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Informed 

A News Magazine for Healthy Living and Education 

VOLUME 25, NUMBER 4 · WINTER 2009 

A year of giving 

Cancer Center honored 

for outreach, quality 

Primary care physicians 

keep patients healthy 

with preventative care 

Hip resurfacing helps 

arthritis sufferers 

Compassion, skill help 

treat depression 

Express health clinic 

opens in Independence 

Fall festival of arts 

Protect against H1N1 

Health Education 

Center winter class 

schedule 

parmahospital.org 

Primary care doctors help patients navigate the health care system 

Primary care physicians are the core of the health care system. Pictured from left are: 

Christopher Loyke, DO; Mirela Rossi, MD; Jason Sustersic, DO; Timothy Gallagher, MD; 

Alok Bhaiji, MD; and Michael Saridakis, DO.

It’s in your hands 

Who do you think has greater control 

of your health, you or your doctor? If you 

said your doctor, you may not be aware 

of how much of your health status is 

in your own hands. 

Making smart choices 

to eat right, be active 

and maintain a healthy 

weight may have more 

effect on your health 

than any medical 

professional. 

Everyday activities such as walking, 

doing yard work and climbing the stairs 

contribute to a healthier you. While 30 

minutes a day of activity five times a 

week is recommended, some activity is 

better than none. Increased activity can 

strengthen your cardiovascular system, 

improve bones and muscles to prevent 

falls, and brighten your mood. 

Eating right doesn’t come in the form 

of a diet with an end date or weight. It’s 

a lifestyle. A low-salt, low-fat diet with 

plenty of fruits, vegetables and fiber 

can actually reduce your age-related 

risks of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, 

osteoporosis and other chronic diseases. 

Finally, if you’re a smoker – stop! 

Even ex-smokers tend to live longer than 

people who keep smoking. 

One last thing – keep washing your 

hands. During flu season, good hand 

hygiene is the best way to limit the 

spread of infection. 

Patricia A. Ruflin 

President & CEO 

Informed 

Informed is published quarterly by the Marketing Department 

of Parma Community General Hospital to provide timely, 

educational information on health-related topics. 

Patricia A. Ruflin, President & CEO 

Paul Schneider, Vice President, Planning and Development 

Mark White, Director of Marketing 

Marty Pytel, Manager, Creative Services 

C.J. Sheppard, Communications Specialist 

Physicians who render professional services to you in Parma 

Community General Hospital are independent practitioners 

and are not employees or agents of the hospital. Parma 

Community General Hospital is not responsible for the 

acts or omissions of the physicians that are not directed or 

controlled by Parma Community General Hospital. 

It is the policy of Parma Hospital to employ and treat 

persons without regard to race, creed, sex, national origin, 

age or handicap. 

Parma Community General Hospital 

7007 Powers Boulevard · Parma, OH 44129-5495 

440-743-3000 · www.parmahospital.org 

Annual donors support Foundation’s mission 

Throughout the year the 

Foundation reports on its mission 

focus and how it supports Parma 

Hospital in caring for the community. 

The Foundation’s work would not 

be possible, however, without the 

support of generous organizations and 

individuals. We extend deep gratitude 

and recognition to the members of the 

Foundation’s Annual Giving Societies 

who make gifts of $1,000 or greater 

throughout the year. 

Please note that this list reflects 

annual giving from January 1, 2008 

Partner 

$25,000-$49,000 

· Parma Hospital Employees 

· United Way of Greater 

Cleveland 

Associate 

$10,000-$24,999 

· Dr. & Mrs. Edward C. Cottle 

· The Estate of Joseph & 

Bernice Szczepanski 

· Fifth Third Bank 

· Pleasant Lakes Villa, a 

Legacy Health Services 

Facility 

· National City Bank 

· Parma Hospital Medical Staff 

· Mr. & Mrs. Brian Wagner 

Affiliate 

$5,000-$9,999 

· Anonymous 

· Cardiovascular Clinic, Inc. 

· CCG Automation, Inc. 

· Mayor Dean DePiero’s 

Charity Run/Walk 

· Drs. Hill & Thomas Company 

· The Estate of Edna A. Siiman 

· Forest City Residential 

Management Inc. 

· General Motors 

· Generations Health Care 

Management 

· Parma Hospital Auxiliary 

· Physician Staffing Inc. 

· Mrs. Patricia A. & 

Mr. Charles E. Ruflin 

· Weston, Hurd LLP 

through December 31, 2008. For a 

complete list of 2008 donors and tribute 

gifts, please access the Foundation 

website from www.parmahospital.org. 

The Foundation attempts to assure 

accuracy of information. Call 440- 

743-4280 to report any omissions and 

corrections, for which we apologize in 

advance. 

Parma hospital health care foundation 

Annual Giving Societies 

Platinum Pacesetters 

$2,500-$4,999 

· Alpha Imaging Inc. 

· Anesthesia Associates PLL 

· Church Without Walls 

· Communicare Health Services 

· Mr. & Mrs. Terrence Deis 

· Donald Martens & Sons Ambulance 

· Barry & Marlene Franklin 

· Fredrick, Fredrick, & Heller 

Engineers 

· Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. George 

· Kastner, Westman & Wilkins 

· Mr. Alex I. & Mrs. Donna M. Koler 

· Medical Mutual of Ohio 

· Medtronic Spinal & Biologics 

Business 

· MetLife Resources 

· Drs. Nelson & Ann Marie Mostow 

· Dr. & Mrs. James F. Rambasek 

· Southwest Orthopaedics 

· Southwest Urology, Inc. 

· Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP 

· Mr. Wendel E. & Mrs. Doris 

Willmann 

Pacesetter 

$1,000-$2,499 

· Ameresco 

· Irene Brooksieker 

· Mr. & Mrs. Terrance K. Byrne 

· Coleman Spohn Corporation 

· Cuyahoga Community College 

Western Campus 

· Distinctive Eyewear 

· EMP of Cuyahoga County 

· Mrs. Marcia L. Ferguson & Mr. 

Joseph E. Tokar 

· Fujifilm Medical 

· Mr. & Mrs. Charles M. Germana 

· Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Harle 

· HCR Manor Care 

· Dr. & Mrs. John Hines 

· HMP of Cuyahoga County, LTD 

· Horizon Mental Health 

Management 

· Howard Hanna - Brecksville 

Office 

· Jannx Medical Systems 

· Mr. & Mrs. Larry K. Jeffries 

· Ms. Rosanne Kacenjar 

· Dr. Nadia Kaisi 

· KeyBank 

· KPMG 

· Mrs. Doris E. Lackman 

· Leimkuehler Inc. 

· Mr. & Mrs. Gene Lovasy 

· Ms. Laura Matthews 

· Mr. Michael McGinty 

· Medtronic, Inc. 

· Mr. Dale Nenadal 

· Northcoast Business Systems 

· Mr. Thomas J. Onusko 

· Otis Elevator Company 

· Parma Area Chamber of 

Commerce 

· Parma Hospital Medical Guild 

· Perspectus Architecture 

· Mr. & Mrs. Angelo N. Pimpas 

· Regency Hospital Cleveland 

West 

· Dr. James Sechler & Mrs. 

Veronika Ilyes-Sechler 

· Dr. & Mrs. Tim Sidor 

· John Skory 

· Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Sustana 

· Miss Margaret C. Tomec 

· Turfscape 

· Mr. Ronald Volandt 

· Mr. & Mrs. Pete Vrotsos 

2 Informed www.parmahospital.org

Lucky to be alive, survivor touts 

Cancer Center’s caring team 

Paula Hlucky walked into the 

Emergency Department a year ago 

certain that she was about to receive 

a death sentence. Fear had prevented 

her from pursuing a diagnosis that she 

suspected would be breast cancer, and 

she had little hope of recovering. 

But hope is exactly what surgeon 

Patrick Renner, MD – and the 

Cancer Center’s team of 

specialists – gave her. 

“Honestly, Parma 

Hospital saved my life,” said 

Hlucky (pronounced “lucky”), 

who was 44 at the time. “If 

I had waited any longer, I 

probably wouldn’t be here.” 

