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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.

REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN FOR DECEMBER CLASSES! Call 330-652-7542 for more information.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• WALK WITH A DOC, 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. Friday — This monthly event will combine an informative talk with a walk in the Eastwood Mall with our local physicians. Free giveaways for those that register ahead of time, and refreshments are provided.

• BONE DENSITY SCREENING, 9 a.m. to noon, Dec. 9 — Come in and have an ultrasound of the heel bone to screen for osteoporosis. No appointment necessary.

• BEHAVIORAL HEALTH information available, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Dec. 10 — Stop at the table in front of St. Joe’s at the Mall.

• LIVING WILLS and DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY, 9 a.m. to noon, Dec. 10 — Completed this day and notarized with help from Palliative Care staff. No appointment necessary.

• HYPERTENSION MANAGEMENT w/Jessica Romeo, 11:30 a.m. Dec. 12 — Register by calling 330-652-7542.

• BLOOD SUGAR SCREENINGS, 8:30 to 11 a.m. Dec. 15 — 8-hour fast. No appointment necessary.

• MERCY HEALTH MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY, 8 to 11:15 a.m. Dec. 18 — The bus will be at 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.

• LIVING WILLS and DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY, 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 18 — Completed this day and notarized with help from Palliative Care staff. No appointment necessary.

• PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE SCREENING, 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 18 — A nurse will measure blood flow to the legs. By appointment only. Call 330-652-7542.

Starting at $3.23/week.

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