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Crozer-Keystone Health System is proud to offer a range of outreach programs and events to the people in the Delaware County communities we serve.
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Find a range of programs and events in September.
Calendar of Events: September 2010
For information about any of the listings on this calendar, call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258). For information about senior services and programs, call 1-800-CKHS-KEY (1-800-254-7539).
Please note the program specifics for classes marked with the following:
** Registration required
$ Fee
+ Program
Crozer
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
One Medical Center Blvd.
Upland, PA 19013
DCMH
Delaware County
Memorial Hospital
501 N. Lansdowne Ave.
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
H-plex
Healthplex® Sports Club
194 W. Sproul Road
Springfield, PA 19064
S.H.
Springfield Hospital
190 W. Sproul Road
Springfield, PA 19064
Taylor
Taylor Hospital
175 E. Chester Pike
Ridley Park, PA 19078
Comm.
Community Hospital
2600 W. Ninth St.
Chester, PA 19013
B.L.
Crozer Medical Plaza at Brinton Lake
300 Evergreen Drive
Glen Mills, PA 1934
Media
Media Medical Plaza
200 East State Street
Media, PA
September 2010
CKHN Health Care Providers
CKHS Lectures
Crozer-Keystone News
Special Events
Weight Loss Surgery Programs
Senior Services Programs
Free Monthly Screenings
Support Groups
Classes
Connect with CKHS
CKHN Health Care Providers
Aubrey Okpaku, M.D. Joins Neurosurgical Practice Associates at Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Aubrey Okpaku, M.D. has joined experienced university-trained surgeons Richard Buonocore, M.D. and Michael Stanley, M.D. of Neurosurgical Practice Associates. The surgeons specialize in the surgical treatment of the central and peripheral nervous system.
Dr. Okpaku is a graduate of Harvard University, Boston, and the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine. He completed a surgical internship and neurological surgery residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. Dr. Okpaku specializes in minimally invasive intracranial and spinal surgery, tumors, and spinal instability. He has an interest in treating the whole patient both surgical and non-surgical working to find the best course of treatment available. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (610) 874-4044.
Catherine Schermer, M.D. Joins Delaware Valley Surgical Associates at Delaware County Memorial Hospital
Catherine Schermer, M.D. is a general surgeon who is committed to building a partnership with her patients based on trust, integrity and mutual respect. Dr. Schermer believes that the patient and their family are an important part of the communication and decision-making processes, and strives to provide high quality care in a warm, friendly environment.
Dr. Schermer earned her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. She completed an internship at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa. and her residency at Lankenau Hospital in Wynnewood, Pa. She specializes in minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopic hernia repair, intraperitoneal biopsy, and colon resectioning.
Dr. Schermer is joining the practice of: David McCloskey, M.D. and Leonard Milewski, M.D. The practice is located at 2100 Keystone Ave., Suite 304 in Drexel Hill. To schedule an appointment, please call (610) 853-1662.
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CKHS Lectures Series
September 9
“The Mind-Body Connection: A Holistic Approach to Healthy Living”**
Featuring Maureen Fleagle, senior physical therapist with the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at Springfield Hospital.
Media Borough Hall, Mansion Parlor Room
5-7 p.m.
To register, call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258).
September 15
“The Mind-Body Connection: A Holistic Approach to Healthy Living”**
Featuring Maureen Fleagle, senior physical therapist with the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at Springfield Hospital.
B.L., Community Room
1 p.m.
To register, call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258).
September 28
“Understanding Balance Disorders”**
Featuring John Feehery, M.D., chief of the Section of Otolaryngology at Taylor Hospital
Springfield Library, 70 Powell Rd., Springfield
7 p.m.
To register, call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258).
September 29
“The Essentials of Wound Care”**
Featuring Homayoon Pasdar, M.D., medical director the Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine at DCMH; and Catherine Sommers, M.S., program director for the Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine at DCMH. DCMH, Conference Center, 6 p.m.
To register, (610) 284-8158.
Crozer-Keystone physicians are those doctors who hold staff privileges at CKHS-owned hospitals. They may not be employees of CKHS or its subsidiaries.
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Crozer-Keystone News
CKHS and Premier/Official Health Providers of Philadelphia Union
Crozer-Keystone Health System and Premier Orthopaedics have teamed up to become the Philadelphia Union’s official health care provider. Chip Hummer III, M.D. and James McGlynn, M.D., of Premier Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, take care of the players’ musculoskeletal issues. They work in coordination with Steven Collina M.D. and David Webner M.D., of Crozer-Keystone’s Healthplex Sports Medicine Institute, who coordinate the players’ medical issues-such as concussion management, exercise asthma testing, pre-participation exams and all other medical issues. During the season, which stretches from January through November, the physicians work closely with the athletic training staff to provide comprehensive care for the professional soccer players and coaching staff. In addition, Crozer-Chester Medical Center’s EMS is the team’s official emergency medical services and first aid center provider. They provide these skilled clinical services to the team and their fans during each home game.