Dr. Renner performed a 

biopsy and diagnosed Hlucky 

with advanced breast cancer. He then 

referred her to Breast Health Educator 

Jessica Young and Anmarie Haynes, an 

oncology social worker. Both women 

guided Hlucky through her treatment, 

which included both chemotherapy and 

radiation therapy. 

Young facilitates the Breast Cancer 

Support Group, which draws a few 

dozen survivors from all over the 

region on the third Wednesday of every 

month. From sessions on yoga and 

upper body exercise instruction from a 

physical therapist to guidance on finding 

undergarments for prostheses and even 

a Silly Hat Day to show off wigs and hats 

for chemotherapy patients, the group has 

grown a strong following. 

Lollie Stager, a member of the 

Kindred Spirits survivor network 

exclusively for breast cancer patients 

at Parma Hospital, says the energy 

flowing through the survivor 

meetings is powerful. Stager 

places calls to breast cancer 

patients shortly after their 

surgery, and directs them 

to the resources they may 

need. 

“When you have 

walked in their shoes, you 

can understand the shock 

of the diagnosis and the 

fear of the changes it may bring to 

their life,” Stager said. 

Hlucky found comfort in the 

American Cancer Society program 

“Look Good, Feel Better.” The two-hour 

sessions hosted bimonthly involve 

advice from a licensed cosmetologist on 

ways to manage skin changes and hair 

loss. Patients receive complimentary 

cosmetics, fragrances and toiletries. 

But what lifts Hlucky’s spirits most 

is knowing she can reach people like 

Young and Haynes when she needs 

them. 

“It’s been a long road, but I’m on the 

road to recovery,” Hlucky declares. 

“Thank you for 

helping to save 

my life… 

All your help has 

really brightened 

my days.” 

- Paula 

Accredited with 

commendation 

Both men and women have a one in three risk 

of developing invasive cancer in their lifetimes, 

according to state data. Parma Hospital’s Cancer 

Center provides a healing environment with 

compassionate caregivers along with the most 

up-to-date medical and radiation therapies for 

patients facing this challenging disease. 

The Commission 

on Cancer recently 

awarded a three-year 

accreditation with 

commendation to the Cancer Center, whose 

physicians are affiliated with the Cleveland 

Clinic’s Taussig Cancer Center, ranked #1 

in Ohio by US News & World Report. The 

accreditation gave special recognition to quality 

improvements, compliance and an active 

outreach program. 

New technology guides treatment 

Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) is the 

latest treatment available at Parma Hospital’s 

Cancer Center. IGRT will be used in many types 

of cancer, including cancers of the prostate, 

head and neck, upper abdomen and the 

extremities. 

With IGRT, the treatment team has a threedimensional 

view inside the patient. The 

equipment is engineered to function with the 

patient on the table so adjustments can be 

made with the patient in place. 

“This is the latest generation of imaging 

technology on the radiation treatment machine,” 

said Suzan Cheng, MD, a radiation oncologist. 

“IGRT heightens our ability to position the 

patient accurately to target radiation and assess 

the response of the tumor to the treatment.” 

These high-tech advancements are backed by a 

comprehensive network of support for patients. 

“Once treatment commences, each team 

member provides personalized attention to 

meeting the psychological, social and spiritual 

needs of each patient and family,” said Dr. 

Cheng. “We believe our comprehensive support 

is integral to their positive experience.” 

Paula Hlucky, center, found hope in the resources 

and guidance provided by Oncology Social Worker 

Anmarie Haynes, left, and Breast Health Educator 

Jessica Young, right. The trio is pictured here in 

the Resource Library in Parma Hospital’s Cancer 

Center, a place that evokes a feeling of peace for 

patients like Hlucky, on the 1-year anniversary of 

her diagnosis of breast cancer. 

Winter 2009 Informed 3

Primary care physicians focus on preventive 

To primary care physicians, the gatekeepers 

in medicine, there is no 

minor case, says Christopher Loyke, DO, 

Parma Hospital’s Medical Staff president. 

Primary care physicians (PCPs), both 

in family practice and internal medicine, 

are the ones who focus most on prevention 

and general health maintenance. 

They are the ones who order mammograms 

or colonoscopies to prevent diseases 

or detect a chronic condition over 

time that develops from one office visit 

to the next. They manage the multiple 

medications prescribed by specialists 

to avoid contraindications. And they 

will encourage immunizations against 

common conditions like influenza and 

pneumonia. 

“We can direct the care for nearly 

any inpatient or outpatient illness or 

condition,” said Timothy Gallagher, 

MD. “The continuity of care we provide 

is a huge benefit to the patient. 

We do our best to eliminate the need 

for patients to be seen in the Emergency 

Room, where they may do more 

tests than we would do in the office to 

diagnose the same problem because of 

unfamiliarity with the patient.” 

PCPs also coordinate care between 

specialists, making recommendations 

regarding other physicians who work 

together as a team to treat each patient. 

The PCP knows the patient from office 

A statewide leader 

Christopher Loyke, DO, a family practice physician 

and president of Parma Hospital’s Medical Staff, 

also leads the organization 

for all of Ohio’s osteopathic 

physicians. 

Loyke is president of the 

Ohio Osteopathic Association, 

which represents 

Ohio’s 3,500 osteopathic 

physicians and the Ohio 

Christopher Loyke, DO University College of Osteopathic 

Medicine in Athens, Ohio – of which Dr. 

Loyke is an alumnus. Osteopathic physicians make 

up 11 percent of all licensed physicians in Ohio and 

24 percent of the family physicians in the state. 

Dr. Loyke has been a member of Parma Hospital’s 

Medical Staff since 1992 and has served as chairman 

of the Department of Family Practice. He 

served two terms as president of the Cleveland 

Academy of Osteopathic Medicine. 

visits and gets to 

know the patient’s 

family as well. 

“The PCP 

should be the 

first physician 

any patient sees,” 

Mirela Rossi, MD 

said. 

Maintaining 

good health 

Family practice 

physicians are 

the accountants 

of the medical 

profession, caring 

for patients from 

infancy through 

old age. 

They are the 

trusted experts 

who watch over 

their patients’ 

health, keeping a 

close eye on preventative care. It may 

not be exciting, but it’s the bread-andbutter 

in the business of medicine. 

“In family practice, you do most of 

your good with routine maintenance,” 

Dr. Loyke said. “Family practice is the 

accounting aspect of medicine.” 

Chronic diseases like diabetes 

or hypertension may begin without 

noticeable symptoms, said Jason 

Sustersic, DO, adding that most 

diabetics have diabetes for 10 years 

before diagnosed. Yet blood sugar, 

blood pressure and even thyroid 

conditions require just simple tests for 

monitoring. 

“That has always been the goal of 

primary care, to catch things before 

they start,” said Dr. Sustersic. “We have 

many silent diseases that are really dangerous 

and patients won’t know they 

have them unless we check for them. 

People can feel wonderful and then find 

out that they have a multitude of problems. 

Ten or 20 years down the line, it’s 

harder to fix them.” 

Taking time to follow through 

Having a watchful PCP can pay off 

in dividends for years to come. Said Dr. 

Loyke: ”There is no minor case.” 

Some patients need reminders to 

have screenings done, like the woman 

Michael Debs, MD, is among the primary care physicians who visits his own 

patients when they are admitted to Parma Hospital. In some cases, physicians 

hand off inpatient care to the hospitalists, who specialize in inpatient cases. 

who thought she’d had a mammogram 

in the past two years but was mistaken. 

Dr. Loyke gently pressed the issue, and 

checked his patient’s record to be sure. 

The overdue mammogram revealed 

breast cancer. 

Michael Saridakis, DO recalled a 

woman recovering from a broken foot 

who came into the office. Checking her 

chart, he noted that she was due for a 

colonoscopy and a physical, though neither 

was her purpose for the office visit. 

The colonoscopy found cancer that was 

treatable. 

“What separates the good doctor 

from the great one is those who stick 

with the routine in a respectful, kind 

way,” Dr. Loyke said. “These things take 

time.” 

