Calendar of
Community
Outreach
Programs & Services
morrowcountyhospital.com
2015
2015 Calendar of Community Outreach Programs
and Services
Morrow County Hospital is committed to offering informative health-related programs and services to our community.
To register for any of the listed programs, or for more information, please call Morrow County Hospital Public Relations – (419) 949.3089 or (419) 949.3088 – Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
CPR Family & Friends – teaches basic life-saving skills of CPR. Participants will receive a course completion certificate. (Course Fee – $10/Book – at cost per certification level) (Students: Course Fee – $5)
Heartsaver CPR For Students For Schools – teaches life-saving skills of CPR. Participants will receive a course completion card. (Course Fee – $5/Book – at cost per certification level)
Roadshow
Hospital personnel are available to visit schools and present information about healthcare careers and health-related topics while demonstrating high-tech equipment. This offers an opportunity for hands-on experiences while learning! To make arrangements for Morrow County Hospital to visit your school, please call – (419) 949.3088.
Speakers Bureau
Our Morrow County Hospital staff offers a wealth of health-related resources. Call us to schedule
-Hospital Tours Career Days
Club/Group Presentations
Ask us about designing a special program to meet your group’s needs. Requests may be made by calling MCH Public Relations – (419) 949.3088.
Morrow County Hospital
need more
Community Outreach Programs – 2015
Pre-registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. To register for any of the listed programs, or for more information, please call Morrow County Hospital Public Relations – (419) 949.3089 or (419) 949.3088 – Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Watch for weekly ads in the local newspapers or visit our Web site – morrowcountyhospital.com.
2015 Auxiliary-Sponsored Events
Open To The Public! • Net proceeds from these events benefit patient care.
“Robert’s Medical” Uniform Sale
Wednesday/March 11 • 7 a.m.-4 p.m. • MCH Room A
“Books Are Fun” Book Fair
Tuesday/March 31 • 7 a.m.-4 p.m. • MCH Room A
“$5 Jewelry Is Fun” Sale
Wednesday/May 6 • 7 a.m.-4 p.m. • MCH Room A
“Scioto Shoe Mart” Shoe Sale
Monday/July 27 • 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. • 206 Jamesway Rd. • Marion, OH Tuesday/July 28 • 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. • 206 Jamesway Rd. • Marion, OH Wednesday/July 29 • 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. • 206 Jamesway Rd. • Marion, OH Thursday/July 30 • 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. • 206 Jamesway Rd. • Marion, OH Friday/July 31 • 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. • 206 Jamesway Rd. • Marion, OH Saturday/August 1 • 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. • 206 Jamesway Rd. • Marion, OH
“Robert’s Medical” Uniform Sale
Wednesday/September 30 • 7 a.m.-4 p.m. • MCH Room A
“$5 Jewelry Is Fun” Sale
Monday/October 19 • 7 a.m.-4 p.m. • MCH Room A
“Books Are Fun” Book Fair
Monday/November 30 • 7 a.m.-4 p.m. • MCH Room A
“Scioto Shoe Mart” Shoe Sale
Monday/November 30 • 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. • 206 Jamesway Rd. • Marion, OH Tuesday/December 1 • 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. • 206 Jamesway Rd. • Marion, OH Wednesday/December 2 • 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. • 206 Jamesway Rd. • Marion, OH Thursday/December 3 • 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. • 206 Jamesway Rd. • Marion, OH Friday/December 4 • 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. • 206 Jamesway Rd. • Marion, OH Saturday/December 5 • 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. • 206 Jamesway Rd. • Marion, OH
2015 Collection Sites
“MCH Health Awareness” Blood Profiles
No appointment necessary! • 6-9:30 a.m. Morrow County Hospital’s Lower Level* Eligibility: Anyone age 18 and over
Morrow County Hospital’s Laboratory will offer $25 “MCH Health Awareness” blood profiles, which include a battery of 25 tests – cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL, VLDL, glucose, BUN (blood urea nitrogen), creatinine, sodium, potassium, chloride, carbon dioxide, AST, ALT, total bilirubin, total protein, albumin, calcium, alkaline phosphatase, white blood count, red blood count, platelet count, hemoglobin/ hematocrit, mean cell volume and mean cell hemoglobin concentration.
