Community Healthcare System Briefs, May 7, 2014

Aquapheresis-TherapyCommunity Hospital Offers Free Stroke & Diabetes Awareness Fair
Plan to attend our Stroke & Diabetes Awareness Fair on May 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Community Hospital Fitness Pointe located at 9950 Calumet Avenue, Munster, Ind. Find out more about the symptoms of stroke and diabetes from speakers, vendors and educational materials. Free stroke and diabetes screenings!

This fair is free, and no registration is required. For information call 219-836-3477 or toll free 866-836-3477. For information on other programs offered by Community Healthcare System visit our website at www.comhs.org.

Community Hospital Offers Free Blood Pressure Screenings
Community Hospital offers free blood pressure screenings from 8:00-9:00 a.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at Fitness Pointe, located at 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, Ind.

Registration is not required. Call (219) 924-5348 for more information. For information on other health-related programs offered by the Community Healthcare System, please visit our website at www.comhs.org.

Community Hospital Offers PAD Screenings at Low Cost
Peripheral Arterial Disease screenings are offered at the Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, located at 9950 Calumet Ave. Munster, Ind.

PAD is the progressive narrowing of the arteries feeding the lower extremities. If you have leg pain you may have circulation problems. This test only takes a few minutes and involves taking blood pressure readings in the arm and ankle.

For dates, times and to register, please call: (219) 934-2830. Cost: $10. For information on other health related programs, please visit our website at www.comhs.org

Community Healthcare System Offers Free Support Groups
Community Healthcare System offers many free Support Groups that are open to everyone. Call 219-836-3477 or toll free 866-836-3477 to find the right group for you. For information on other health-related programs offered by Community Healthcare System visit our website at www.comhs.org.

Community Healthcare System Offers Free/Low Cost Screenings
Community Healthcare System offers free or low cost screenings: blood pressure, cholesterol, PAD, cancer, and more, at many locations. For information on dates, times and locations of screenings and other health-related programs offered by Community Healthcare System visit our website at www.comhs.org.

Community Healthcare Systems Offers Free Baby Classes
Are you expecting a baby? Community Healthcare System offers childbirth classes, breastfeeding, baby classes, and tours to take during pregnancy! For information on dates, times and locations of baby programs offered by Community Healthcare System visit our website at www.comhs.org.

Community Healthcare System Offers Free Physician Referal in English and Spanish
We are pleased to offer free, personalized assistance, in English and Spanish, to help you select a physician. Call 219-836-3477 or toll free 866-836-3477 and see how we can help! For information on other health-related programs offered by Community Healthcare System visit our website at www.comhs.org