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HEART AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE
Speaker’s Bureau
Heart and Stroke Risk Assessments
and/or Blood Pressure Screenings – FREE
Could My Chest Pain Be a
Heart Attack? – FREE
That’s why we have physicians and other healthcare professionals
Abington Health is pleased to offer community-based
free heart and stroke risk assessments and blood
pressure screenings. Take steps necessary to monitor
your blood pressure and assess your risk for heart
attack or stroke. Nurses will review ways to reduce
your risk, identify early signs and symptoms of
heart attack and stroke and when to call 9-1-1.
No registration is required. Walk-ins are welcome.
Information: 215-481-2204 or www.abingtonhealth.org.
dates: first Monday of each month
time: 10 AM to 12 NOON
location: AHC – Warminster, Main Lobby
Chest pain is one of the most common complaints that
sends a person to the emergency room. Some causes
are life-threatening while others are less dangerous.
Seeking immediate care may be lifesaving. Learn the
different causes of chest pain, how it is diagnosed, and
available treatments. Presented by Adam M. Cohen, MD,
cardiologist, Heart and Vascular Center.
date: Tuesday, October 21
time: 2 PM
location: Giant Super Food Store, Willow Grove
to register: 215-481-5740, ElderMed
organization. Best of all, we offer this service free of charge.
dates:
time:
location:
first Wednesday of each month
10 AM to 12 NOON
Abington Memorial Hospital
Widener Building, Shorday Atrium
dates:
time:
location:
first Thursday of each month
10:30 to 12 NOON
Lansdale Hospital, Main Lobby
dates:
time:
location:
Fridays, October 24, January 16
10 to 11 AM
Wissahickon Public Library – Blue Bell
dates:
time:
location:
Wednesdays, November 12,
February 25
10 to 11 AM
Wissahickon Public Library – Ambler
date:
time:
location:
Wednesday, December 10
10:30 to 11:30 AM
Abington Township Public Library
date:
time:
location:
Friday, December 12
2 to 3 PM
Elkins Park Library
date:
time:
location:
Monday, December 15
10:30 to 11:30 AM
Upper Dublin Public Library
date:
time:
location:
Thursday, December 18
12:30 to 1:30 PM
North Wales Public Library
For dates and times of free screenings at other
community locations call 215-481-2204 or visit our
website at www.abingtonhealth.org/classesandevents.
Increase Your Heart Smarts – FREE
Offered in Korean Language. Abington Health’s
Korean bilingual outreach nurse will answer questions
about your risks for a heart attack, warning signs of a
heart attack, what your cholesterol and blood pressure
numbers mean and any questions you may have about
coronary disease.
date: Wednesday, November 19
time: 7 to 8 PM
location: Wissahickon Public Library – Blue Bell
to register: 215-481-2204 or
www.abingtonhealth.org
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Abington Health is committed to the health of our community.
available to speak to your school, service club, civic group or religious
Topics include: senior health, orthopaedics, urology, nutrition,
smoking cessation, cancer education, women’s health, emergency
care, medication safety, heart disease including hypertension and
stress management, caregiving, maximizing your memory
and much more.
Abington Health: 215-481-7679
or www.abingtonhealth.org/speakersbureau
Hands Only CPR –
Would You Know What to Do? – FREE
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving
technique useful in many emergencies, including heart
attack in which someone’s breathing or heartbeat has
stopped. This is a demonstration and hands-on practice
(if desired) and there will be manikins there to practice
with! Hands-Only CPR is CPR without mouth-to-mouth
breaths. Remember the difference between you doing
nothing or something could be someone’s life.
date: Tuesday, November 4
time: 2 PM
location: Giant Super Food Store, Willow Grove
to register: 215-481-5740, ElderMed
Cooking with the Doc –
Heart Healthy Cooking for the Holidays
Join Richard A. Goldstein, MD, cardiologist with
Abington Health’s Heart and Vascular Center, and the
Giant’s Cooking School chef and nutritionist to learn new
and healthy ways to prepare tasty, low-cholesterol meals.
date: Thursday, November 6
time: 5:30 to 7 PM
location: Giant Super Food Store, Willow Grove
Cooking School
fee: $15
to register: 215-784-1960 or 1-866-446-2507
Cholesterol Screening
Blood will be drawn from your arm for a total cholesterol
count (does not include HDL, LDL, ratio or triglycerides).
The results will be mailed to you the next working day.
No appointment necessary. Fasting not necessary.
dates: Mondays through Fridays
time: 8 AM to 4 PM
location: Abington Memorial Hospital,
Widener Building, ground floor, cashier
fee: $8
information: 215-481-2269
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Abington Health is an American Heart Association
training center, which provides CPR and first-aid
training to community members at two locations.
Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited.
Off-site training is available. Call 215-855-6191 for
more information.