For more information about the Premier/Crozer-Keystone Orthopaedics Partnership, visit www.ckmotion.org. To learn more about CKHS Emergency Medical Services, visit http://ckhsems.crozer.org.
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Special Events
Free “Family Fun Night” at the Healthplex Sports Club
Come one, come all to the HealthplexÒ Sports Club’s free “Family Fun Night” on Sept. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the club, 194 W. Sproul Rd. in Springfield. The event will have a “Carnival” theme and will feature games, prizes, a moonbounce, face painting, sports challenges and more. Parents can also learn more about the many programs the Healthplexâ offers to help keep kids healthy and happy, including fitness programs, tennis and swimming classes and parties.
Attendees will also be eligible for a special membership offer. For more information, contact the club at 610-328-8888.
19th Annual Eagle National Bank 5K Walk/Run
If you like to walk or run, and are looking for a fun way to raise money for a good cause, then grab your sneakers and sign up for the 18th Annual Eagle National Bank 5K Walk/Run to Fight Cancer. Scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 25, the run starts at 10 a.m. and the walk at 10:01 a.m. All proceeds benefit the Delaware County Regional Cancer Center at DCMH and aid in the fight against cancer. Visit www.races2run.com for more information. To register as a team (from three to eight members with at least one female member), contact Jessica Casamento at (610) 447-6122 and indicate whether you are walking or running. Deadline to register is Sept. 17 (team registrations will not be accepted on the day of the race).
Free Prostate Screenings
Crozer-Keystone Health System will offer free prostate screenings at its hospitals in September, which is national Prostate Month.
Screenings are available for men who are over 50 years old (40 years if they are African American or have a family history of prostate cancer). Participants should not be under the care of a urologist, have been previously treated for prostate cancer, or have had a PSA test within the last year. The PSA test will be offered. Screenings will be offered at Taylor Hospital on Sept. 13 (5 to 7 p.m.), Crozer-Chester Medical Center on Sept. 16 (5 to 7 p.m.), and Delaware County Memorial Hospital on Sept. 27 (5 to 7 p.m.). An evening of screenings at Springfield Hospital will also be offered – call for details.
Call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258) to register.
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Weight Loss Surgery Programs
September 11
Weight Loss Surgery Seminar **
Brinton Lake, Community Room
8-10 a.m.
September 14
Weight Loss Surgery Seminar**
Crozer, Clark Auditorium
6-8 p.m.
To register for a Weight Loss Surgery Seminar, call 610-619-8450.
Find more information on CKHS' Bariatric Surgery Program.
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Senior Services Programs
Crozer-Keystone’s Senior Health Services Department is proud to present “Dining at Dusk,” a low-cost dining program that offers free lectures geared toward seniors. Programs are usually held monthly; for a complete listing or to register for a lecture, call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258). The following programs are being offered in September:
September 14
“The Mind-Body Connection: A Holistic Approach to Healthy Living”**
Featuring Maureen Fleagle, senior physical therapist with the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at Springfield Hospital.
Springfield Hospital, Café Carl, 5-7 p.m.
Meal costs $6.00 and includes entrée, roll, and choice of two sides, dessert and a fountain drink. Free parking. Menu: Stuffed shells with marinara sauce, tossed salad, dinner roll, dessert, coffee, tea, or fountain drink.
For information about any of the listings on this calendar, call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258)
Find more information on CKHS' Senior Health Services.
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Free Monthly Screenings
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Blood Pressure
DCMH, Main Lobby
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
September 7
Blood Pressure
B.L., Main Lobby
10 a.m.–noon
September 7, 14, 21, 28
Blood Pressure
Crozer, Main Lobby
12:30–2:30 p.m.
September 13
Prostate Screenings
Taylor, Short Procedure Unit
5-7 p.m.
September 13, 20, 27
Blood Pressure
Taylor, 1st Floor (by guest elevators)
9-11:30 a.m.
September 13, 20, 27
Blood Pressure
S.H., 1st Floor, (near H-Plex)
9-11:30 a.m.
September 16
Prostate Screenings
Crozer, Cancer Center
5-7
September 27
Prostate Screenings
DCMH, Cancer Center
5-7 p.m.
Support Groups
September 1
Stroke Club
Crozer, 2 North (Dayroom)
10-11:30 a.m.
September 1
Surgical Weight Loss Support Group**
(Gastric Band patients only, pre and post-op)
Crozer, Pollard House
6-7:30 p.m.
September 2
Parkinson Support Group
Crozer, Silberman Center, 3rd floor
1 p.m.
September 2, 16, 30
Breast Cancer +
DCMH, Cancer Center
6-7:30 p.m.
September 8
Surgical Weight Loss Support Group**
Crozer, Silberman Center, room 302(pre and post-op)
6-7:30 p.m.
