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Calendar of Events

Special Events

Blood DrivesPatients at all four hospitals of Lakeland HealthCare benefit from community blood drives, including those receiving treatment for trauma, surgery, those with bleeding disorders, as well as those undergoing treatment for cancer. Make a life-saving difference and donate blood at one of these locations:

Friday, July 19 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph Frederick S. Upton Education Center, Rooms 5 and 6

Thursday, July 25 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Marie Yeager Cancer Center, St. Joseph

Wednesday, August 21 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Lakeland Community Hospital, Niles Large Meeting Room

Friday, September 6 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lakeland at Meadowbrook, Benton Harbor

Lakeland HealthCare offers a wide variety of programs and events designed to help you live a healthier lifestyle.

All programs are free unless otherwise noted.

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Blood Drives (continued)Friday, September 13 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph Frederick S. Upton Education Center, Rooms 5 and 6

Thursday, September 19 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Marie Yeager Cancer Center, St. Joseph

Will My Child Outgrow This or Is It ADHD? If you’re concerned you may be parenting a child with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or your child has already been diagnosed, please attend one of these free seminars. Mental health professionals Rich Watson, MA, LLP, LPC, and Mary Frank, MA, LLP, will discuss the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options of this common behavioral disorder affecting many children and adolescents. Both counselors are licensed by the state of Michigan and have over 20 years of experience treating children and their families with ADHD. Registration is encouraged; walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544.

Rich Watson, MA, LLP, LPC Thursday, August 8 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Center for Outpatient Services, St. Joseph Pharmacy Conference Room

Mary Frank, MA, LLP Tuesday, September 10 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Lakeland Medical Suites, Niles Community Conference Room

The Truth About Concussions: What You Need to KnowProtect your young athlete this school year with information. Concussions can occur without loss of consciousness and are not always easy to detect. Understand more about media reports, long term impact, assessment, and normal recovery. Learn more at this free seminar led by board-certified Neuropsychologist Christopher Contardo, PhD, ABPP. Registration is encouraged; walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544.

Thursday, September 19 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph Frederick S. Upton Education Center, Room 5

Glass Garden Tile WorkshopPatients and family members are invited to create a glass “Garden Tile,” a unique, personal contribution to the Garden Tile Wall in the Marie Yeager Cancer Center. Carolyn O’Hearn of Water Street GlassWorks will lead the workshop and fire the tiles at the Benton Harbor studio. The cost for each tile is $50; proceeds are donated to the Marie Yeager Cancer Center. Registration is preferred; please call (269) 927-5361.

Monday, September 16 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 25 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Marie Yeager Cancer Center, St. Joseph Ward and Kinney conference rooms

Powerful Tools for CaregiversCaregiving is a great responsibility that can often take a toll on spouses, parents, children, and friends. Through this series of classes, caregivers learn new skills for managing challenging situations. Some of the topics may include: preventing burnout, stress reduction, reducing feelings of guilt and frustration, and coping with role reversal. Preregistration is encouraged. For more information, call (269) 429-7100 or (800) 717-3811. A $25 donation helps defray the cost of the class book, but is not required to attend the class.

Mondays and Thursdays, August 12 to 29 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. Hospice at Home, South Haven

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Cancer Care

Look Good… Feel BetterThis free class is for women who are currently undergoing chemotherapy. Cosmetologists provide cosmetic advice, information on skin care, and suggestions for the use of wigs, turbans, and scarves. Participants receive a free makeup kit valued at $300 from the Personal Care Products Council. This two-hour class meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second Monday of the month in the Marie Yeager Cancer Center at the Lakeland Health Park. Class size is limited; call (269) 556-7197 to register.

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Tai Chi for Health This free class is led by a certified Tai Chi for arthritis instructor and meets Wednesdays from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Kinney and Ward Conference Rooms at the Marie Yeager Cancer Center. The class helps improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance for patients, caregivers, and volunteers of the Cancer Center. Preregistration and a physician’s release are required. To register, call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544.

Diabetes Care

Diabetes Education – Group & Individual Ongoing diabetes self-management education is offered in Niles, St. Joseph, and Watervliet. Sessions are taught by registered nurses and registered dietitians who are certified diabetes educators. Education is offered for: Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes; gestational diabetes; medication and insulin management; and insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring management. A physician’s referral is required. For more information call (269) 556-2868.

Pre-diabetes Class This free group class helps participants with higher-than-normal blood sugar levels learn about lifestyle changes which may help avoid or delay the onset of diabetes. Preregistration is required; for more information or to register, call (269) 556-2868.