Available programs include:
CPR Anytime Kits
E-Learning Options
Family and Friends CPR
Healthcare Provider CPR
Healthcare Providers Renewal CPR
Heartsaver CPR and AED
Heartsaver First Aid
Heartsaver First Aid, CPR and AED
fee:
locations:
varies by class
AHC – Schilling,
Willowood Building, Cafeteria
OR
51 Medical Campus Drive, Lansdale
OR
to register:
Grand View Hospital
215-481-2204 or
www.abingtonhealth.org
ORTHOPAEDIC & SPINE INSTITUTE
OSI Open House Event
Join Our Mini-Revolution – FREE
Tour the new Orthopaedic & Spine Institute unit at
Abington Memorial Hospital and learn more about our
minimally invasive procedures for hips, knees and the
spine. The day includes an interactive health fair with
blood pressure screenings, falls risk assessments,
health tips and information on nutrition, rehabilitation,
bloodless medicine and more. Watch action-filled joint
replacement and spine demonstrations, led by our
orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons. See the
specialty equipment that is used in the operating room.
Enjoy light refreshments, giveaways and raffle prizes.
Free parking in the Zipley Garage.
date: Saturday October 25
time: 1 to 3 PM
location: Abington Memorial Hospital
3 Lenfest West
Orthopaedic & Spine Institute
to register: 215-481-BONE or
www.abingtonhealth.org/classes
Hobbling Hips and Wimpy Knees – FREE
Join Andrew Star, MD, medical director, Orthopaedic &
Spine Institute and Jeffrey Vakil, MD, orthopaedic
surgeon to learn the latest techniques and minimally
invasive procedures for the hip, knee and spine.
A question and answer session will follow.
date: Wednesday, November 5
time: 6:30 PM
location: Meadowood Retirement Community
to register: 610-584-3998
OR
date: Thursday, November 13
time: 7 PM
location: Foulkeways Retirement Community
to register: 215-283-7010
Considering a Joint Replacement? – FREE
If you are considering replacing your hip or knee,
please join us for a free educational class.
dates: Tuesdays, January 6 and May 5, 2015
time: 7 PM
location: Lansdale Hospital, Board Room
to register: 215-481-BONE or
www.abingtonhealth.org/classes
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THE ROSENFELD CANCER CENTER
NEUROSCIENCES INSTITUTE
Outreach Breast Cancer Screening
and Education – FREE
Cancer Risk Assessment Program – FREE
Heart and Stroke Risk Assessments – FREE
The Rosenfeld Cancer Center offers this program for
those who may be at risk for developing breast and
ovarian cancer and/or colon and endometrial cancer,
and for anyone concerned about developing a secondary
cancer. Participants receive counseling and education
regarding genetic and environmental risk factors and are
offered genetic testing when appropriate.
information: 215-481-2715,
oncology clinical nurse specialist
See page 2 for a list of dates, times and locations.
This program is supported by the Philadelphia Affiliate
of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. Women who are
40 years of age or older, uninsured or underinsured,
and have not had a mammogram for one year, are
encouraged to register. Free clinical breast examination,
mammogram, breast cancer awareness and instruction
in breast self examination are provided. Services are
provided in a welcoming environment with special
attention to language assistance needs. On-site
interpreters are available. Registration is required
for appointment.
date: October 15
time: 4 to 7:30 PM
location: AHC – Schilling,
Northwood Building, Suite F
to register: 215-481-2586 or
www.abingtonhealth.org, or
215-481-6864, Young Hee So,
registered nurse, (Korean language)
Should I Be Screened for Lung Cancer?
Dinner with the Docs Series at Lansdale Hospital
See page 6
Look Good…Feel Better – FREE
This program helps women deal with changes in their
appearance that may result from chemotherapy and
radiation treatments. Free cosmetic kits, demonstrations
and hair and facial makeovers provided. Sponsored by
Abington Health, the American Cancer Society (ACS)
and the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association.
Class limited to 12. Meets bi-monthly. Call for dates,
times, location and to register, 1-800-227-2345.
Reach to Recovery – FREE
This program provides peer support and education
for women or men who are facing a possible diagnosis
of breast cancer. Learn more about lumpectomy,
mastectomy and/or breast reconstruction, chemotherapy,
radiation therapy and other forms of treatment. Reach to
Recovery volunteers are breast cancer survivors who
have been trained by ACS. Patients and volunteers may
meet face-to-face or by telephone.
information: 215-481-3191, breast cancer
care coordinator or 888-227-5445
(press “1” for referral)
Prostate Cancer Support Group – FREE
This support group provides education, support and
encouragement to men diagnosed with prostate cancer.
The group meets the second Monday of each month from
1 to 2 pm in the Garden Training Room at Abington
Hospital. Contact Rebecca Zuspan, at 215-481-6700
or Rebecca@cancersupportphiladelphia.org
Cancer Support Community Greater
Philadelphia at Abington – FREE
Cancer Support Community Greater Philadelphia at
Abington provides cancer support services, such as
support groups, workshops, lectures and social events
for those living with cancer and their loved ones. Every
Monday from 10 to 11 am, either chair yoga for cancer
patients or guided meditation are offered. Support
groups are held at 11 am:
• Breast Cancer Support Group on the
first Monday of the month
• Living With Cancer Support Group (for any cancer
diagnosis until 18 months post-treatment) on the
second and third Mondays
• Metastatic Cancer Support Group (for individuals
who have had cancer with metastases) on the last
Monday of the month.
