Kathryn Weil Center hosts free peripheral arterial disease screening

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Kathryn Weil Center for Education, St. Elizabeth Regional Health and area health care providers are teaming together to provide a free Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) screening from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education.

The center is located in the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the campus of Home Hospital.

PAD is a clogging of arteries in the leg that can be life-threatening if left untreated. An estimated 12 million Americans have PAD and have a two to six times increased risk of death from heart attack and stroke. PAD can decrease blood flow to the legs and feet, resulting in muscle fatigue and pain when walking and can lead to amputation, disability and diminished quality of life.

The screening is in conjunction with National Peripheral Arterial Disease month and materials are provided by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health and Spirit of Women Health Network. Area physician groups and health care providers participating include CorVasc of Lafayette, the Care Group, St. Elizabeth Cardiac Rehab and St. Elizabeth Radiology.

PAD develops slowly over many years and the chance of having PAD increases as you get older; people over age 50 are at highest risk for PAD, but the risk is increased among people who:

• smoke or used to smoke;
• have diabetes;
• have high blood pressure;
• have abnormal blood cholesterol levels;
• are of African American ethnicity; and
• have had heart disease, a heart attack or a stroke.

This screening is free and open to men and women, but registration is limited and required. To register, please call call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and St. Elizabeth Regional Health are members of the Spirit of Women network, a national coalition of hospitals and health care providers that pledge to provide the highest standards of excellence in women’s health, education and community outreach.

St. Elizabeth Hospice volunteer classes scheduled for July

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The St. Elizabeth Regional Hospice in Lafayette has scheduled their summer hospice volunteer training classes for new volunteers to work with hospice patients and their families in your area.

Class sessions will be on the following dates and times:

• Saturday, July 19: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Monday, July 21: 5 to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 23: 5 to 8 p.m.
• Monday, July 28: 5 to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 30: 5 to 8 p.m.

All sessions will be held at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education. The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located in the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the Home Hospital campus.

Volunteers provide non-medical services to hospice patients and their families that include a break for caregivers, patient companionship, listening and emotional support, basic bedside comfort measures or assisting with shopping, yard or household chores. Volunteers can be a wonderful support for families during this difficult time.

Those who have lost loved ones within the last year are strongly encouraged to wait for at least one year before volunteering for direct care with our hospice families; however interested persons could volunteer to provide office support.

For more information, to request an application packet or to register for the class, please contact Diana Salazar, St. Elizabeth Hospice volunteer coordinator, at (765) 423-6924 by July 12.

Exercise program for expecting and new mothers begins begin June 10

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — “Motion for Moms” – a light exercise and fitness program for expecting moms, as well as for moms who have recently delivered – is set to start at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10 through Thursday, July 17.

Motion for Moms is sponsored by St. Elizabeth Regional Health’s Physical Therapy Department.

Featured activities include traditional strengthening, resistive stretching and endurance exercises including yoga and Pilates to prepare the new mom for her childbirth experience and for caring for her newborn. An educational component will be a part of each section. Topics that will be covered will include nutrition, pain management during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, relaxation techniques, posture, foot care and safety information.

“Motion for Moms provides a fun, supportive environment for exercising moms before and after delivery,” said Dusti Chase, MS, PT, a physical therapist who is leading the program. “These exercise classes are specifically designed for women at any stage of pregnancy. The class is also a chance for expectant moms and new moms to network and meet other people.”

This session of Motion for Moms is set for 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning on Tuesday, June 10 and going through Thursday, July 17. Cost is $40 for the 12 sessions. Medical clearance from your doctor is required prior to participation. A release form can be obtained by calling the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

Classes will be held at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, which is located in the Medical Arts Building, located at 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the Home Hospital campus.

For more information or to register, please call the center at (765) 449-5133.

Kathryn Weil Center for Education and Spirit of Women celebrate spring by encouraging women to ‘Get Smarter, Get Stronger’

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will present “Get Smarter, Get Stronger” at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 9 at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400.

“Get Smarter, Get Stronger” includes several presentations and free demonstrations designed to make the evening both fun and educational. The following events are currently scheduled:

• “Building Your Brain Power at Any Age” by Shadi Resheidat, M.D., a family practitioner specializing in geriatric medicine with Unity Healthcare. Dr. Resheidat will address ways to keep your brain active and healthy. Signs and symptoms of a stroke will also be addressed to increase your stroke awareness.

• Various activities offered at the Tippecanoe County Public Library, such as Murder by the Book, and eclectic and fiction book clubs.
• “Strength, Balance and Flexibility: A Recipe for Staying Strong Regardless of Your Age,” by Julie Rasner, certified yoga teacher and Reiki master. Participants will learn the “yogic breath” so that you can breathe through life feeling revitalized, less stressed and in control of your mind.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and St. Elizabeth Regional Health are members of the Spirit of Women, a national coalition of hospitals and health care providers that pledge to provide the highest standards of excellence in women’s health, education and community outreach.

This program is free, but registration is required. To register, please call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133 or e-mail kwce@ssfhs.org.

Neonatal Resuscitation Program Recertification Course Feb. 4

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will provide neonatal resuscitation certification and recertification programs in 2008. This course is designed to teach an evidence-based approach to resuscitation of the newborn.

The recertification course will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 4. Additional recertification courses will be offered on May 5, Aug. 4 and Nov. 3. Certification courses will be offered on April 7, July 7 and Oct. 6.

The fee is $75 per person. Lunch is on your own. Class size is limited. All classes will be held in the Medical Staff Conference Room, located in the lower level of Home Hospital.

To register, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133. Books may be picked up after the preceding NRP class, or at least one week prior to taking the class from the Kathryn Weil Center for Education. The center is located in the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital.