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Southwest Today Inside: A BreakThru in Addiction Treatment Creative Café Now Open at LifeWorks NEW Innovative Wound Care Treatment Grow Your Family Close to Home Fall 2017 A Publication of Southwest General Health Center

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Southwest Today

Inside:A BreakThru in Addiction Treatment

Creative Café Now Open at LifeWorks

NEW Innovative Wound Care Treatment

Grow Your Family Close

to Home

Fall 2017 A Publication of Southwest General Health Center

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T he addiction epidemic has hit Northeast Ohio hard in recent years. This growing problem requires

innovative medical and behavioral health approaches, and Southwest General is dedicated to providing those effective treatment options to our community.

A new program, called BreakThru, offers medically assisted withdrawal to those suffering from substance use disorders and addiction. Instead of having a separate hospital detox unit or facility, BreakThru allows Southwest General to admit and treat these patients just like all others on a medical unit.

“By treating patients at the main hospital, it helps to decrease the stigma associated with addiction,” explains Michael Waggoner, director, Oakview Behavioral Health Services at Southwest General. “This helps to remind people that addiction is a medical issue and mainstreams it through primary care.”

Using a multidisciplinary team approach, symptoms and other issues are medically managed throughout the withdrawal period, ensuring safe and effective medical outcomes. Once stabilized, patients receive discharge planning services and many times are referred to Oakview's Behavioral Health Outpatient Services for further outpatient care to help in their recovery process.

The program is modeled after the U.S. Surgeon General’s recommendations for substance use disorder treatment, which encourage hospitals to develop care options for addiction and treat these patients just like anyone else dealing with an acute medical problem.

“This program is particularly important for those who are secretly struggling with a substance use disorder,” says Waggoner. All patients being treated in this service have their dignity maintained and have their information kept confidential.

BreakThru staff will follow up with all patients periodically throughout the next year to track their recovery progress. “Many patients are following up with the intensive outpatient program for chemical dependency at Oakview,” says Waggoner. To date, Southwest General’s program has shown to be an asset to the community.

“We are on target with, or doing better than, a lot of the national average statistics when it comes to relapse.

“There’s absolutely a significant community need for this service,” explains Waggoner. “We are proud to be one of the few hospitals across the country to offer it.”

For more information on the BreakThru program and other chemical dependency and behavioral health services offered at Southwest General, call 440-816-8200.

Making a BreakThru in Addiction Treatment

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“ By treating patients at the main hospital, it helps to decrease the stigma associated with addiction.”

A s we enter the season of giving thanks, I pause for a moment to reflect on Southwest General’s rich history of commitment to our local

communities and to the families in our communities who rely on us to meet their health care needs. We are thankful for the opportunity to serve you each day and proud of the trust you place in us.

We also are very proud of the quality and safety of the patient care we provide to you. In 2017, we have again been recognized with many quality and safety awards, including the prestigious Lantern Award, which our Main Campus Emergency Department recently received from the Emergency Nurses Association (see page 10). We are one of only 22 facilities in the U.S. to receive this award.

We could not earn such wonderful recognition without our outstanding employees who truly care about the patients they serve. Through their efforts, the patient experience at Southwest General continues to improve across the organization as we engage with our patients to learn how we can provide the best possible patient experience.

In addition to being an excellent place to receive care, Southwest General has been recognized as an excellent place to work. We are ranked again as a top workplace in Northeast Ohio, receiving the NorthCoast99 Award from the Employers Resource Council as a great workplace for top talent for the fourteenth consecutive year. Additionally, we were named to The Plain Dealer “Top Workplaces” list for the eighth consecutive year, ranking as the fifth best workplace among large companies.

In the spirit of excellent service and continued growth, we have welcomed new physicians in primary care, OB/GYN, cardiology, sports medicine, gastroenterology and surgery. Also, we have opened a new hyperbaric oxygen therapy program for specialized wound care (see page 7); added a medical withdrawal management program (see page 3); expanded our behavioral health

program; added a new wellness program for people in the community; and partnered with Big Creek Surgery Center. Our growth through the addition of services and physicians enables us to continue to better meet all of your health care needs.

