Winter 2 Growing Fast

4 Unique Therapies at Memorial City Gate Medical Center

6 Green Light Laser Surgery for Enlarged Prostate

7 Medication Therapy Clinics

8 New Colorectal Surgery Options

10 Ask a Doc: Pain Management

11 New Imaging Options: Open MRI

14 Calendar of Classes and Events

15 Memorial Giving to the Community

Contents

In this Issue

Wellaware is published by Memorial Health. Copyright © 2015 All Rights Reserved.

On the Cover >>Lisa Rose of Marysville recently

completed treatment with physical therapist Corey

Guttenberg to help her recover from a kickboxing injury.

She is now back to strength and conditioning training.

A wide variety of therapies and performance training options

are available in our new facility.

2015

Our mission is to promote wellness and improve the

health of people in our

community.

937 644 6115 | 800 686 4677memorialohio.com500 London Ave., Marysville, OH 43040

Chip Hubbs, CEO/PresidentNikki Conklin, Chair, Board of Trustees

Editorial Team:Evie Collins; Jason Hollback; Linda O'Horo; Andrea Reinaker; Melanie Ziegler

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NEW FACILITYMEMORIAL CITY GATE MEDICAL CENTER opened on December 8 at 120 Coleman’s Crossing Boulevard in Marysville. This new 35,000 square foot outpatient facility houses urgent care; physical and other therapies; an expanded sports medicine program; imaging including Open MRI and laboratory services; and the Memorial Orthopedics & Sports Medicine practice.

NEW LOCATIONIn late November, MEMORIAL HOSPITAL’S PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER relocated to 660 London Avenue in the Memorial Allen Family Medical Center. Patients receive comprehensive pain management services, with treatments designed to reduce the need for narcotic medications.

NEW SITEIn December, Memorial Health PURCHASED A TWO-ACRE LAND PARCEL adjacent to the Memorial City Gate Medical Center. This location will be used to advance future expansion initiatives.

NEW SERVICEThe MEMORIAL MEDICATION THERAPIES CENTER is preparing to open its fifth clinic – all of which are designed to provide assistance for patients to help prevent return visits to the hospital.

OPENING SOON:• Transitions of Care Clinic• COPD Clinic

CURRENTLY OPEN:• Anticoagulation Clinic• Heart Failure Clinic• Medication Management

Clinic• Medication Fall Risk

Reduction Clinic

OPENING IN LATE 2015:• Diabetes Clinic• Lipids Clinic

See the article on page 7 for more information.

GROWINGFAST at Memorial

Health

Growth

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Led by Randy Moore, PT, OCS, MBA, the Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine team offers unique therapies from clinicians with multiple certifications who are using new, advanced equipment.

Hand and Upper Extremity Therapies

Patients who have been injured or are experiencing movement problems receive individualized therapy to regain or maintain function, or learn solutions for overcoming problem issues.

“Our new, larger treatment space allows us to provide the highest quality of care,” explains Lynne Pinkus, OTR/L, CHT. “We are also able to more effectively coordinate with orthopedic physicians and other specialists to best meet the needs of each patient.”

Women’s Health Therapy

Memorial leads many larger regional healthcare systems in Ohio by providing women’s health therapy and pelvic floor treatment. Musculoskeletal disorders that affect women in all stages of life include pelvic pain, urinary or fecal incontinence, prolapse, sexual

dysfunction, bowel disorders, pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain, post-partum recovery, and osteoporosis. Men with pelvic floor dysfunction are also treated.

Rebecca Kelty, PT, DPT treats patients from a wide geographic region. "Treatment is in a private setting, with access, as needed, to the larger therapy areas,” explains Kelty. “It’s not just Kegel exercises anymore.”

Unique Therapies at Memorial

A variety of state-of-the-art therapies are now available at the new

Memorial City Gate Medical Center.