Remember –
An 8 to 10-hour fast is necessary for accurate results – no eating. Drink moderate amounts of water.
Take your medications with moderate amounts of water.
For an additional charge, the following tests will also be offered:
$25 TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)
$25 Hemoglobin A1C (primarily for all diabetics)
Absolutely…No physicians’ orders for additional tests will be accepted at these screenings. These $25 blood profiles will only be available at Morrow County Hospital! Only cash or checks made payable to Morrow County Hospital will be accepted. No DEBIT or CREDIT CARDS.
All 2015 profiles will be held at Morrow County Hospital* from
6-9:30 a.m., on the following dates –
Saturday/January 17
Saturday/March 21
Saturday/May 16
*Use the hospital’s “Receiving” entrance on the southeast side (lower level).
Saturday/July 18
Saturday/September 19
Saturday/November 14
Outreach Programs 2015 To Register, Call: (419) 949.3089 5
January
Diabetes Support Group
Tuesday/January 6 6-7 p.m.• MCH Room C
Registration Required • Free Program Minimum Class Size: 10 participants A Support Group is important and helpful to people with diabetes. A Support Group provides a venue to meet others who share similar concerns and experiences. By shar-ing their experiences, group members can feel part of a community and gain a greater sense of value and power from this feeling of belonging. Each group meeting will focus on another aspect of the disease, featuring guest speakers. This is a FREE MCH Outreach program.
Tobacco Cessation
Registration Required • Free Program Maximum Class Size: 8 participants Wednesday/January 7• 1-2 p.m. MCH Room A Wednesday/January 14• 1-2 p.m. MCH Room A Wednesday/January 21• 1-2 p.m. MCH Room C Wednesday/January 28• 1-2 p.m. MCH Room A Wednesday/February 4• 1-2 p.m. MCH Room A Wednesday/February 11• 1-2 p.m. MCH Room A
Tobacco Cessation program is a six-week program once a week for one hour. This pro-gram includes the development of a quit plan along with education on identifying the indi-vidual triggers and development of a positive approach to breaking the habit. This program will leave the participant with the tools to work toward becoming tobacco free. This is a FREE Outreach program.
Healthcare Provider CPR
Thursday/January 8• 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
MCH Room A
Certification/Recertification – $45 Book – $15 • Registration Required Minimum Class Size: 6 participants This class is for healthcare professionals and teaches all aspects of basic life support. Community members wishing to register for a CPR class are required to pre-pay their registration fee (non-refundable) seven days prior to the class date, or their name will be removed from the class roster.
“MCH Health Awareness”
Blood Profiles
No appointment necessary! • 6-9:30 a.m. Eligibility: Anyone age 18 and over Saturday/January 17
MCH Lower Level (Use “Receiving” entrance)
Morrow County Hospital’s laboratory personnel will offer $25 “MCH Health Awareness” blood profiles, which include a battery of 25 tests.
See page 4 for complete listing of tests.
Remember –
+ An 8- to 10-hour fast is necessary for accurate results – no eating.
+ Drink moderate amounts of water.
+ Take your medications with moderate amounts of water.
For an additional charge, the following tests will also be offered: +$25 TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)
+ $25 Hemoglobin A1C (primarily for all diabetics)
Absolutely…No physicians’ orders for addition-al tests will be accepted at these screenings.
These $25 blood profiles will only be avail-able at Morrow County Hospital! Only cash or checks made payable to Morrow County Hospital will be accepted. No DEBIT or CREDIT CARDS.
January
Healthcare Provider CPR
Thursday/January 29 3:30-7:30 p.m.• MCH Room A Certification/Recertification – $45 Book – $15 • Registration Required Minimum Class Size: 6 participants This class is for healthcare professionals and teaches all aspects of basic life support. Community members wishing to register for a CPR class are required to pre-pay their registration fee (non-refundable) seven days prior to the class date, or their name will be removed from the class roster.
Pediatric Advanced Life
Support (PALS)
Friday/January 30
8 a.m.-7 p.m.• MCH Rooms A & C
Community Registration Fees:
Certification – $125 • Book – $40 Registration Required
This class is for healthcare professionals who respond to emergencies in infants and chil-dren. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that uses a series of simulated pedi-atric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediat-ric assessment, basic life support, PALS treat-ment algorithms, effective resuscitation and team dynamics. The goal of the PALS Course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes. Community members wishing to register for a PALS certification class are required to pre-pay their registra-tion fee (non-refundable) seven days prior to the class date, or their name will be removed from the class roster.