Southwest General continues to give back to the people in our communities through many community health and wellness programs; support of special projects such as the Strongsville Community Garden; collaboration with, and sponsorship of, our community schools’ athletic and academic programs; new partnerships, including Medina Community Housing Services’ Creative Café at LifeWorks (see page 5); and the philanthropic work of our Southwest Community Health Foundation.

Thank you for your support of Southwest General and for helping us to carry on our mission to make a difference for the people we serve. I hope you and your family enjoy a wonderful holiday season.

Sincerely,

See Your Medical Record HereSouthwest General’s MyHealth patient portal gives you secure online access to portions of your hospital-based Electronic

Medical Record as well as a variety of health and wellness resources. It’s available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from anywhere you have Internet access. There is no cost to register for MyHealth—setting up your account is FREE and takes only a few minutes.

Southwest General’s MyHealth can help you more actively, and more easily, manage your health care. From a computer, smartphone or tablet, you can enjoy the convenience of using Southwest General’s MyHealth to:

» Access your health record in one place

» Download and share medical records

» Request to schedule or reschedule certain appointments

» Message your Southwest General Medical Group physician

» Renew a prescription

» Record wellness information such as blood pressure, weight, activity, nutrition, etc.

» And more!

To learn more about Southwest General’s MyHealth and to set up an account, visit swgeneral.com/MyHealth or call Health Connection at 440-816-5050.

MICHAEL WAGGONER, MSN, RNDirector, Oakview Behavioral Health Services

Tackling the nation’s addiction epidemic requires a collaborative effort between many different institutions, groups and individuals. Southwest General is proud to be on the frontlines of this effort by making BreakThru available to our community. For more information, call 440-816-8200.WILLIAM A. YOUNG, JR.

President and Chief Executive Officer

A Message From Our President and Chief Executive Officer

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At Southwest General, our Maternity Services provide a truly family-friendly environment for moms-to-be, dads and family members, so you all can welcome your new baby into the world.

Learn more about our Maternity Services. To request a call from our maternity coordinator

or to find an OB/GYN, call 440-252-4536. Or visit info.swgeneralnews.com/maternity

PERFECT PARTNERSHIPMedina Creative Housing, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization proudly serving individuals with disabilities for 25 years, has partnered with Southwest General to open the Creative Café at LifeWorks of Southwest General, in the hospital's health and fitness facility, in Middleburg Heights.

The Creative Café at LifeWorks uses farm-fresh ingredients grown by Medina Creative Produce in its hydroponic greenhouse, which is a vocational habilitation training worksite for students and adults with disabilities who are learning skills in planting, cultivating, harvesting, packaging, marketing and distributing produce. The Café also offers “Creative Living Coffee,” which is another Medina Creative Housing vocational training program where individuals source their own beans directly from the growers and roast the beans producing high-quality coffee for patrons to enjoy.

Making a Difference for Stroke Survivors—One Stroke at a TimeSince its founding in 1998, the Helen A. and William F.D. Neiheiser Stroker Golf League has served as an invaluable resource in helping to heal and build confidence, strength and enduring friendships for many stroke survivors in our communities who are golfers of any ability and at any stage of recovery. In partnership with the Southwest Community Health Foundation and Southwest General, the league has grown from a scant four golfers at its start to more than 30 active participants each year. The league is organized and operated by The Kiwanis Club of Middleburg Heights and is supported by up to 25 volunteers each week who are always on hand to provide assistance and accommodate golfers’ needs. League play begins in May and concludes each season with a special awards luncheon in October. Southwest Community Health Foundation is actively seeking new golfers, volunteers and donations in support of the Stroker Golf League. For more information, contact the Foundation at 440-816-6713.

EDUCATION, SCREENINGS AND SUPPORT GROUPS: Find Us on the Web!Southwest General has many educational opportunities, screenings and free support groups available to you!