Please call or visit our website www.cancersupportphiladelphia.org for more information. Program
participants receive free parking vouchers.
date: Every Monday
time: 10 AM to 2 PM
location: Abington Memorial Hospital
Garden Training Room
Widener Building, ground floor
information: 215-481-6700 or Rebecca@
cancersupportphiladelphia.org
The A to Zzzzzzzzz on
Sleep Disorders – FREE
What is keeping you awake? Learn the facts about
sleep apnea, insomnia, and restless leg syndrome by
our sleep disorder expert, Scott McMaster, associate
director of the Neurosciences Institute and
Abington Health Sleep Labs.
date: Monday, November 3*
Korean Health Program
time: 5:30 to 7:30 PM
location: Lansdale Hospital
Conference Room E and F
to register: 215-481-2204 or
www.abingtonhealth.org
*The November 3 program will be presented in the
Korean language only
OR
date: Wednesday, November 12
time: 5 PM – doors open,
5:30 PM – presentation
location: Souderton Mennonite Homes,
Living Branches
to register: (required) Rebecca,
215-368-4438 x44109
Movement Matters Exercise Group
(Parkinson Disease)
An exercise physiologist leads individuals with
Parkinson’s disease through a series of stretching,
strengthening, and balance exercises using Therabands®
in a safe, comfortable setting. Physician clearance is
required. Participants must be independently mobile
or have an assistant (family member or caregiver)
throughout the 60-minute session. There is a six-person
minimum and 10-person maximum. Call for dates,
times, location and to register, 215-481-5902.
Gait Problems – FREE
Most gait problems (difficulty in walking) can be
helped with physical therapy, use of assistive devices
and, in some cases, medication. If you are experiencing
weakness, spasticity, loss of balance, sensory deficit
and/or fatigue, you may be at risk. Learn ways to help
improve gait issues. Presented by Steven J. Barrer, MD,
medical director, Neurosciences Institute.
date: Tuesday, October 14
time: 2 PM
location: Giant Super Food Store, Willow Grove
to register: 215-481-5740, ElderMed
Cancer-related Fatigue Program
Physical therapists and exercise physiologists assist
people who have cancer, and are experiencing fatigue,
to help them restore their energy levels.
dates: Call for dates and times
location: AHC – Schilling,
Willowood Building, Suite 150
fee: $60 for six sessions
to register: 215-481-2160
Volunteer Opportunities –
In Service To Our Community
Volunteers are welcomed and are a significant part of the
healthcare team. Assignments are based upon individual
skills and interests, as well as the hospital’s needs. Morning,
afternoon and evening assignments are available in patient
care, clerical, fundraising or community-based positions.
Call 215-481-2490 or e-mail volunteer@abingtonhealth.org
for an application for Abington Memorial Hospital or for
Lansdale Hospital, call 215-361-4484, Human Resources
or visit our website www.abingtonhealth.org.
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Interpreter Services
IDEAS FOR HEALTHY LIVING
Dinner with the Docs Series
at Lansdale Hospital
Harvest Festival: Revitalization of Mind,
Body and Spirit – FREE
Both Dinner with the Docs events are at the
same time and location:
time: 5 to 7 PM
location: Lansdale Hospital,
Conference Room E and F
fee: $5 per session, includes dinner
to register: 215-481-2204 or
www.abingtonhealth.org
Young and old are invited to attend a family fun wellness
fair that will educate, inspire and reinvigorate the body,
mind and spirit! This program will include health
screenings, education, exercise demonstrations and
opportunities for participation, along with craft and
vendor exhibits.
date: Saturday, November 1
time: 8:30 AM to 2 PM
location: Bethlehem Baptist Church
to register: bbc4christ.org
Lansdale Hospital: Five Years in Review
Join Gary R. Candia, PhD, chief executive officer and
Michel Taupin, MD, chief medical officer for an
informative presentation about Lansdale Hospital.
Meet Kelly Cummings, RN, our new chief nursing
officer. The session will highlight the changes that have
taken place in the last five years, when the hospital
joined Abington Health, as well as discuss our
future plans.
date: Wednesday, October 22
Should I Be Screened for Lung Cancer?
During November, the month of the Great America
Smokeout, join us to learn more about lung cancer
screening. Paul V. O’Moore, MD and Mihaela V. Vava,
MD, Abington Health radiologists, team up for
an informative presentation about advanced
imaging options.
date: Wednesday, November 19
Diabetes Education
The Diabetes Center offers Diabetes Self Management
Training programs at several locations, including
AHC – Schilling, AHC – Warminster, and Lansdale
Hospital. Both group classes and individual sessions
are offered. Our sessions provide a wide range of
topics, including meal planning, diabetes medications,
preventing complications, exercise and making
adjustments for daily living. The Diabetes Center uses
a team approach for education and counseling with
you as the key member of the team. Registered nurses
and registered dietitians, who are also certified diabetes
educators, are dedicated to helping you gain control of
your diabetes while maintaining an optimal state of
health and wellbeing. Together, the team will design
an individualized plan that matches your lifestyle and
educational needs.
Comprehensive Diabetes Education: A six-session
program for individuals with diabetes and their
family members.
Gestational Diabetes Education and Medical Nutrition
Therapy for Gestational Diabetes:
Includes orientation to gestational diabetes, glucose
meter instruction and meal planning.
Learning to Take Insulin: One-session program
includes injection of insulin and related topics.
For more information, class locations, and to register
for any diabetes class, contact The Diabetes Center,
AHC – Schilling, Northwood Building at 215-672-0899.
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With prior notification, Abington Health can arrange for a
language or sign language interpreter for individuals interested
in attending any Community Health Services or training event.