February
Diabetes Self-Management
Education Class
Registration Required
Minimum Class Size: 2 participants Tuesday/February 3• 6-8 p.m. Thursday/February 5• 6-8 p.m. Tuesday/February 10• 6-8 p.m. Thursday/February 12• 6-8 p.m. All classes located in MCH Room C
Group Diabetes Classes are part of our Three-Step Diabetes Self-Management Educational program. You must have a physician referral and have met with the Diabetes Educator prior to attending group classes. Each class night a different aspect of the diabetes disease process will be discussed. For more information please call – (419) 949.3025. You must attend all four classes to complete this course.
Healthcare Provider CPR
Wednesday/February 4 8 a.m.-12 p.m.• MCH Room A Certification/Recertification – $45 Book – $15 • Registration Required Minimum Class Size: 6 participants See January listing for program details.
Heartsaver CPR
Wednesday/February 4 4-7 p.m.• MCH Room A Certification/Recertification – $45 (includes book) Registration RequiredMinimum Class Size: 6 participants Learn basic adult and pediatric life support techniques. Community members wishing to register for a CPR class are required to pre-pay their registration fee (non-refundable) seven days prior to the class date, or their name will be removed from the class roster.
Outreach Programs 2015 To Register, Call: (419) 949.3089 7
February
First Aid CPR AED Class
Tuesday/February 10 3-8:30 p.m.• MCH Room A Certification/Recertification – $45 (includes book)
Registration Required
Minimum Class Size: 6 participants This American Heart Association First Aid Class will teach participants (anyone over the age of 14 years) to identify medical emer-gencies and how to provide proper first aid. Community members wishing to register for a first aid class are required to pre-pay their registration fee (non-refundable) seven days prior to the class date, or their name will be removed from the class roster.
American Red Cross
Bloodmobile
Wednesday/February 25 10 a.m.-4 p.m.• MCH Room A Positive identification required – American Red Cross donor card or photo ID showing date of birth. Call MCH Public Relations to schedule an appointment – (419) 949.3089.
March
Healthcare Provider CPR
Monday/March 2 8 a.m.-12 p.m.• MCH Room A Certification/Recertification – $45 Book – $15 • Registration Required Minimum Class Size: 6 participants This class is for healthcare professionals and teaches all aspects of basic life support. Community members wishing to register for a CPR class are required to pre-pay their registration fee (non-refundable) seven days prior to the class date, or their name will be removed from the class roster.Diabetes Self-Management
Education Class
Registration Required
Minimum Class Size: 2 participants Tuesday/March 3• 6-8 p.m. Thursday/March 5• 6-8 p.m. Tuesday/March 10• 6-8 p.m. Thursday/March 12• 6-8 p.m. All classes located in MCH Room C
Group Diabetes Classes are part of our Three-Step Diabetes Self-Management Educational program. You must have a physician referral and have met with the Diabetes Educator prior to attending group classes. Each class night a different aspect of the diabetes disease process will be discussed. For more information please call – (419) 949.3025. You must attend all four classes to complete this course.
Tobacco Cessation
Registration Required • Free Program Maximum Class Size: 8 participants Wednesday/March 4• 6-7 p.m. Wednesday/March 11• 6-7 p.m. Wednesday/March 18• 6-7 p.m. Wednesday/March 25• 6-7 p.m. Wednesday/April 1• 6-7 p.m. Wednesday/April 8• 6-7 p.m. All classes located in MCH Room C
Tobacco Cessation program is a six-week program once a week for one hour. This pro-gram includes the development of a quit plan along with education on identifying the indi-vidual triggers and development of a positive approach to breaking the habit. This program will leave the participant with the tools to work toward becoming tobacco free. This is a FREE Outreach program.