Thursday, August 1 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Lakeland Community Hospital, Watervliet Classroom B

Thursday, September 12 Center for Outpatient Services, St. Joseph Pharmacy Conference Room

Lung Cancer Screening ProgramAre you a smoker or former smoker? Are you concerned about your lung health? The Lakeland Lung Cancer Screening Program offers eligible participants a CT scan lung cancer screening for $150. For more information about the Lung Cancer Screening Program, eligibility requirements, or to schedule an appointment, call (269) 556-2885, www.lakelandhealth.org/lung-cancer-screeningprogram

Nutrition Matters in Cancer TreatmentThis free nutrition class is led by a registered dietitian and meets from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Houseworth Conference Room at the Marie Yeager Cancer Center. A complimentary bag lunch is provided. Participants will receive information about healthy eating habits, ways to enhance overall well-being and quality of life during and after cancer treatment, and how to manage side effects while maintaining adequate nutrition. To register, call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544.

Wednesday, July 31Wednesday, August 28Wednesday, September 25

Prostate Cancer ScreeningsLakeland HealthCare Affiliate Lakeside Urology and the Margaret Beckley Upton Center for Health Enhancement are showing their support of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month by offering free screenings in September. The screenings are for men over 50 or age 35 and over with a family history of prostate cancer. Registration is encouraged; walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544.

All screenings 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 17, 2013 Lakeside Urology, St. Joseph

Thursday, September 19, 2013 Lakeside Urology, Niles

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Family/Parenting

Expectant Parents Lakeland’s free expectant parent classes include Preparing for Childbirth, Welcome Baby, as well as Boot Camp for New Dads and Maternal Connections for first-time moms. Preregistration is required. Call (269) 927-5355 for St. Joseph-area classes and (269) 687-1829 for Niles-area classes.

Thinking About Breastfeeding? Monthly Class for Moms and Dads

Learn about breastfeeding from delivery room to postpartum, types and use of breast pumps, weaning, returning to work, and more. Cost: $30. To register, call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544.

All classes are from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 10 Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph Frederick S. Upton Education Center

Monday, August 12 Lakeland Community Hospital, Niles Meeting Room

Breastfeeding Resources The Breastfeeding Boutique at the Center for Outpatient Services, St. Joseph is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Services include private appointments with a lactation consultant, baby weight assessments, and custom bra fittings. The boutique offers a full line of Medela® products, including breast pumps for purchase or rental. Nursing apparel and accessories are also available. Free product delivery to moms at Lakelands’ Niles and St. Joseph hospitals. Visit www.lakelandhealth.org/breastfeeding or call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544.

General Health

Understanding Abnormal Pap and HPV ResultsAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year an estimated 3 million women get unclear or abnormal Pap test results. Most of these women do not have cervical cancer; however, some kinds of abnormal cells could turn into cancer later. Learn more at this free seminar for women led by Karen Zienert, MD, a board-certified OB/GYN, seeing patients at Southwestern Medical Clinic, Niles.

Dr. Zienert will discuss how often and at what age women need a pap test, the facts about the HPV virus, and what your pap and HPV results really mean to you and your physician. Registration is encouraged; walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544.

Thursday, August 22 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Lakeland Medical Suites, Niles Community Conference Room

Bones in Balance This four-week class teaches those diagnosed with osteoporosis and osteopenia how to successfully live with these conditions through self-management. Classes include valuable self-management tips from a pharmacist, specially trained physical therapists, registered dietitian, nurse educator, and counselor. A physician order is required; the class is billable to your insurance. There is a $25 registration fee. To register, call (269) 556-7150.

All classes are 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. or 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays/Thursdays: July 9 – August 1; August 6 - 29; September 3 - 26 Center for Outpatient Services, St. Joseph

Fall Prevention and Medication Safety This free class will help you reduce accidental falls, identify ways to make your home safer, and help you understand medication safety. For upcoming community classes or to arrange a group class for six or more people, call (269) 985-4413.


Fitness to the Core Regular physical activity that is performed on most days of the week reduces the risk of developing or dying from some of the leading causes of illness and death in the United States. This class will explore the different elements of fitness and its benefits for an individual’s overall health. Practical ways to incorporate daily fitness and forming an individualized fitness plan will be discussed. Preregistration is required; for more information or to register, call (269) 556-2868 or (866) 260-7544.

