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Fairview Hospital Wellness Center Resuming Virtual Education Online
Thank you for your past participation in the Cleveland Clinic exercise classes. We have made the difficult decision to not re-start the variety of exercise classes that were held at our Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital Wellness Center prior to the pandemic (Requests for refunds must be received by June 16, 2023).
We are pleased to continue offering virtual and in-person educational classes offered by Cleveland Clinic caregivers.
How do I sign up for educational programs?
Simply check our calendar of events and register for the class that interests you. You will receive an email confirmation with instructions on how to join the educational class.
Please continue to check our website and calendar of events for current information on our class offerings.
The Wellness Center is also home to:
Location
Fairview Hospital Wellness Center
3035 Wooster Road
Rocky River, OH 44116
440.356.0670, option 4
Events Calendar
Expectant Mothers, Infants & Kids
Virtual Educational Programs for Expectant Mothers (be sure to also check our educational programs)
The Fourth Trimester for Women – Practical Tips from a Physical Therapist
Date/Time: June 14, Noon | Aug. 9, 5 p.m. | Oct. 11, Noon | Dec. 13, 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Virtual - on your computer
Dealing with the unexpected things that happen to your body in the months after childbirth is worth talking about. If you are experiencing incontinence, back pain or feelings of instability in your core, we invite you to join us for an informative talk with a Cleveland Clinic Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist who will discuss the best steps to recover after giving birth.
Additional topics that will be discussed include
- Returning to an exercise regimen.
- Addressing incontinence issues and pelvic floor muscle function.
- C-section and perineal scar management.
- Evaluating core muscle health.
We will be using Microsoft Teams to present this program. Once registered, further correspondence will be sent with details on how to join the virtual program.
Advance registration is required. Register online.
Preparing Your Body for Pregnancy and Birth
Date/Time: July 12, 5 p.m. | Sept. 13, Noon | Nov. 9, 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Virtual - on your computer
- Exercise guidelines.
- Body mechanics.
- Pelvic Floor health.
- Birthing positions and 'how to push.'
Advance registration is required. Register online.
Virtual Educational Programs about Infants & Kids
Is This Typical? Educational Evenings: Your Child’s Development
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Date: Held the first Wednesday of each month:
- 0 to 6 month olds: September 6
- 7 to 12 month olds: June 7, or October 4
- 1 and 2 year olds: July 5, or November 1
- 3, 4, and 5 year olds: August 2, or December 6
Cost: Free
Where: Virtual - on your computer
Is This Typical? is a monthly opportunity where pediatric Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapist, and Speech Therapists come together to educate you on what to expect from your child at specific developmental age ranges. Educational information will be provided for children ages 1 month old to 5 years old, with each month covering a different age range. You will learn about typical gross and fine motor development, speech and language milestones, atypical behaviors for all ages, and ways to facilitate developmental skills at home. This class is for parents, caregivers, relatives, and anyone wanting to learn more about development in children.
Advance registration is required. Register online.
Is This Typical? Feeding Development: Birth thru Preschool
Date: September 13
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Virtual - on your computer
Is This Typical: Feeding Development is specifically designed to educate parents on typical feeding development, breastfeeding/bottle feeding and transition to solids. An Occupational Therapist from Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation will also discuss when you should seek additional help with feeding and allow time for specific questions regarding your child. This program is for parents, caregivers, relatives, students and anyone wanting to learn more about feeding development in children.
Advance registration is required. Register online.
Educational Classes
We will continue to add new virtual educational classes, so please check back often.
If you have any questions or a suggestion for a class, call us at 440.356.0670, option 4 or send an email to fairview.wellness@ccf.org.
When Should You See a Rheumatologist?
Date: Thursday, June 22
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
If you have seen your family doctor for generalized symptoms that have become chronic, such as such as fatigue, joint pain or swelling, muscle pain, or swollen glands they have probably ordered an ANA (antinuclear antibody) test. If that test came back positive, you should consider making an appointment with a rheumatologist for follow-up. They will evaluate you for conditions such as lupus, scleroderma, inflammatory myositis (polymyositis/dermatomyositis), or sjogren syndrome, to name a few.
Join us for a virtual program for information on these diseases, understand the role of including a rheumatologist in your care, and what the next steps will be in keeping you healthy.
Presenter:
Ambreesh Chawla, MD
Cleveland Clinic Rheumatologist
Advance registration required. The program is virtual and will be presented using Microsoft Teams.
Time is Brain! Learn the Risks and Warning Signs of a Brain Attack (aka Stroke)
Date: Thursday, July 13
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Every 3.5 minutes, someone dies of stroke. With every 30-minute delay in advanced stroke care, your chances of a good outcome drop by 14%. Join us virtually for a Lunch & Learn to learn more about your brain including an overview of stroke, risk factors that can be modified, and to understand and recognize stroke signs and symptoms so you will know what to do if you or someone around you may be having a stroke.
Presenter:
Leonardo Villarosa, MD
Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital, Avon
Advance registration required. The program is virtual and will be presented using Microsoft Teams.
Healthy Joints Matter!