The attentive PCP may also notice 

when something is amiss with a family 

member. Dr. Saridakis, who noted that 

his practice has seen three or four generations 

of some families, remembers 

a mother and daughter who came in to 

the office together. He noticed that the 

mother didn’t seem herself and questioned 

the daughter, who hadn’t yet 

realized the subtle change. 

The doctor had actually picked up 

on a case of rapid onset Alzheimer’s 

disease. 

“When you take care of the whole 


care to keep patients well 

family, and watch how parents and kids 

interact, you develop a rapport and a 

comfort level with each family member,” 

said Dr. Saridakis. 

Selecting specialists 

PCPs also help guide their patients 

through the health care system by 

selecting specialists to manage aspects 

of their care, such as cardiology or 

orthopedics, when necessary. 

Each PCP has specialists they prefer 

to handle the care of their patients. 

“You want the A-team on your case 

at all times,” said Dr. Loyke, noting that 

he looks for clinical excellence as well 

as compassionate care and an ability to 

communicate with other physicians in 

coordinating care for the benefit of the 

patient. 

Patients have a major advantage 

when they see physicians with privileges 

at a community hospital: doctors 

are better able to keep in touch with 

each other and follow through on the 

patient’s care, said Dr. Saridakis. 

A primary care physician can coordinate 

the care in complex cases, especially 

for older patients. For example, 

the Acute Rehabilitation Center provides 

additional therapies to strengthen 

patients before discharge. Keeping 

patients onsite allows their PCPs to follow 

their care more closely, said William 

Crowe, MD. 

For example, an 85-year-old 

woman who lives independently but 

breaks a hip or develops pneumonia has 

a better chance of returning home again 

with the aid of rehabilitation onsite. 

“A finely balanced situation can be 

lost,” Dr. Crowe said. “Inpatient rehabilitation 

here at Parma Hospital gives 

us more breathing room to help patients 

return home rather than going to a 

nursing home.” 

Nurse practitioners are 

registered nurses with 

additional training who 

complement primary 

care physicians, seeing 

patients in the office 

and in some cases at 

the hospital. Nurse practitioner 

Donna Vale, left, 

is a certified diabetic 

educator who serves as 

a resource for doctors 

like Jennifer Wurst, MD. 

These advanced practice 

nurses are primary 

health care providers, 

with emphasis on teaching 

and prevention. 

Minimize trips to the Emergency Room 

Having a regular primary care physician 

(PCP) can eliminate unnecessary 

and costly tests that may be ordered in an 

ER when a physician is less familiar with 

a patient, says Timothy Gallagher, MD. 

It can also save patients time. Most 

PCPs are available in the office daily for 

sick visits as well as well visits. 

“A lot of time people are seen in the 

ER for something that maybe five days 

sooner could have been taken care of in 

the office and not required an ER visit,” 

said Jason Sustersic, DO. “The theory of 

primary care is: if someone calls in sick, 

they should be able to be seen that day, 

or at least the next day.” 

Persistent coughs, back pain and 

sinus issues may better be handled in 

the physician’s office, while symptoms 

such as active wheezing, shortness of 

breath or dehydration can better be 

served in a visit to the ER for immediate 

care, Dr. Sustersic said. 

“We are going to try to keep you out 

of the hospital and out of the ER,” Dr. 

Sustersic said. 

Managing complex 

situations for elderly 

The global perspective offered by a primary care 

physician becomes even more critical for older 

patients. 

William Crowe, MD, 

an internal medicine 

physician with a special 

certification in geriatrics, 

notes that many patients 

may take a dozen 

different medications, 

covering half a dozen 

William Crowe, MD diagnoses. 

Dr. Crowe recalled a patient he saw in the 

office who was on multiple medications for 

diabetes and high blood pressure. But the man 

also suffered from lower extremity edema, 

severe swelling caused by a build-up of fluids 

in the skin and organs. Two of the medicines 

he had been prescribed by other doctors were 

making his edema worse. Dr. Crowe switched 

his medicines and the man shed 30 pounds of 

water weight. 

“We review the medication record every time 

a new medicine is added, or a new problem 

develops,” Dr. Crowe said. “That drill goes on 

again and again, and it should.” 

Geriatric care actually begins around age 75, 

Dr. Crowe explains, yet it’s the physiologic age 

rather than the chronological age of the patient 

that really matters. In addition to reviewing a 

patient’s medical history with each visit, PCPs 

focus on preventative issues such as screenings. 

In older patients, the issue becomes when to 

cease screenings. 

By the age of 75 or 80, many doctors, at the recommendation 

of health agencies, no longer push 

for screenings. One exception is osteoporosis. 

“You can intervene even in the very old for 

osteoporosis,” Dr. Crowe said. 

PCPs – especially those at Parma Hospital who 

manage their patients even while they’re in the 

hospital – offer a continuity of care that benefits 

patients, Dr. Crowe said. 

And for older patients eventually facing end-oflife 

issues, the relationship formed with a PCP 

can be comforting. 

“All you need to do is see the looks on their 

faces,” Dr. Crowe said. “They’re relieved and 

happy to see me. It truly makes their care more 

efficient, to know that I’m there for them every 

day. We don’t have as many problems with endof-life 

care, because people know us. 

“If I’ve been their doctor, they trust me and I 

am straightforward with them. It’s so much 

easier to go through this with them if we have a 

relationship.” 


news FROM the expert 

Ask the 

Orthopedist 

Matthew Lyman, DO 

How can a hip be preserved? 

Orthopedists have performed hip 

replacements for decades, mainly in 

patients with osteoarthritis of the hip. But 

hip preservation allows us to postpone 

or prevent hip replacement. When 

patients have hip or groin pain but no 

arthritis, they may be candidates for hip 

preservation. 

What is hip impingement? 

Orthopedists’ understanding of the causes 

of arthritis has been limited through the 

years, but in the last 10 years a new 

cause for hip arthritis has become clear: 

hip impingement. Impingement is a 

conflict between two bones. In the case 

of the hip, it occurs when the hip is flexed 

up into the position of sitting or kicking. 

One part of the ball of the hip runs into 

a part of the cup of the hip and a very 

important piece of cartilage –the labrum 

– is damaged. Damage to the labrum is 

the first step in developing arthritis of 

the hip. I remedy this hip impingement 

by performing arthroscopy of the hip. It is 

hoped that this will prevent the need for 

hip replacement. 

What do you offer patients 

who already have hip arthritis? 

I encourage patients to put up with the 

pain for as long as they can. If they end up 

needing a surgical intervention, I perform 

hip replacements or hip resurfacing. In 

hip resurfacing, more of the patient’s 

own bone – the femoral neck and part 

of the femoral head – is preserved. This 

allows for more natural loading patterns 

to the bone and a larger femoral head 

replacement. Patients who have a hip 

resurfacing can return to running sports, 

which isn’t really encouraged for a 

standard hip replacement. Hip resurfacing 

is reserved primarily for younger patients 

who want to return to sports or jobs 

involving heavy lifting. 

Matthew Lyman, DO is an orthopedic 

surgeon with Southwest Orthopaedics. 

Their office is on the Parma Hospital 

campus in Medical Arts Center 4, 6115 

Powers Blvd., Suite 100, Parma. Make an 

appointment by calling 440-842-1570. 

GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRIC UNIT 

Treating the mind, curing the whole person 

An experienced medical director 

at Parma Hospital’s 

Behavioral Center for Older 

Adults put David Kushman’s 

mind at ease. 

Emotionally exhausted 

from three frustrating experiences 

at another hospital, 

where psychiatrists would 

not involve him in the care of 

his severely depressed wife, 

Kushman finally discovered 

psychiatrist David Fox, MD 

and the caring team he has led 

since the psychiatric unit for 

older adults opened in 1996. 

“I can’t say enough about 

Parma Hospital,” says the 

Middleburg Heights man, who 

brought his wife home on his 

65th birthday. “At the other 

hospital, I couldn’t even get the doctors to 

talk to me about my wife’s treatment. Here, 

Dr. Fox called me. He did everything right.” 