If you require interpreter services, please contact Community
Health Services at 215-481-2204 at least 48 hours prior to the
event to request assistance.
Preventing Diabetes
Making some healthy changes to your lifestyle can help
reduce the chance of developing diabetes. Geared to
those with risk factors such as high blood pressure and
cholesterol, family history and weight issues.
date: Thursday, November 6
location: The Diabetes Center
AHC – Schilling,
Northwood Building, Suite F
time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM
fee: $20
to register: 215-672-0899
Coping with Chronic Illness – FREE
Coping with chronic and/or life-threatening illness is
challenging for patients and their loved ones. It can
cause stress, anxiety and even depression, which could
affect illness treatment and relationships. We explore
ways to successfully handle demands of your own illness
or being a caregiver: managing stress, adjusting to
medical regimes, communicating effectively with the
healthcare team, and becoming a well-informed patient.
date: Wednesday, November 5
location: Lansdale Hospital
Conference Room E and F
to register: 215-481-2204 or
www.abingtonhealth.org
Living Well – FREE
A series of talks to stimulate your mind, nourish your
soul, and heal your body. Learn what steps you can
take to not only live longer, but add more meaning and
independence to your life. Free blood pressure
screenings are available before and after programs.
date: Monday, November 3
Staying Active – It’s a Balancing Act!
date: Monday, December 1
Are Your Joints Stiff?
What to do about it!
time: 10:30 to 11:30 AM
location: AHC – Warminster Campus
Main Meeting Room
OR
date: Monday, November 10
Staying Active – It’s a Balancing Act!
date: Monday, December 8
Are Your Joints Stiff?
What to do about it!
time: 10:30 to 11:30 AM
location: Lansdale Hospital
Conference Room E and F
to register: 215-481-2204 or
www.abingtonhealth.org
Smoking Cessation Program
Abington Memorial Hospital and Lansdale Hospital
are committed to helping those who are trying to quit
smoking. The Smoking Cessation Program is a sevenweek program that features a straight-forward, realistic
approach giving information and techniques for
conquering the three ways smokers are linked to
cigarettes: addiction, habit and psychological
dependence. A minimum number of participants are
required to hold a class.
dates: Mondays, November 3 through
December 8 and Wednesday,
November 19
time: 6 to 8 PM
location: AHC – Schilling,
Willowood Building, Room 162
fees: $60/six-week session
(a $30 gift card will be provided to
anyone attending all classes)
to register: 215-481-2204 or
www.abingtonhealth.org
NEW! Smoking Cessation
Support Group – FREE
Striving to stay tobacco-free? If you have recently
participated in a tobacco cessation program but are
still struggling, join us to learn additional strategies
and an extra measure of support. A minimum number
of participants are required.
date: Second Tuesday of each month
time: 6 to 8 PM
location: AHC – Schilling,
Willowood Building, Room 162
information: 215-481-2204 or
www.abingtonhealth.org
Freedom from Smoking® Online
information:
www.ffsonline.org
FREE Websites for smoking cessation:
for teens: http://teen.smokefree.gov
for women: http://women.smokefree.gov
for general public: http://smokefree.gov
Institute for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Information Sessions – FREE
Bariatric surgery is the only proven prescription for
long-term weight loss for those struggling with obesity.
Please join us for an informational seminar – we’ll
explain your options, answer questions and show you
how our program can literally save your life.
dates: first Tuesday of the month
time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM
location: Abington Memorial Hospital
dates:
time:
location:
second Thursday of the month
10 to 11:30 AM
AHC – Warminster
dates:
time:
location:
third Thursday of the month
6:30 to 8 PM
Lansdale Hospital
dates:
time:
location:
fourth Friday of the month
11:30 to 12:30 PM
AHC – Warminster
to register:
215-481-2204 or
www.abingtonhealth.org
Make A Difference…Donate Blood – FREE
Please consider donating during one of the blood drives
listed below. Federal regulations require donors to wait
56 days between donations. Please bring your ID.
date: Wednesdays, November 26 and
December 21
time: 7 AM to 5 PM
location: Abington Memorial Hospital
Lenfest Pavilion, Frobese
Conference Center
OR
date: Friday, December 5
time: 8 AM to 1 PM
location: Lansdale Hospital
Conference Room E and F
appointments: 215-481-REDC
Dementia and Its Effect
on Our Community – FREE
Memory loss impacts many people in our community.
Sponsored by the Penn Suburban Chamber of
Commerce, this program provides a complete overview
of issues faced by family members, caregivers,
employers and others. For complete information and
to register, see page 9.
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Operation Reassurance – FREE
The lure of holiday food traditions and meals are hard
to resist! Tempting treats seem to be everywhere. This
workshop focuses on tips to enjoy holiday eating without
(too much) guilt: learn how to cultivate your “inner
gourmet” and avoid overeating without feeling deprived,
and strategies you can follow to avoid weight gain
through the holidays.
date: Wednesday, December 3
time: 4:30 to 5 PM – hors d’oeuvres
7 to 8 PM
location: Lansdale Hospital
Conference Room E and F
to register: 215-481-2204, or
www.abingtonhealth.org
Free call-in service for anyone age 60 and older.
Participants call in each morning so trained staff
members know how they are doing. If the participant
does not call in, a staff member calls them at home.
