Community Hospital Community Programs, November 18, 2014

Aquapheresis-TherapyCholesterol Screening
Community Hospital offers a Coronary Health Appraisal on Dec. 6 from 8:00-11:30 a.m., at Community Hospital located at 901 MacArthur Blvd, Munster, Ind.

The screening includes cholesterol (Total, LDL, HDL, triglycerides) and blood sugar testing, blood pressure & more.

The fee is $30 and registration is required by calling (219) 836-3477 or toll free (866) 836-3477. For information on other programs offered by the Community Healthcare System, please visit our website at www.comhs.org.

Community Hospital Offers Grandparent Class
New grandparents review basic baby care. Learn new practices and recommendations for infant care at the Grandparents Class on Dec. 8 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Community Hospital Outpatient Centre, located at 9660 Wicker Ave, St. John, Ind.

This program is free, but registration is required by calling 219-836-3477 or toll free 866‑836-3477. For information on other programs offered by Community Healthcare System visit our website at www.comhs.org.

Health Insurance Marketplace Seminar
Need help navigating the new Health Insurance Marketplace? Our certified navigators will discuss options and help set up an appointment to complete your application. Join us for a free seminar from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Dec. 8 at Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Ind.; Dec. 16 at St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir St., East Chicago, Ind. or Dec. 18 at St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Rd., Hobart, Ind.

These seminars are free, but registration is required. Call 219-836-3477 or toll free 866‑836-3477. For information on other health-related programs offered by Community Healthcare System visit our website at www.comhs.org.

Free Support Group at Hartsfield
An Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Group will be held for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia on Dec. 10 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. The group will meet at Hartsfield Village, located at 10000 Columbia Ave., Munster, Ind.

This support group is free. Call (219) 934-0750 to register. For information on other programs offered by Community Healthcare System visit our website at www.comhs.org.

Beat the Holiday Blues
The holidays are a fun-filled time to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season and enjoy time with friends and loved ones. However, for some, it can be an overwhelming and stressful couple of months. Join us for an informative session and learn how to beat those holiday blues! The seminars will be held on Dec. 2 at St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir St., East Chicago, Ind. from 4:00-6:00 p.m.; Dec. 4 at Community Hospital, 901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster, Ind. from 6:30-8:30 p.m.; or Dec. 9 at St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Rd., Hobart, Ind. from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Speakers Dr. Joseph Fanelli, Psychiatrist, and Jake Messing, Behavioral Health Director, will discuss seasonal depression, holiday stress and more.

These seminars are free, but registration is required. Call 219-836-3477 or toll free 866‑836-3477. For information on other health-related programs offered by Community Healthcare System visit our website at www.comhs.org.