Maryland’s Health Matters - St. Joseph - Spring 2018 - 14

NEWS AND EVENTS

Spring Into Health
Unless designated otherwise, call 410-337-1337 to register. All events are FREE unless designated otherwise.

HEALTH SCREENINGS
AND CLASSES
BONE DENSITY SCREENING
Suitable for adults who want
to know how their lifestyle is
impacting their bone density
and for those with risk factors.
Consists of quick, painless
ultrasound test of the heel bone
(not diagnostic). For those who
have not had a DEXA scan or
ultrasound bone test in the past
year. Appointment required.
Friday, June 1,
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 3,
10 a.m. to noon
CV Fitness Classroom (1st floor
main hospital next to gift shop)
BODY COMPOSITION
ANALYSIS
To identify your unique body
makeup and associated health
risks. The Tanita SC-331S professional scale uses bioelectrical impedance analysis to
determine weight, body fat,
BMI, total body water, muscle
mass, metabolic rate and more.
Appointment required.
Friday, May 11, 2 to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, June 13, 4 to6 p.m.
Friday, July 6, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2 to 4 p.m.
CV Fitness Classroom (1st floor
main hospital next to gift shop)
STROKE AND ABDOMINAL
AORTIC ANEURYSM
SCREENING
Clogging of the carotid arteries
in the neck can reduce blood
flow to the brain and result
in a stroke. Abdominal aortic
aneurysms often have no symptoms until rupture, which can
be fatal. A painless ultrasound
can be used to detect both of
these conditions. A combined
screening for anyone 65 years

LIVING HEALTHY
WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Workshop is meant for people who have been
diagnosed with hypertension or high blood
pressure wanting to learn how to better manage their condition. Registration required.
Thursday, May 24, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 12, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
CV Fitness Classroom
and older with at least one
risk factor. Requires fasting for
four hours before screening.
Appointment required.
To register, call 410-337-1479.
Wednesday, May 30,
4 to 7 p.m.
Pain/DDC Center
STEPPING ON
Seven-week, evidence-based
fall prevention program.
The workshop focuses on
how strength and balancing exercises, medication
management, home safety,
footwear, vision and mobility
are important in preventing falls. As a result of the
program, participants will
increase overall strength,
achieve better balance, gain
more confidence, and have
a greater sense of independence and a reduced risk of
falling. Registration required.
Thursdays, Jul. 26 to
Sept. 6, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Irwin Center
WEEKLY YOGA CLASSES
No registration required.
Call 410-337-1479 for
questions and directions.
Monday yoga class,
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

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Wednesday chair yoga,
noon to 12:30 p.m.
Irwin Center
AMERICAN RED CROSS
BLOOD DRIVE
To schedule a lifesaving
donation, call 410-337-1479.
For medical and eligibility
questions, please call
866-236-3276 before scheduling your appointment.
Friday, June 22,
7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 28,
Noon to 5:30 p.m.
CHILDBIRTH
PREPARATION CLASSES
Classes include baby care,
breastfeeding, grandparents
update and infant massage
classes for parents and baby.
Call 410-337-1880 to register.
Fees apply.
STROKE SURVIVOR
SUPPORT GROUP
Provides a forum for learning,
listening and socializing with
others. Our free stroke support
group encourages participants
to share their experiences and
offer comfort and empowerment to others. A team of
stroke professionals will provide

information about healthy living,
stroke management and support
after experiencing a stroke.
Third Tuesday of the month,
2 to 3:30 p.m.
The Orokawa Y in Towson

EVENTS
7TH ANNUAL WOMEN'S
HEALTH CONFERENCE
A day devoted to women's
health education, empowerment and inspiration. This year's
keynote speaker is Megan Knight
from ABC 2 News. For more
details and to register, visit
umstjoseph.org/healthy.
Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. (registration and
continental breakfast begin
at 8 a.m.)
Canticle Room
NOT ALL WOUNDS
ARE VISIBLE: LET'S TALK
ABOUT DEPRESSION AND
ANXIETY - PART I
This community conversation,
hosted by the University of
Maryland Medical System, will
focus on the impact of depression and anxiety on the family,
primarily women and children.
For more information about
locations where this event will
be livestreamed or to RSVP, visit
umstjoseph.org/healthy.
Wednesday, May 23; 9 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m.
Noppenberger Auditorium
KNOW STROKE: RISK
FACTORS AND PREVENTION
Learn how to reduce your risk
of stroke from a team of experts
including neurology, pharmacy
and physical therapy. Lunch will
be provided. To register, visit
umstjoseph.org/healthy.
Tuesday, May 29,
noon to 1:30 p.m.
Canticle Room

Save the Date: Fall Festival & Health Fair, Saturday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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