Lymphedema Therapy

Most patients requiring lymphedema therapy are cancer patients who have undergone the removal

of lymph nodes, resulting in an inability to adequately drain lymph fluid produced by the body. This condition could develop soon after surgery, or years later. The area affected becomes greatly enlarged and swollen.

“We offer the ‘Gold Standard’ of treatment: Complete Decongestive Therapy,” explains Kelty. “We first provide manual therapy to remove the excess fluid. Then, the affected area is wrapped in special, snug compression garments that may be worn up to 24 hours a day.”

Lymphedema can develop in other parts of the body in addition to arms. Early treatment is recommended to reduce treatment length and the risk of life-threatening infections, disfiguring limb edema, and skin changes.

These therapies, and others, are available at the Memorial City Gate Medical Center located at 120 Coleman’s Crossings Boulevard in Marysville. A satellite facility is located at Memorial Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine at 900 Village Boulevard, Suite 4 in Plain City. A pediatric therapies center designed for smaller, younger patients is located at 171 Morey Drive, Marysville.

For more information, or to schedule an evaluation or therapy, call Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine at (937) 578-7841.

Therapy for Balance

“When illness or injury cause vestibular and balance disorders, a patient can experience debilitating dizziness, says Jennifer Segner-Maxwell, PT, DPT, Coordinator of Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, and

a vestibular specialist. “Our therapies desensitize the balance system to movements that provoke symptoms, while improving balance.”

This therapy benefits patients who suffer from imbalance; vertigo (with or without nausea); difficulty walking in visually busy environments, poor lighting, or on uneven surfaces; head trauma or injury (including post-concussive syndrome); or peripheral vestibular disorders. Those with neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease or those recovering from a stroke/cerebrovascular accident may benefit with improved strength, flexibility, and balance.

ASTYM to Improve Movement, Reduce Pain

Injury, overuse, or surgery often create scar tissue or painful, immobile areas that interfere with body movement and function.

“We have eight therapists certified in ASTYM, in which

specialized instruments are passed over the affected areas to identify and break down dysfunctional or scar tissue,” explains Kathy Holland, PT, MSPT. “The body restarts the healing process, regenerating tissue in a smoother manner that creates stronger, more functional tissue – while decreasing pain."

ASTYM helps chronic issues, or those that tend to recur – like plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, hamstring strains, and tennis elbow. Many patients report a significant change in their symptoms after the first three to four visits.

Massage Therapy – New at Memorial

Massage Therapist Ken Johnson is one of the few certified Active Release Technique (ART) professionals in Ohio. He treats headaches, back pain, shoulder pain, and conditions like carpal

tunnel syndrome, shin splints, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems and tennis elbow.

“I use a patented soft tissue system, a movement –based massage technique,” Johnson explains. “I use my hands to evaluate the texture, tightness, and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. I combine precisely directed tension with very specific patient movements.”

Real-Life Environments

Persons recovering from strokes or injuries often need to learn how to perform everyday functions. Specially designed kitchen and bathroom space provides real-life environments for

patients regaining their independence.

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Unique Therapies

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Medication Therapies

FOR MANY MEN their quality of life is affected as they may experience sudden urges to urinate, strain while urinating, and loss of sleep as they awake often to go to the bathroom. Medication may produce unwanted side-effects or may not work long-term. As the prostate tissue swells, it places pressure on the urethra, narrowing the passageway which carries urine from the bladder out of the body. If untreated, restricted urine flow can result in infections and blood in urine, with more advanced cases leading to permanent stretching of the bladder which affects bladder control, and can cause kidney failure.

IN A GROWING EFFORT to help patients with chronic conditions improve their quality of life and avoid return visits to the hospital, Memorial Hospital’s Medication Therapies Center is expanding.

Because medication usage plays a critical role in chronic disease management, certified clinical pharmacists meet regularly with patients to develop a customized medication plan that works with personal schedules and lifestyles.