If there is no answer, staff follows pre-arranged
directions to obtain help.
information: 215-481-6489
Eat Smart through Smart Choice – FREE
Learn about resources to help you navigate the nutrition
maze to better health. This session is packed with
information on ways to “spice” up your foods and
promote good health. Discover smart phone apps
and other resources to make meal planning easier.
Learn three key success factors to improve your
“Nutrition I.Q.” Discover simple ways to improve
your health by making smart choices. Presented by
the Diabetes Center of Abington Health.
date: Tuesday, November 11
time: 2 PM
location: Giant Super Food Store, Willow Grove
to register: 215-481-5740, ElderMed
Holiday Blues? Chase Them Away – FREE
For some people, the holidays can be a difficult time,
with sadness and depression becoming more severe.
Learn about triggers and treatment options with
Abington Health Psychiatrist Karen Valdez, DO.
date: Tuesday, December 2
time: 2 PM
location: Giant Super Food Store, Willow Grove
to register: 215-481-5740, ElderMed
The Geriatric Assessment Center focuses on finding the
best methods to meet the needs of older adults and their
families Each individual who comes to the center receives
a comprehensive evaluation by our team of healthcare
providers. Members of the team include a fellowship-trained,
board-certified geriatrician, a geriatric social worker and a
C L A S S E S • P R O G R A M S • TO U R S • LO CATI O N S
Mindful Eating for the Holidays – FREE
FA L L 2014
Geriatric Assessment Center
MULLER INSTITUTE FOR SENIOR HEALTH
certified geriatric nurse practitioner. For more information
or to schedule an appointment: 215-481-5640.
APPRISE – FREE
Apprise is a free health insurance counseling
program designed to assist Pennsylvania residents age
60 and older. Specially trained volunteer counselors
answer questions about Medicare benefits,
supplemental plans and managed care options.
For more information or to schedule an appointment:
215-481-5740.
ElderMed – FREE
This is a free wellness membership program dedicated
to assisting individuals age 60 or older to stay healthy
and well informed. Members are encouraged to
participate in a variety of health and wellness, fitness
and social programs. For more information or to become
a member: 215-481-5740
Take Care of Your Teeth as You Age – FREE
Good dental care can help teeth last a lifetime.
Regular dentist visits do more than keep your teeth
healthy – they reveal a lot about your overall health.
A healthy smile may improve a person's confidence and
self-image, but more importantly, will pay off in your
overall health. Presented by Abington Memorial
Hospital’s Dental Division.
date: Tuesday, October 28
time: 2 PM
location: Giant Super Food Store, Willow Grove
to register: 215-481-5740, ElderMed
Memory Screening – FREE
Are you “stressed out” and overwhelmed by finances,
family situations or other modern day stressors? Find
out what you can do to relieve some stress. Look at the
effects of stress on your body from a physical and
psychological aspect. Stress affects the aging process.
Learn techniques to help you with short and long
term stress.
date: Tuesday, December 9
time: 2 PM
location: Giant Super Food Store, Willow Grove
to register: 215-481-5740, ElderMed
Are you more forgetful, misplacing things more often,
or having trouble concentrating? Do you forget where
you are or become lost when walking or driving? Have
others said that you are repeating yourself? Is there a
noticeable change in your mood, behavior, personality,
or desire to do things? This five to 10-minute screening
may be appropriate. It does not diagnose any particular
illness and does not replace consultation with a
physician or other healthcare professional. This event is
an initiative of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
and offered by the Muller Institute for Senior Health.
date: Tuesday, November 18
time: 10 AM to 2 PM
location: Abington Memorial Hospital
Garden Training Room, Widener Lobby
to register: 215-481-5740, ElderMed
Dementia and Its Effect
on Our Community – FREE
Are you a caregiver or have questions about the
challenges that individuals with memory loss and their
families face? This program, sponsored by the Penn
Suburban Chamber of Commerce, is for business
owners, human resource professionals, families and
caregivers. Learn the difference between dementia and
Alzheimer’s; risk factors, signs and current treatment
options; as well as the employer’s responsibility to
both employee and caregiver. Presenters include a
representative from the Alzheimer’s Association and
Mary T. Hoffman, MD, chief and fellowship director,
Geriatric Medicine Division, Abington Health.
date: Thursday, November 20
time: 8 AM – registration and
continental breakfast
9 to 11 AM – program
location: Lansdale Hospital
Classrooms E and F
to register: 215 -362-9200 or
www.pennsuburban.org
Memory Fitness Center
The Memory Fitness Center offers a program designed
to help sharpen the memory skills of older adults who
are showing signs of memory loss or have been recently
diagnosed with dementia. The Memory Fitness Center
is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through
Thursday at AHC – Warminster.
information or to register: 215-441-6888
W W W.A B I N GTO N H E A LT H. O R G
Your Abington Health Physicians practice
now has its own website!
Stress…What to Do to Help Yourself – FREE
Visit www.abingtonhealth.org/ahp and click on the name of
your practice to go to the site.
The website allows you to:
Learn more about the practice
■ Find office hours
■ Find out more about insurances
and billing
■
You can also communicate with us to:
■ Request an appointment or referral
■ Renew a prescription
■ Leave a non-urgent message
■ Check
out physician profiles
a map and directions
■ Receive practice updates
■ Download
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Reiki I Classes
Hatha Yoga
Reiki seeks to restore order to a body whose vital energy
is unbalanced. Those who use Reiki regularly often find
they are more joyful and lively and their own energy is
enhanced. You will learn about energy, chakras, the
history of Reiki, how to give Reiki treatments.