September 9
Diabetes Information and Support Group**$
Featuring Don Fahy, clinical and business development director for the Crozer-Keystone Sleep Centers
S.H., First Floor Conference Center
6:30 p.m.
Call (610) 328-8918
September 11
Surgical Weight Loss Support Group**
B.L., Community Room (post-ops 1 year plus)
10:30 a.m. – noon
September 20
Look Good, Feel Better Program**+
Crozer, Terrace Conf. Room, 2nd Floor, Cancer Center
1-3 p.m.
September 20
Stroke Club
Taylor, 4th Floor Multipurpose Room
3-4 p.m.
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Classes
September 1
AARP Defensive Driving Refresher Course **$
DCMH, Meeting Room C
12:30-4:30 p.m.
September 1 or 15
Joint Replacement Pre-Operative Class**
Crozer, 1 Northeast Conference Room #1
610-447-2262
1-2:30 p.m.
September 1 or 15
CPR**$
Crozer, Old Main
6-10 p.m.
September 7 and 10
AARP Defensive Driving Program **$
SPH, Lower Level Conf. Room
12:30- 4:30 p.m.
September 7, 14, 21, 28
Parkinson Exercise Group**
Crozer, Silberman Center-3 floor
1 p.m.
September 7, 14, 21, 28
Yoga +
DCMH, Regional Cancer Center
6:30-8 p.m.
September 8
Joint Replacement Pre-Operative Class **
DCMH, Meeting Room A
2-4:30 p.m.
Call (610) 284-8120
September 9
Joint Replacement Pre-Operative Class **
Taylor, Classrooms A & B
4:30-6 p.m.
Call (610) 595-6810
September 11 and 18
AARP Defensive Driving Program**$
Taylor, Classrooms A and B
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
September 11, 25
Health Care Provider CPR**$
DCMH, Conference Center
9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
September 12
“Labor Day” (Childbirth Education) **$
DCMH, Meeting Room A
1-3:45 p.m.
September 12
“Labor Therapies/Labor Blitz” (Childbirth Education) **$
DCMH, Meeting Room A
4:45-7:45 p.m.
September 13
“Baby Beginnings” (Childbirth Education) **$
DCMH, Meeting Room A
7-9:30 p.m.
September 13
“Nurturing Your Newborn”**$
Crozer, 2nd Floor, Central Wing
7:30-9:30 p.m.
September 15
First Aid Class**$
DCMH, Conference Center
6-9 p.m.
September 18
Safe Sitter Babysitting Program **$
DCMH, Meeting Room C
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
September 18
Adult and Pediatric CPR **$
DCMH, Conference Center
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
September 20
“Labor Day” (Childbirth Education) **$
DCMH, Meeting Room A
7-9:30 p.m.
September 20
Breastfeeding Class (Support Person Welcome)**$
Crozer, 2nd Floor, Central Wing
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
September 21
Breastfeeding Workshop**$
DCMH, Fourth Floor Education Room
7-9 p.m.
September 23
Pre Diabetes Seminar**$
$25 fee
S.H., First Floor Conference Center
9-11 a.m.
September 27
“Labor Therapies/Labor Blitz” (Childbirth Education) **$
DCMH, Meeting Room A
7-10 p.m.
September 28 and 30
AARP Defensive Driving Program **$
B.L., Community Room
12:30-4:30 p.m.
** Registration required $ Fee attached + Program for patients with a cancer diagnosis
This calendar is available online at http://calendar.crozer.org
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Connect with the Crozer-Keystone Health System
Making it easy to get more information or schedule a prompt appointment
Crozer-Keystone Call Center (for physician referrals and information):
1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258)
Senior Support Line:
1-800-CKHS-KEY (1-800-254-7539), http://srhealthservices.crozer.org
Medical Imaging Appointment Scheduling Line:
1-866-5-CK-XRAY (1-866-525-9729), http://ckimaging.crozer.org
Crozer-Keystone Human Motion Institute Appointment Scheduling Line
(for prompt musculoskeletal appointments): 1-877-CK-MOTION
(1-877-256-6846), http://ckhshmi.crozer.org
Cardiac Testing Appointment Scheduling Line:
1-866-95-PULSE (1-866-957-8573), http://ckheart.crozer.org
Cancer Physician Appointment Scheduling Line:
1-866-695-HOPE (1-866-695-4673), http://ckcancer.crozer.org
Crozer-Keystone Sleep Centers Appointment Scheduling Line:
1-888-SLEEP03 (1-888-753-3703), http://sleepcenters.crozer.org
Crozer-Keystone Gastroenterology Appointment Center Line:
1-877-CKHS-GI1 (1-877-254-7441), http://gi.crozer.org.
Center for Dizziness and Balance Appointment Center Line:
1-877-95-DIZZY (1-877-953-4999), www.ckdizzy.org
Sign up for a CKHS eNewsletter, visit http://enewsletters.crozer.org
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