In the new Transitions of Care Clinic opening this Spring, Nurse Practitioner Abby Gamby will join pharmacists on a clinical team that will work closely with hospitalized patients and continue after they go home. Education about medications, assistance in setting up important follow-up appointments with medical providers, and support in obtaining needed medications and services, are the keys to success.

Also opening soon is Central Ohio’s only pharmacist-managed COPD Clinic, for those diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The pharmacist-led program focuses on proper use of medications, smoking cessation, healthy lifestyle habits, and exercise, including a collaboration with the Wellness Center at Memorial Hospital, which offers an exercise program for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Clinic services can easily be scheduled through a referral by the patient’s primary care physician or specialist who will receive a written report following each visit.

For information about the Medication Therapies Center at Memorial Hospital, call (937) 578-4281.

Michael Jordan, DO, a board-certified urologist with Memorial Urology explains, “It’s best to treat enlarged prostate-related issues early, to prevent bladder infections, the related need for antibiotics, and other complications. Early treatment can bring an improved quality of life.” He adds that sexual function may improve following this procedure, too.

The least invasive treatment, GreenLight Laser Therapy, is performed under general anesthesia – usually on an outpatient basis. The laser heats and vaporizes the swollen prostate tissue that is blocking the flow of urine. Compared with traditional surgical options, GreenLight Laser Therapy is associated with less blood loss and faster recovery.

Patients on blood-thinning medications or anticoagulation drugs may safely undergo this procedure.

Most patients experience a rapid relief of symptoms and a dramatic improvement in urine flow within 24 hours after the procedure, and soon return to normal activities.

GreenLight Laser Therapy is covered by Medicare and most private insurers. Patients are advised to consult with their primary care physicians if experiencing symptoms related to an enlarged prostate.

For more information about GreenLight Laser Therapy, or to schedule a consultation to discuss urinary issues, contact Dr. Jordan at Memorial Urology at (937) 578-2626.

New Medication Therapy Clinics

Clinics currently available: » Anticoagulation Clinic

for those prescribed anticoagulation medication

» Heart Failure Clinic for those diagnosed with chronic heart failure

» Medication Management Clinic for management of complex medication regimens

» Medication Fall Risk Reduction Clinic this collaborative effort also involves Memorial Hospital’s Wellness Center and Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine department

Opening in late 2015: » Diabetes Clinic for those

diagnosed with diabetes

» Lipids Clinic for those with high cholesterol and related medication

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Dr. Jordan performs Green Light Laser surgery to provide relief for prostate problems, with minimal side effects.

The Memorial Medication Therapies Center team includes: (left to right) Matthew Ferrell, PharmD; Amy Fanous, PharmD; Craig Baker, PharmD, MBA; Director of Pharmacy Britt Cummins, MS, RPh; Abigail Gamby, CNP; and Frank Krivanek, PharmD, MS.

An estimated 60- to 70-percent of men ages 50 through 70 suffer in silence as untreated, age-triggered prostate swelling interferes with, or even blocks urine flow.

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Relieve EnlargedProstateIssues

Colorectal Surgery

» Abdominal pain, cramps or bloating

» Constipation, diarrhea, or pelvic pain

» Pain during or after a bowel movement

» A change in bowel habits

» Rectal bleeding

» A mass near the anus opening

» Fecal incontinence

Your examination many include tests to determine if you have a food allergy, a disorder, or cancer of the colon, rectum or anus. It is important to seek treatment promptly to avoid complications or advancement in the progress of the disorder or issue.

Schedule an examination if you experience these symptoms:

Dr. Barker uses minimally-invasive laparoscopy to remove colon and rectal cancers, as well as treat conditions such

as diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease. Patients undergoing these surgeries often can leave the hospital after two to three days, instead of the five- to seven-day hospitalization following more traditional types of colon and rectal surgery.

He also utilizes the newest techniques for treating a wide range of anorectal conditions, including hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, rectal prolapse, and incontinence.

