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Classes and Programs

Registration and Map

Summer 2009
Register online or call (614) 4-HEALTH (443-2584) or 1-800-837-7555
unless another number is listed.

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Call (614) 4-HEALTH (614) 443-2584 or 1-800-837-7555 to register.

American Sign Language
Basic instruction for those who would like to learn sign language or need to learn it for their jobs, this class offers basic introduction. Instructor has a master's degree in deaf education.
Appropriate for those 12 years of age and older.
Six week series, Sundays, beginning Sept. 6, 1 to 3 p.m.
Grady: $50 per person, $75 two in same family


Diabetes Peer Support Group
The Sunbury Diabetes Support Group, co-sponsored by Grady Memorial Hospital, meets at the Sunbury United Methodist Church. Anyone with diabetes and/or support persons is invited.
Registration not required.
Second Monday of the month, except July, August and December, 7:30 p.m.
Grady:
FREE

Fibromyalgia Information Network
Fibromyalgia is a chronic musculoskeletal condition that causes pain throughout the body. This program is designed to help those who suffer from fibromyalgia relieve and control their symptoms through exercise, relaxation training, physical therapy, massage and medication.
Second Monday (no meeting in July), Aug. 10 or Sept. 14, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Grady:
FREE

Living Well with Diabetes
Three-day series for people with diabetes and their families covers basic nutrition, glucose monitoring, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, meal planning and medications.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, July 13, 14, 15, 10 a.m. to noon or Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sept. 15, 16, 17, 6 to 8 p.m.
Grady:
FREE

Lymphedema Support Group
This group provides support and education to those who have been diagnosed with lymphedema.
First Tuesday of August; 7 to 8 p.m.
WMC; (614) 533-3200;
FREE
Location varies throughout central Ohio

Vascular Rehabilitation at Grant Health and Fitness Center
A comprehensive program of exercise and risk reduction for patients with peripheral arterial disease. An interdisciplinary team of physicians, exercise physiologists, dietitians and nurses helps improve exercise tolerance, reduce symptoms, improve function, improve quality of life and optimize the cardiovascular risk profile.
Call (614) 566-8311 for available dates and times.
GHFC


Young Adult Stroke and Support Group
An education and support program for stroke survivors ages 18 to 60, families and caregivers.
First Tuesday of each month: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Upper Arlington Rehab Center: (614) 566-1124;
FREE

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