Dr. Fox notes that effective treatment 

requires establishing a baseline of behavior 

prior to the onset of illness. The secured 

unit located on the hospital’s fifth floor offers 

hope to patients who oftentimes have 

dementia and psychiatric problems overlapping 

complicated medical conditions. 

Typically, physicians ask Dr. Fox to see their 

patients due to a change in mental status, 

indicated by agitation or confusion. 

“Late in life, depression is extremely 

common,” said Geriatrician William Crowe, 

MD. “If we can get a depressed or demented 

person on the right medicines, they can 

Health clinic opens in 

Independence Drug Mart 

Health screenings, immunizations and 

treatment of minor ailments from 

sinus infections to strep throat have come 

to another drug store near you. 

Parma Hospital has opened Community 

Express Care inside the Discount Drug Mart 

on Brecksville Road near Rockside Road in 

Independence. A similar health clinic was 

opened in Olmsted Falls in 2008. 

The clinic can take patients as young 

as 2 years old. Most visits take just 15 

minutes. The certified nurse practitioners 

on staff can: 

• Treat ailments like seasonal allergies, 

ear infections, strep throat and pink eye. 

Psychiatrist David Fox, MD, displays in his waiting room the 

impressionist paintings of a former patient whose artistic side was 

reawakened during her treatment. 

often go home. The Behavioral Center is a 

great resource for our patients.” 

Services include recreational, 

occupational and physical therapy, as well 

as individual, group and family counseling. 

A social worker spends time with each 

family during discharge planning and a 

designated home health care nurse visits 

regularly until the patient stabilizes. 

The Behavioral Center’s comprehensive 

assessments determine whether a patient 

is suffering from behavioral issues – such 

as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or 

depression – beyond the natural aging 

process. 

For information or admissions, call 440- 

743-4189. 

• Provide screenings for blood pressure 

and blood sugar. 

• Perform immunizations for 

pneumonia, tetanus, hepatitis B and 

measles/mumps/rubella. 

• Perform sports or camp exams. 

“I have people stop by who just thank 

us for being here,” says Melissa Nemeth, 

the certified nurse practitioner who opened 

the Olmsted Falls location for Parma 

Hospital. “I definitely think we’re filling a 

niche in the community.” 

For hours of operation and more 

information, call the clinic at 216-447-9155. 


ARTS AT THE CENTER 

Find one-of-a-kind gifts at Arts festival 

Start your holiday shopping in style at 

an event that supports community 

health and wellness. 

The Parma Hospital Auxiliary’s Third 

Annual Arts at the Center promises to 

be an elegant event featuring the work 

of 40 area artisans. This juried arts and 

fine crafts show spotlights a wide range 

of mediums, including woodcarving, 

ceramics, fabrics, jewelry, paintings and 

photography. Artwork from Cuyahoga 

Community College students also will be 

displayed and judged at this community 

event. 

Proceeds from this Auxiliary event 

will benefit the creation of a curbside 

concierge service at Parma Hospital, 

assisting patients and family members 

as they arrive at the hospital. Lobby 

monitors will be available to escort 

patients and visitors to their destinations, 

assisting with wheelchairs, directions and 

parking visitors’ vehicles. 

“This pilot program will support the 

excellent, personalized care we extend to 

our healthcare customers,” says Andrea 

Sack, the director of Volunteer Services 

who coordinates all volunteers including 

the ones at the lobby’s Information Desk. 

“We know that many patients and visitors 

need assistance coming into the hospital 

and finding their way, and we want to be 

there for them.” 

St. Michael’s Woodside 

5025 Mill Rd. · Broadview Hts.,OH 44147 

Friday · November 20, 2009 

6:30 - 9:30 PM · Evening Reception 

$50 per ticket · Black tie optional 

Call 440-743-2371 for tickets 

Saturday · November 21, 2009 

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Free Admission 

Anthony DeMarco is among the artists selling 

his work at the Arts at the Center. 

Catch that cough – protect against H1N1 

The H1N1 influenza spreading across 

the state and around the globe is a 

new strain of flu. But the precautions you 

should take remain the same, regardless of 

the virus. 

The 2009 H1N1 spreads from person 

to person. Cover your coughs and sneezes 

and wash your hands frequently. Watch 

for signs and symptoms of the illness and 

contact your doctor should you become ill. 

For the latest information on H1N1 flu, go to: 

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention 

(CDC) 

www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu · 800-CDC-INFO 

www.flu.gov 

Ohio Department of Health 

www.odh.ohio.gov 

H1N1 hotline: 866-800-1404 

Cuyahoga County Board of Health 

www.ccbh.net 

Signs of the H1N1 virus include: 

• Fatigue • Fever 

• Sore throat • Muscle aches 

• Chills • Coughing 

• Sneezing 

• Diarrhea and vomiting in some cases 

The same companies that manufacture 

the seasonal flu vaccines have made the 

H1N1 vaccine. 

“The H1N1 vaccine will not protect 

people against the seasonal flu, though,” 

says Eva Szathmary, MD, an infectious 

diseases specialist. “People should consider 

getting both vaccines as soon as they are 

available.” 

To protect our patients, Parma Hospital 

is restricting patient visitation to ages 18 

and older during flu season. No one with 

flu-like symptoms should visit patients, and 

patients are strongly encouraged to limit 

their visitors. 

New Members of 

the Medical Staff 

May Al-Abousi, MD 

INTERNAL MEDICINE 

6789 Ridge Road 

Parma, OH 44129 

Pushkar Argekar, MD 

NEPHROLOGY 

9050 North Church Drive 


440-292-0226 

Daniel Iltchev, MD 

PULMONARY DISEASES 

6707 Powers Boulevard, #104 


440-886-2509 

Christine King, MD 

FAMILY PRACTICE 

2001 E. Royalton Road 

Broadview Heights, OH 44147 

440-717-6100 

Larry Lika, DO 

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY 

15900 Snow Road 

Brook Park, OH 44142 

216-676-1234 

Matthew Lyman, DO 

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY 

6115 Powers Boulevard 


440-842-1570 

Nizar Nader, MD 

PULMONARY DISEASES & CRITICAL CARE 

12000 McCracken Road 

Garfield Heights, OH 44125 

216-662-5600 

Jerome Schartman, MD 

OPHTHALMOLOGY 

3401 Enterprise Parkway 

Beachwood, OH 44122 

216-831-5700 

Jennifer Schneidler, MD 

OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY 

6900 Pearl Road, Suite 300 

Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 

440-884-9000 

Carmen Vermont, MD 

RADIATION ONCOLOGY 

6780 Mayfield Road 

Mayfield Heights, OH 44124 

440-312-4700 

Amy Winkleman, DPM 

PODIATRY 

11565 Pearl Road 

Strongsville, OH 44136 

440-238-2700 

Looking for a physician? 

Call 440-743-4900 for a referral to one 

of the more than 500 members of Parma 

Hospital’s Medical Staff. 


online 

registration 

now available at 

parmahospital.org 

Winter Class Schedule 

December 2009 - February 2010 

7300 State Road · Parma, OH 44134 · 440-7-HEALTH (743-2584) 

REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN: November 17, 2009 

PHONE IN: November 23, 2009 

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Closed Saturdays & Sundays. · No classes on December 25, 26 or January 1, 2. 

SCREENINGS 

Appointment/registration 

required. Call 440-743-4900. 

Held at the Health Education 

Center unless noted. 

FREE! Blood Pressure 

Screening 

Wed., WALK-IN 1-2 p.m. 

No screening on Dec. 23 & 30 

Bone Density 

Screening for Women 

Testing is done on the heel – 

no socks or panty-hose. 

By appointment $20 

Thu., Jan. 21 

6-8 p.m. 

Thu., Feb. 25 9 a.m.-noon 

Sat., Jan. 9 

9 a.m.-noon 

Cholesterol Screening 

Includes total cholesterol, HDL, 

LDL, triglycerides and blood 

sugar. 12-hr fast recommended 

for best results. 

By appointment $25 

2nd & 4th Wednesday of the 

month 

9-10:30 a.m. 

