FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 14, 2011
FREE events, classes, support groups offered by Methodist Hospital
Arcadia (June 14, 2011) Methodist Hospital offers many free community events, classes and support groups. Parking at Methodist Hospital is free, and complimentary valet parking is also offered during construction. For more information, please call Methodist Hospital Community Outreach Department, 626-821-2344.
Special community events, seminars, classes
Monday, June 20 Look Good, Feel Better class (for female cancer patients) - 11:30 a.m. To register, call 626-574-3674.
Saturday, June 25 Community Conversation (Spanish) on Health Concerns - 1:30 p.m. - RSVP: 626-821-2344 by Friday, June 24
Tuesday, June 28 Dietary Supplements and Aging: Truth vs. Myth (50+ Health Connection) - 1 Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive
Kurt Hong, MD, PhD, speaker
(Weight Management/Metabolic Disease/Internal Medicine)
RSVP: 626-574-5130 (Free)
Tuesday, July 5 Diabetes Education
RSVP: 626-821-2344
Tuesday, July 5 The Year Beyond Breast Cancer Survivorship program
Free six-week series (Mandarin)
RSVP: 626-821-2389
Saturday, July 23 Latino Health Fair, a fun family even in Spanish
RSVP: 626-821-2344
Tuesday, July 26 Methodist Hospital
1:30 50+ Health Connection)
Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive, Arcadia
Dennis Lee, Methodist Hospital President and CEO, Speaker
RSVP: 626-574-5130 (Free)
On-going Classes/Support Groups
Tuesdays Diabetes education class
RSVP: 626-821-2344
Thursdays Chronic illness support group
Second Wednesday Maternity orientation and tour
Third Wednesday Mended Heart support group
Fourth Wednesday Maternity orientation and tour
The following free blood pressure screenings are staffed by registered nurses who also provide one-on-one health counseling and help with medications:
Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive, Arcadia
Second Friday, 10:30 626-574-5113
Sierra Madre Hart Park House, 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre
Second Tuesday, 11 a.m. 626-355-7394
Monrovia Community Center, 119 W. Palm Ave., Monrovia
Second Tuesday, 9:30 626-821-2344
Temple City Community Center, 10144 Bogue St., Temple City
Third Tuesday, 9:30 (626-285-2171)
Community Health Profile
Detailed information about our communitywww.methodisthospital.org. Just click on the 2010 Community Needs Assessment link near the bottom of the page. Find out how surrounding cities compare to Los Angeles County and national standards when it comes to health care access, healthy behaviors and health problems in children, adults and seniors.