Register online or call (614) 4-HEALTH (443-2584) unless another number is listed.
		Health Conditions

American Sign Language
For those who would like to learn sign language or need to learn it for their jobs, this class offers a basic introduction. Instructor has a master’s degree in deaf education. Appropriate for those 12 years of age and older.
Sunday, Jan. 4 through Feb. 8, 1 to 3 p.m., Grady; $50 per person; $75 two in same family.

Diabetes Education
Offered weekly for patients and their families to learn about diabetes selfmanagement, nutrition, exercise, medications and blood sugar monitoring. Individual instruction with a certified diabetes nurse is included. Requires referral from your physician and is covered by most insurance companies.
MHHC; (614) 566-5356

Diabetes Support Group
Support for adults with type 1 and 2 diabetes and their family members through discussions and speakers. The group meets six times per year, every other month, from 7 to 8 p.m.
MHHC; FREE
(614) 566-5143

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 are invited. Registration not required.
Second Monday of the month, except July, Aug., and Dec., 7:30 p.m.
Grady; FREE

Gestational Diabetes Education
Patients and their families can arrange two one-hour appointments for selfmanagement of gestational diabetes can be scheduled with a certified diabetes educator nurse and dietitian. Requires referral from your physician and is covered by most insurance companies.
MHHC; (614) 566-5356

Lymphedema Support Group
This group provides support and education to those who have been diagnosed with lymphedema.
Third Tuesday of Feb., May, Aug. and Nov.; 7 to 8 p.m.
NEHC; (614) 566-0566; FREE

Lymphedema Education
Lymphedema education sessions are held monthly at various locations throughout central Ohio. Join us to learn more about lymphedema, risks, prevention and treatments.
Third Tuesday of each month, 6 to 7 p.m.
Location varies throughout central Ohio.
Call (614) 566-5495 for information.

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.
GHFC: (614) 566-8311

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

Living Well with Diabetes
These sessions for people diagnosed with diabetes and their families give general information about diabetes and how people with this disease can learn to care for themselves. Three-day series covers basic nutrition, glucose monitoring, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, meal planning, and medications.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 13, 14 AND 15; 10 a.m. to noon OR March 10, 11 AND 12; 6 to 8 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.
Monday, Jan. 12 OR Feb. 9 OR March 9, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Grady; FREE

Identifying and Managing ADHD
Learn signs and symptoms of AD HD, problems that having AD HD can lead to, process of obtaining an AD HD evaluation and available treatments. Discuss how people can support family members with AD HD. Receive information about available resources.
Terry Imar, MA, Grady Medical Staff
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
GRADY; FREE

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