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February 2015 Newsletter
PARKVIEW
CENTER FOR HEALTHY LIVING
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A New Benefit to Membership
Parkview Heart Institute and Parkview Center for Healthy Living have joined
efforts to give members a discounted rate on the HeartSmart CT scan, a
screening test for coronary heart disease. Now, it costs just $25 for the
screening instead of the normal $50 fee. The HeartSmart CT scan is available
at three locations in Fort Wayne and at Parkview hospitals in Columbia City,
Huntington, LaGrange and Kendallville.
Follow these easy steps:
›› When you call to make an appointment, tell the scheduling staff member that
you’re a Parkview Center for Healthy Living member.
›› Present your membership key tag to registration personnel upon arriving for
your appointment.
Coronary artery disease is a slow, progressive condition that can begin early in
life and go undetected for years. Taking less than 15 minutes, HeartSmart CT is
a simple, non-invasive scan that can detect coronary artery disease in its early
stages. The test is most appropriate for women over 45 years of age and men
over 40.
To schedule an appointment, call (260) 373-8900 or toll free (877) 225-5747.
Center for Healthy Living Signature Series
Love Your Heart
Thursday, Feb. 19, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation | 10622 Parkview Plaza Drive, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Join us at this free event about women’s heart health.
• Attend presentations (choose two):
››“Can I really be Having a Heart Attack?” – T. Eric White,
MD, Parkview Physicians Group – Cardiology
››“Younger Women – What They Should Know About
Prevention” – Stephen Brown, MD, Parkview Physicians
Group – Cardiology
››“Sugar and the Heart” – Angela LaSalle, MD, Parkview
Physicians Group – Integrative Medicine
››“The Heart of Menopause” – Michele Helfgott, MD,
Parkview Physicians Group – Integrative Medicine
Watch for details online at www.parkview.com/womensheart.
Call (888) 780-3505 to register by Monday, Feb. 16.
Cost: Free
• Take advantage of an opportunity for a brief one-on-one
discussion of your questions with Linda Landin, MD, or
Mark O’Shaughnessy, MD, both of Parkview Physicians
Group – Cardiology, or other healthcare professionals
• Attend a heart-healthy cooking demonstration by a
Parkview chef, including delicious samples
• Get health screenings at a no cost or for a discounted fee
• Enjoy fabulous hors d’oeuvres, hand massages and door
prize drawings
Parkview Regional Medical Center campus location
11123 Parkview Plaza Drive | Entrance 2C, Suite 200 | Fort Wayne, Ind.
Programs
YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program
Begins Tuesday, Feb. 3, 6 – 7 p.m.
Join the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne for an interactive course
to learn about, and reduce your risk of developing, type II
diabetes. You can also discover how to make better food choices,
incorporate physical activity into your daily schedule and manage
healthy behavior changes for long-term prevention. This course
includes 16 weekly, one-hour sessions and eight monthly
maintenance sessions. A YMCA membership is not required to
participate in the program.
For more information, or to qualify and pre-register, contact Wendy Spitznagel, community wellness director, YMCA of Greater
Fort Wayne, at (260) 918-2148 or Wendy_Spitznagel@fwymca.org.
You can also contact Meaghan Sholl, YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne,
at (260) 487-1030 or Meaghan_Sholl@fwymca.org.
NEW
WomenHeart Support Network
Thursday, Feb. 12, 6 – 8 p.m.
Well-being Wonders –
Journey to a Healthy Weight
Wednesdays, Feb. 18 – May 13,
Noon – 1 p.m. or 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Although we’re all on a journey to health
and well-being, we may take different steps
to overcome our personal challenges and
accomplish individual goals. This interactive
course includes 12 weekly, one-hour sessions
at which you can learn strategies to help you
achieve, and maintain, a healthy weight; track
your progress; and improve your overall heath
and well-being. You’ll also receive a seven-day
pass to the Parkview YMCA, 10001 Dawson’s
Creek Blvd., Fort Wayne, to help you jump-start
your journey to better health. Call (260) 6726500 to register. No classes on April 1.
Cost: $60 for the 12-week session
Are you a woman who has survived a heart-related event, or
who has heart disease? If so, you’re part of a growing sisterhood
in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. To help you connect
with other women living with a heart condition, Parkview has
created a new support group – the WomenHeart Support Network
of Parkview Heart Institute. This group will meet the second
Thursday of each month. Please join us for our inaugural meeting
to learn more about the network and meet the facilitators. Light
refreshments will be provided. Call (260) 672-6500 to learn more,
or to register.
Diabetes Workshop
Wednesdays, Feb. 18 and 25,
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Cost: Free
Have you been diagnosed with diabetes or
pre-diabetes? The Parkview Center for Healthy
Living can help. Attend this two-session class
and learn about high blood sugar, nutrition
basics, meal planning, sick-day management
and more. Call (260) 266-2470 to let us know
you’re coming.
