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Matters of the Heart
9/8/2010 - Blood Profile Screening Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Check your cholesterol, HDL, triglycerides or glucose. ONLY $5.00/test or $20.00 for entire panel. 10-12-hour fasting is required. Held in the 5th floor lab. No physician order is needed.
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: $5.00 per test or $20.00 for panel
9/9/2010 - Legs for Life PAD Screening Learn More »
Location: Willowcreek Health Center, 3170 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN
PAD is a progressive narrowing of the arteries feeding the legs, causing pain and circulation problems. Involves a blood pressure reading in the arm and ankle. This simple screening screens for blockage in leg arteries.
Blood pressure readings will be taken in the arms and ankles to screen for peripheral arterial disease. The readings will determine the participant’s ankle brachial index (ABI). Participants will be asked to remove shoes and socks, wear clothing to accommodate this.
Thirty minutes before screening, please do not eat, drink any caffeinated beverages or alcohol, participate in heavy physical activity, or smoke.
Held at the Willowcreek Health Center-3170 Willowcreek Rd., Portage.
Location: Willowcreek Health Center, 3170 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
9/11/2010 - Coronary Health Appraisal Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital, 901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster, Indiana
Determines your risk for heart disease and other related medical conditions. Screening includes: Metabolic Syndrome assessment (waist measurement, blood pressure, cholesterol (total, HDL, LDL, Trig), blood sugar). Also includes a body mass index and lifestyle questionnaire.
PLEASE NOTE: 10-12 hour fasting is required.
The screening is held in the Outpatient Service area on the first floor at Community Hospital. Please use the Outpatient Admitting entrance that faces Columbia Avenue. It is labeled entrance "B". Immediately turn to the left and follow the carpeted hallway directly into the Outpatient Services area. There is an overhead sign above the entrance to that waiting area. It reads…Outpatient Services (Laboratory, EKG, X-ray).
Location: Community Hospital, 901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster, Indiana
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: $30.00
9/14/2010 - Legs for Life PAD Screening Learn More »
Location: St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
***There are no more available appointments for this date. We are offering two other dates for the Legs for Life screening at other locations. Please check other dates.
PAD is a progressive narrowing of the arteries feeding the legs, causing pain and circulation problems. Involves a blood pressure reading in the arm and ankle. This simple screening screens for blockage in leg arteries.
Blood pressure readings will be taken in the arms and ankles to screen for peripheral arterial disease. The readings will determine the participant’s ankle brachial index (ABI). Participants will be asked to remove shoes and socks, wear clothing to accommodate this.
Thirty minutes before screening, please do not eat, drink any caffeinated beverages or alcohol, participate in heavy physical activity, or smoke.
Location: St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
9/21/2010 - Stroke Support Group Learn More »
Location: St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
Provides education and support for stroke survivors, caregivers, and family members.
Held in the Acute Rehabilitation Activity Room, 5th floor.
For information call 219-392-7641.
Location: St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: FREE
9/23/2010 - Coronary Health Appraisal Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Outpatient Centre, 9660 Wicker Ave., St. John, Indiana
Determines your risk for heart disease and other related medical conditions. Screening includes: Metabolic Syndrome assessment (waist measurement, blood pressure, cholesterol (total, HDL, LDL, Trig), blood sugar). Also includes a body mass index and lifestyle questionnaire. Must call for a scheduled appointment. 10-12 hour fasting is required.
Location: Community Hospital Outpatient Centre, 9660 Wicker Ave., St. John, Indiana
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: $30.00
9/24/2010 - Legs for Life PAD Screening Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Outpatient Centre, 9660 Wicker Ave., St. John, Indiana
PAD is a progressive narrowing of the arteries feeding the legs, causing pain and circulation problems. Involves a blood pressure reading in the arm and ankle. This simple screening screens for blockage in leg arteries.
Blood pressure readings will be taken in the arms and ankles to screen for peripheral arterial disease. The readings will determine the participant’s ankle brachial index (ABI). Participants will be asked to remove shoes and socks, wear clothing to accommodate this.
