Health news
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ST. JOE’S AT THE MALL: EXERCISE CLASSES — Cardio Jam, Zumba, SilverSneakers Classic & Cardio, Chair Yoga, Floor Yoga, Advance Balance, Beginning Balance, 60UP, Parkinson’s Exercise, Strength Class, Chair Volleyball, QiGong and Mindful Meditation. Open to anyone with a St. Joe’s at the Mall membership.
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS — 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
DIETITIAN — By appointment on Fridays. Call 330-652-7542. No cost.
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS: BONE DENSITY SCREENING, 9 a.m. to noon, today — Come in and have an ultrasound of the heel bone to screen for osteoporosis. No appointment necessary.
HEALTHY EATING BRUNCH DEMO with Jessica Romeo, 9 a.m. Wednesday — Learn how to cook a healthy brunch before the holidays. Please register 330-652-7542.
LIVING WILLS and DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR HEALTH CARE, 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday — Completed this day and notarized with help from Palliative Care staff. No appointment necessary.
GRIEF 101 with Kim Calhoun, LSW Bereavement counselor, 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday — Register at 330-549-5901.
BLOOD SUGAR SCREENINGS, 8:30 to 11 a.m. Monday — 8 hour fast, walk-ins.
CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR EDUCATION with Debbie Hlad and Katie Rebraca, diabetes educators, 8:30 to 11 a.m. Monday.
MEET ALANA MACKENZIE, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Monday — Get the latest information on behavioral health services offered by Mercy Health.