March
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS)
Friday/March 13 • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. MCH Rooms A & C
Maximum Class Size: 24 participants RECERTIFICATION ONLY
Prerequisites:
•ACLS Recertification – Current ACLS
Certification & Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
• Completion of ACLS Pretest Required Community Registration Fees: Recertification – $100 • Book – $35 Registration Required
This class is for healthcare professionals and teaches all aspects of advanced life support. You will need to provide proof of required prerequisite at class registration. Community members wishing to register for an ACLS recertification class are required to pre-pay their registration fee (non-refundable) seven days prior to the class date, or their name will be removed from the class roster.
“MCH Health Awareness”
Blood Profiles
No appointment necessary! • 6-9:30 a.m. Eligibility: Anyone age 18 and over Saturday/March 21
MCH Lower Level (Use “Receiving” entrance)
Morrow County Hospital’s laboratory personnel will offer $25 “MCH Health Awareness” blood profiles, which include a battery of 25 tests.
See page 4 for complete listing of tests.
See January listing for program details.
April
Diabetes Support Group
Tuesday/April 7 6-7 p.m.• MCH Room C
Registration Required • Free Program Minimum Class Size: 10 participants A Support Group is important and helpful to people with diabetes. A Support Group provides a venue to meet others who share similar concerns and experiences. By shar-ing their experiences, group members can feel part of a community and gain a greater sense of value and power from this feeling of belonging. Each group meeting will focus on another aspect of the disease, featuring guest speakers. This is a FREE MCH Outreach program.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS)
Thursday/April 9 • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. MCH Rooms A & C
Maximum Class Size: 24 participants Friday/April 10 • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. MCH Rooms A & C
Maximum Class Size: 12 participants Please note: For recertification, you only need to attend the April 9 class.
Prerequisites:
•ACLS Certification – Current Healthcare
Provider CPR Certification
•ACLS Recertification – Current ACLS
Certification & Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
• Completion of ACLS Pretest Required Community Registration Fees: Certification – $150
Recertification – $100 • Book – $35 Registration Required
Outreach Programs 2015 To Register, Call: (419) 949.3089 9
Pediatric Advanced Life
Support (PALS)
Friday/May 8
8 a.m.-7 p.m.• MCH Rooms A & C
Community Registration Fees:
Certification – $125 • Book – $40 Registration Required
This class is for healthcare professionals who respond to emergencies in infants and chil-dren. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that uses a series of simulated pedi-atric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediat-ric assessment, basic life support, PALS treat-ment algorithms, effective resuscitation and team dynamics. The goal of the PALS Course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes. Community members wishing to register for a PALS certification class are required to pre-pay their registra-tion fee (non-refundable) seven days prior to the class date, or their name will be removed from the class roster.
First Aid CPR AED Class
Monday/May 11
3-8:30 p.m.• MCH Room A Certification/Recertification – $45 (includes book)
Registration Required
Minimum Class Size: 6 participants This American Heart Association First Aid Class will teach participants (anyone over the age of 14 years) to identify medical emer-gencies and how to provide proper first aid. Community members wishing to register for a first aid class are required to pre-pay their registration fee (non-refundable) seven days prior to the class date, or their name will be removed from the class roster.
April
American Red Cross
Bloodmobile
Thursday/April 23
10 a.m.-4 p.m.• MCH Room A Positive identification required – American Red Cross donor card or photo ID showing date of birth. Call MCH Public Relations to schedule an appointment – (419) 949.3089.
May
Healthcare Provider CPR
Monday/May 4 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.• MCH Room A Certification/Recertification – $45 Book – $15 • Registration Required Minimum Class Size: 6 participants This class is for healthcare professionals and teaches all aspects of basic life support. Community members wishing to register for a CPR class are required to pre-pay their registration fee (non-refundable) seven days prior to the class date, or their name will be removed from the class roster.Diabetes Self-Management
Education Class
Registration Required
Minimum Class Size: 2 participants Tuesday/May 5• 6-8 p.m.
Thursday/May 7• 6-8 p.m. Tuesday/May 12• 6-8 p.m. Thursday/May 14• 6-8 p.m. All classes located in MCH Room C
May
Prostate Cancer Screening
For Men
•
FREE!
Wednesday/May 13• 2-6 p.m. By Appointment Only • Call MCH Public Relations to schedule an appointment – (419) 949.3089. This FREE screening is targeted for men over 50 and includes: completing a basic health information sheet, a PSA blood test, and an examination by a urologist.
This screening will be held in the hospital’s Medical Specialty Center North. Please use the hospital’s main entrance for the screening.