You will receive a Level I Reiki certificate and Reiki
course material.
dates: Saturdays, call for dates
time: 9 PM to 4 PM
fee: $75
location: AHC – Schilling,
Pennwood Building, Suite 420
to register: Email Mary Hausher at
mhausher@abingtonhealth.org
Hatha yoga assists in stress relief and increased
awareness of the mind/body connection. Classes are
ongoing but newcomers are welcome. Our certified
Hatha yoga instructor focuses on breathing techniques,
proper body alignment, and postures to improve flexibility,
balance, and coordination. Blocks, straps, blankets,
chairs, and bolsters are used to assist students of all
fitness levels. Wear comfortable, loose fitting-clothing,
and bring a yoga mat if you have one.
dates: Wednesdays
SESSION 1: November 5, 12, 19,
December 3, 10
fee: $50 for 5 classes
SESSION 2: January 7, 14, 21,
February 11, 18, 25, 2015
fee: $60 for 6 classes
time: 5:30 to 6:30 PM
location: AHC – Warminster,
Main Building, ground floor
location: AHC – Warminster, Main Building,
Fitness Classroom 1, first floor
to register: 215-481-6888, Integrative Medicine
Recently, Abington Health was recognized by The Hospital &
Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) for achieving
gold medal status in its Donate Life Hospital Campaign for
outstanding commitment to increasing organ donor registrations
in the state.
Reiki I Classes
At this advanced level, Reiki is increased and works
faster. You will learn how to transmit Reiki energy over any
distance and time and receive a Level II Reiki certificate
and Reiki course material.
dates: Saturdays, call for dates and times
fee: $130
location: AHC – Schilling,
Pennwood Building, Suite 420
to register: Email Mary Hausher at
mhausher@abingtonhealth.org
Svaroopa® Hatha Yoga
Abington Health continues to work closely with Gift of Life
Donor Program, the region’s organ procurement organization,
to provide hope for the more than 6,400 men, women and
children in our region still in need of a life-saving organ
transplants. Community members are encouraged to register
at www.donors1.org/Abington.
EXPECTANT PARENTS AND PARENTING
Expectant Parents Orientation – FREE
Caring for Baby
A Maternal/Child Department staff member discusses
the hospital’s maternity services and gives a guided
tour of the maternity suites. Expectant parents should
register around the fifth month of pregnancy.
Pre-registration is required. Please visit our website,
www.abingtonhealth.org or call 215-481-6800 for
information and registration.
In this one-session class, expectant parents receive
practical information on caring for their newborn,
including hospital procedures, newborn appearances
and basic care. Visit www.abingtonhealth.org or call
215-481-6800 for information and registration.
Childbirth Education Classes
Expectant mothers and their partners learn the value
of teamwork to optimize their delivery experience.
Topics include when to contact your physician,
breathing and relaxation techniques, stages of labor,
medication options and delivery techniques. Various
class options are also available to accommodate busy
schedules. Register during the fifth month of pregnancy
to allow optimal availability. Please visit our website,
www.abingtonhealth.org, or call 215-481-6800 for
information and registration.
Sibling Preparation – FREE
Sponsored by Abington Memorial Hospital Childbirth
Education, this class prepares three- to six-year-olds
for the arrival of a new baby in the family.
Pre-registration is required. Please visit our website,
www.abingtonhealth.org, or call 215-481-6800 for
information and registration.
Breastfeeding Support Services
Breastfeeding provides nourishment and comfort for
a baby. When a mother and her baby are separated,
breast pumps are a great way to secure breast milk
for future feedings. Breastfeeding supplies, including
high-quality electric pumps (for rent or purchase) and
other accessories, including nursing bras, are available
in our breastfeeding support office.
location: Abington Memorial Hospital
Breastfeeding Services
information: call for hours and an appointment
215-481-6106
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Ask the Pediatrician – FREE
Covers topics important to expectant parents, including
choosing to breast or bottle feed, jaundice, safety,
immunizations and selecting a care provider for your
newborn. Offered as an open forum presentation,
parents will have the opportunity to speak with an
Abington Memorial Hospital pediatrician.
Pre-registration is required. Please visit our website,
www.abingtonhealth.org, or call 215-481-6800 for
information and registration.
Breastfeeding 1
Taught by a nurse trained in lactation counseling or an
IBCLC, you will learn about breastfeeding for the first
two to four weeks after the baby is born. Some of the
topics covered include – importance of a proper latch,
how often should a newborn nurse, how can you
determine if things are going well, when and where to
call for breastfeeding assistance. Information about how
your milk supply is made, preventing and treating sore
nipples, signs and symptoms of mastitis, plugged ducts
as well as other concerns you should be aware of are
also covered. The class will help build your awareness
of what to expect as a new mom and increase your
confidence about breastfeeding your baby. Support
persons should attend with mom. Bring a doll or teddy
bear for the part of the class discussing how to hold
your newborn while nursing.
dates: Please call for dates
time: 7 to 9:30 PM
location: Giant Super Food Store, Willow Grove
fee: $30 (may be covered by insurance)
information and to register:
Childbirth Education, 215-481-6800
or www.abingtonhealth.org
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Svaroopa® Hatha yoga classes assist in stress relief,
increased awareness of the mind/body connection and
are helpful for people with back issues. People new to
yoga are welcome. Our certified Svaroopa instructor
focuses on breathing techniques, proper body alignment,
and postures to improve flexibility, balance and
coordination. Blocks, straps, blankets, chairs and
bolsters are used to assist students of all fitness levels
to achieve proper and safe alignment in the poses.