The Road to BETTER HEALTH

Driving Tip: Avoid the Dreaded “Blind Spot”While driving and changing lanes, sometimes you can be surprised by the presence of another car that seems “to come out of nowhere,” even after checking the side view mirrors for other cars in the lane. In actuality, that car was in your “blind spot,” which can result in an unavoidable accident, with or without injuries, and a good chance of collision damage to the involved vehicles.

Luckily, there is a solution to get rid of the dreaded “blind spot.” According to AAA at http:/seniordriving.aaa.com, “Good visual search habits require proper positioning and use of mirrors located inside and outside a vehicle. Using the proper settings, you can see what is directly behind your vehicle with the inside mirror, and you can see directly into spaces adjacent to each of the vehicle’s rear corners by using side mirrors. Mirrors are intended for detection and not for gathering detailed information.”

Learn how to adjust your mirrors by visiting AAA's web page article, “How to Use & Adjust Your Mirrors,” located under the “Improve Your Driving Skills” tab then the “Prepare for a Drive” tab.

Health Connection: Southwest General’s Physician Referral and Health Information Phone Line

Find the right doctor, get answers to your non-emergency medical questions and connect with hospital and community resources—all through Southwest General’s Health Connection.

Our staff of registered nurses is available to help guide you through your health care questions and provide answers to assist with your health care issue.

To contact Health Connection, call 440-816-5050, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

To choose an offering, visit us at swgeneral.com/events

» The Creative Café at LifeWorks, open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., provides a culinary work experience for individuals with disabilities to hone their skills in food and coffee preparation, retail and customer service. Through these programs, individuals with disabilities are developing marketable skills, earning incomes and providing important community services.

Classes/programs include:

» EMS programs – including C.E.R.T.-Community Emergency Response Team; Emergency Medical Technician; American Heart Courses; International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)

» Health and Nutrition programs

» Physician presentations

» Prenatal and Family Life programs

» Life Support programs – Basic CPR and AED

» Recovery/Rehabilitation programs

» FREE women’s health membership in Seasons of a Woman’s Life

» FREE support groups

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W hen Bob Squires was first asked if he would consider oxygen therapy to help heal a wound, he was apprehensive. “I

didn’t understand what they were asking me at first,” Bob laughs. “I’m breathing oxygen already, aren’t I?”

Bob, a diabetic, had been trying different treatments to heal a foot wound for nine months, but nothing seemed to be working. Jodi Steinbrenner, certified nurse practitioner at Southwest General, suggested he be evaluated for hyperbaric oxygen therapy, a new program available to patients at Southwest General.

“I met with some doctors, and they thought the treatment would help,” says Bob. “They explained everything to me very well and how the treatment could speed up my healing.”

With hyperbaric oxygen therapy, patients enter a pressurized cabin and breathe 100 percent pure oxygen. Treatments last about two hours a day, six days a week, for several weeks, until the wound is healed or your doctor halts treatment. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is more effective because it directly treats the underlying problem of not enough oxygen for healing, making it a more effective option when used as an additional therapy to wound care.

Vincent Ferrini, MD, a board-certified emergency medicine and hyperbaric medicine physician on the Medical Staff at Southwest General, and medical director of Southwest General’s Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy program, hopes more patients, like Bob, learn about and try hyperbaric oxygen therapy. “Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a newer treatment option, so a lot of patients, or even doctors, may not know it’s available,” he says. “But it is an important option when other treatments cannot assure healing, especially if a patient would face amputation if healing doesn’t occur. “

This innovative therapy works for more than just non-healing, visible wounds. For example, patients with internal injuries from radiation therapy, bone infections, new skin grafts or other conditions can benefit, too.

After 32 treatments, Bob’s wound was healed completely. And, he didn’t mind the treatments. “You get to watch movies while you’re in the chamber, it’s comfortable, and everyone was so nice. It was a great experience,” he says. “You can’t even see a scar on my foot now, that’s how well it healed.”