No screening on Dec. 23 

Pneumococcal 

Vaccine Clinics 

Vaccines available for all 

Medicare Part B recipients. If you 

belong to a Medicare HMO or 

Senior HMO, see your doctor or a 

fee will be charged. Must register. 

Fri., Jan. 15, Feb. 5 & 19 10 a.m. 

PERSONAL 

WELLNESS 

AARP Driver 

Safety Program 

Please bring valid driver’s license. 

Bring checks first day of class, 

payable to AARP. NO CASH. 

AARP members $12 

Non-members $14 

Tue., Dec. 1 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

NEW! Ask the Personal 

Trainer 101 

Have the opportunity to work 

with a personal trainer and learn 

the most important essentials to 

a healthier lifestyle. Gain support 

and discuss topics including 

nutrition, exercise, and weight 

training. Finally, make your 

nutrition and exercise plan a 

success. Be ready to try various 

equipment and exercises. 

5 sessions $75 

Thu., Jan. 7 7:45-8:45 p.m. 

Cooking With Your 

Health in Mind 

Demo format focuses on making 

healthier alternatives to your 

favorite foods and performing 

recipe makeovers. Recipes are 

included to take home and you’ll 

sample the recipes prepared. 

Class is about 1 hour and 20 

minutes. $3 food fee per person 

due day of class. Taught by Karen 

WEATHER-RELATED CANCELLATIONS 

Weekday mornings and afternoon classes will be canceled if Parma City 

Schools are closed. Weekday evening class cancellations will be made by 

3:30 p.m. and aired over radio and television stations. Saturday morning 

classes will automatically be canceled and rescheduled in cases of severe 

weather conditions. Call 440-743-2582 to verify cancellations. 

Due to weather-related cancellations, some classes may not be able 

to be rescheduled and no refunds will be issued. 

from Karen’s Creative Cuisine. 

1 session $20 

Figure-Friendly 

Comfort Foods 

Sat., Jan. 9 

1 p.m. 

Wed., Jan. 20 

7 p.m. 

Pressure Cooking 

Thu., Feb. 25 

7 p.m. 

Dealing with Food 

Allergies and 

Intolerances 

Learn how food allergies 

are diagnosed, treated, and 

managed. Tips on grocery 

shopping, label reading, food 

preparations and dining out. 

Taught by a registered dietitian 

from Foodwise, LLC Nutrition 

Consulting Services. 

1 session $12 

Thu., Feb. 11 

7-8 p.m. 

NEW! Introduction to 

Culinary Herbs 

Herbs are delicious, nutritious 

and fun to grow! Learn how 

to cook with the most popular 

culinary herbs, and find out 

about the health benefits of 

eating herbs, and how to start 

your own herb garden. Recipes 

included! Taught by a registered 

dietitian from Foodwise, LLC 

Nutrition Consulting Services. 

1 session $12 

Thu., Feb. 18 

7-8 p.m. 

Self-Help Massage 

Techniques 

Learn practical techniques to 

reduce physical symptoms 

and ailments like headaches, 

neck aches, shoulder tightness, 

breathing difficulty, constipation, 

low back pain, leg cramps, 

and more. Also, techniques for 

managing stress and muscle 

tightness. Instructor is a licensed 

massotherapist and nationally 

certified therapeutic bodyworker. 

Handouts included. Enter to win 

a 10-minute chair massage after 

class. 

1 session $20 

Wed., Jan. 20 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Thu., Feb. 18 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Reiki Self-Help Training 

This natural healing energy 

for body, mind and spirit will 

relax, comfort, and accelerate 

one’s own healing and wellness. 

Manual included. Please dress 

comfortably. 

1 session $75 

Sat., Jan. 9 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Weight Loss Solutions 

Bariatric Surgeon Craig Eyman, 

DO, offers the latest options for 

people struggling with weight 

loss issues. Held in the 

Parma Hospital Auditorium. 

Tue., Jan. 19, Feb. 16 7 p.m. 

Weight Management 

for Adults 

Take the first step towards 

managing your weight. Learn 

how to determine your healthful 

weight, put together an eating 

plan, start a physical activity 

program, and enlist the help 

of your physician, family and 

friends. Also, includes tips to 

become a smart consumer and 

avoid ineffective, unproven and 

dangerous plans and products. 

Taught by a registered dietitian 

from Foodwise, LLC Nutrition 

Consulting Services. 

1 session $12 

Thu., Jan. 14 

7-8 p.m. 

NEW! Weight 

Management for 

Children 

Help your child improve their 

health! Class includes tips from a 

registered dietitian and a licensed 

school psychologist on improving 

your family’s eating habits, making 

lifestyle changes and helping your 

child cope with emotional stress. 

Handouts included . 

1 session $30 

Wed., Jan. 27 7-8:30 p.m. 

COMPLEMENTARY 

THERAPIES 

Naturopaths specialize in 

educating you about your 

lifestyle choices and approach 

to achieve and maintain your 

health. Naturopathic Doctors 

(ND’s) training includes anatomy 

and physiology, biochemistry, 

herbology, nutrition and Iridology. 

Naturopaths are not involved in 

the practice of medicine, do not 

use or prescribe pharmaceutical 

drugs or perform surgery. 

Blood Pressure 

A natural approach to blood 

pressure. Bring your blood 

pressure average if you want to 

be used as an example in class. 

Taught by Jane Semple, doctor of 

Naturopathic Medicine. 

1 session $15 

Tue., Jan. 19 7-8:30 p.m. 

Cholesterol and 

Inflammation 

A natural approach to controlling 

cholesterol and inflammation. 

Bring your numbers - total, LDL, 

HDL, and triglycerides if you 

want to be used as an example 

in class. Taught by Jane Semple, 

doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. 

1 session $15 

Tue., Feb. 9 7-8:30 p.m. 

Herbal Remedy Guide 

from A to Z 

Learn how to prevent and treat 

common ailments with safe and 

effective herbal remedies and 

natural supplements. Taught 

by Janet O’Donnell, doctor of 

Naturopathic Medicine. 

1 session $15 

Wed., Feb. 10 7-8:30 p.m. 


Health Education Center Class Schedule 

Your Health and The 

Blood Type Diet 

Learn how eating proper foods 

promotes weight loss, enhances 

your health and energy level. 

Avoid inflammation leading 

to acute and chronic disease. 

Sample tasty and healthy foods. 

Taught by Janet O’Donnell, 

doctor of Naturopathic medicine. 

Prior to class, blood typing will 

be available with $15 fee to be 

paid to instructor. Blood type 

diet booklet will be available for 

purchase. 

1 session $15 

Wed., Jan. 13 7-8:30 p.m. 

EMS Department 

· Paramedic Training 

· EMT - Basic 

· ACLS · PALS 

· BTLS 

Instructor courses in CPR, 

ACLS, PALS and BTLS also 

available. 

EMT Basic classes will begin 

January 4, 2010. 

Mon., Wed. & Fri. 

9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

440-743-4970 to register 

CPR classes are 

non-refundable 

Basic Life Support for 

Health Care Providers 

For those who need a credential 

card documenting successful 

CPR course completion. Covers 

adult and pediatric CPR, two 

rescuer CPR, foreign-body 

airway obstruction and AED. 

1 session $60 

Sat., Jan. 9, Feb. 13 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Basic Life Support for 

Health Care Providers 

RENEWAL 

For health care providers who 

currently have a BLS Healthcare 

Provider card and need 

recertification. 

1 session $40 

Mon., Jan. 11, Feb. 15 6-9 p.m. 

Heartsaver AED 

Adult CPR, AED and relief of 

foreign-body airway obstruction 

for those expected to respond 

to emergencies in workplace. 

Participants obtain course 

completion card. 

1 session $40 

Sat., Jan. 9 1:30-4:30 p.m. 

Tue., Feb. 16 

6-9 p.m. 

Infant /Child CPR 

Covers CPR and foreign-body 

airway obstruction. Manual and 

a certification card included with 

class fee. 

1 session $43 

Wed., Dec. 2 6:30-9:30 p.m. 

Mon., Feb. 8 6:30-9:30 p.m. 

SUPPORT 

GROUPS 


Center unless noted. 