Registration is required for all events. Call (260) 672-6500 for more information.
L’ATHENE specials
Available for purchase at the Parkview Regional Medical Center Campus location.
Primesse Essential Facial Cleanser
Citrus Foam Exfoliating Cleanser
This three-in-one anti-aging cleanser instantly
cleanses your pores, tones your skin and
removes eye makeup. Your skin will be left
feeling smooth and balanced.
Retail price: $45; Special price: $35.50
This oil-reducer and exfoliator cleanses, clarifies and renews
problem-prone skin. It’s the perfect formula for helping you
reduce breakouts.
Retail price: $48; Special price: $37.20
Consultations
Movement
Ask the Dietitian with Kathy Wehrle, RD
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Stretch ‘N Tone
Mondays, March 2 – April 20
1 – 1:45 p.m.
Schedule 15 minutes with a registered dietitian to have
your nutrition questions answered. Call (260) 672-6500
to register.
Cost: Free
Ask the Esthetician with Melody Pastura, NCEA
Wednesday, Feb. 11, Noon – 2 p.m.
Do you have questions about your skincare routine,
acne control or fine-line prevention or reduction?
Schedule a 20-minute consultation with our
esthetician. Call (260) 672-6500 to register.
Cost: Free
Ask the Diabetes Educator
with Susan King, RN, MSN
Monday, Feb. 16, 3 – 6 p.m.
Schedule a 20-minute consultation with an experienced
diabetes educator. Call (260) 672-6500 to register.
Cost: Free
Ask the Asthma Educator with Jan Moore, RRT-NPS
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2 – 4 p.m.
Schedule a 20-minute consultation with an experienced
asthma educator. Call (260) 672-6500 to register.
Cost: Free
Foot Screenings with Michael McManus, DPM
Ortho NorthEast
Wednesday, Feb. 18, Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Foot Screenings with Dennis Chubinski, DPM
Parkview Physicians Group – Podiatry
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2 – 4 p.m.
If you are experiencing pain, difficulty walking, changes
in foot structure or any condition of the skin or nails,
schedule a 15-minute screening at the Center for
Healthy Living today. Call (260) 672-6500 to register.
Cost: Members free; Non-members $5
Osteoporosis Screening
Friday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Take 15 minutes to participate in this important
screening. Call (260) 672-6500 to register.
Cost: Free
Call (260) 672-6500 to register.
Cost: Members $40; Non-members $50
Kettlebell Training
Mondays, March 2 – April 20
2 – 2:45 p.m.
Call (260) 672-6500 to register.
Cost: Members $40; Non-members $50
Lunch Break Yoga
Fridays, March 20 – May 8
Noon – 12:30 p.m. and/or
12:45 – 1:15 p.m.
Call (260) 672-6500 to register.
Cost: Members $20 for one
8-week session,
$40 for both 8-week sessions;
Non-members $25 for one
8-week session,
$50 for both 8-week sessions
Evening Yoga
Mondays, Feb. 2 – March 23 or
Wednesdays, Feb. 4 – March 25
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Call (260) 672-6500 to register.
Cost: Members $40; Non-members $50
Parkview Warsaw YMCA location
1305 Mariners Drive | Warsaw, Ind.
Programs
Blood Pressure Screenings
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often called the
“silent killer” because the first symptom of untreated high
blood pressure may be a heart attack, stroke or kidney
damage. Stop in for a free blood pressure check. It could
save your life.
Cost: Free
Knock Out Nutrition for a New You
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 5 – 5:45 p.m.
Are you confused about what healthy eating habits you
should follow? Do you wonder which foods you should eat
and which you should avoid? Cut through the confusion
and discover what healthy eating really looks like.
Resources, recipes and online tools and applications will
be discussed. Call (260) 672-6500 to register.
Cost: Free
YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program
Begins Tuesday, Feb. 17, 6 – 7 p.m.
Join the YMCA of Kosciusko County for an interactive course
to learn about, and reduce your risk of developing, type
II diabetes. You can also discover how to make better
food choices, incorporate physical activity into your daily
schedule and manage healthy behavior changes for longterm prevention. This course includes 16 weekly, one-hour
sessions and eight monthly maintenance sessions. A YMCA
membership is not required to participate in the program.
For more information, or to qualify and pre-register, contact
Wendy Spitznagel, community wellness director, YMCA of
Greater Fort Wayne, at (260) 918-2148 or Wendy_Spitznagel@fwymca.org. You can also contact
Meaghan Sholl, YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne, at (260) 487-1030 or Meaghan_Sholl@fwymca.org.
Check-up Day
Thursday, Feb. 26, 6 a.m. – Noon
Take steps toward a longer, healthier, happier life. Take
advantage of our lab work options, blood pressure
and bone density screenings, and height and weight
measurement checks. The new year is a great time to start
your journey toward a “wellness way of life.” Call (260) 672-6500 to schedule your screening today.