Dr. Barker explains that he evaluates each patient and develops a customized treatment plan that best fits their needs and situation. “There are often various options that are less invasive and provide for a smoother recovery. It’s my job to work with the patient and their family to ensure understanding, and to optimize their care.”

A native of South Dakota, Dr. Barker is glad to return to work in the Midwest. "I work with all of my patients to the best of my ability, as if they were family members.”

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Barker, call Memorial General & Colorectal Surgery at (937) 578-2650. Learn more about the medical practice at memorialohio.com.

PATIENTS facing colorectal (colon and rectal) surgeries or those with anorectal

(anus and rectal) conditions can now receive treatment at Memorial Hospital from one of the few fellowship-trained

colorectal surgeons in the region. Surgeon Adam Barker, MD, who recently

joined Memorial General & Colorectal Surgery in Marysville, uses minimally-

invasive techniques that provide less post-operative pain, a shortened hospital stay, and a faster recovery for a variety of

surgeries and procedures.

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The Institute of Medicine recommendations for daily fiber consumption:

New Colorectal

Surgery Options

Men 38 grams (age 50 or younger) 30 grams daily (age 51 and older)

Women 25 grams (age 50 or younger) 21 grams daily (age 51 and older)

SOURCES INCLUDE whole grain products; fruits; vegetables; beans, peas and legumes; and nuts and seeds. Whole foods are recommended over supplements because they provide more nutritional variety.

BENEFITS OF DIETARY FIBER AND COLON HEALTH:

» Normalized bowel movements

» Lowered risk of developing hemorrhoids, diverticular disease, and possibly reducing risks for developing colon cancer and other colon diseases

» Lowered cholesterol levels

» Improved blood sugar levels

» Aids in achieving a healthy weight

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Ask a Doc

Ask a DocYOUASKED Q

A: All patients must be referred to us by their primary care physician or a specialist. During their first visit, we obtain a medical history and perform a focused physical exam. Additional testing may be needed. We discuss treatment options and develop a customized plan. New patients can usually be seen within two weeks, and same-day appointments are available for emergencies. We use a multidisciplinary approach and evaluate everything including lifestyle and living situation, to determine the root cause for the pain.

Q How many visits are needed for pain management?

A: A patient with acute pain may need to return for three to six visits over a year. Patients with chronic

pain may need the same or more visits depending on the complexity of their issues. The condition may be managed as long as needed.

What does a visit to the Memorial Hospital Pain Management Center involve?

Q What pain management therapies are available in addition to medication?

A: Pain may have a neurologic cause, or it may be musculoskeletal pain affecting the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones. We may use imaging technology or perform a nerve conduction study to help determine the source of the pain. About half of our patients suffer from radiculopathy (diseases of the nerve root), and we can selectively block nerves to alleviate pain. These patients may receive one or two X-ray-guided corticosteroid injections in an operating room.

Steroid injections may be an effective treatment for some patients with chronic pain. We have seen excellent results with radiofrequency ablation, which uses an electrical current produced by a radio wave to heat up a small area of nerve tissue, thereby decreasing pain signals from that specific area. Physical therapy, massage therapy, or surgery may also be an option for some patients.

Q What conditions may pain management treatment involve?

A: Some of the conditions we treat include neck and back pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), nerve damage, and pain associated with arthritis, muscle spasms, and shingles.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Patel for evaluation, call (937) 578-4580.

The “Ask a Doc” section should not

replace medical advice specific to you

and your unique medical history.

If you have a pressing matter you’d like

addressed, please consult your primary

care physician.

Do you have a medical question you’d like the answer for?Send any questions to askadoc@memorialohio.com

Amish Patel DO, MPH is board-certified in

physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Open MRI

High Patient Satisfaction for Memorial Hospital Imaging*:

97.2% responded that they would

recommend us to others.

98.6% rated their overall care by

Memorial Imaging as “good” or “very good”.

99.2% rated our staff skill as “good “ or

“very good”.

