.
One time orientation fee: $55
Monthly fee: $35
Call 219-947-6085 for dates, times and to register.
Location: Health and Rehabilitation Spectrum, 1354 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost:
ONGOING - Blood Pressure Screening Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Screenings are held the 3rd Tuesday of every month at Fitness Pointe in the Cardiac Rehab Department.
Registration not required. Just show up between 8-9 a.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
For additional information please call: (219) 934-2830
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration: No registration required.
Cost: FREE
ONGOING - New Beginnings Transplant Support Group Learn More »
Location: St. Catherine Hospital Professional Office Building Conference Room, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago, IN
Provides and distributes educational information, and maintains contact with donor families, transplant recipients, patients waiting, and dialysis patients. New Beginnings is managed by Multicultural Wellness Network.
2nd Monday of the month. St Catherine POB Conference Room.
For information call Sheila at 219-985-9504.
Location: St. Catherine Hospital Professional Office Building Conference Room, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago, IN
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 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.
Held at the Whiting Community Center, 1938 Clark St. For more information call 219-659-0860.
Also at the Wicker Park Social Center, 2125 Ridge Rd., Highland. For more information call 219-313-3934.
Also at the Roberto Clemente Center, 3616 Elm St., East Chicago. For more information call 219-391-8485.
Location: Other - See event description
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: FREE
ONGOING - New Beginnings Transplant Support Group Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Provides and distributes educational information, and maintains contact with donor families, transplant recipients, patients waiting, and dialysis patients. New Beginnings is managed by Multicultural Wellness Network.
Held 3rd Wednesday of each month at SMMC Auditorium..
For more information, call Ed Jagiela at 219-769-4479, Linda Ramos at 219-775-2189 or Jason Delgado at 219-663-3747.
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: FREE
ONGOING - Blood Pressure Screening Learn More »
Location: Health and Rehabilitation Spectrum, 1354 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Free, no appointment necessary. Held at the Spectrum of St. Mary’s once a month on Thursdays.
Call 219-836-3477 for dates.
Location: Health and Rehabilitation Spectrum, 1354 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration: No registration required.
Cost: Free
ONGOING - Feel Like Dancing? Learn More »
Location: Cancer Resource Centre, 926 Ridge Rd., Munster, Indiana
Learn several different dances through this program. Partners are not necessary.
Held at the Cancer Resource Centre the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
To register call 219-836-3349.
Location: Cancer Resource Centre, 926 Ridge Rd., Munster, Indiana
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3349 for information and to register.
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:
Arthritis (Aquatic Class)
Aqua Flow
Aqua II
Aqua Yoga
Bike & Tone
Chair Yoga
Cycle
Deep Water (Aquatic Class)
Pilates
Punch & Crunch Low II
Meditation Yoga
Move & Tone (Aquatic Class)
Restorative Yoga
Tai Chi
Yoga
Yogilates
Fee: $78.00 for 12 classes. The pass is renewable.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Registration: Please call Fitness Pointe at 219-924-5348 to register.
Cost: $78.00
ONGOING - Coach Fitness Program Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
A six-week training program to inspire, motivate, and educate. Sessions available in Pilates Allegro, Strength Training for Women over 40, Beginning Self Defense for Women, Prenatal, Postnatal and Healthy Eating 101.
For dates and times call Fitness Pointe at 219-924-5348.
Fitness Pointe Members $80.00 non-members $100.00.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Registration: Please call Fitness Pointe at 219-924-5348 to register.
Cost: $80/members, $100/non-members
ONGOING - Living Well with Heart Failure Learn More »
Location: Other - See event description
Living with heart failure can be challenging. Come and learn ways to meet the challenge and manage the disease.
Held at the Heart Failure Clinic at 9054 Columbia Avenue. (Sandridge Professional Building-entrance faces Columbia Ave.)
Held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
Location: Other - See event description
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
ONGOING - Peripheral Arterial Disease Exercise Program Learn More »
Location: St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
The program offers two classes per week of supervised exercise and education about PAD.
One time orientation fee: $55
Monthly fee: $35
Call 219-392-7100 for dates, times and to register.
Location: St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: $55.00/$35.00
ONGOING - Nutrition Counseling Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Dietary evaluation and counseling by a registered dietitian. Physician referral required.
Call 219 947-6063 for times, dates, fees and to make an appointment.
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: Call for fees
ONGOING - Pulmonary Rehab "Breathless" Support Group Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
This free support group is for patients looking for answers, and for someone to listen.
Held at Spectrum of St. Mary Medical Center, 1354 S. Lake Park Ave.,
Hobart, IN 46342. Last Monday of the month.
To register call 219-947-6574.
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: FREE