Thursday, August 8 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Lakeland Community Hospital, Watervliet Classroom B

Free Screenings and Wellness WorkshopsThe Margaret Beckley Upton Center for Health Enhancement of Lakeland HealthCare will offer free health screenings and Wellness Workshops focusing on fitness, heart, and nutrition. The screenings will include a fasting cholesterol lipid panel, blood pressure, and body mass index (BMI) screening. The cholesterol lipid panel includes total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, and blood sugar. A 12-hour fast (no food, only water) is required. Participants must be age 18 or older. Refreshments will be provided. See the class descriptions on page 14 for My Heart 101, and the class descriptions on this page for My Plate 101, and Fitness to the Core. Registration is required; walk-ins will be accepted if space is available. To make an appointment, call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544.

Tuesday, July 16 Center for Outpatient Services, St. Joseph The Margaret Beckley Upton Center for Health Enhancement

Cholesterol Screening: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.My Heart 101: 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Fitness to the Core: 11:05 to 11:35 a.m. Question and Answer: 11:35 a.m.

Tuesday, August 6 Lakeland Community Hospital, Watervliet Classroom B

Cholesterol Screening: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. My Heart 101: 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. My Plate 101: 11:05 to 11:35 a.m. Question and Answer: 11:35 a.m.

Thursday, September 19 Lakeland Medical Suites, Niles Community Conference Room

Cholesterol Screening: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. My Heart 101: 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Fitness to the Core: 11:05 to 11:35 a.m. Question and Answer: 11:35 a.m.


My Plate 101 This class will help participants understand the importance of proper nutrition. You will learn how to read labels and avoid portion distortion. Walk away with tips for making a great plate for eating better on a budget. Preregistration is required; for more information or to register, call (269) 556-2868 or (866) 260-7544.

Tuesday, September 24 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Lakeland Community Hospital, Niles Buchanan Area Health Resource Library

Ready to Quit Smoking? Your healthcare provider recommends that you stop smoking as soon as possible. Lakeland HealthCare offers free quarterly seminars and one-on-one support sessions to help and encourage you to quit smoking. Schedule a consultation with a tobacco treatment specialist and receive the tools you need to kick the habit for good. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call (269) 927-5403 or email [email protected]

Stroke 101This free class will help you understand strokes, including identifying and decreasing your risk factors, learning the warning signs of a stroke, as well as stroke prevention and treatment. Preregistration is required; for more information or to register, call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544.

Tuesday, July 30 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Center for Outpatient Services, St. Joseph Lakeland Community Health Resource Library

Tuesday, August 27 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Lakeland Community Hospital, Watervliet Board Room

Wednesday, September 25 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Lakeland Community Hospital, Niles Buchanan Area Health Resource Library



Walk-In Health Screenings First on Fridays and Walk-In Wednesdays provide convenient, confidential wellness screenings in St. Joseph and Niles. Participants receive a free blood pressure screening with any paid service below. Learn more, call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544.

Screenings offered include:

• Cholesterollipidpanel(12-hourfasting):Includestotal cholesterol and HDL, LDL, triglycerides, and glucose; TC/HDL ratio is provided to determine risk of heart disease. Cost: $39.

• Bonedensityscreenforwomen:TheAchillesExpressuses ultrasound to evaluate bone status in the heel, providing a T-score for determining bone density. Cost: $29.

• Bodycompositionanalysis(bodyfatpercentage): Determines accurate body composition in less than 10 seconds. Analysis calculates the amount of fat mass to be lost to achieve a healthy body fat percentage. Cost: $29.

First on FridaysFirst Friday of the month from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m.Please note: Due to the holiday weekend, First on Fridays will not be offered on Friday, July 5.

Inside the Niles-Buchanan YMCA at Lakeland Rehabilitation Services, Niles

Walk-In Wednesdays First Wednesday of the month from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.

The Margaret Beckley Upton Center for Health Enhancement, Center for Outpatient Services, St. Joseph

Health Resource Libraries Looking for information on a disease, condition, or procedure? The Community Health Resource Libraries provide easy access to free, up-to-date health information. For the St. Joseph location, call (269) 556-2828; for the Niles location, call (269) 687-1868.

Open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Lakeland Community Health Resource Library Center for Outpatient Services, St. Joseph

Buchanan Area Health Resource Library Lakeland Community Hospital, Niles

Heart Care

NEW! Because Every Heart Matters – Early Heart Attack Care Did you know that heart attacks have beginnings? Early Heart Attack Care involves knowing the subtle danger signs of a heart attack and acting upon them immediately – before heart damage occurs. This free class provides information about the early symptoms of heart attack for you and others, the importance of early treatment and calling 9-1-1, and ways to decrease the risk of heart disease. Preregistration is required, call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544.