99.7% rated the friendliness of our

staff as “good” or “very good”

MEMORIAL HEALTH now offers Open MRI at its new Memorial City Gate Medical Center at 120 Coleman’s Crossing Boulevard in Marysville. Detailed images of internal bodily structures are created without the use of radiation, instead using a powerful magnet and a computer. During the procedure, the Open MRI is positioned above and below the patient, with unenclosed side areas.

“Open MRI is a good option for patients who may experience anxiety or claustrophobia with a traditional MRI, which involves the patient lying on a table and sliding into the tube which holds the magnet,” explains Mareva Page, Assistant Vice President of Memorial Hospital.

MRI exams are physically painless and typically require little preparation. Patients experience the low-stress environment at Memorial City Gate Medical Center, offering one of only a few Open MRIs in the region. Pediatric patients are less enclosed and more able to see a parent, who may be present during the imaging procedure.

If your doctor tells you that an MRI is in your future, ask to schedule it with the Open MRI at Memorial.

Available the at New Memorial City Gate

Medical Center

O P E N MRI

After an ankle injury created lingering issues, Fairbanks High School sophomore athlete Alyx Wulff had Open MRI imaging at Memorial City Gate Medical Center.

“The people at Memorial Imaging were very nice. The technician made sure that my ankle was comfortable, and I got to listen to music during the procedure.”

Alyx is being treated by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Timothy Lynch of Memorial Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.

*Feedback from patients about hospital system services is obtained from patient surveys from Jan. 1, 2014 through Dec. 31, 2014, conducted by Press Ganey, a leading national healthcare consulting firm.

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Memorial Health President/CEO Leads Statewide Hospital Association

Athletic Performance Training Available at Memorial City Gate Medical Center

Neurosurgery Care Available at Memorial Specialty Care Center

New Physician Assistant at Memorial Primary Care | Urbana

Memorial Health President/CEO Olas A. (Chip) Hubbs, III, FACHE is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Ohio Hospital Association (OHA) in 2015. He is the youngest board chair and the first to be elected from Union County in the 99-year history of the OHA. The OHA collaborates with member hospitals and health systems and focuses on advocacy, patient safety and quality, and economic sustainability to promote health in Ohio.

Hubbs was also elected to serve as one of three alternate delegates representing Ohio for the American Hospital Association (AHA) Regional Policy Board (Region 5) for 2015 through 2017. The AHA is a national organization representing and serving nearly 5,000 hospitals, healthcare systems, networks, and other providers of care and 43,000 individual members. It advocates for members’ perspectives and needs in national health policy development, legislative and regulatory debates, and judicial matters. The AHA also provides education for healthcare leaders and is a source of information on healthcare issues and trends.

From “casual” athletes to triathlon competitors… children to adults… serious high school athletes to competitive college athletes… individuals, groups of workout friends, or entire teams – the Athletic Performance program at Memorial Sports Medicine has options to make athletes of any age stronger, faster, and more agile.

Certified strength and conditioning specialists provide analysis and therapy. Nutritionists are available to provide dietary recommendations. Video analysis software captures movement to determine why injuries may be occurring, and how to improve performance. Seven benchmark tests can be given to determine if an athlete is at higher risk for injury.

To learn more about Athletic Performance Training, call Memorial Sports Medicine at (937) 578-7841.

Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Joseph A. Shehadi, MD, FRCSC, FACS has joined the medical staff at Memorial Hospital and is now seeing patients in the Specialty Care Center, along with Physician Assistant Meghan Rauchenstein, MPH, MSPAS, PA-C.

Dr. Shehadi treats patients for cranial, cervical, thoracic, and lumbar issues and also sees patients with brain or spine tumors.

