Maryland’s Health Matters - St. Joseph - Fall 2016 - 19

NEWS AND EVENTS Fall for Health Unless designated otherwise, call 410-337-1479 to register. All events are FREE unless designated otherwise. HEALTH SCREENINGS, CLASSES AND VACCINES PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING For men ages 50 to 70. African-American men and men with a first-degree relative (father, brother) diagnosed before age 65 should consider screening starting at age 40. Consists of a digital rectal exam and prostate-specific antigen blood test, which, in combination, can detect prostate cancer at an early and potentially curable stage. Appointment required. Call 410-337-1479. * Saturday, Oct. 1, appointments begin at 9 a.m. BREAST CANCER SCREENING For women 40 years and older who have not had a mammogram within the past year and do not have breast cancer. Screening includes clinical breast exam, screening mammogram and risk assessment. Appointment required. Call 410-337-1479. * Saturday, Oct. 1; appointments begin at 9 a.m. BONE DENSITY SCREENING Suitable for adults who want to know how their lifestyle is impacting their bone density and for those with certain risk factors. Consists of a quick, painless ultrasound test of the heel bone (not diagnostic). For those who have not had a DEXA scan or ultrasound bone test in the past year. Appointment required. Call 410-337-1337 or visit stjosephtowson/events. * Thursday, Nov. 3, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. * Thursday, Dec. 1, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSIS To identify your unique body makeup and associated health risks. The Tanita SC-331S professional scale uses Bioelectric Impedance Analysis (BIA) to determine weight, body fat, BMI, total body water, muscle mass, metabolic rate and more. Appointment required. Call 410-337-1337 or visit stjosephtowson/events. * Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2 to 4 p.m. * Tuesday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. * Tuesday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. * Tuesday, Dec. 6, 4 to 6 p.m. White Marsh Mall 8200 Perry Hall Blvd., Baltimore * Tuesday, Oct. 18, 12 to 7 p.m. WEEKLY YOGA CLASSES * Mondays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. * Thursdays, 4 to 5:15 p.m. Irwin Center. Call 410-337-1479 for questions and directions. Orokawa Family Center Y 600 W. Chesapeake Ave., Towson * Thursday, Oct. 27, 3 to 7 p.m. SEATED SERENITY YOGA For breast cancer patients, family and friends, and can help decrease fatigue, improve mood and release tension. Call 410-427-2548 to register. * Wednesdays, Oct. 5 to Nov. 9, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the UM SJMC Cancer Institute, Towson INFLUENZA (FLU) VACCINATIONS Trivalent flu shots given to those ages 9 years and older. Please bring a nonperishable food item. Donations will be given to a local food bank. Thank you for helping UM St. Joseph Medical Center build healthier communities. No appointment needed. For questions, call 410-337-1479. * Saturday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (during health fair) * Friday, Oct. 14, 4 to 7 p.m. (in the Canticle Room) * Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (in the Canticle Room) WALK-IN FLU CLINICS No appointments needed. For questions, call 410-337-1479. Shops at Kenilworth 800 Kenilworth Drive, Towson * Wednesday, Oct. 5, 12 to 7 p.m. Greetings & Readings Hunt Valley Town Centre 118 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley * Friday, Oct. 7, 12 to 7 p.m. Cathedral of Mary Our Queen Parish Center 5200 North Charles St., Baltimore * Tuesday, Oct. 11, 3 to 7 p.m. Our Lady of Grace Parish Center 18310 Middletown Rd., Parkton Tuesday, Oct. 25, 3 to 7 p.m. St. Joseph Parish Cockeysville 100 Church Lane, Cockeysville * Friday, Oct. 28, 12 to 7 p.m. EVENTS OFF THE BEATEN PATH WITH HEART DISEASE Presented by Frank Morris, MD, boardcertified cardiologist, chief of Cardiology, director of the Cardiac Cath Labs at UM SJMC. To register, call 410-337-1337 or visit stjosephtowson.com/events. Light refreshments will be served. * Tuesday, Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m. in the Canticle Room AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE For medical and eligibility questions, please call 866-236-3276 before scheduling your appointment. * Thursday, Nov. 17, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Community Health Fair Free screenings, flu shots and health information at the UM St. Joseph Medical Center campus. Play area for kids, entertainment, free giveaways and food! ■ Saturday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. stjosephtowson.com | Fall 2016 19 http://www.stjosephtowson.com/events http://www.stjosephtowson.com

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