Cost: Screenings and measurements are free; lab costs vary
Consultations
Ask the Dietitian with Kathy Wehrle, RD
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Schedule 15 minutes with a registered dietitian to
have your nutrition questions answered. Call (260) 672-6500 to register.
Cost: Free
Ask the Diabetes Educator
with Susan King, RN, MSN
Monday, Feb. 23, 4 – 6 p.m.
Schedule a 20-minute consultation with an experienced diabetes educator. Call (260) 672-6500 to register.
Cost: Free
Ask the Asthma Educator
with Jan Moore, RRT-NPS
Monday, Feb. 23, 4 – 6 p.m.
Schedule a 20-minute consultation with an experienced asthma educator. Call (260) 672-6500
to register.
Cost: Free
Neighborhood Health Center location
3350 E. Paulding Road | Fort Wayne, Ind.
Celebrate YOU!
Programs
Drum Circle
Monday, Feb. 23, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
CPR and First Aid Certification Classes
Thursday, Feb. 12
Heartsaver CPR/AED, 8 – 10 a.m.
First Aid, 10 a.m. – noon
Heartsaver CPR/AED and First Aid together, 8 a.m. – noon
Join Beth Fenstermacher, artist-in-residence,
Parkview Healing Arts, for a discussion and
interactive performance that explores how a drum
circle can help you achieve better health and
well-being. Beth will guide you through a series of
drumming sequences that will allow you to express
yourself through the instrument. Drums will be
provided. Call (260) 672-6500 to let us know you’re coming.
Cost: $5
Consultations
Ask the Dietitian with Chris Moore, RD
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 9 – 11 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 26, 5 – 7 p.m.
Are you a teacher, foster parent or daycare provider
who needs CPR certification? We are here to help.
Our certified instructors will lead you through the
American Heart Association’s® Heartsaver courses
so you can be prepared to save a life. Call (260) 373-8270 to register.
Cost: Heartsaver CPR/AED only, $5
First Aid only, $5
Heartsaver CPR/AED and First Aid together, $5
The American Heart Association® is a registered trademark of the
American Heart Association, Inc.
Words to Eat by: Soul Foods (Part 1)
Thursday, Feb. 19, 6 – 8 p.m.
Schedule a 20-minute consultation with an
experienced diabetes educator. Call (260) 672-6500
to register.
Born out of necessity and cultural heritage, soul food
has played a dominant role in the lifestyle and eating
habits of African-Americans. However, many modern
preparations of soul food include a liberal amount
of animal fat, salt and other high-sodium sources.
These ingredients can negatively impact chronic
diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure,
heart disease and obesity. Join Chris Moore, RD, in
a discussion on alternative foods to enhance meal
preparation without sacrificing the rich flavors of
classic soul food dishes. Call (260) 672-6500 to let
us know you’re coming.
Cost: Free
Cost: Free
Schedule 15 minutes with a registered dietitian to
have your nutrition questions answered. Call (260) 672-6500 to register.
Cost: Free
Ask the Diabetes Educator
with Susan King, RN, MSN
Thursday, Feb. 12, noon – 3 p.m.
Support
Prenatal and Breastfeeding Support Group
Meets every Thursday | 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Learn about the benefits of breastfeeding for you
and your baby. Certified lactation staff is available
to answer your questions, check your baby’s weight
and provide you with support while you breastfeed.
You can also receive support from other moms.
Siblings are welcome. Call (260) 266-2464 for more
information, or to register.
Infant Safe Sleep Class
Call for additional information
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is one of the
leading causes of death among infants and children
under one year of age. Attend this 90-minute class
and learn ways to reduce the risk of SIDS. Those who
qualify, and pre-register, will receive a portable crib
upon completion of the class. Call (260) 373-6900
for additional information, and to register.
Cost: Free
The Center for Healthy
Living locations
›› Parkview Regional Medical
Center campus
11123 Parkview Plaza Drive
Entrance 2C, Suite 200
Fort Wayne, Ind.
NON-PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Parkview Health
10501 Corporate Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
›› Parkview Neighborhood
Health Center
3350 E. Paulding Road
Fort Wayne, Ind.
›› Parkview Warsaw YMCA
1305 Mariners Drive
Warsaw, Ind.
Parkview Regional Medical Center campus location
Continued
Support
Adult ADHD Support Group
Call Cheryl Gigler at (260) 436-2556 for more information or to register
Mom’s Breastfeeding Support Group
Meets every Thursday | 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Prostate Cancer Networking Group
Call (260) 484-9560 for more information.
Women’s AA Meetings
Meets every Sunday | 7 p.m.
NEW
NEW
WomenHeart Support Network
Meets the second Thursday of each month | 6 – 8 p.m.
Type II Diabetes Support Group
Held at Parkview Hospital Randallia. Call Susan King, RN, MSN,
Parkview Community Nursing, at (260) 266-2470 for more information
or to register.
FORT WAYNE, IN
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