Classes are ongoing.
dates: Tuesdays
SESSION 1: November 4, 11, 18,
December 2, 9
fee: $63 for 5 classes
SESSION 2: January 6, 13, 20,
February 10, 17, 24, 2015
fee: $75 for 6 classes
time: 6 to 7:15 PM
fee: $75 for 6 classes
location: AHC – Warminster, Main Building,
Fitness Classroom 1, first floor
to register: 215-481-6888, Integrative Medicine
C L A S S E S • P R O G R A M S • TO U R S • LO CATI O N S
Abington Health Continues to
Increase Organ Donor Registrations
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Breastfeeding 2
Child Safety Seat Inspection – FREE
Four out of five car seats are used incorrectly…yours
could be one of them! Abington Memorial Hospital in
partnership with Safe Kids Coalition now offers car seat
inspection free of charge by a certified technician.
Registration is required. Call 215-590-5437 for dates,
times and locations.
Childbirth and Newborn Care Classes:
Focus on Motherhood – FREE
Are you expecting? This fun and informative program
prepares young expectant moms and dads for childbirth.
Learn what to expect during labor and delivery and how
to care for your newborn baby. FOM eases fears and
makes childbirth as comfortable as possible, while
turning a crisis into a positive new beginning.
dates: Wednesdays, Fall 2014:
September 17 - December 3
dates: Wednesdays, Spring 2015:
February 18 - May 6, 2015
time: 7 to 9 PM
location: Abington Memorial Hospital,
Lenfest Pavilion, fourth floor
to register: email karry@chcinfo.org or
call 215-348-9770,
Child, Home and Community.
Parent Support Class:
Building the Family – FREE
Has the birth of your child changed your life?
You're not alone! Each month teen moms and dads
come together to share experiences and support
each other through the challenges of being a parent.
This fun group provides help with food, clothing and
housing support.
date: Second Monday of each month
time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM
location: Abington Memorial Hospital,
Widener Building, Lower Level,
Beardwood Classroom
to register: email karry@chcinfo.org or
call 215-348-9770,
Child, Home and Community.
Babysitting 101:
Childcare and Emergency Basics
This interactive program is developed and presented by
Child, Home and Community staff for children ages
11-14. Taught by experienced and trained workshop
facilitators, this six-hour program is designed to help
young people become more qualified and responsible
babysitters. We cover child care and emergency basics.
date: Saturday, December 6
time: 9 AM to 3 PM
fee: $60 per student
location: Abington Memorial Hospital,
Frobese Conference Center,
rooms P&G
to register: email karry@chcinfo.org or
call 215-348-9770.
Prenatal Yoga
COMMUNITY BENEFIT:
GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY
Abington Memorial Hospital
(AMH), Lansdale Hospital (LH)
and their parent organization,
Abington Health, are
NON-PROFIT
,
501(c)3 organizations with
In fiscal year 2013, Abington
Memorial Hospital provided
$32.8 million in financial assistance
and subsidized health services
for members of its community.
During that same period,
Lansdale Hospital provided
$2.9 million in uninsured and
underinsured health services.
a strong mission and
history of community
service and outreach.
Abington Health works to
create the healthiest
community by orchestrating
targeted outreach for
maximum community
benefit while reducing
health disparities.
Health Education
and Screenings
AMH and LH provide many free
or low cost programs throughout
the year designed to educate
the community regarding health
risk factors or to support early
detection through health
screenings. During fiscal year
2013, AMH and LH together
provided more than $3 million
in free education, screenings,
in-kind donations and other
community support.
Conducted by a certified prenatal yoga instructor, this
class will help to increase flexibility, reduce stress and
decrease the discomforts associated with pregnancy.
A waiver form is required to bring to the first class,
which can be found on www.abingtonhealth.org
under “Classes and Events.” Please visit our website,
www.abingtonhealth.org or call 215-481-6800 for
information and registration.
Our medically supervised facility has been serving our
community for 30 years and can help you achieve your
fitness goals. Our staff of exercise physiologists can
develop an appropriate exercise program for you.
With over 40 cardiovascular machines, a 13-station
Cybex total body circuit, dumbbells, and functional
training equipment – we have all the tools you need
AMH is now a regional medical
campus for Drexel University
College of Medicine. Third- and
fourth-year medical students
complete their clinical rotations
at Abington Memorial Hospital in
areas such as surgery, internal
medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics
and gynecology, family medicine,
neurology, and psychiatry.
In the spring of 2014, the
Dixon School of Nursing
celebrated 100 years of educating
nursing professionals.
Preparing our future
healthcare providers
As a teaching hospital, Abington
Memorial Hospital educates many
physicians, nurses and allied
healthcare professionals. The
hospital has long had residency
programs in family medicine,
internal medicine, OB/GYN,
general surgery and dentistry.