He is a graduate of the University of Rochester School of Medicine, where he completed his internship in General Surgery at Strong Memorial Hospital. He obtained surgical residency training at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri; at the University of Toronto School of Medicine (Ontario, Canada); and at McGill University (Montreal, Canada). He completed his fellowship in Neurosurgical Oncology at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

Physician Assistant Meghan Rauschenstein sees patients and assists Dr. Shehadi with surgery. She completed a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Kentucky, Lexington and a Master of Public Health in Hospital and Molecular Epidemiology and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

Danielle Betz, PA is now seeing patients at Memorial Primary Care | Urbana. She collaborates with Doctors John Crankshaw and Joseph Metz, and provides patient care services including conducting patient histories and exams, ordering and interpreting lab tests, writing orders, and prescribing medication.

She earned a Master of Physician Assistant Science degree and a Bachelor of Health Science degree from Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania, and completed clinical training with medical practices in dermatology, general surgery, internal medicine, family medicine, women’s health, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and pediatric hematology/oncology.

Betz joins Rochelle Clark, PA, who started working for the practice in 2011.

What's New

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Fri., April 24 5:30 pm Social HourBunsold Middle School14198 State Route 4, MarysvilleTickets for this often sold-out event go on sale March 9th and can be purchased by calling (937) 578-2316.

Wed., May 20 Darby Creek Golf Course19300 Orchard Rd, MarysvilleCall (937) 578-2573 to learn more about participation and sponsorship opportunities.

Lower Lights UnionStarMemorial Walnut Medical Center773 S. Walnut St., MarysvilleHours: 8 am – 5 pm weekdaysCall (937) 642-1444 to schedule an appointment or for information.Family practice care is provided through a partnership between Memorial Hospital, the Union County Health Department, the UnionStar Board of Directors, and Lower Lights Christian Health Center (based in Columbus). Uninsured patients pay on a sliding fee basis, which is as low as $10 per visit. Private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, CareSource, and Molina insurance are accepted.

Grace Clinic at The Hope Center 212 Chestnut St., MarysvilleHours: 6 pm – 8 pm on the second and fourth Monday of each monthWalk-in appointments only. Call (937) 303-4209 for information.Memorial clinical staff personally volunteer to provide medical treatment at this free clinic for treatment of common conditions and illnesses. Dental and vision services are also available for those between the ages of 60 and 64.

Plain City Free Clinic480 S. Jefferson Ave., Suite 500, Plain CityHours: 9 am – 11 am SaturdaysCall (614) 873-8021 to schedule an appointment or for information.Memorial Health provides financial donations and a facility where low-income Plain City residents receive free or discounted medical treatment from Memorial physician John Edward Adams II, DO, who volunteers his services for his hometown community.

FREE CLASSES TO UNDERSTANDYOUR HEALTH

Held in the Wellness Center Classroom at Memorial Hospital, 500 London Avenue, Marysville. Call (937) 578-2580 for information.

Your Lifestyle & Your HealthMarch 24th,April 14th, May 12th ...............6 pm

Heart Disease and Risk FactorsApril 10th ............................. 9 am or 1:30 pm

Managing StressMay 29th............................... 9 am or 1:30 pm

Prescription for Good HealthApril 17th ............................. 9 am or 1:30 pm

Healthy NutritionMay 8th .................................9am or 1:30 pm

Strength Training with Stretchy BandsJune 5th ................................ 9 am or 1:30 pm

Exercise for Good HealthMay 1st ................................. 9 am or 1:30 pm

Advance DirectivesApril 24th ............................................... 9 am

To Be Steady – Balance ScreeningMay 14th, June 11th............... by appointment– Balance ClassMay 21st, June 18th ............................... 10 am

Pre-Diabetes ClassMay 13th .................................... 1 pm – 2 pmHeld in the Village Room at Memorial Hospital, 500 London Avenue, Marysville. Registration is required; call (937) 578-2444.

CLASSES FOR NEW PARENTS

Held in Meeting Room E at Memorial Hospital, 500 London Avenue, Marysville. To register, or for information, call (937) 578-2329.