A Breath OF RELIEF

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RECOVER WITH

T he human body is remarkable for its ability to heal itself. However, it’s not perfect— and healing can sometimes take a long

time. When it comes to tissue repair, regenerative medicine is a new option that enhances the body’s natural healing process and can eliminate the need for surgery.

“Regenerative medicine is a way to get back to normal function and to feeling better without going through surgery,” explains Aaron Wolkoff, DO, a board-certified primary care sports medicine physician on the Medical Staff at Southwest General. “The ‘regenerative’ part means it helps the patient’s body to stimulate healing and heal itself with healthy tissue.”

Regenerative medicine works by injecting medicine, sometimes made of the patient’s own cells, into the damaged area to stimulate cell growth to rebuild tissue that has been damaged by injury or conditions such as arthritis.

Compared to anti-inflammatory medicines, which only relieve pain temporarily, regenerative therapy actually helps to repair and strengthen injured and painful joints and connective tissue such as tendons and ligaments. In general, regenerative therapy is less invasive and involves less risk than surgery and is successful for many patients.

“There are a lot of things regenerative therapy can be used for,” says Dr. Wolkoff. “It’s really talked about a lot in the sports world, as it can heal partially torn tendons and muscles and work on healing tendonitis as well.

“It’s a great option for non-athletes as well. Arthritis can be greatly improved with regenerative therapy, too.”

TYPES OF REGENERATIVE THERAPYSouthwest General offers three types of regenerative injection therapies.

PROLOTHERAPY» Uses a synthetic medicine» Requires 3-9 treatments, every 3-4 weeks

until patient is pain free or doctor recommends halting treatment

» Often best for musculoskeletal pain, arthritis and low back pain

PLATELET-RICH PLASMA (PRP)» Uses your own platelets, the part of the blood

containing growth factors that promote healing» 1-2 treatments» Often best for injuries in athletes

STEM CELL» Uses your own stem cells» 1 treatment every 24 weeks» Often best for arthritis and patients who cannot,

or chose not to, have surgery

To learn more about sports medicine options at Southwest General, call 440-816-5050.

AARON WOLKOFF, DOSports Medicine

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

F O R Y O U R H E A LT H

Get moving again with regenerative medicine—a new, non-surgical option for repairing joints and muscles at Southwest General. For more information, call 440-816-5050.

VINCENT FERRINI, MDHyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

You now have more options for wound treatment at Southwest General. Be sure to talk with your doctor about hyperbaric oxygen therapy when discussing those options. For more information, call 440-816-5050.

HOW HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY WORKS

» Patients with diabetes, previous radiation or other causes of damaged blood vessels will have trouble healing wounds as a result of inadequate oxygenation from a compromised blood supply.

» Cells need oxygen to repair and regenerate tissue and blood vessels.

» Normally, oxygen is transported throughout the body only by red blood cells.

» When you breathe 100 percent oxygen, plasma (part of the blood) also will carry oxygen in addition to the oxygen carried by your red blood cells. This treatment increases your oxygen supply two to three times normal levels.

» The additional oxygen gathered by the plasma enhances the body’s ability to heal itself and fight infection.

» Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, along with ongoing standard wound care, has a greater-than-90-percent likelihood of assuring a patient will heal a troublesome wound.

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W hen it comes to your health, you deserve the best of both worlds—friendly, community care and access to cutting-

edge medical technology. At Southwest General, we bring this combination to you as we regularly add new services and update our technology.

Recently, we’ve expanded our gastroenterology services with new techniques to diagnose and treat conditions affecting organs such as your stomach, intestines, pancreas, liver, gallbladder and more.

“Southwest General now has the capability to provide any gastrointestinal (GI) care that is available in major hospitals or specialty care centers, including minimally invasive procedures, in the setting of a community-based hospital,” explains Newton Muthunayagam, MD, known as Dr. Newton, a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist on the Medical Staff at Southwest General.