Tobacco Cessation
Registration Required • Free Program Maximum Class Size: 8 participants Wednesday/May 13• 1-2 p.m. MCH Room C Wednesday/May 20• 1-2 p.m. MCH Room C Wednesday/May 27• 1-2 p.m. MCH Room A Wednesday/June 3• 1-2 p.m. MCH Room A Wednesday/June 10• 1-2 p.m. MCH Room C Wednesday/June 17• 1-2 p.m. MCH Room C
Tobacco Cessation program is a six-week program once a week for one hour. This pro-gram includes the development of a quit plan along with education on identifying the indi-vidual triggers and development of a positive approach to breaking the habit. This program will leave the participant with the tools to work toward becoming tobacco free. This is a FREE Outreach program.
Sports Physical Exams For
Morrow County Students
Grades
9-12
•
FREE!
Physicals NOT performed at the listed locations & on the listed dates WILL NOT BE FREE!
This year, Morrow County Hospital is pleased to announce a few changes to the annual Sports Physical Exams to allow for more flexibility to families and students for these important screenings.
In addition to Morrow County high school (grades 9-12) students being eligible for these FREE screenings, now 7th & 8th grade students for the 2015-16 school year can take advantage of this event.
Rather than only having one date in May for these physical exams, this year they will be offered at the MCH Primary Care sites* on various evenings for your convenience – Thursday/May 14• 4-7 p.m. Highland (Grades 7-12)
MCH Primary Care Cardinal Center 73 Sportsman's Drive • Marengo Tuesday/May 19• 4-7 p.m. Northmor (Grades 7-12)
MCH Primary Care Northfield 6519 U.S. Hwy. 42 • Mt. Gilead Wednesday/May 20• 4-7 p.m. Mt. Gilead & Gilead Christian
(Grades 7-12)
Morrow County Hospital 651 West Marion Rd. • Mt. Gilead Thursday/May 21• 4-7 p.m. Cardington (Grades 7-12)
MCH Primary Care Cardington 116 East Main Street • Cardington *Although MCH prefers that students attend the event closest to their school, they may attend any of the events if the date is more convenient. No appointment necessary! Contact your school’s Athletic Director for required forms.
Outreach Programs 2015 To Register, Call: (419) 949.3089 11
American Red Cross
Bloodmobile
Wednesday/June 24 10 a.m.-4 p.m.• MCH Room A Positive identification required – American Red Cross donor card or photo ID showing date of birth. Call MCH Public Relations to schedule an appointment – (419) 949.3089.
July
Diabetes Support Group
Tuesday/July 7 6-7 p.m.• MCH Room C
Registration Required • Free Program Minimum Class Size: 10 participants See April listing for program details.
Tobacco Cessation
Registration Required • Free Program Maximum Class Size: 8 participants Wednesday/July 8• 6-7 p.m. Wednesday/July 15• 6-7 p.m. Wednesday/July 22• 6-7 p.m. Wednesday/July 29• 6-7 p.m. Wednesday/August 5• 6-7 p.m. Wednesday/August 12• 6-7 p.m. All classes located in MCH Room C
Tobacco Cessation program is a six-week program once a week for one hour. This pro-gram includes the development of a quit plan along with education on identifying the indi-vidual triggers and development of a positive approach to breaking the habit. This program will leave the participant with the tools to work toward becoming tobacco free. This is a FREE Outreach program.
“MCH Health Awareness”
Blood Profiles
No appointment necessary! • 6-9:30 a.m. Eligibility: Anyone age 18 and over Saturday/May 16
MCH Lower Level (Use “Receiving” entrance)
Morrow County Hospital’s laboratory personnel will offer $25 “MCH Health Awareness” blood profiles, which include a battery of 25 tests.
See page 4 for complete listing of tests.
See January listing for program details.
June
Diabetes Support Group
Tuesday/June 2 6-7 p.m.• MCH Room C
Registration Required • Free Program Minimum Class Size: 10 participants See April listing for program details.
Heartsaver CPR
Wednesday/June 10 4-7 p.m.• MCH Room A Certification/Recertification – $45 (includes book) Registration RequiredMinimum Class Size: 6 participants See February listing for program details.