Alzheimer’s Support 

440-743-2660. First Tuesday of 

the month. 7-8:30 p.m. 

Diabetes Support 

440-743-2348. September 

through May. Held in hospital 

auditorium. Second Thursday of 

the month. 

7-9 p.m. 

New Perspectives: 

Weight Management 

Support 

440-743-2900. Education and 

support for bariatric surgery 

patients and those interested 

in weight-loss surgery. First 

Monday of the month. 

7-9 p.m. 

Parkinson’s 

Disease Support 

216-524-6354. Second Tuesday 

of the month. 7-8:30 p.m. 

Post-LSVT Speech 

Therapy Support 

440-743-4161. For people with 

Parkinson’s disease who have 

completed the Lee Silverman 

Voice Treatment Program. 

Second Thursday of the month. 

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Stroke & Arthritis 

Information and 

Support 

440-743-4041. Third Monday of 


Tinnitus Support 

440-256-8023. Second Friday of 


Shared Grief Support 

A seven-week grief support 

group provided by bereavement 

care providers. Day and evening 

groups available four times 

a year. Contact Amy Quinlan 

at 440-743-4944 for more 

information. 

The following are held in 

the Cancer Center: 

Breast Cancer Support 

Call 440-743-2223 to register. 

Third Wednesday of the month. 

6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Cancer Care Meeting 

440-743-2223. For patients 

diagnosed with cancer and their 

families. First Tuesday of month. 

5-7 p.m. 

Kindred Spirits 

440-743-4445. A telephone 

buddy system for breast cancer 

survivors. 

RECREATION 

& DANCE 

Ballroom Dance 

(Beginners) 

(Ages 15-adult) MUST HAVE 

A PARTNER. Learn the rhumba, 

waltz, foxtrot, swing and 

merengue. Class is for those 

who have never taken ballroom 

dancing or need a brush-up. 

Taught by Sophia Hertzel and 

staff. Must wear acceptable 

footwear. No tennis shoes or 

sandals. 

6 sessions $60 per person 

Wed., Jan. 6 7:30-8:30 p.m. 

Basketball for Men 


Fri., Jan. 8 

7-9 p.m. 

Coed Volleyball 

Walk-ins 

$5 per night 

If paying per session, be sure to 

call the office to determine if the 

session will be held. 


Advanced 

Advanced skill level required. 

USVBA rules apply. 

Thu., Jan. 7 7:30-9:30 p.m. 

REGISTER EARLY to avoid disappointment if your class is full or is cancelled because too 

few have signed up. WE DO NOT SEND CONFIRMATIONS. Remember to mark the dates 

and times of your classes on your calendar! 

Intermediate 

Intermediate skill level required. 

USVBA rules apply. 

Mon., Jan. 4 7:30-9:30 p.m. 

Volleyball Players 

We reserve the right to make 

the final decision to enroll or 

withdraw a participant from a 

program depending on the participant’s 

ability. At the discretion 

of the supervisor, a participant 

not maintaining the level of 

play required may be asked to 

continue at a different level. 

Basic Sewing 101 

(Ages 12-adult) Learn to sew or 

revive old skills. Bring a sewing 

machine, owner’s manual, 

supplies, “easy” pattern and 

fabric to first class. Instructor will 

contact you after you register 

about supply list and your 

pattern. Depending on your skill 

level and the complexity of your 

pattern, you may take home a 

completed project. Bring a small 

lunch or snack to class. 

1 session $30 

Sat., Feb. 13 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

FITNESS 

Mats, weights, steps and balls 

provided. Bands for purchase. 

DATES LISTED ARE 

START DATES 

NEW! Ask the Personal 

Trainer 101 

Have the opportunity to work 

with a personal trainer and learn 

the most important essentials to 

a healthier lifestyle. Gain support 

and discuss topics including 

nutrition, exercise, and weight 

training. Finally, make your 

nutrition and exercise plan a 

success. Be ready to try various 

equipment and exercises. 


Thu., Jan. 7 7:45-8:45 p.m. 

Cardio Dance 

A high and low impact cardio 

workout. Burn a lot of calories 

while learning the newest styles 

of dance. For all ages and all 

levels of abilities. Movements 

performed are simple. No dance 

experience necessary. 


Tue., Jan. 5 7:10-8:10 p.m. 

Circuit Workout 

A high energy class to rev up 

your metabolism and transform 

your body. Designed with 

various exercises for each muscle 

group to obtain optimal muscle 

condition. 


Mon., Jan. 4 

6-7 p.m. 

Fitness Fusion 

Hi/lo impact cardio, step, and 

strength training, provides antiaging 

effects, burns fat & builds 

muscle. Variety of equipment will 

be used. 


Wed., Jan. 6 

6-7 p.m. 

Fit ’n Healthy 

Complete low-impact workout 

improves cardio endurance and 

flexibility. 


Tue., Jan. 5 

9-10 a.m. 

Thu., Jan. 7 

9-10 a.m. 

Power Up Pilates 

Incorporates strengthening 

exercises that are easy on joints 

and effective for elongating and 

toning all the muscles of the 

body. 


Thu., Jan. 7 7:10-8:10 p.m. 

Power Sculpt 

This full body workout is a fast 

paced, no impact, high intensity 

weight class. Work the core and 

keep the heart rate up combining 

classic weight exercises and 

contemporary moves. 


Wed., Jan. 6 7:10-8:10 p.m. 

Rockin’ Aerobics 

Hi/low impact cardio workout 

to the ‘70s through ‘90s music. 

Includes weight training and 

stretching for a complete body 

workout. 


Mon., Jan. 4 

6-7 p.m. 

Senior Shape-up 

(55 and older) Focus on 

strength, stretching and stamina. 

No floor exercises. Chairs 

provided. You may sign-up for 

1, 2 or 3 days a week. Price will 

reflect number of days you sign 

up for. 

21 sessions/7 weeks $72 

Mon., Wed., Fri., Jan. 4 10-11 a.m. 

The Mixx 

A combination of strength, 



FITNESS + MInD/BODY FITNESS 

Classes are open to ages 16 and up. Instructors each have a unique teaching 

style. Instructors are subject to change without notice. 

Not sure if you’re going to like a class? 

Ask about the Try a Class Pass. One pass per customer. 

flexibility and relaxation while 

keeping your metabolism in 

check by lengthening and toning 

body. 


Thu., Jan. 7 

6-7 p.m. 

Weight to Stretch II 

Focus on weight training 

to increasing bone density, 

metabolism and strengthening 

all muscles groups. Emphasis on 

using different weights with a 

stretching and toning segment 

at the end. 


Thu., Jan. 7 6:45-7:45 p.m. 

Yoga Fusion 

A low impact class to improve 

balance, stability, muscle tone, 

flexibility and well-being. A base 

of Yoga inspired movements with 

benefits from many different 

schools of fitness. Includes 

warm-up, muscle toning, balance 

exercises, core strengthening 

and deep stretch. 


Mon., Jan. 4 7:30- 8:15 p.m. 

Zumba Fit 

Dance the calories away and tone 

the thighs, butt and guts! Halfhour 

of high energy dance, mixed 

with a ½ hour of Bootcamp. 

Includes circuit training, step 

aerobics, weights and ab work. 

An intermediate to advanced 

class, but beginners may use 

modification moves. 


Tue., Jan. 5 

6-7 p.m. 

MIND/BODY 

FITNESS 

Dress comfortably, bring a small 

blanket/towel and a water bottle 

to classes. Yoga mats provided. 


START DATES 

Evening Yoga 

Attain body awareness, 

relaxation and body/mind 

balance through a system of 

exercises and breathing. 

Beginners 


Mon., Jan. 4 7-8:30 p.m. 

Wed., Jan. 6 7-8:30 p.m. 

Intermediate 


Thu., Jan. 7 7-8:30 p.m. 

Chair Yoga 

For people with physical 

limitations or who don’t think 

they can keep up in a yoga class. 

Focus on body awareness, breath 

and relaxation. 


Tue., Jan. 5 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Morning Yoga - 

Salutations - Trial 

Want to try out Morning Yoga - 

Salutations class? Then sign up 

for this trial class. Regular class 

will begin on January 5. 