Date: Tuesday, August 29
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Most of us are familiar with the Skeleton song lyrics, “The leg bone's connected to the knee bone, The knee bone's connected to the thigh bone…” Keeping those connections healthy matters. Join us virtually for a fun educational session to learn about bone health. By becoming proactive in improving your joint health, you may add years on to your joints longevity and comfort.
Presenter:
Geraldine Dapul, MD
Cleveland Clinic Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Advance registration required. The program is virtual and will be presented using Microsoft Teams.
Exercise
Wellness Center Exercise Programs
5-15-2023
Dear Wellness Center Program Participant,
Thank you for your past participation in the Cleveland Clinic exercise classes. We have made the difficult decision to not re-start the variety of exercise classes that were held at our Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital Wellness Center prior to the pandemic (requests for refunds must be received by June 16, 2023). Over the past three years, one classroom was renovated to provide patient care, another has been transitioned to a meeting room, and the double classroom on the second floor is now used by Childbirth Education to support their expanded programming. Lastly, our main fitness instructor, who led multiple classes for more than 10 years, will not be returning.
The future focus for the Wellness Center is to continue to offer outstanding care for the patients who use the services in the building, including Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Childbirth/Lactation. In addition, we will continue to offer educational programs, both virtual and in-person.
Most importantly, I want to convey how thankful I have been for your support over the many years of attending classes, forging friendships with each other and the understanding you showed when we shut down the programs in March 2020.
I wish you success in your wellness journey.
Yours in health and wellness,
Anne Kuenzel
Manager, Community Education
Welcome to Jazzercise!
We are a dance based total body workout, set to top 40 music. We offer a variety of class formats combining dance with yoga, Pilates, kickboxing and strength training. Each class will burn up to 800 calories. The result? Long lean muscles and an undeniable mood boost!
Morning Schedule:*
Tuesday, Thursday | 8:30 - 9:15 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Sundays | 9 - 10 a.m.
*Dates and times are subject to change. Please check Jazzercise's website for the most accurate pricing and schedule, including their location in Lakewood. All registrations are handled through Jazzercise, not the Wellness Center. For more information or to register, please contact Karen Kilbane at 440.554.4213 or kkjazrcize@yahoo.com.
Orthopaedic Educational Classes
Virtual Programs currently being offered:
Moving Smarter with Osteoarthritis Virtual Program
Have you been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee?
Moving Smarter with Osteoarthritis is an educational program designed for patients referred to Physical Therapy with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee to learn more about arthritis and what you can do to stay healthy! Physical Therapists from Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation & Sports Therapy will share information on the following topics:
- Overview and introduction of osteoarthritis (OA)
- Common symptoms and risk factors
- Myths and facts about OA
- What activities are safe with OA?
- Treatments options available
Advance registration is required. Please check the calendar for dates and times.
Moving Smarter with Osteoarthritis Nutrition Virtual Program
Moving Smarter with Osteoarthritis Nutrition is a FREE educational program designed for anyone diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee who wants to learn more about how to follow an anti-inflammatory eating pattern to improve symptoms, including weight loss.
Registered Dietitian from Cleveland Clinic Center for Human Nutrition will share information on the following topics:
- Overview of an anti-inflammatory diet
- How will it help symptoms?
- Tips to support weight loss
- Discuss increasing nutrient dense foods into your eating pattern
- Discuss limiting pro-inflammatory foods
- Review beverages, herbs, and spices to choose
Anti-inflammatory diet is associated with reduced risk of:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Cancer
Advance registration is required. Please check the calendar for dates and times.
Total Joint Pre-Operative Education Class
For more information on our Total Joint class, please call 216.476.7000, ext. 29005.
Cancer Survivorship
We understand that the road to recovery isn’t always easy. At Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital Cancer Center, we consider you to be a survivor from the moment of being diagnosed to your last treatment and beyond. It is our hope the Survivorship programs we offer will help you understand what to expect throughout your journey.
No matter where you are on your cancer journey, we’re here to help.
Click here to view upcoming virtual educational programs that have been scheduled to help you along your journey. We will continue to offer additional programming so be sure to bookmark this calendar page.
Support Groups
Limited in-person support groups are being offered at this time. Please check back often for updates to the schedule.
Alzheimer's Support Group
Not meeting until further notice. Call 1.800.272.3900 for more information.
Breastfeeding Support Group
Held every Tuesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
- Toddlers and siblings are not permitted to attend
- Only breastfeeding couplets (mom and baby) are permitted to attend
- Masks are optional
- Please do not attend if you are experiencing signs or symptoms of Covid or other illnesses
Call 440.356.0347 for more information.
Full Circle NICU Parent Support Group
Not meeting until further notice. For more information, visit Project Preemie.
New Beginnings: Cleveland Clinic Bereavement Drop-In Support Group
Call 800.335.1455 ext. 84672 for more information.
Young Onset Parkinson's Support Group
The meeting will be held the 1st Tuesday of each month (July date TBD) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in room 100 at the Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Road, Rocky River. Registration is required, as seating is limited. Masks are optional.
Perinatal Loss Support Group
Held the 1st Thursday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in room 100 at the Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Road, Rocky River
Postpartum Depression Support Group (POEM for Moms)
The group meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m.
at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 25200 Lorain Road, North Olmsted
Call 216.282.4569 for more information.
Stroke (Re-Set) Support Group
Call 216.505.0558 for more information.
