7 ■ SUMMER 1994 ISSUE ■ SINAI HOSPITAL Sinai Hospital Health and Fitness Programs, Support Groups and Special Services Health and Fitness Support Programs Arthritis Self Help Course (ASHC) Co-sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation and Sinai's Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, ASHC is a six-week program for individuals with arthritis and others close to them. Topics covered include energy conser- vation, exercise, relaxation and nutrition. For more information, call Mary Kay Currie, OTR, at (313) 493-5231. West Ten Mile Road, Oak Park. Building Adult Caregiver Support Group This group offers support to adult caregivers who are caring for a loved one who is sick or dis- abled. Meetings are held from 3-4:30 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) Maple/ Drake Bldg., Functional Recovery Program classroom, second floor, 6600 West Maple, West Bloomfield, and at Sinai in the West Conference Room (near Zuckerman Auditorium). Location: JCC Maple/Drake Building Date: Second Thursday of each month Location: Sinai Hospital West Conference Room Date: Fourth Thursday of each month Contact: Social Work Office, (313) 493-5200 Heart to Heart This support group offers topical information on healthy lifestyles for heart patients and their families. Location: Sinai Hospital Zuckerman Dining Room Time: 7 p.m. Date: Third Wednesday of each month Contact: Marlene Mullin, (313) 493-5000 Cardiovascular Fitness Evaluation The Cardiovascular Fitness Evaluation has been developed for individuals who want to find out their overall fitness level. The evaluation in- cludes blood work, medical history, body fat analysis, treadmill fitness test and exercise pre- scription. The program is held at Sinai Hospi- tal's Cardiovascular Fitness Center in the Blumberg Health Center. For fee and other information, call (313) 493-6333. Childbirth and Family Life Education Sinai Hospital offers numerous classes in child- birth and family life education both at Sinai Hospital and at various settings in the com- munity. Among the classes offered are: Pre- pared Childbirth, VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean), CPR, Parenting and many others. To receive a brochure with complete class descriptions, call (313) 493-6086. Freedom from Smoking Sinai Hospital co-sponsors "Freedom from Smoking," a program of the American Lung As- sociation of Michigan. The eight-week program begins with a free orientation. Participants who wish to continue with the program pay $65 fol- lowing orientation. To register or to find out the date of the next orientation session, call SinaiSource at 1-800-248-3627. Health and Wellness Program This program is designed for those who don't have heart disease and want to get started on a plan to improve their overall fitness. For fee and other information, contact the Cardiovas- cular Fitness Center at (313) 493-6333. 3upport Groups Pregnancy Loss Support Groups will be held at the Bloomfield Township Library. For more information, call Ramona Rukstele at (313) 493-5455. Contact: Claire Smith, (313) 493-6250 Cancer Education Programs This state-of-the-art rehabilitation program has been developed for those who have had bypass surgery, a heart attack or have been diagnosed for heart disease. This ongoing program is held at Sinai's Blumberg Health Center and is cov- ered by most insurance programs. For infor- mation, call (313) 493-6333. Pregnancy Loss Support Groups: or Joanne Zussman, (810) 661-8444 Location: JCC Jimmy Prentis Morris For information on cancer education programs contact Linda Diaz at (313) 493-6507. Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Time and Dates: 6 p.m., Mondays Contact: Terri Scheffler, (313) 493-5200 Location: JCC Maple/Drake Building Contact: Margo Weitzer at 661-1000, ext. 314 Pregnancy After Loss Support Group individuals who have had a stroke. Location: Sinai Hospital Unit 24 Dining Room Times and Dates: 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month and 1:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month. Contact: Renee Blesch-Hill, (313) 493-5346 Special Services Cancer Counseling The Pregnancy After Loss Support Group is available by request and meetings are held when enough families are interested. For information, please call Ramona Rukstele, (313) 493-5455. Contact: Linda Diaz, (313) 493 6507 Schizophrenics Anonymous Contact: Jan Mastropaolo, (313) 493-5183 Fee: $20 Consultation Charge This support group is directed to schizo- phrenic individuals. For information, call (313) 493-6850. Location: Sinai Hospital Gargaro Building, corner of McNichols and Greenfield Time: 3 - 4 p.m. Date: Tuesdays Stepping Stones Stroke Club The Stepping Stones Stroke Club is directed at - Diabetes Counseling Lactation (Breastfeeding) Services: Contact: (313) 493-5241 These are support services offered at Sinai. For a referral to a Sinai physician, call 1-800-248-3627, r Living with Cancer This support group is directed to individuals with a diagnosis of cancer, their families and friends. A series of five weekly sessions with guest speakers is offered quarterly. There is no charge, however, preregistration is required. Contact: Linda Diaz, (313) 493-6507 Low Vision Support Group Low Vision Support Groups are held at two lo- cations: Jewish Community Center of Metro- politan Detroit Maple/Drake Building, 6600 West Maple Road and the Jewish Community Center Jimmy Prentis Morris Building, 15110 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield. Location: Jewish Community Center Maple/ Drake Building Contact: Margo Weitzer, (810) 661-1000 ext. 314 Location: Jewish Community Center Jimmy Prentis Morris Building Contact: Elaine Roman, (313) 493-5514 Manic-depressive & Depressive Association (MDDA) Support Group This support group is directed at individuals who have manic-depressive and depressive dis- orders. Support group sessions are offered at Sinai Blumberg Health Center and at the Sinai Hospital Day Hospital located at the Jewish Community Center, Maple/Drake Building, 6600 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield. Location: Sinai Blumberg Health Center, Ste. 200 Time: 3:30-5 p.m.. Dates: First and third Wednesday of every month Contact: (313) 493-6295 Location: Jewish Community Center/ W. Bloomfield, Room 326 Time: 3 p.m. Dates: Third Wednesday of every month Contact: Joanne Zussman, (810) 661-8444 Adult Bereavement Peer Support Group NICU Parents Support Group Adult Bereavement Peer Support Groups are held at two locations: the Sinai Day Hospital lo- cated at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) Maple/Drake Building, 6600 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield, and at the Jewish Communi- ty Center Jimmy Prentis Morris Building, 15110 This support group is directed to parents of infants in Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Location: Sinai Hospital Neonatal Conference Room tiny PECIAL ADVERT! EM N S inai Hospital offers a variety of health ed- ucation programs, support groups and ser- vices. There is no charge for the following programs and services unless otherwise noted. Programs and services are held at locations throughout metropolitan Detroit. Please note the location and address of the program of interest to you.