W W W.A B I N GTO N H E A LT H. O R G
Abington Fitness Institute
C L A S S E S • P R O G R A M S • TO U R S • LO CATI O N S
Discussion will include how to use a pump, which
pump is best for moms who return to work and how to
maintain milk supply while away from her baby. The
breast milk storage workplace law will be discussed, as
well as information tol support a mom on how to know
how often she needs to pump. This class may be taken
either before or after the baby is born. Babies are
welcome with their parents. Please visit our website,
www.abingtonhealth.org, or call 215-481-6800 for
information and registration.
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C O M M U N I T Y B E N E F I T R E P O RT FISCAL YEAR 2013
In FY2013, AMH provided
approximately $23.7 million in
medical education programs.
Learn More
Detailed reports of community
benefit activity at both
Abington Memorial Hospital and
Lansdale Hospital are available
at www.abingtonhealth.org/
communitybenefit.
for a great workout experience. For more information,
call 215-481-5900, or stop by for a tour at the
AHC – Schilling, Willowood Building, Suite 100.
We are a Silver Sneakers® location.
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For complete information on Abington Health’s general financial
assistance policy visit www.abingtonhealth.org/financialassistance
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ABINGTON HEALTH LOCATIONS
Abington Memorial Hospital
1200 Old York Road, Abington
Abington Health Center – Schilling
Northwood Building
2729 Blair Mill Road, Willow Grove
Support Groups
100 Medical Campus Drive, Lansdale
Pennwood Building
2500 Maryland Road, Willow Grove
a variety of issues and topics. For a complete listing
Abington Health Center – Blue Bell
Willowood Building
2510 Maryland Road, Willow Grove
www.abingtonhealth.org.
Lansdale Hospital
or more information, call 215-481-2204 or visit
C L A S S E S • P R O G R A M S • TO U R S • LO CATI O N S
721 Arbor Way, Blue Bell
Abington Health hosts many support groups on
Creekwood Building
3941 Commerce Avenue, Willow Grove
FREE Guides
Abington Health Center – Warminster
For information or a free guide to Abington Memorial
225 Newtown Road, Warminster
Hospital, Lansdale Hospital, or to any of our
campuses, visit www.abingtonhealth.org/locations,
Abington Health Center – Lower Gwynedd
605 North Bethlehem Pike, Lower Gwynedd
call 215-481-MEDI, or email us at
publicrelations@abingtonhealth.org.
The Center for
OTHER CLASS LOCATIONS
Abington Township Public Library
1030 Old York Road, Abington
North Wales Area Library
233 South Swartley Street, North Wales
Bethlehem Baptist Church
712 Penllyn Pike, Spring House
Souderton Mennonite Homes, Living Branches
207 West Summit Street, Souderton
The Center for Parenting Education
1863 Old York Road, Suite B, Abington
Upper Dublin Public Library
805 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington
Elkins Park Library
563 Church Road, Elkins Park
Wissahickon Public Library – Blue Bell
650 Skippack Pike (Route 73), Blue Bell
Foulkeways at Gwynedd
1120 Meetinghouse Road, Gwynedd
Wissahickon Public Library – Ambler
209 Race Street, Ambler
Parenting Education
How parents raise their children is the bedrock of emotionally healthy families. The following parenting education
programs help parents to create a home environment and a parent/child relationship in which their children can
thrive. Parenting educators provide well-researched information and teach practical skills so that parents learn new
approaches and realize they are not alone in the challenges they face as they raise their children.
dates | time
Educational Workshops
All workshops will be held from 7 – 9 PM at the Giant Super Food Store, Willow Grove, and cost $15 for members
of The Parenting Center and $20 for non-members, unless otherwise noted.
Tuesday, December 3
Truths about Consequences
For parents of children
ages 3 and up
Grand View Hospital
700 Lawn Avenue, Sellersville
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Turning Down the Heat in Your Home –
How to Keep From Boiling Over with Anger
For parents of children
of all ages
Meadowood Retirement Community
3205 Skippack Pike, Lansdale
dates | time
Live Online Workshops in a Virtual Meeting Room – FREE
Wednesday, November 12
9 to 10:30 AM
Setting the Stage for Discipline that Works
W W W.A B I N GTO N H E A LT H. O R G
Giant Food Stores
315 York Road, Willow Grove
For parents of children
ages 3 and up
The Parenting Center also offers Personal Parenting Coaching – one-on-one sessions designed
to meet the needs of your family. Call 215-657-5720 for more information.
Check out the large Library of Parenting Articles, Library of Parenting Resources and the
Recommended Book List on our website: http://CenterforParentingEducation.org
The Center for Parenting Education
1863 Old York Road, Suite B, Abington, PA 19001
Fees vary per program. For more information or to register, call 215-657-5720
or visit The Center for Parenting Education website:
http://CenterforParentingEducation.org or www.abingtonhealth.org
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for your convenience!
We’re excited to announce a new conveniently located Abington
Health outpatient facility has opened. Abington Health Center –
Lower Gwynedd is home to three primary care offices: Ambler
Medical Associates, Springhouse Internal Medicine and Medical
Center of Gwynedd, plus a lab draw site.
Our new location:
605 North Bethlehem Pike
Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002
To schedule an appointment, call 215-481-MEDI (6334)
abingtonhealth.org/lowergwynedd