NEW PROCEDURES AVAILABLE AT SOUTHWEST GENERAL INCLUDE:» ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASOUND – Provides very

detailed images that are used to view, diagnose and treat issues within the digestive tract such as cancer, cysts and tumors, lymphoma and stones

» ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIO-PANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) – Used to diagnose and treat conditions of the pancreas or bile ducts, including blockages, stones, tumors and complications from gallbladder surgery

» GI STENTING – Used to treat patients with advanced gastrointestinal cancer

NEWTON MUTHUNAYAGAM, MDGastroenterology

Right Care, RIGHT HERE

“Endoscopic ultrasound allows us to remove precancerous lesions from the colon, stomach and other areas,” says Dr. Newton. “With endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP), we can remove complex blockages and save patients from major surgeries. All of our new GI services have high satisfaction ratings and can be delivered right here, close to patients’ homes.”

We’re proud to offer these services and technology so you can continue your care at the community hospital you know, with convenient access to your primary care doctor and specialists, close to home.

To learn more about Dr. Newton and GI services at Southwest General, call 440-816-5050.

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Y ou may have heard of, or personally experienced, a diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a Stage 0 breast cancer. While

any diagnosis of 'breast cancer' can be scary, there are many misconceptions about DCIS, what it means and your options for treatment.

As a breast surgeon, a diagnosis of DCIS is something I see quite frequently in my practice. I thought it would be useful to answer some of the most common questions I receive regarding DCIS and to address some controversies in the media.

WHAT IS DCIS?DCIS stands for ductal carcinoma in situ. It is most frequently asymptomatic and diagnosed during a routine screening mammogram. DCIS accounts for about 20 percent of all newly diagnosed breast cancers. Although it is considered a breast cancer, DCIS is a non-invasive breast cancer and considered ‘Stage 0,’ the earliest stage of breast cancer that we can diagnose. It cannot metastasize, and the survival rate is excellent.

WHY DO WE TREAT DCIS?If left untreated, DCIS can progress to invasive carcinoma, which does have the potential to metastasize. Additionally, we know that even after completing the recommended treatment for DCIS, it can recur, and about 50 percent of these recurrences will be invasive recurrences. Ultimately, the goal of treating DCIS is preventing invasive breast cancer.

WHAT ARE THE SURGICAL OPTIONS IN TREATING DCIS?DCIS can be surgically treated with total mastectomy (removal of the entire breast) or lumpectomy (removal of the cancer with a thin rim of normal breast tissue). Most patients undergoing lumpectomy also will be advised to undergo radiation therapy.

WHAT IS THE CONTROVERSY WITH A DCIS DIAGNOSIS?With the increasing use of screening mammograms, the incidence of DCIS diagnosis is increasing. We know that some DCIS is less aggressive and some DCIS is more aggressive. A lot of the controversy regarding DCIS is in regards to overtreatment of those patients who have DCIS that is at low risk for disease progression.

Ultimately, we would like to be able to differentiate this at diagnosis to help determine which patients could, perhaps, undergo less aggressive treatment. This is not currently an option, but there are clinical trials that are trying to clarify this.

WHAT SHOULD I KNOW IF I AM, OR A LOVED ONE IS, DIAGNOSED WITH DCIS?The most important things to remember are that every patient is different, and every cancer is different. As a breast specialist, my job is to individualize treatment based on the patient’s personal characteristics, such as age, other conditions or diseases, personal preferences and family history. Also, I consider the specific characteristics of the disease, for example, the extent of disease and where it is located in the breast. Some carefully selected women may do well with observation, which is being looked at in clinical trials, but the majority will need at least some surgery and possibly radiation therapy. Some will have the best outcome with a total mastectomy.

To learn more about breast cancer screening and treatment at Southwest General, call 440-816-5050.

What is DCIS?FAQs with Pamela Li, MD, Breast Surgeon on the Medical Staff at Southwest General

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PAMELA LI, MDBreast Surgery

If it’s time for your breast exam, you can expect shorter exam times, earlier detection and clearer results with 3D digital mammography offered at Southwest General. For more information, call 440-816-5050.

New technologies mean shorter hospital stays, better outcomes and fewer complications. Rely on Southwest General to provide the state-of-the-art services you need to get your health back on track. For more information, call 440-816-5050.