1 session $10 

Tue., Dec. 1, Dec. 8 9-10:15 a.m. 

Morning Yoga - 

Salutations 

The flowing sequence of poses 

builds upper-body strength, 

alignment and balance. 

Faster-paced class benefits the 

cardiovascular system. Walk-ins 

welcome - $12 


Tue., Jan. 5 9-10:15 a.m. 

Tai Chi Chuan 

Ancient Chinese martial arts 

therapy alleviates stress and 

promotes health, relaxation, and 

endurance. Increase circulation 

and loosen muscles and joints for 

flexibility and well-being. 

Beginners 


Tue., Jan. 5 

7-9 p.m. 

Continuing students 

Prerequisite: beginners’ class. 


Mon., Jan. 4 

7-9 p.m. 

Tai Chi Chuan - 

Push Hands 

Fundamental practice of Tai Chi 

Chuan self-defense applications 

and the pushing of hands. 

Prerequisite: Tai Chi Chuan or 

martial arts. 


Wed., Jan. 6 7-8:30 p.m. 

YOUTH 

Lab fees included in class price. 

Parents must remain in the 

building during 1-hour daytime 

classes and all evening classes. 

NO ADULT PARTICIPATION 

UNLESS NOTED. 


START DATES 

INFANT 

Baby’s First Massage® 

Learn techniques to give a loving, 

gentle massage to your newborn 

through infancy and childhood. 

Massage helps with the healing 

process of birth, development, 

sleep/wake behaviors and assists 

in bonding and reduces crying. 

Bring your fed baby or doll to 

class. Instructor is a licensed 

massotherapist, nationally 

certified therapeutic bodyworker, 

and certified by Baby’s First 

Massage. $12 material fee due 

day of class. 

1 session $45 single or couple 

Wed., Jan. 20 8-9 p.m. 

Thu., Feb. 18 

8-9 p.m. 

NEW! Baby Signs® 

Parent Workshop 

Learn how to sign with your baby 

(ages from birth to 24 months) 

using songs, play, and literature. 

Workshop includes introduction 

to the history, research and 

proven benefits of the “Baby 

Signs” program. Understand 

how signing can simplify your life 

and bridge the communication 

gap between your baby and 

your family. Material fee of $18 

is due to the instructor in class. 

Materials include: two DVDs, 

bookmarks, a parent guide and 

a flip chart. Taught by a certified 

Baby Signs® instructor. 

1 session $55 

Sat., Jan. 9, Feb. 13 10-11:30 a.m. 

PRESCHOOL/PRE-K 

ALL ABOARD! 

(Ages 3-5) Your preschooler 

will spend an hour building train 

puzzles, playing with train toys, 

listening to train stories and 

making train crafts. 

1 session $13 

Mon., Feb. 8 9:30-10:30 a.m. 

All Aboard - The 

“Learning Express” 

(Ages 2½-4) Adult participation. 

Get on board the imaginary 

“learning train.” Explore exciting 

topics related to our world 

through songs, stories, crafts and 

activities. Build social skills and 

fine motor skills. Children will be 

introduced to a classroom routine 

and the concept of a teacher. 


Wed., Jan. 6 10-11 a.m., 

11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 

Caveman to Picasso 

(Ages 3-5) Unleash your child’s 

creativity by creating works of art 

using techniques developed by 

famed artists throughout history. 

Dress for a mess! 


Thu., Jan. 7 

10-11 a.m. 

NEW! Celebrate the 

Holidays 

(Ages 3½-6) Listen to stories 

about popular children’s book 

characters, sing songs, play 

holiday-themed games and 

make a craft to take home. 

Christmas 

Listen to stories about Curious 

George, Olivia, Eloise and The 

Three Bears as they enjoy 

Christmas adventures. 

1 session $12 

Thu., Dec. 10 6:45-7:45 p.m. 

Valentine’s Day 

Listen to stories about Arthur, 

Charlie Brown, Froggy and 

Winnie-the-Pooh and their 

Valentine’s Day adventures. 

1 session $12 

Thu., Feb. 11 6:45-7:45 p.m. 

Come Aboard the 

North Pole Express 

(Ages 2 and up) Adult 

participation. Celebrate the 

upcoming holiday with this 

special story time event. Come 

listen to the classic holiday story 

“Polar Express” while having a 

treat. Children are encouraged 

to wear their pajamas. A small 

craft will be available to make, 

and a special gift will be given 

to each child as they leave. 

Bring a pillow, small blanket, 

and a stuffed animal (optional), 

and don’t forget your camera! 

Please be prompt as there will be 

a special guest appearance. 

1 session $15 

Fri., Dec. 11 

6-7:15 p.m. 

Create Your Own 

Gingerbread House 

(Ages 5 and up) Adult 

participation. Create an edible 

gingerbread house for the 

holidays! 

1 session $15 

Thu., Dec. 3 

6-8 p.m. 

NEW! Family Music 

Class 

(Ages birth-5) Adult 

participation. Enjoy a highenergy 

music and movement 

class. Children and adults 

should dress for comfort as you 

will spend your time dancing, 

jumping, marching and playing 

many instruments during your 

45 minutes of fun. Presented by 

First Chair Music Programs. 

1 session $15 

additional siblings $10 

Mon., Dec. 14, Jan. 4, Feb. 8 

6:15-7 p.m., 7:15-8 p.m. 

Fun Time Gymtime 

(Ages 3½-5) Develop large 

muscle groups through ball skills, 

games, gym equipment, and 

playground safety with music 

and songs. 


Tue., Jan. 5 11-11:45 a.m. 

Imagination Lane 

(Age 3 only) Exploring 

imagination with stories, 

songs,art and dramatic play. 


Tue., Jan. 5 

10-11 a.m. 


Wed., Jan. 6 

6-7 p.m. 

Kindergarten 

Readiness 

(Ages 4-6) Explore various 

themes while building skills for 

Kindergarten success. Develop 

letter, number, pre-writing, and 

memory skills along with social 

skills and improving coordination. 

Child must be age 4 as of 

September 30, 2009. 


Tue., Jan. 5 10 a.m.-noon 

Kindergarten 

Readiness (Level 2) 

(Ages 4½-6) Must have 

recognition of letters (Aa - Zz), 

numbers (1-10), basic colors and 

shapes. Focus on letter sounds 

and formation, and an awareness 

of basic sight words. Pre-reading 

skills and challenging math 

activities integrated into weekly 



themes. Child must be 5 by 

Dec. 31, 2009 and attending 

Kindergarten in the fall 2010. 


Thu., Jan. 7 10 a.m.-noon 

® 

With Susan Joseph 

“Our Time” 

(Ages 18 months - 3) Adult 

participation. Introduce your 

child to singing, imitating sounds, 

rhyming, sound identification, 

instrument exploration and 

creative movement. Continue 

learning with At Home Materials 

(included). Improves confidence, 

self-control and communication 

skills. Call for openings. $10 late 

fee for registration after January 19. 


Wed, Feb. 3 10-10:45 a.m., 

6-6:45 p.m. 

® 

With Susan Joseph 

“Imagine That” 

(Ages 3-5) Adult participates 

last 15 minutes of class. Music 

with expressive language, 

storytelling, peer interaction, 

movement and pretend play. 

Expand cognitive and literacy 

skills, creativity and individuality. 

Learning continues with At 

Home Materials(included). Call 

for openings. $10 late fee for 

registration after January 19. 

15 sessions 

without a backpack $177 

with backpack $183 

Fri., Feb. 5 11:45 a.m. -12:30 p.m., 

5-5:45 p.m. 

Let’s Go to the Circus 

(Ages 3-5) Learn all about the 

circus and what goes on behind 

the scenes. Make a circus craft 

and eat a yummy circus treat. 

1 session $13 

Wed., Feb. 10 9:30-10:30 a.m. 

Playing with a Purpose 

(Ages 2-4) Adult participation. 

Develop self-confidence, selfcontrol, 

good listening and social 

skills through fun, seasonal, 

educational activities. Explore 

freely a variety of planned 

activities as well as participate in 

group time. 


