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NEWS AND EVENTS Unless designated otherwise, call 410-337-1479 to register. All events are free unless designated otherwise. HEALTH SCREENINGS BONE DENSITY SCREENING Suitable for adults who want to know how their lifestyle is affecting their bone density and for those with certain risk factors (family history, small body frame, inactivity, smoking, excessive caffeine or alcohol consumption, low calcium and vitamin D intake). Consists of a quick, painless ultrasound test of the heel bone (not diagnostic). For those who haven't had a DEXA scan or an ultrasound bone test in the past year. Appointment required. * Thursdays, Feb. 26, March 19, April 23 and May 28, 9:30 to 11 a.m. BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSIS To identify your unique body makeup and associated health risks. The Tanita SC-331S professional scale uses bioelectric impedance analysis to determine weight, body fat, BMI, total body water, muscle mass, metabolic rate, and more. Appointment required. * Tuesday, March 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Tuesday, April 7, 4 to 6 p.m. * Friday, May 1, 2 to 4 p.m. CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING For women 21 to 65 who do not have a history of cervical cancer and have not had a Pap test within the past year. 4th Annual Women's Health Conference UM SJMC's annual event brings together women of all ages to learn new ways for living a healthy lifestyle. The conference features presentations and discussions on a variety of women's health topics and provides information and resources to help you achieve your health goals. This year's keynote speaker is John Shields, chef, author and owner of Gertrude's at the Baltimore Museum of Art. Complimentary lunch and free prize drawings. Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is required. Contact 410-337-1337 or stjosephtowson.com/womenshealth. Screening includes pelvic exam, Pap test, and education. Appointment required. * Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m. to noon WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SESSIONS Registration Required. * Tuesdays, March 3, April 7 and May 5, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. GLAUCOMA AND CATARACT SCREENING For adults ages 40 to 80 with blurred vision or family history of glaucoma or cataracts. Appointment required. * Tuesday, March 31, 2 to 4 p.m. WEEKLY YOGA CLASSES * Thursdays, 4 to 5:15 p.m. $5 donation per class. Call to register. STROKE AND AAA SCREENING Clogging of the carotid arteries in the neck can reduce blood ﬂow to the brain and result in a stroke. Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) 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 and older with at least one of the following: high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, tobacco use, or a personal or family history of stroke, aneurysm or heart disease. Requires fasting for four hours before screening. Appointment required. * Thursday, May 21, 4 to 7 p.m. SKIN CANCER SCREENING For detection of melanoma and other serious skin cancers. Screening includes full body visual examination. Appointment required. * Wednesday, May 6, 4 to 7 p.m. EVENTS, CLASSES AND SUPPORT GROUPS CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP Speaker: Brett Roberts, MD, cardiologist/electrophysiologist * Tuesday, March 17, 6:30 p.m. in the Canticle Room Register at 410-337-1337. AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Schedule a lifesaving donation. For medical and eligibility questions, please call 866-236-3276 before scheduling your appointment. * Thursday, April 16, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Join the Fight Against Cancer! Take to the streets Saturday, May 9, to participate in the Maryland Half Marathon and 5K, which beneﬁts the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center. Events begin at 8 a.m. at Maple Lawn in Howard County, and same-day registration is available. To register online or for more information, go to mdhalfmarathon.com. stjosephtowson.com | Winter 2015 15 http://www.mdhalfmarathon.com http://www.stjosephtowson.com/womenshealth http://www.mdhalfmarathon.com http://www.stjosephtowson.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Maryland's Health Matters - St. Joseph - Winter 2015

Maryland's Health Matters - St. Joseph - Winter 2015
In This Issue
A Healthy Start
And the Beat Goes On
A Healing Journey
Back (and Neck) in Action
A Life Back in Bloom
At A Glance
Healthy At Home
New and Events

Maryland's Health Matters - St. Joseph - Winter 2015