Health Briefs for the week

Cheryl Morey, South Bend Tribune
·5 min read

Cardiovascular rehabilitation program meets highest standards of patient care

GOSHEN — Goshen Heart & Vascular Center’s cardiovascular rehabilitation program was recently recertified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. The rehabilitation programs help people with heart and vascular problems, such as heart attacks, atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure and peripheral artery disease, to recover faster and live healthier. Programs include exercise, education, and counseling and support for patients and their families with the goal of improving the quality of life for patients and their families. The AACVPR Program Certification is valid for three years.

Classes

SOUTH BEND — Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana will offer the free class “Driving and Dementia” from 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 21 in the Care Partner Academy. Patty Piechocki, director of the Institute for Excellence in Memory Care, will lead this live/interactive web session. Participants can connect through their computer. Register online at https://alzni.org/caregivers/caregiving/.

SOUTH BEND — RiverBend Cancer Services Wellness House, 3516 E. Jefferson Blvd., will offer the following “Living Well with Cancer” classes. All classes are free and open to cancer patients, survivors, their families and caregivers; pre-register for all classes by calling 574-287-4197.

• Seated Strength — 10 a.m. Aug. 21 and Aug. 23. Strength building class that may utilize light weights and bands while seated or with a chair for support. Class size is limited.

• Pressed Flower Lanterns — 1 p.m. Aug. 21.

• Gentle Yoga — 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Floor yoga class suitable for all levels of experience. Bring your own mat. Class size is limited.

• Chair Yoga — 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 22 and Aug. 24. Modified poses that can be done from a seated position and with a chair for support. Class size is limited.

• MELT — 1 p.m. Aug. 22.

• Men’s Support Group — 5:30 p.m. Aug. 22.

• Massage — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 23.

• Reiki — 2 p.m. Aug. 23.

• Dominoes — 2 p.m. Aug. 23.

• Yarnwork — 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 24.

• Bountiful Tomatoes! — 1 p.m. Aug. 24.

• Personal Training — 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 24.

BUCHANAN — “A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls” is designed to reduce the fear of falling and improve activity levels among older adults. The program includes eight two-hour classes and enables participants to reduce the fear of falling by learning to view falls as controllable, setting goals for increasing activity levels, making small changes to reduce fall risks in the home, and exercise to increase strength and balance. The Buchanan Area Senior Center will offer this class from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 13, 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25; and Nov. 1. The book fee is $20, and registration and payment are due by Aug. 31. Payment can be made by cash or check, payable to Area Agency on Aging. Space is limited. Call 269-695-7199 to reserve your space. The BASC is located at 810 Rynearson St.

Events

NORTH LIBERTY — “Food Allergies 101,” presented by Purdue Extension, is a 60-minute program that teaches participants about the basics of food allergies by defining a food allergy, how to identify the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction, listing the most common food allergens, reviewing ways to prevent an allergic reaction, and providing resources for further reference and education. The program will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at the St. Joseph County Public Library, North Liberty Branch, 105 E. Market St. Registration is required at sjcpl.libnet.info/events.

Blood drives

Medical Foundation will hold the following drives. Register at givebloodnow.com:

• Erskine Village, 1290 E. Ireland, South Bend, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 18.

• BraunAbility, 631 W. 11th St., Winamac, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 18.

• North Liberty Fire Department, 305 S. State St., North Liberty, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 19.

• St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church, 203 S. Lincoln Ave., Niles, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 20.

• University of Notre Dame, Harper Cancer Research Institute, 1234 N. Notre Dame Ave., South Bend, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 21.

• Southwire Company, Visitor Entrance, 515 Copperfield Way, Bremen, 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 22.

• Elkhart County Board of Realtors, 57225 Alpha Drive, Goshen, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 22.

• Honeywell, 3520 Westmoor, South Bend, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 23.

• VFW Post 985, 1201 W. Pike St., Goshen, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 23.

• The Cat Lady Café at Commerce Center, 401 E. Colfax Ave., South Bend, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 24.

• Tire Rack, 7101 Vorden Parkway, South Bend, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 24.

The American Red Cross will hold the following drives. Register at redcrossblood.org:

• Cornerstone Community Fellowship Church, 1375 Maple Road, LaPaz, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 19.

• Edwardsburg American Legion, 25751 U.S. Highway 12, Edwardsburg, 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 21.

• Nappanee Missionary Church, 70417 Indiana 19 N., Nappanee, noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 22.

• Pleasant View Church of Christ, 60550 Crooked Creek Road, Cassopolis, noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 22.

• Innovation Park at Notre Dame, 1400 E. Angela Blvd., South Bend, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 23.

• First Mennonite Church, 203 E. Lawrence, Middlebury, noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 23.

• LaGrange County EMS Central Station, 0982 N. 00 EW, LaGrange, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 23.

• Immanuel Lutheran, 1237 E. Coolspring Ave., Michigan City, 2 to 6 p.m. CDT Aug. 24.

This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Health Briefs for South Bend area from Aug. 17-24, 2023