Healthcare Provider CPR
Wednesday/June 17 8 a.m.-12 p.m.• MCH Room A Certification/Recertification – $45 Book – $15 • Registration Required Minimum Class Size: 6 participants See May listing for program details.
July
Heartsaver CPR
Thursday/July 9 12-4 p.m.• MCH Room A
Registration Fee – $45 (includes book) Registration Required
Minimum Class Size: 6 participants Learn basic adult and pediatric life support techniques. Community members wishing to register for a CPR class are required to pre-pay their registration fee (non-refundable) seven days prior to the class date, or their name will be removed from the class roster.
Sports Medicine Clinic
Thursday/July 9 4:30-7 p.m.• MCH Room A
Per School – $50, or Per Person – $10 Registration Required
Under the Ohio Department of Education’s guidelines, this 2.5-hour first aid training program will be offered to all coaches and advisors.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS)
Friday/July 10 • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. MCH Rooms A & C
Maximum Class Size: 24 participants RECERTIFICATION ONLY
Prerequisites:
•ACLS Recertification – Current ACLS
Certification & Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
• Completion of ACLS Pretest Required Community Registration Fees: Recertification – $100 • Book – $35 Registration Required
See March listing for program details.
Healthcare Provider CPR
Monday/July 13
8 a.m.-12 p.m.• MCH Room A Certification/Recertification – $45 Book – $15 • Registration Required Minimum Class Size: 6 participants This class is for healthcare professionals and teaches all aspects of basic life support. Community members wishing to register for a CPR class are required to pre-pay their registration fee (non-refundable) seven days prior to the class date, or their name will be removed from the class roster.
“MCH Health Awareness”
Blood Profiles
No appointment necessary! • 6-9:30 a.m. Eligibility: Anyone age 18 and over Saturday/July 18
MCH Lower Level (Use “Receiving” entrance)
Morrow County Hospital’s laboratory personnel will offer $25 “MCH Health Awareness” blood profiles, which include a battery of 25 tests.
See page 4 for complete listing of tests.
Remember –
+ An 8- to 10-hour fast is necessary for accurate results – no eating.
+ Drink moderate amounts of water.
+ Take your medications with moderate amounts of water.
For an additional charge, the following tests will also be offered: +$25 TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)
+ $25 Hemoglobin A1C (primarily for all diabetics)
Absolutely…No physicians’ orders for addition-al tests will be accepted at these screenings.
These $25 blood profiles will only be avail-able at Morrow County Hospital! Only cash or checks made payable to Morrow County Hospital will be accepted. No DEBIT or CREDIT CARDS.
Outreach Programs 2015 To Register, Call: (419) 949.3089 13
First Aid CPR AED Class
Monday/August 10 3-8:30 p.m.• MCH Room A Certification/Recertification – $45 (includes book)
Registration Required
Minimum Class Size: 6 participants See May listing for program details.
Healthcare Provider CPR
Tuesday/August 18
3:30-7:30 p.m.• MCH Room A Certification/Recertification – $45 Book – $15 • Registration Required Minimum Class Size: 6 participants See July listing for program details.
September
Tobacco Cessation
Registration Required • Free Program Maximum Class Size: 8 participants Wednesday/September 2• 1-2 p.m. MCH Room A Thursday/September 10• 1-2 p.m. MCH Room C Wednesday/September 16• 1-2 p.m. MCH Room A Wednesday/September 23• 1-2 p.m. MCH Room A Wednesday/September 30• 1-2 p.m. MCH Room C Wednesday/October 7• 1-2 p.m. MCH Room A
See July listing for program details.
August
Heartsaver CPR
Monday/August 3 4-7 p.m.• MCH Room A
Registration Fee – $45 (includes book) Registration Required
Minimum Class Size: 6 participants See July listing for program details.
Diabetes Support Group
Tuesday/August 4 6-7 p.m.• MCH Room C
Registration Required • Free Program Minimum Class Size: 10 participants See April listing for program details.
Pediatric Advanced Life
Support (PALS)
Friday/August 7
8 a.m.-7 p.m.• MCH Rooms A & C
Community Registration Fees:
Certification – $125 • Book – $40 Registration Required
This class is for healthcare professionals who respond to emergencies in infants and chil-dren. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that uses a series of simulated pedi-atric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediat-ric assessment, basic life support, PALS treat-ment algorithms, effective resuscitation and team dynamics. The goal of the PALS Course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes. Community members wishing to register for a PALS certification class are required to pre-pay their registra-tion fee (non-refundable) seven days prior to the class date, or their name will be removed from the class roster.
