Well Informed | spring 2008

Healthy Happenings

Our Health & Wellness line is 314-SSM-DOCS or 1-866-SSM-DOCS. Call today to find a physician who meets your needs. To register for classes or screenings or to inquire about additional classes, call Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., or Friday, 8 a.m.- noon. At www.ssmstjoseph.com and www.ssmstjosephwest.com you’ll find our complete class listings.

Maternity

Call 1-866-SSM-DOCS for information about the following offerings:

Tours of Maternity Suites
Childbirth Preparation Class
Childbirth Preparation Fast Track
Breast-Feeding Class
Childbirth Preparation for Siblings

Integrative and Complementary Therapies for cancer survivors

Enhance flexibility, strength and balance while reducing stress. Classes are forming for Yoga, Pilates, Piloga and Tai Chi. Call 636-498-7850. The free class takes place once a month.

Stress Management

Therapeutic Massage

Available at St. Joseph Health Center. For more information, call 636-947-5249.

Healthy Heart and Lungs

Healthy Heart Program

Harmon Heart and Lung Rehab in St. Charles. Call 1-866-SSM-DOCS. $49.

Pulmonary Education

The first Monday of the month at St. Joseph Health Center. Call 636-947-5682.

International-Early Lung Cancer Action Program (I-ELCAP )

Lung Cancer Screening Program available at St. Joseph Health Center and St. Joseph Hospital West. Cost of CT lung exam is $300. Call 1-877-947-LUNG (5864) or 636-947-5503.

Tobacco Free for Life

Second Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at St. Joseph Medical Park in the Education Room. Call 636-947-5009.

Seniors

Medical and dental services available to seniors at St. Joseph Health Center. For information, call 636-947-5056. Senior Service Outreach Nurse available to assist with care coordination, community resource referrals and caregiver questions and concerns. Call 636-947-5042.

CPR

CPR for Family and Friends — Infant and Child

Call 1-866-SSM-DOCS for dates and times.

Women

Breast Health for Every Woman

If you or someone you know are older than age 40 and have no health insurance, you may be eligible for a free screening mammogram. To verify your eligibility and schedule an appointment, please call 636-947-5617.

The Continence Program

Call 636-947-5467.

SSM Fertility Care Services

To register at St. Joseph Health Center, call 636-949-7110. For St. Joseph Hospital West, call 636-625-5484.

Adult Weight Management

Individual counseling appointments available. Call 636-947-5177 for fee structure.

Diabetes Self- Management Training

New classes begin weekly at St. Joseph Health Center and St. Joseph Hospital West. Call St. Joseph Health Center at 636-947-5153 or St. Joseph Hospital West at 636-625-5447.

Support Groups

For dates, times and locations, please call 1-866-SSM-DOCS or visit www.ssmstjoseph.com or www.ssmstjosephwest.com.

Better Breathers Club
Brain Injury Support Group
Grief Support Group
H.O.P.E.
I Can Cope Cancer Support
Life After Breast Cancer Group
MI Multiple Myeloma Support
RELIEF
Prostate Cancer Support
SHARE Pregnancy and
Infant Loss Support, Inc.
SHARE Subsequent Choices Group
Diabetes Support Group