Mon., Jan. 4 6:15-7:15 p.m. 

Preschool Dance 

(Ages 3-5) Students will 

experience the elements 

of dance including rhythm, 

flexibility, technique, and 

performance skills. A variety of 

dance disciplines including jazz 

and ballet will be explored, in a 

fun and creative environment. 

Dance attire is not required but is 

highly suggested. 


Tue., Jan. 5 10:45-11:30 a.m., 

5:20-6:05 p.m. 

Preschool Mania 

(Age 3-4) Prepare for 

preschool/kindergarten by 

teaching/reinforcing colors, 

shapes, letters, and numbers. 

Each 6 week session will build 

onto itself. Enjoy art, music, 

stories and play. 


Mon., Jan. 4 10:30-11:45 a.m. 

Primetime Preschool 

(Age 3-5) For children who 

do not attend a traditional 

day preschool covering, math, 

science, reading, language, music 

and art. 


Thu., Jan. 7 6:25-7:30 p.m. 

Princess Tea Party 

(Ages 3-6) Come in your 

favorite princess outfit to listen 

to princess stories or songs, 

enjoy pretend tea and make 

“royal” crafts. 

1 session $13 

Wed., Jan. 13 9:30-10:30 a.m. 

Shapes, Colors, 

and Numbers 

(Age 2-3) Adult participation. 

Create, explore and learn about 

shapes, colors and numbers. 

Each 6 week session is different. 


Tue., Jan. 5 9:45-10:30 a.m. 

Toddler - Preschool 

Gym 

Adult participation. Develop 

social skills, muscle coordination 

and self-confidence with the use 

of gym like equipment. Activities 

include finger plays, games and 

stories with music and songs. 


Ages 1½-2½ 

Tue., Jan. 5 

Ages 2-4 

Tue., Jan. 5 

9:20-10:05 a.m., 

6:30-7:15 p.m. 

10:10-10:55 a.m., 

7:25-8:10 p.m. 

Young Einstein 

(Ages 3-5) Preschool science 

targets basic, easy scientific 

concepts with experiments, 

art projects and games using 

everyday materials. Dress for a 

mess! 


Thu., Jan. 7 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

SCHOOL AGE 

Babysitter Training 

(Ages 11-16) Learn basic first 

aid, safety issues and baby care, 

including infant and child CPR 

skills. Manual and handouts 

included. Bring a small lunch or 

snack to class. 

1 session $45 

Sat., Jan. 9 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. 

NEW! Creative Dance 

(Ages 5-8) A more intense and 

comprehensive study of ballet, 

jazz and creative movement. 

Dancers will explore a variety 

of dance disciplines in a fun 

and creative environment. 

Also increasing their skills in 

technique, flexibility, and rhythm 

and their knowledge in dance 

vocabulary. Dance attire is not 

required but highly suggested. 


Tue., Jan. 5 

6:15-7 p.m. 

NEW! Time for Art 

(Ages 5-9) Set a date to create. 

A perfect art class designed 

especially for the artist in 

your child. Learn basic skills in 

drawing, painting and sculpting, 

with the help and inspiration of 

the greats. Classes are aligned 

with the Ohio State Standards 

for Art. 


Thu., Jan. 7 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Know Your Facts! - 

Addition/Subtraction 

(Grades 1-4) Increase your 

addition and subtraction 

knowledge and concept of facts 

from 0-18 with strategies and fun 

activities. 


Thu., Jan. 7 5:45-6:45 p.m. 

Multiplication/Division 

(Grades 3-6) Learn strategies 

and participate in fun activities 

and games to increase your 

knowledge and speed in 

multiplication and division facts. 


Thu., Jan. 7 

7-8 p.m. 

Study Habits Series 

(Grades 5-8) Parents will be 

invited back in the last half hour 

of each class to discuss what was 

learned. 

1 session each $28 

Taking Tests 

Students will learn strategies for 

taking tests and ways to study 

for different types of tests. Bring 

a textbook from school (no math) 

to class. 

1 session 

Tue., Dec. 1 

6-8 p.m. 

What’s Cooking? 

(Ages 8-15) Hands-on food 

preparation, kitchen safety, 

measurement. Make and sample 

healthy recipes. Bring a container 

to take home goodies. Recipes 

are included. $3 food fee is 

payable to the instructor the 

day of class. Taught by Karen 

Skoczynski, RN from Karen’s 

Creative Cuisine. 

1 session $20 

Quick Bread for Kids 

Wed., Dec. 30 

2 p.m. 

Super Bowl Foods 

Sat., Jan. 9 

10 a.m. 

Mon., Jan. 18 

2 p.m. 

Taco Pasta & Taco Soup 

Mon., Feb. 15 

2 p.m. 

Parenting 

All parenting classes held at 

Parma Hospital unless noted. 

Baby’s First Massage® 


Center. Learn techniques to give 

a loving, gentle massage to 

your newborn through infancy 

and childhood. Massage helps 

with the healing process of 

birth, development, sleep/ 

wake behaviors and assists in 

bonding and reduces crying. 

Bring your fed baby or doll to 

class. Instructor is a licensed 

massotherapist and a nationally 

certified therapeutic bodyworker. 

Instructor is certified by Baby’s 

First Massage. $12 material fee 

due day of class. 

1 session $45 single or couple 

Wed., Jan. 20 8-9 p.m. 

Thu., Feb. 18 

8-9 p.m. 

NEW! Baby Signs® 

Parent Workshop 


Center. Learn how to sign with 

your baby (birth-24 months) 

using songs, play, and literature. 

Includes introduction to the 

history, research and proven 

benefits of the “Baby Signs” 

program. Understand how 

signing can simplify your life and 

bridge the communication gap 

between your baby and your 

family. $18 material fee is due to 

the instructor in class. Materials 

include: two DVDs, bookmarks, 

a parent guide and a flip chart. 

Certified Baby Signs® instructor. 

1 session $55 

Sat., Jan. 9, Feb. 13 10-11:30 a.m. 

FREE! Breastfeeding 

Support Group 

Support and problem solving for 

mothers and mothers-to-be. 

Tue., Jan. 5, Feb. 2 10-11 a.m. 

Tue., Jan. 12, Feb. 9 2-3 p.m. 

Tue., Jan. 19, Feb. 16 6-7 p.m. 

Breastfeeding Basics 

Learn the fundamentals and 

practical information. Support 

person is free. Fathers welcome. 

1 session $12 

Tue., Feb. 9 6-8:30 p.m. 

Caring for Your 

Newborn 

What to expect with a new baby. 

1 session $12 

Thu., Feb. 25 

7-9 p.m. 

Infant /Child CPR 

Covers CPR and foreign-body 

airway obstruction. Manual and a 

certification card is included. 

1 session $43 

Wed., Dec. 2 6:30-9:30 p.m. 

Mon., Feb. 8 6:30-9:30 p.m. 

Prepared Childbirth 

Covers pregnancy, labor, delivery 

and postpartum recovery. 


Thu., Jan. 21 

7-9 p.m. 

2 sessions * $65 

Sat., Jan. 23, Feb. 20 

9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

Review * 

1 session $40 

Sat., Jan. 23, Feb. 20 

9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

* Bring 2 pillows and blanket to 

first class. 

Maternity Center 

Tours 

Call 440-743-4030 


New hips to put 

life back on par 

RIDGEWOOD GOLF COURSE, PARMA, OH 

When Tish Francesangelo learned that a congenital hip problem meant 

she needed new hips, the 54-year-old couldn’t believe it. But orthopedic 

surgeon Andre Wolanin, MD, had the perfect prescription for her. 

“He told me he could help me get my life back,” said the avid golfer, 

tennis player and mother of three who is on the go again, thanks to the 

personalized care of a hospital nationally recognized for joint replacement 

surgery. 

“We’re so lucky to have the skilled physicians and technology we do at 

Parma Hospital,” says Tish, who recovered in time to dance at her son’s 

wedding and start the golf season. “If we didn’t have those things, 

I wouldn’t have my life.” 

Andre Wolanin, MD 

Because we care. 

440.743.3000 | parmahospital.org

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