September
Diabetes Self-Management
Education Class
Registration Required
Minimum Class Size: 2 participants Thursday/September 3• 6-8 p.m. Tuesday/September 8• 6-8 p.m. Thursday/September 10• 6-8 p.m. Tuesday/September 15• 6-8 p.m. All classes located in MCH Room C
Group Diabetes Classes are part of our Three-Step Diabetes Self-Management Educational program. You must have a physician referral and have met with the Diabetes Educator prior to attending group classes. Each class night a different aspect of the diabetes disease process will be discussed. For more information please call – (419) 949.3025. You must attend all four classes to complete this course.
American Red Cross
Bloodmobile
Wednesday/September 9 10 a.m.-4 p.m.• MCH Room A See June listing for program details.
Healthcare Provider CPR
Thursday/September 10 8 a.m.-12 p.m.• MCH Room A Certification/Recertification – $45 Book – $15 • Registration Required Minimum Class Size: 6 participants This class is for healthcare professionals and teaches all aspects of basic life support. Community members wishing to register for a CPR class are required to pre-pay their registration fee (non-refundable) seven days prior to the class date, or their name will be removed from the class roster.
Pediatric Advanced Life
Support (PALS)
Friday/September 11
8 a.m.-7 p.m.• MCH Rooms A & C
Community Registration Fees:
Certification – $125 • Book – $40 Registration Required
See August listing for program details.
“MCH Health Awareness”
Blood Profiles
No appointment necessary! • 6-9:30 a.m. Eligibility: Anyone age 18 and over Saturday/September 19
MCH Lower Level (Use “Receiving” entrance)
Morrow County Hospital’s laboratory personnel will offer $25 “MCH Health Awareness” blood profiles, which include a battery of 25 tests.
See page 4 for complete listing of tests.
See July listing for program details.
October
Diabetes Support Group
Tuesday/October 6 6-7 p.m.• MCH Room C
Registration Required • Free Program Minimum Class Size: 10 participants A Support Group is important and helpful to people with diabetes. A Support Group provides a venue to meet others who share similar concerns and experiences. By shar-ing their experiences, group members can feel part of a community and gain a greater sense of value and power from this feeling of belonging. Each group meeting will focus on another aspect of the disease, featuring guest speakers. This is a FREE MCH Outreach program.
Outreach Programs 2015 To Register, Call: (419) 949.3089 15
November
Diabetes Self-Management
Education Class
Registration Required
Minimum Class Size: 2 participants Tuesday/November 3• 6-8 p.m. Thursday/November 5• 6-8 p.m. Tuesday/November 10• 6-8 p.m. Thursday/November 12• 6-8 p.m. All classes located in MCH Room C
Group Diabetes Classes are part of our Three-Step Diabetes Self-Management Educational program. You must have a physician referral and have met with the Diabetes Educator prior to attending group classes. Each class night a different aspect of the diabetes disease process will be discussed. For more information please call – (419) 949.3025. You must attend all four classes to complete this course.
Healthcare Provider CPR
Friday/November 6 8 a.m.-12 p.m.• MCH Room A Certification/Recertification – $45 Book – $15 • Registration Required Minimum Class Size: 6 participants This class is for healthcare professionals and teaches all aspects of basic life support. Community members wishing to register for a CPR class are required to pre-pay their registration fee (non-refundable) seven days prior to the class date, or their name will be removed from the class roster.
Prostate Cancer Screening
For Men
•
FREE!
Wednesday/October 21• 2-6 p.m. By Appointment Only • Call MCH Public Relations to schedule an appointment – (419) 949.3089. This FREE screening is targeted for men over 50 and includes: completing a basic health information sheet, a PSA blood test, and an examination by a urologist.
This screening will be held in the hospital’s Medical Specialty Center North. Please use the hospital’s main entrance for the screening.