Thirty minutes before screening, please do not eat, drink any caffeinated beverages or alcohol, participate in heavy physical activity, or smoke.
Location: Community Hospital Outpatient Centre, 9660 Wicker Ave., St. John, Indiana
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
9/28/2010 - Heart Failure Support Group Learn More »
Location: St. Catherine Hospital Professional Office Building Conference Room, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago, IN
This free support group is for patients and loved ones dealing with heart failure.
For dates & times, please call: 219 392-7727.
Location: St. Catherine Hospital Professional Office Building Conference Room, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago, IN
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: FREE
9/29/2010 - Stroke Support Group Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital, 901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster, Indiana
Provides assistance to individuals and family members of those afflicted by a stroke.
Community Hospital, 4th floor West Pavilion Rehab Center Dining Room.
To register call 219-852-6287.
Location: Community Hospital, 901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster, Indiana
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: FREE
9/29/2010 - Healing Hearts Education Group Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Support for patients and loved ones dealing with heart failure.
Informative sessions on educational topics related to heart failure.
Held in St. Mary Medical Center Patient Tower Conference Room 3 & 3A.
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: FREE
10/7/2010 - PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease) Screening Learn More »
Location: St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
This simple 15 minute screening determines any indication of Peripheral Arterial Disease and screens for blockages in leg arteries.
Location: St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: $10.00
10/16/2010 - Coronary Health Appraisal Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Learn your risk for heart disease and other related conditions. Screening includes: cholesterol (total, HDL, LDL, triglycerides), blood sugar metabolic syndrome, blood pressure, body mass index and lifestyle questionnaire.
A 10-12 hour fasting required.
Held in the Outpatient/Admitting area on the first floor of St. Mary Medical Center. Please use entrance "B" which is located on the Southwest side of the hospital. Follow signs to admitting and the lab is on the first floor in the admitting area.
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: $30.00
10/19/2010 - Stroke Supoport Group Learn More »
Location: St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
Provides education and support for stroke survivors, caregivers, and family members.
Held in the Acute Rehabilitation Activity Room, 5th floor.
For information call 219-392-7641.
Location: St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
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
11/4/2010 - Coronary Health Appraisal Learn More »
Location: St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
This screening determines your risk for heart disease and other related medical conditions. Screening includes a Metabolic Syndrome assessment (waist measurement, blood pressure, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Triglycerides & glucose). 10-12 hour fasting is required.
Location: St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: $30.00
11/9/2010 - PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease) Screening Learn More »
Location: St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
This simple 15 minute screening determines any indication of Peripheral Arterial Disease and screens for blockages in leg arteries.
Location: St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: $10.00
11/11/2010 - Healing Hearts Support Group Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Support for patients and loved ones dealing with heart failure. Informative sessions on educational topics related to heart failure.
Held in St Mary Medical Center in the Patient Tower Conference Room 3 & 3A .
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: FREE
11/11/2010 - Stroke Support Group Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital, 901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster, Indiana
Provides assistance to individuals and family members of those afflicted by stroke.
Community Hospital, 4th floor West Pavilion, Rehabilitation Dining Room
To register call 219-852-6287
Location: Community Hospital, 901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster, Indiana
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: FREE
11/16/2010 - Stroke Support Group Learn More »
Location: St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
Provides education and support for stroke survivors, caregivers, and family members.
Held in the Acute Rehabilitation Activity Room, 5th floor.
For information call 219-392-7641.
Location: St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: FREE
11/18/2010 - Coumadin: The Delicate Balance Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 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, 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
ONGOING - PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease) Screenings Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
This simple 15 minute screening determines any indication of Peripheral Arterial Disease and screens for blockages in leg arteries.
To register please call 219-934-2830. The fee for the screening is $8 for Cardiac Rehab patients and Fitness Pointe® members or $10 for non-members.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: See description
ONGOING - Moving Forward Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital, 901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster, Indiana
Stroke survivors learn to prevent future strokes through risk detection and management. Program will be held in the Rehabilitation Center at Community Hospital every other week, Monday-Friday; 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Call 219-852-6287 for dates, times and to register.