Thursday, July 18 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. St. Joseph-Lincoln Senior Center

Tuesday, July 23 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Center for Outpatient Services, St. Joseph Lakeland Community Health Resource Library

Tuesday, August 20 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Lakeland Community Hospital, Watervliet Board Room

Thursday, September 26 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Lakeland Community Hospital, Niles Buchanan Area Health Resources Library

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Eating Right for a Healthy HeartLearn how better food habits can help reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. A registered dietitian will provide tips on following the American Heart Association’s eating plan. A 24-hour advance registration is requested. A minimum of six participants is needed for class to be held. To register, call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544.

All classes held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Monday, August 5 Monday, September 9 Lakeland Community Hospital, Niles Buchanan Area Health Resource Library

Thursday, August 1 Thursday, September 5 Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph Community Room

My Heart 101 This free half-hour class will help you understand heart disease, identify your risk factors, and learn how to decrease your chances of heart attack or stroke by making healthy lifestyle choices. Preregistration is preferred; walk-ins are welcome, call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544.

Tuesday, July 16 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Center for Outpatient Services, St. Joseph The Margaret Beckley Upton Center for Health Enhancement

Tuesday, August 6 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Lakeland Community Hospital, Watervliet Classroom B

Living Well with Congestive Heart FailureThis free class will explain the causes and symptoms of heart failure and why your heart isn’t pumping as well as it should. You’ll learn new daily routines for managing this chronic disease and how to take control of your health. Class registration is required; please call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544.

Tuesday, August 13 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Lakeland Community Hospital, Watervliet Classroom B

Tuesday, September 10 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Lakeland Community Hospital, Niles Buchanan Area Health Resource Library

Monday, September 16 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Jordan’s Life Care Center, Bridgman

Stop Stressing Your HeartThis free, interactive class will explain the signs and symptoms of stress as well as provide stress management techniques. Preregistration is required, call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544.

Thursday, July 25 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Center for Outpatient Services, St. Joseph Lakeland Community Health Resources Library

Weight Management

Lose Weight … Find Health Michael Schuhknecht, DO, Medical Director of Bariatric Services at Lakeland HealthCare, will discuss options for losing weight and local resources, including bariatric surgery. To learn more, call (269) 687-4673 or (877) 467-3858.

All seminars are 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 17 Wednesday, September 4 Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph Frederick S. Upton Education Center, Room 4

Wednesday, August 7 Lakeland Comprehensive Weight Loss Center Lakeland Medical Suites, Niles

Weight Loss Support Group The Lakeland Comprehensive Weight Loss Center offers a free support group for individuals who have undergone weight loss (bariatric) surgery or medical weight loss. The program is open to former patients of the weight loss center as well as those who’ve had surgery at other facilities. All sessions are held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and topics will vary monthly. Registration is encouraged by calling (269) 687-4673.

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1 Center for Outpatient Services, St. Joseph 3900 Hollywood Road, St. Joseph

2 Hospice at Home, Buchanan 4017 Chamberlain Road, Buchanan

3 Hospice at Home, South Haven 05055 Blue Star Highway, South Haven

4 Hospice at Home, St. Joseph 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph

5 Jordan’s Life Care Center 9935 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman

6 Lakeland Community Hospital, Niles 31 N. St. Joseph Avenue, Niles

7 Lakeland Community Hospital, Watervliet 400 Medical Park Drive, Watervliet

8 Lakeland at Meadowbrook 2550 Meadowbrook Rd, Benton Harbor

9 Lakeland Medical Suites, Niles 42 N. St. Joseph Avenue, Niles

10 Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph 1234 Napier Avenue, St. Joseph

11 St. Joseph-Lincoln Senior Center 3271 Lincoln Ave., St. Joseph

12 Marie Yeager Cancer Center 3900 Hollywood Road, St. Joseph

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Fitness and Lifestyle Improvement Plan (FLIP) FLIP is an eight-week program that teaches participants nutrition, exercise, and behavioral changes. FLIP is a proven way to reduce body fat, increase self-esteem, make positive lifestyle changes, and have fun in the process. Cost is $250 and includes all pre-program health and fitness assessments, unlimited use of the fitness facility, and weekly education classes. Preregistration two weeks in advance is required. Call (269) 556-7171 for more information.

All classes held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesdays, September 18 to November 6 Center for Outpatient Services, St. Joseph Pharmacy Conference Room

FLIP Support GroupDesigned for graduates of the FLIP program. Call (269) 556-7171 for more information.

Third Thursday of each month, 5:30 p.m. Center for Outpatient Services, St. Joseph Lakeland Community Health Resource Library

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