FALL 1994 ISSUE
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SINAI HOSPITAL
HealthNews
Sinai Hospital Health and Fitness Programs,
Support Groups and Special Services
Qinai Hospital offers a variety of health ed.,.
Oucation programs, support groups and
services. There is no charge for the follow-
ing 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.
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 pro-
gram for individuals with arthritis and oth-
ers close to them. Topics covered include
energy conservation, exercise, relaxation and
nutrition. For more information, call Mary
Kay Currie, OM, at (313) 493-5231.
Cancer Education Programs
For information on cancer education pro-
grams contact Linda Diaz at (313) 493-6507.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
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 covered by most insurance pro-
grams. For information, call (313) 493-6333.
Cardiovascular Fitness Evaluation
The Cardiovascular Fitness Evaluation has
been developed for individuals who want to
find out their overall fitness level. The eval-
uation includes blood work, medical history,
body fat analysis, treadmill fitness test and
exercise prescription. The program is held
at Sinai Hospital'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
childbirth and family life education both at
Sinai Hospital and at various settings in the
community. Among the classes offered are:
Prepared 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
Association of Michigan. The eight-week pro-
gram begins with a free orientation. Partic-
ipants who wish to continue with the
program pay $65 following orientation. To
register or to find out the date of the next ori-
entation 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 Car-
diovascular FitnessCenter at (313) 493-6333.
Support Groups
Adult Caregiver Support Group
This group offers support to adult caregivers
who are caring for a loved one who is sick
or disabled. Meetings are held from 3-4:30
p.m., at the Jewish Community Center (JCC)
Maple/Drake Building, 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
sive Care Unit (NICU).
Location: Sinai Hospital Neonatal
Conference Room
Time and Dates: 6 p.m., Mondays
Contact: Terri Scheffler, (313) 493-5200
Pregnancy Loss Support Groups
Pregnancy Loss Support Groups will be held
at the Bloomfield Township Library. For
more information, call Ramona Rukstele at
(313) 493-5455.
Pregnancy After Loss Support Group
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
Holocaust Survivors Support Group
Holocaust survivors and experts in post-
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) discuss ef-
fects of the Holocaust on survivors and their
families and provide advice on how to cope
with PTSD. Call Dr. Charles Silow at (810)
356-6668 for more information.
Living with Cancer
The Pregnancy After Loss Support Group is
available by request and meetings are held
when enough families are interested. For in-
formation, please call Ramona Rukstele, (313)
493-5455.
Stepping Stones Stroke Club
The Stepping Stones Stroke Club is directed
toward 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
Contact: Linda Diaz, (313) 493-6507
Diabetes Counseling
Contact: Micki Juip, R.N., (313) 493-6037
Schizophrenics Anonymous
Lactation (Breastfeeding) Services:
This support group is for individuals with a
diagnosis of schizophrenia. For information,
call (313) 493-6850.
Location: Sinai Hospital Gargaro Building,
corner of McNichols and Greenfield
Time: 3 - 4 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Contact: (313) 493-5241
These are support services offered at Sinai.
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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 re-
quired.
Contact: Linda Diaz, (313) 493-6507
Low Vision Support Group
Low Vision Support Groups are held at two
locations: Jewish Community Center of Met-
ropolitan Detroit Maple/Drake Building, 6600
West Maple Road and the Jewish Commu-
nity 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
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This support group is directed at individuals
who have manic-depressive and depressive
disorders. 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/
West Bloomfield, Room 326
Time: 3-4:30 p.m.
Dates: Third Wednesday of every month
Contact: Joanne Zussman, (810) 661-8444
NICU Parents Support Group
This support group is directed to parents of
infants in Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Inten-
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