Health notes
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ST. JOE’S AT THE MALL:
EXERCISE CLASSES — Cardio Jam, Zumba, SilverSneakers Classic & Cardio, chair yoga, floor yoga, advanced 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
• TALK WITH A DOCTOR with Dr. Jennifer Lamanna, 12:30 p.m. Wednesday — “Beating the Wintertime Blues.” All are welcome. $5 lunch available when registering.
• MERCY HEALTH MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY, 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Thursday — The bus will be at the St. Joe’s at the Mall parking area by Target. Mercy Health Mobile Mammography offers women screening mammograms in 15 minutes. Also available is 3D mammography. This screening is covered by most health plans. You may be eligible for financial assistance. Call 330-652-7542 to schedule your visit.
• REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR DECEMBER CLASSES, Monday.
• PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE SCREENING, 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 25 — A nurse will measure blood flow to the legs by ankle brachial index. By appointment only. Call 330-652-7542.