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IN THE KNOW

Congratulations! Southwest General’s Main Campus Emergency Department (ED) has been awarded the prestigious Lantern Award from the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) for the three-year period of

2017-2020. We are one of only 22 in the U.S. to be nationally recognized.

The Lantern Award is given to emergency departments that “exemplify exceptional practice and innovative performance in the core areas of leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research. It is a visible symbol of an emergency department’s commitment to quality and safety and the presence of a healthy work environment.” The bar is high to achieve this honor. The application process is very difficult, and only a limited number of departments are selected.

The Lantern Award is named in honor of Florence Nightingale, who is credited with changing nursing from an untrained job to a skilled, science-based profession. She is referred to as the “Lady of the Lamp” for her actions during the Crimean War when she worked deep into the night, bringing a lantern with her as she tended to wounded British soldiers as they slept.

Congratulations to all!

SHOO FLU! Don’t Bother Me!Are you sick and tired of getting the flu? Protect yourself by receiving a flu shot at the Southwest Community Pharmacy, located in the Main Lobby of Southwest General, 18697 Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights. You must be 18 years or older to receive a flu shot. Most insurances, including Medicare Part B, are accepted. No appointment necessary. Available while supplies last. Flu shots are available:

» Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.» Saturday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

For more information, call Health Connection at 440-816-5050.

Annual Festival of LightsPlease join us for the 32nd annual Festival of Lights on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., in the Main Lobby of Southwest General. During this time-honored event, special trees on the Main Campus of the Health Center will be lit, with each light representing someone special. All proceeds from the Festival of Lights benefit the Dennis C. Simmerman Hospice Community Care Fund. For more information, call the Foundation at 440-816-6713.

Light the NightHospice Services of Southwest General will once again “light the night” with their annual luminaria and holiday trees at The Thomas P. Perciak Family Residential Hospice, in Strongsville, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, through Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. You can remember or honor someone you love by purchasing a luminaria or sponsoring a tree to be lit during the holiday season. For more information, or to donate or purchase a luminaria, call 440-816-5967 or email [email protected]. The deadline for orders is Friday, Dec. 8, 2017.

Ooh La La!Southwest Community Health Foundation is proud to announce its next signature gala event, Tiara 2018: Meet Me in Paris, to be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown. Guests will be treated to the sights, sounds and tastes of the French capital, while helping to raise funds for Southwest Community Health Foundation, in support of Southwest General. For more information, call the Foundation at 440-816-6713.

We’re proud of our numerous awards and accreditations! Go to swgeneral.com and search "Awards."

BEREA RECREATION CENTER451 Front StreetBlood Pressure & Glucose Screening3rd Monday each month, 8 a.m.-noon

BEREA SENIOR CENTERSt. Paul Lutheran Church 276 Bagley RoadBlood Pressure & Glucose Screening2nd Tuesday each month, 12:30-2 p.m.

MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER16000 Bagley RoadBlood Pressure & Glucose Screening2nd Monday each month, 8 a.m.-noon

JOHN A. POLONYE COMMUNITY & SENIOR CENTER (Brook Park)17400 Holland RoadBlood Pressure & Glucose Screening1st Tuesday each month, 9-11:30 a.m.3rd Wednesday each month, 8-9:30 a.m.

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EHRNFELT RECREATION CENTER18100 Royalton Road (Strongsville)Blood Pressure & Glucose Screening1st Monday each month, 7-9:30 a.m.

EHRNFELT SENIOR CENTER18100 Royalton Road (Strongsville)Blood Pressure & Glucose Screening1st Monday each month, 9:30-11 a.m.3rd Tuesday each month, 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

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Southwest General’s Community Nurse Program offers a variety of health and wellness programs in local communities throughout the year. These include screenings such as blood pressure, body fat, cholesterol, glucose, hearing, osteoporosis and more. To learn more about these programs and/or to register, visit swgeneral.com/events or call 440-816-4037.

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