Childbirth Education –Weekend SeriesCost: $65April 18th, May 23rd .....................9 am – 2 pm

BreastfeedingCost: $20April 14th, May 12th ...............6 pm – 8:30 pm

Newborn Care ClassCost: $20April 15th, May 13 .............6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

SUPPORT GROUPS

Diabetes Support GroupMay 13th, June 10th .............................. 11 amHeld in the Village Room at Memorial Hospital, 500 London Avenue, Marysville.Registration is required; call (937) 578-2444.

Breastfeeding Support GroupSponsored by Memorial Hospital and the Union County Health DepartmentCost: $25May 13th, May 27th, June 10th ............ 9:30 amHeld in Meeting Room E at Memorial Hospital, 500 London Avenue, Marysville. For information, call (937) 578-2329.

The Chicken Soup Group – A Support Network for Cancer Patients and CaregiversTopic: New ReflectionsMay 26th ........................................... 5:30 pmHeld in the Conrad Room at Memorial Hospital, 500 London Avenue, Marysville. For information, call (937) 578-2862.

OTHER CLASSES AND MEETINGS FROMMEMORIAL HEALTH

Tobacco CessationCost: $35April 16th – May 21st ......................... 5:30 pmHeld in the Wellness Center Classroom at Memorial Hospital, 500 London Avenue, Marysville.

Communication and Difficult Conversations about DementiaCost: FreeMay 11th ............................................... 6 pmHeld in the Memorial Gables Activity Room, 390 Gables Drive, Marysville.

Walk With A DocCost: FreeIn case of inclement weather, call (937) 578-2580 to confirm walk cancellation.April 10th ............................................... 8 amMeet at the Union County YMCA, 1150 Charles Lane, Marysville.

April 23rd ...............................................6 pmMeet at Eljer Park, 401 E. 9th St., Marysville.

May 8th ................................................. 8 amMeet at Eljer Park, 401 E. 9th St., Marysville.

May 28th................................................6 pmMeet at Eljer Park, 401 E. 9th St., Marysville.

Joint Replacement Information ClassCost: FreeMarch 27th ........................................... NoonApril 8th ................................................4 pmApril 24th .............................................. NoonMay 13th ................................................4 pmMay 22nd .............................................. NoonHeld in the Memorial Gables Activity Room, 390 Gables Drive, Marysville. Call (937) 578-4074 to register.

Classes & Events Visit memorialohio.com for a full listing and descriptions of classes and events available through Memorial Health.

Memorial Health Foundation Recommends, Facilitates New Grant Resource

Memorial Health Foundation joined forces with area nonprofit and governmental organizations to establish a public, electronic access point for information about grant and funding opportunities, scholarships, economic development, and nonprofit leadership training.

The Grants Information and Scholarships Network is now available free-of-charge to anyone by visiting the Marysville Public Library during regular business hours. Representatives from the WECU Branch of Pathways Credit Union (which donated the funds for the first year of subscription to the network), Union County Foundation, United Way of Union County, Union County Chamber of Commerce, Union County Emergency Preparedness Agency, Union County administration, The Hope Center, and the City of Marysville were also part of the planning team.

The Marysville Public Library is located at 231 South Plum Street in Marysville. For more information about The Foundation Center visit foundationcenter.org.

HELPING OUR COMMUNITY REMAINS OUR FOCUS

Collaboration

The Memorial Health system has greatly expanded in recent years, but our history of providing high quality, patient-centered care remains our constant priority and focus. This includes supporting other local agencies that provide access to care for those who are under- or un-insured at the following locations:

Giving Back

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500 London Ave., Marysville, OH 43040

Only our Urgent Care opens at 9 am.So your family doesn’t have to wait.

When you’re sick in the morning, you want to be seen in the morning. That’s why the Urgent Care at the new Memorial City Gate Medical Center opens every day at 9 am, to fit your schedule, instead of ours. No appointment is needed for adults or children, and your care will be faster and more affordable. With patient

satisfaction within the nation’s top 1%, you’ll feel better in no time.

memorialohio.com/citygate120 Coleman’s Crossing Blvd., Marysville