Chester County Hospital is committed to providing a broad scope of high-quality health education programs. Check out its wide variety; you’ll surely find one that meets your health needs.

Weight Management and Nutrition

• Struggles and Solutions on Oct. 18 from 5:15-6:15 PM: A registered dietitian will lead a discussion on an interesting, timely, and immediately useful topic about food, activity, and wellness. Program provides ideas and encouragement for anyone on a journey to lose weight or begin to live a healthier lifestyle.
• Supermarket Savvy: Fall Foods Tour on Oct. 13 from 6-7:15 PM: Join a ShopRite dietitian for a virtual “Fall Foods Tour.” She will walk you around the store and highlight products and foods fit for this season. She’ll even throw in some meal suggestions, nutrition tips, and ideas to get you started.
• A Conversation About Emotional Eating on Oct. 20 and 27 and Nov. 3 and 10 from 6-7 PM: Do you eat when you are lonely, upset, or stressed? Is emotional eating getting in the way of your health goals? Come to this four-week interactive series, led by a Registered Dietitian, to discuss emotional eating and learn tips and tools to overcome it.
• Weight Loss Surgery Information Sessions: Staff from Penn Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery discuss the latest surgical options for people with obesity seeking effective weight loss treatment in a recorded presentation. For more information, call 215-615-7500 or visit PennMedicine.org/Bariatrics.

Diabetes Prevention and Management

• Reversing Pre-Diabetes on Oct. 12 from 6-7:30 PM: More than 88 million Americans have pre-diabetes. This one-and-a-half-hour program teaches you how to change your lifestyle and reduce your risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
• Diabetes Support Group on Oct. 26 from 1-2 PM: This monthly support group is for individuals living with the challenges of diabetes. You and your family members can join for ongoing support, to share your experience with others, and receive updates in diabetes management.

Lifestyle Medicine

• Stop Smoking Now! from Oct. 20 to Dec. 1 from 6:30-8 PM: Education, behavior modification, and relaxation techniques help participants become nonsmokers during this free seven-week smoking cessation program. Free nicotine patches also available.

Heart Health

• Cardiac Support Group on Oct. 7 from 1-2:30 PM: Open to all cardiac patients and their families, Chester County Hospital’s cardiac support group includes presentations by healthcare professionals, followed by networking and discussion on issues of personal interest to those with heart disease. New topics are presented each month and include discussions on healthy eating, stress reduction, heart rhythm, heart failure, fitness, and others. 
• Living with Heart Failure Support Group on Oct. 14 from 2-3 PM: If you or a loved one suffer from chronic heart failure, join others who also deal with this issue and learn important information from a heart failure nurse to help you avoid hospitalizations and enjoy greater quality of life.
• Hands-Only CPR on Oct. 19 from 6-7:15 PM: By learning Hands-Only CPR (CPR without mouth breathing), you can increase confidence and reduce hesitation in life-saving situations. This training also includes education on early heart attack signs and symptoms.
• Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Support Group on Oct. 21 from 5-6 PM: Do you or a loved one have an ICD? Would you like to talk with others who are learning to live with this life-saving device? Join the Electrophysiology team for a virtual informative session about ICDs.
• Heart & Vascular Support Groups: Chester County Hospital offers a variety of cardiovascular support groups, including Living with Heart Failure, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, and a general Cardiac support group that is open to all cardiac patients and their families.

Senior Health

• Steady As You Go: What You Can Do to Decrease Your Risk for Falls on Oct. 6 from 11 AM-12:30 PM: Falls remain the leading cause of injury for older Americans and often threaten seniors’ safety and independence. Prevention remains the best way to avoid the injuries and other problems often related to falls. Learn from a Physical Therapist and other injury prevention experts about the practical steps you can take with exercising, managing your medications, and lifestyle adjustments to decease your risk for a fall and maintain your independence.
• Matter of Balance: Fall Prevention Program from Oct. 12 to Nov. 30: This award-winning program provides participants with practical strategies designed to prevent falls and increase activity levels. Classes are held once a week for 8 weeks. Participants must commit to attending all sessions. CDC and Chester County Hospital COVID-19 guidelines will be followed.
• Medicare Update: Fine Tune Your Medicare on Oct. 20 from 6-7:30 PM: Representatives from PA MEDI will be presenting Medicare information for people who have Medicare. Beneficiaries will want to review the basics of Medicare and see what changes they can make for the upcoming year to prepare for the Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Period from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.

Orthopedics

• Keep Your Spine in Line on Oct. 26 from 6-7 PM: Have you been dealing with new or chronic back or neck pain? You are not alone. Back pain is the most common medical problem in the U.S. and causes more global disability than any other condition. Join this discussion with a physical therapist who is passionate about helping people with their spinal issues. Dr. Julia L. McDonnell is credentialed by The McKenzie Institute International and specializes in the evaluation and treatment of neck and back pain. You will gain an understanding of the anatomy and biomechanics of the spine and will get practical tips to improve your posture and prevent injury to keep your spine healthy.
• Osteoporosis Is “Bad to the Bone” on Oct. 28 from 6-7 PM: A Rheumatologist and Registered Dietitian will join together in this presentation that reviews the diagnosis and impact of osteoporosis. Learn about treatment options and the importance of nutrition in maintaining your bone health.

Mental Health

• QPR Suicide Prevention Training on Oct. 21 from 5:30-7:30 PM: QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is a nationally recognized suicide prevention training that has been extensively researched and proven effective. It was developed by Paul Quinnett, the founder of the QPR Institute. The Chester County Suicide Prevention Task Force delivers this program in the community with certified QPR instructors. Participants who complete the class are considered QPR Gatekeepers.

Cancer Care

• Breast Cancer: Updates in Breast Imaging on Oct. 12 from 6-7 PM: Learn about the latest technologies and guidelines for breast cancer screening. Hear about how the COVID vaccine can impact your mammography results. Get answers to some of the questions many women ask about mammography.
• Cancer Support Groups: The Abramson Cancer Center at Chester County Hospital offers online support groups to help patients deal with the often-overwhelming emotional effects of cancer. Support groups include Living with Breast Cancer, Caregiver Support, Gynecology Oncology Support, and Survivorship Next Step Series.

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