Location: Community Hospital, 901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster, Indiana
Time: 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: Free
ONGOING - Peripheral Arterial Disease Rehabilitation Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
This exercise program can help to improve some of the painful symptoms of PAD. We offer 3 classes per week of supervised exercise as well as extensive education related to PAD prevention and treatment. One-time orientation fee: $55. Monthly fee: $55. For more information or to register call 219-934-2830.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: see description
ONGOING - Moving Forward Learn More »
Location: St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
Stroke survivors and Caregivers learn to prevent future strokes through risk detection and management.
This five-part series is held every other week Monday-Friday on the 5th floor Rehabilitation Center at St. Catherine Hospital.
Call 219-852-6287 for dates, times and to register.
Please Call for dates.
Location: St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
Time: 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: Free
ONGOING - Moving Forward Learn More »
Location: Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, 320 W. 61st Avenue, Hobart, IN
Stroke survivors and Caregivers learn to prevent future strokes through risk detection and management.
This five-part series is held every other week Monday-Friday at the Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, 320 W. 61st Avenue in Hobart.
Call 219-852-6287 for dates, times and to register.
Location: Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, 320 W. 61st Avenue, Hobart, IN
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: Free
ONGOING - Community Coronary Scan Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital, 901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster, Indiana
This Scan uses the most advanced Dual Source CT imaging to take X-ray pictures of your heart to detect calcium deposits. These deposits are a sign of heart disease. This non-invasive test is fast, painless and recommended to individuals with one or more risk factors for heart disease. Call 219 836-4599 or 1-877-999-SCAN for a scheduled appointment.
Location: Community Hospital, 901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster, Indiana
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: $200.00/person
ONGOING - Heart Failure Educational Group Learn More »
Location: St. Catherine Hospital Professional Office Building Conference Room, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago, IN
Support and education group for patients and loved ones dealing with heart failure.
For dates & times, please call: 219 392-7727.
Location: St. Catherine Hospital Professional Office Building Conference Room, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago, IN
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
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 - 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 - Children Confronting Cancer Learn More »
Location: Cancer Resource Centre, 926 Ridge Rd., Munster, Indiana
For children under the age of 16 who have a cancer diagnosis.
Held at the Cancer Resource Centre on the 1st Wednesday of the month. Please call 219-836-3349 for dates and to register.
Location: Cancer Resource Centre, 926 Ridge Rd., Munster, Indiana
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3349 for information and to register.
Cost: Free
ONGOING - HeartFit Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
HeartFit is a program designed to help individuals acquire the skills and knowledge that they need to stop or slow the progression of heart disease.
This program combines cardiovascular conditioning with education and counseling all within a medically-supervised, supportive environment that encourages making necessary lifestyle changes.
Call 934-2830 for dates & times and to register.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: $50 Orientation Fee, $48 monthly fee.
ONGOING - Coronary Scan at St. Mary’s Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
The Coronary Scan uses advanced CT imaging to take x-ray pictures of your heart to detect calcium deposits. These deposits can be a sign of heart disease. This non-invasive test is fast, painless and recommended to individuals with one or more risk factors for heart disease. Call 219 947-6436 to schedule an appointment.
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: $200.00
ONGOING - Mended Hearts Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Mended Hearts is a national organization with a local NW Indiana chapter. If you are a recovered cardiac patient who would like to help new cardiac patients by providing support and education, this group may be for you. Call for times.
For dates and additional information, please contact Sarah Colias, R.N., at
219-934-2830. Held at Community Hospital’s Fitness Pointe.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: FREE
ONGOING - Mended Hearts Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Mended Hearts is a national organization with a local NW Indiana chapter. Recovered cardiac patients visit newly diagnosed cardic patients to provide support and education. This group may be for you.
Held at SMMC Patient Tower Conference Room 3A.
To register or for additional information call Chris McGrew at 219-947-6085 or
Mike Trammel (evenings only) at 219-942-3781.
2d Tuesday of the month NOTE: **NO MEETINGS JULY - AUGUST - SEPTEMBER
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: FREE
