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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.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Hospice 101, 9 to 11 a.m. Jan. 5 — Learn what All Hospice has to offer. Meet with Erin Sanders in front of our facility in the JCPenney’s hallway.

• WALK WITH A DOC, 7:45 a.m. Jan. 9 — Dr. Tyler Bittner will talk and give updates on sports medicine in the Target hallway. All are welcome! This monthly event combines an informative talk with a walk in the Eastwood Mall with our local physicians. Free giveaways for those who register ahead of time. Refreshments are provided.

• BONE DENSITY SCREENING, 9 a.m. to noon, Jan. 13 — Come in and have an ultrasound of the heel bone to screen for osteoporosis. No appointment necessary.

• LIVING WILLS and DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY, 9 a.m. to noon, Jan. 14 — Completed this day and notarized with help from Palliative Care staff. No appointment necessary.

• MERCY HEALTH MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY, 8 to 10:45 a.m. Jan. 15 — 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. 3D mammography is also available. This screening is covered by most health plans. You may be eligible for financial assistance. Call 330-652-7542 to schedule your visit.

• BLOOD SUGAR SCREENINGS, 8:30 to 11 a.m. Jan. 19 — 8-hour fast. No appointment necessary.

• BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES information available, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Jan. 19 — Meet Alana MacKenzie in front of our facility to get the latest information on behavioral health services offered by Mercy Health.

Starting at $3.23/week.

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