Maryland’s Health Matters - St. Joseph - Fall 2017 - 19

NEWS AND EVENTS

HEALTH SCREENINGS
BREAST CANCER SCREENING
For women 40 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. 7. Appointments begin at 8:30 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 (family history, small
body frame, inactivity, smoking,
excessive caffeine or alcohol
consumption, low calcium and
vitamin D intake). Consists of
quick, painless ultrasound test
of the heel bone (not diagnostic). For those who have
not had a DEXA scan or an
ultrasound bone test in the past
year. Appointment required.
Call 410-337-1337 or visit
stjosephtowson.com/healthy.
■ Friday, Oct. 6, 2 to 4 p.m.
■ Friday, Dec. 1, 11 a.m. to 1 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 to determine weight, body fat, BMI,
total body water, muscle mass,
metabolic rate and more.
Appointment required.
Call 410-337-1337 or visit
stjosephtowson.com/healthy.
■ Friday, Nov. 10, 2 to 4 p.m.
PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL
DISEASE (PAD) SCREENING
If you experience leg discomfort when you walk and it goes
away when you rest, you may
have peripheral arterial disease
(PAD). Early detection of this
disease of the arteries in the
legs is important. The diagnosis
of PAD is made by comparing

SMOKING CESSATION CLASS
This six-week program uses
a positive behavior approach
to help participants develop
their own plan on how to quit. In
60-minute sessions, participants
will learn about reducing stress,
cravings and withdrawal symptoms, and how to control their
weight while resisting the urge
to smoke. Nicotine replacement
therapy and Chantix are available for eligible cessation class
participants. This free program
is offered in collaboration
with Baltimore County Health
Department. Registration
required. Call 410-337-1337.
■ Tuesdays, Oct. 17 to Nov. 21,
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

NOT ALL WOUNDS
ARE VISIBLE
A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: LET'S TALK
ABOUT ADDICTION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Wednesday, Nov. 29
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
SMC Campus Center
621 W. Lombard St., Baltimore, MD 21201
Join the University of Maryland Medical System and
the University of Maryland, Baltimore for a FREE community conversation about addiction and substance
abuse. This event is open to the public and provides an
opportunity to hear from and talk to health care professionals and community leaders about addiction and
substance abuse, mental health and recovery. You will
not want to miss this chance to ask questions and learn
how to get help in your community, so register today
to reserve your spot! For more information about locations where this event will be livestreamed or to RSVP,
visit stjosephtowson.com/healthy.
the blood pressure in your
ankles to the blood pressure
in your arms. This is a painless procedure using a blood
pressure cuff and an ultrasound
Doppler. This screening is for
anyone over 50 with a history of
smoking, diabetes, high blood
pressure, high cholesterol, heart
attack or stroke. Appointment
required. Call 410-337-1479.
■ Thursday, Nov. 9, 4 to 7 p.m.

PROGRAMS
STEPPING ON
This seven-week, evidencebased fall prevention workshop
focuses on how strength and
balancing exercises, medication management, home safety,
footwear, vision and mobility
are important in preventing
falls. The program helps participants increase overall strength,
achieve better balance, gain

SUPPORT GROUPS

more confidence, and have a
greater sense of independence
and a reduced risk of falling.
Registration required.
Call 410-337-1337.
■ Wednesdays, Nov. 1 to
Dec. 13, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL
DISEASE SEMINAR
Educational program about
the management of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Registration required.
Call 301-287-8494, ext. 4,
or visit stjosephtowson.com/
healthy.
■ Saturday, Nov. 4, 9:30 a.m
to 12:30 p.m.
WEEKLY YOGA CLASSES
■ Mondays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
■ Thursdays, 4 to 5 p.m.
Irwin Center. No registration
required. Call 410-337-1479 for
questions and directions.

BETTER BREATHERS CLUB
Sponsored by the American
Lung Association, this is a support group for people living
with chronic lung disease like
COPD. The meetings are free.
Registration required.
Call 410-337-1302.
■ Friday, Sept. 15, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
■ Friday, Nov. 17, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
STROKE SURVIVORS
The group encourages participants to share their experiences as well as offer comfort
and empowerment to others.
A team of stroke professionals
will provide useful information
about healthy living, stroke
management and support after
experiencing a stroke. The free
meetings are hosted at the
Orokawa Y in Towson.
Registration required.
Call 410-337-1337.
■ Tuesdays, Oct. 17, Nov. 21,
Dec. 19, Jan. 16, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION CLASSES
Classes include baby care, breastfeeding, grandparents
update and infant massage classes for parents and baby.
Call 410-337-1880 to register. Fees apply.

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