Community Education /
Screening Programs
Enter a search term below to search for a class/program:
Or, select a topic from the left to display a listing of all upcoming classes/programs.
Matters of the Heart
5/21/2013 - Mending Your Heart Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
***CANCELLED-please call for information.
Cardiothoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Cris Carlos, M.D., talks about advances in heart valve and coronary artery surgeries.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Registration: Please call 219-836-3477 or toll-free 866-836-3477 to register.
Cost: Free
5/23/2013 - 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. Presented by the nurses from the Heart Failure Clinic.
Held at the Heart Failure Clinic at 9054 Columbia Avenue. (Sandridge Professional Building-entrance faces Columbia Ave.)
Second and Fourth Thursdays 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
6/13/2013 - 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. Presented by the nurses from the Heart Failure Clinic.
Held at the Heart Failure Clinic at 9054 Columbia Avenue. (Sandridge Professional Building-entrance faces Columbia Ave.)
Second and Fourth Thursdays 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
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
6/19/2013 - Mended Hearts Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
This is an extended support group for heart patients. Group made up of men and women who have exerienced similar heart problems. Dedicated to inspiring hope in heart disease patients and their families.
Monthly guest speakers. Refreshments served.
Wednesdays
For information, please contact Steve at 219-659-6446.
Location: Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Indiana
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: FREE
6/27/2013 - 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. Presented by the nurses from the Heart Failure Clinic.
Held at the Heart Failure Clinic at 9054 Columbia Avenue. (Sandridge Professional Building-entrance faces Columbia Ave.)
Second and Fourth Thursdays 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
7/17/2013 - Stroke Support Group Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital, 901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster, Indiana
Intended for stroke suvivors, their families, caregivers and current patients. The goal is to educate people on their continued path to recovery, increase confidence and create a forum where individuals can share their experience and provide hope to others.
Community Hospital West Pavilion 5th floor, Rehab Center Activity Room.
To register call 219-836-6498
Location: Community Hospital, 901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster, Indiana
Time: 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: FREE
8/8/2013 - Coronary Health Appraisal Learn More »
Location: St. Catherine Hospital Professional Office Building Conference Room, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago, IN
Determines your risk for heart disease and other related medical conditions. Screening includes: cholesterol (total, HDL, LDL, triglycerides), hemoglobin A1C and average estimated glucose, metabolic syndrome, blood pressure, body mass index, and a Heart Health Profile. 10-12 hour fasting is required.
Location: St. Catherine Hospital Professional Office Building Conference Room, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago, 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
8/21/2013 - Stroke Support Group Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, Patient Tower, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
For those living with the effects of a stroke.
Tower Conference Rm 2
To register, CALL: 947-6329
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, Patient Tower, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: FREE
8/22/2013 - 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
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
11/20/2013 - Stroke Support Group Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, Patient Tower, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
For those living with the effects of a stroke.
Tower Conference Rm 2
To register, CALL: 947-6329
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, Patient Tower, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 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 - 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 is in the Rehabilitation Center at Community Hospital.
Held every other week, Monday-Friday; 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Call 219-852-6499 for dates 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 - 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 219-392-7641 for dates, times and to register.
Please Call for dates.
Location: St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir Street, East Chicago
Time: 11:30 PM - 12:15 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: Free
ONGOING - Moving Forward Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Stroke survivors and Caregivers learn to prevent future strokes through risk detection and management. Five-part series.
This five-part series is held every other week Monday - Friday at the Rehab Center at St. Mary.
Call 219-947-6345 for dates, times and to register.
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration: Other - See event description.
Cost: FREE
ONGOING - Coronary Scan at Community Learn More »
Location: Community Hospital, 901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster, Indiana
The Community Coronary 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 - 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.
Pre-admission: Doctor referral, stress test and lab work required.
$50 orientation fee; $48 monthly fee.
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: See event description
ONGOING - Coronary Scan at St. Mary Learn More »
Location: St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN
The Coronary Scan uses the most 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 for individuals with one or more risk factors for heart disease.
A Physician’s order is required.
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 - 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) 392-7086 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