Healthcare Provider CPR
Friday/October 23
8 a.m.-12 p.m.• MCH Room A Certification/Recertification – $45 Book – $15 • Registration Required Minimum Class Size: 6 participants This class is for healthcare professionals and teaches all aspects of basic life support. Community members wishing to register for a CPR class are required to pre-pay their registration fee (non-refundable) seven days prior to the class date, or their name will be removed from the class roster.
Tobacco Cessation
Registration Required • Free Program Maximum Class Size: 8 participants Wednesday/October 28• 6-7 p.m. Wednesday/November 4• 6-7 p.m. Wednesday/November 11• 6-7 p.m. Wednesday/November 18• 6-7 p.m. Wednesday/December 2• 6-7 p.m. Wednesday/December 9• 6-7 p.m. All classes located in MCH Room C
November
Community Diabetes
Health Fair
•
FREE!
Saturday/November 7
8 a.m.-12 p.m.• MCH Rooms A & C (Use “Receiving” entrance)
Join us for a fun morning of education, one-on-one time with healthcare professionals, and vendors. There will be free educational materials available. Get support, find new resources and build your diabetes skills.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS)
Thursday/November 12
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.• MCH Rooms A & C Maximum Class Size: 24 participants Friday/November 13
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.• MCH Rooms A & C Maximum Class Size: 12 participants Please note: For recertification, you only need to attend the November 12 class.
Prerequisites:
•ACLS Certification – Current Healthcare
Provider CPR Certification
•ACLS Recertification – Current ACLS
Certification & Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
• Completion of ACLS Pretest Required Community Registration Fees: Certification – $150
Recertification – $100 • Book – $35 Registration Required
This class is for healthcare professionals and teaches all aspects of advanced life support. You will need to provide proof of required prerequisite at class registration. Community members wishing to register for an ACLS recer-tification class are required to pre-pay their reg-istration fee (non-refundable) seven days prior to the class date, or their name will be removed from the class roster.
“MCH Health Awareness”
Blood Profiles
No appointment necessary! • 6-9:30 a.m. Eligibility: Anyone age 18 and over Saturday/November 14
MCH Lower Level (Use “Receiving” entrance)
Morrow County Hospital’s laboratory personnel will offer $25 “MCH Health Awareness” blood profiles, which include a battery of 25 tests.
See page 4 for complete listing of tests.
Remember –
+ An 8- to 10-hour fast is necessary for accurate results – no eating.
+ Drink moderate amounts of water.
+ Take your medications with moderate amounts of water.
For an additional charge, the following tests will also be offered: +$25 TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)
+ $25 Hemoglobin A1C (primarily for all diabetics)
Absolutely…No physicians’ orders for addition-al tests will be accepted at these screenings.
These $25 blood profiles will only be avail-able at Morrow County Hospital! Only cash or checks made payable to Morrow County Hospital will be accepted. No DEBIT or CREDIT CARDS.
Wrestling Weight Assessments
For Morrow County Students
Grades
9-12
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FREE!
Monday/November 16 4-6 p.m.• MCH Lower Level (Use “Receiving” entrance)
This free assessment meets the requirements of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) for promoting proper weight main-tenance for high school wrestlers. Contact your high school’s Athletic Director for required forms.
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December
Diabetes Support Group
Tuesday/December 1 6-7 p.m.• MCH Room C
Registration Required • Free Program Minimum Class Size: 10 participants A Support Group is important and helpful to people with diabetes. A Support Group provides a venue to meet others who share similar concerns and experiences. By shar-ing their experiences, group members can feel part of a community and gain a greater sense of value and power from this feeling of belonging. Each group meeting will focus on another aspect of the disease, featuring guest speakers. This is a FREE MCH Outreach program.
Healthcare Provider CPR
Wednesday/December 2 8 a.m.-12 p.m.• MCH Room A Certification/Recertification – $45 Book – $15 • Registration Required Minimum Class Size: 6 participants This class is for healthcare professionals and teaches all aspects of basic life support. Community members wishing to register for a CPR class are required to pre-pay their registration fee (non-refundable) seven days prior to the class date, or their name will be removed from the class roster.
Wishing You A Healthy
Holiday Season!
American Red Cross
Bloodmobile
Wednesday/December 30 10 a.m.-4 p.m.• MCH Room A Positive identification required – American Red Cross donor card or photo ID showing date of birth. Call MCH Public Relations to schedule an appointment – (419) 949.3089.
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