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 Sleepy Hollow, NY - Phelps Memorial Hospital Center's Healthy Life series continues to offer the community a wide range of programs on health-related subjects, as well as numerous health screenings and support groups.
All events take place on the Phelps campus, 701 N. Broadway in Sleepy Hollow, unless otherwise noted. The Phelps Healthy Life Calendar for October follows:
Wednesday, October 1, 6:30 to 8 p.m.: Stroke Support Group. Meeting the first Wednesday of each month. For stroke survivors, their families, friends and caregivers. Meets in the Walkway Conference Room at Phelps. Call 914-366-3397 for information.
Monday, October 6, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.: Swallowing Problem Screening. This free clinic will help identify various swallowing problems, including food getting stuck, pain or trouble when swallowing, throat clearing, reflux-related problems and more. Presented by Dr. Craig H. Zalvan, Laryngologist, Medical Director of Phelps Institute for Voice and Swallowing Disorders. In PromptCare (next to the emergency department). Call 914-366-3220 to register.
Monday, October 6, 2 to 3:30 p.m.: Refresher Course: Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) for Parkinson's Patients. This refresher course is offered to those who have graduated from LSVT or have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and are interested in learning about an intensive voice therapy program designed to strengthen the voice. Conducted in the Walkway Conference Room at Phelps. Call 914-366-3010 to register.
Tuesdays, October 7 through November 25, 2 to 3:30 p.m.: Bereavement Support Group. An eight-week support group for adults struggling with the loss of a loved one. The group is led by Bess Steiger, Bereavement Coordinator, and meets in Conference Room 225 of the Medical Services Building at Phelps, 755 N. Broadway. Suggested donation is $50 for eight weeks. Call 914-366-3325 for information.
Tuesdays, October 7 and 14, 7 to 9 p.m.: Hypnosis for Weight Loss. This class offers an easy and natural way to lose weight and keep it off. Conducted by Sara Oppenheim, Certified Hypnotherapist, in the Phelps auditorium, for a fee of $50. Call 914-366-3220 to register.
Tuesday, October 14, 6 p.m.: Better Breather's Club. Pulmonologist Gary Lehrman, MD, will speak about breathing problems, on the B level in the Phelps Pulmonary Gym. Call 914-366-3712 to register.
Wednesday, October 15, 6 to 9 p.m.: Treatment of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. This free class offers information about treatment to help reduce pain and disability associated with Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Conducted by Richard Findling, MD, gastroenterologist, in the Phelps auditorium. A light snack will be served. Call 914-366-3220 to register.
Thursday, October 16, 7 p.m.: Lymphedema. This seminar about lymphedema (swelling due to damage to the lymph system) offers information on how swelling can be decreased and managed through proper therapy and home management. Presented by Phelps Physical and Occupational Therapy Department: Joanne Gelsi, MS, PT, CLT; Elisa Schwarts, PT, CLT; Amy Kennedy, DPT, CLT, LANA; Susan O'Reilly, OTR/L, CLT; and Anjum Lone, OTR/L, CHT, CLT, in the Phelps auditorium. Call 914-366-3220 to register.
Thursday, October 16, 7 to 9 p.m.: Elderlaw. Dean S. Bress, CELA, will speak on how to protect your parents' assets and the importance of long-term care insurance today in view of government cutbacks, in the Phelps boardroom. Call 914-366-3220 to register.
Monday, October 20, 7 p.m.: Cosmetic Surgery. This free seminar offers information about the latest cosmetic surgeries and treatments, including Thermage rejuvenation and Botox and fillers such as Restylane and Radiesse. Conducted by Mahjabeen Hassan, MD, plastic surgeon, in the Walkway Conference Room at Phelps. Call 914-631-8414 to register.
Tuesday, October 21, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Family Caregivers Support Program of the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs & Services. Professionals will answer questions on support services for family caregivers of the elderly. Conducted by Mary Edgar Herrera, Program Administrator, in the main lobby at Phelps Hospital. Call 914-366-3220 for more information.
Tuesday, October 21, 7 p.m.: Mental Imagery Methods from Religious Traditions for Relaxation and Holistic Healing. Attendees will learn from various religious traditions how meditative relaxation can help them experience holistic healing and how mental imagery can affect body, mind and spirit. Presented by Loyola Amalraj, Ph.D., author and educator, in the Phelps auditorium. Call 914-366-3220 to register.
Thursday, October 23, 6:30 p.m.: Demystifying Computer-Assisted Surgery for Total Knee Replacement. Join Dr. Corey Burak, a Phelps orthopedic surgeon trained in the latest surgical approaches and techniques in knee replacement, as he demonstrates a simulated total knee replacement using the same computer-aided surgical navigation technology and tools he uses in the operating room. In the Phelps auditorium. Call 914-366-3220 to register.
Monday & Tuesday, October 27 & 28, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Defensive Driving. This two-evening certification program lowers insurance premiums, reduces violation points and sharpens driving skills. Presented by Robert Fogel. In the Phelps auditorium. Fee: $40. Call 914-366-3220 to register.
Phelps Memorial Hospital Center is a 235-bed community hospital with 450 medical staff, representing 34 clinical specialties. Phelps is the exclusive Westchester satellite for Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, a clinical affiliate of Mount Sinai Hospital, and a member of the New York-Presbyterian Healthcare System. www.phelpshospital.org
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