Community Hospital Community Programs, March 18, 2015

chs-stockFree Weight Loss Support Group
The Weight No More Support Group provides support and information to those who have had or are thinking about having weight-loss surgery. It will meet on April 1 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Community Hospital Medical Office Building, located at 801 MacArthur Blvd, Munster, Ind.

This program is free, but registration is required by calling 219-836-3477 or toll free 866‑836-3477. For information on other programs offered by Community Healthcare System visit our website at www.comhs.org.

Free Class for Athletes
A Community Hospital physical therapist will discuss the causes and prevention of the most common ankle injuries affecting the athlete. Common Ankle Injuries in the Athlete will be held on April 6 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at Community Hospital Outpatient Centre, located at 9660 Wicker Ave, St. John, Ind.

This program is free, but registration is required by calling 219-836-3477 or toll free 866‑836-3477. For information on other programs offered by Community Healthcare System visit our website at www.comhs.org.

Free Baby Class
New parents can take our free Taking Care of Baby class which covers basic baby care on April 6 from 6:00-8:45 p.m., at the Community Hospital Outpatient Centre, located at 9660 Wicker Ave., St. John, Ind.

This program is free, but registration is required by calling 219-836-3477 or toll free 866‑836-3477. For information on other programs offered by Community Healthcare System visit our website at www.comhs.org.

Diabetes Class
Taking Steps to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes will be held on April 6 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Community Hospital, located at 901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster, Ind. Learn what steps to take to prevent Type 2 Diabetes with guidance from a Registered Dietitian and Registered Nurse.

Cost for this program is $35. Registration is required by calling 219-836-3477 or toll free 866‑836-3477. For information on other programs offered by Community Healthcare System visit our website at www.comhs.org.

Free Weight-Loss Surgery Class
Learn about the most comprehensive program for medical, surgical and lifestyle weight loss solutions from Northwest Indiana's leading team of bariatric professionals. Weight-Loss Surgery: Is it Right for Me? will be held on April 7 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Community Hospital Medical Office Building, located at 801 MacArthur Blvd., Munster, Ind.

This program is free, but registration is required by calling 219-836-3477 or toll free 866‑836-3477. For information on other programs offered by Community Healthcare System visit our website at www.comhs.org.

Shoulder Pain: Strains, Sprains, and Tears
Monday, April 13, 2015
6pm to 7pm
St. Mary Medical Center
Auditorium – West Entrance
1500 S. Lake Park Ave
Hobart, IN 46342

Shoulder pain is an extremely common condition affecting the musculoskeletal system.

This presentation will cover some of the common causes of shoulder pain including

Bursitis, rotator cuff tears, and arthritis.

Orthopedic surgeon Sunil Dedhia, MD, will discuss diagnosis, treatment and prevention of shoulder pain.

This presentation is free please register at 219-836-3477 or 1-866-836-3477

2015 Cancer Survivorship Series – Living with, though, and beyond Cancer!
Saturday, April 18, 2015
9am to 12pm
Valparaiso Health Center of St. Mary Medical Center
3800 St. Mary Drive
Valparaiso, IN

St. Mary Medical Center’s Cancer Survivorship series offers informative presentations and useful resources for anyone whose life has been impacted by cancer. This ongoing series will focus on issues of living with, through and beyond cancer for newly diagnosed individuals, long-term survivors, as well as family members, loved ones and caretakers.

Nancy Beckman, Ph.D., Amy Siston, Ph.D., and Pooja N. Dave, M.A, members of the University of Chicago’s Psycho-oncology team will explore psychological issues including anxiety, depression, and coping. There will also be tips on ways to promote improved mood, health behaviors, and quality of life among cancer patients. Presentation will be held at 10am.

This Series is Free. Space is limited. Register by calling 866-836-3477.