NATIONAL BREAST & CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING
For the name of the closest place offering the above program, call 800-922-6266 OR go to the state health department website at www.michigan.gov/mdch and search for breast and cervical cancer.
This national program pays for Pap smears for women 18-64, mammogram's for women 40-64, and about 70 other diagnostic breast and gynecological tests. There is FREE treatment if cancer is detected!
The program serves uninsured women whose income is within 2 1/2 times the federal poverty guidelines. That's $24,500 for an unmarried woman and $33,000 for a family of two.
In many counties, women in the program are also eligible to receive FREE heart disease, lifestyle and fitness counseling.
Also contact the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute at 1-800-242-2702 who also have a Breast & Cervical Screening Program for patients between 40 and 64 years of age, have a low to moderate income, and no access to medical coverage or Medicare.
Contact the Susan G. Komen for the Cure's Breast Care Helpline at 800-462-9273. Also phone your local YWCA for special programs offered occasionally.
Your County Public Health Dept. which is usually listed in the telephone book's blue government pages, may also be offering programs.
The Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital's Working Uninsured Clinic also offers free mammograms through their "Yes Ma'am" Fund. See Free Adult Medical Care webpage on this site for more info OR call 1-734-365-3560.
The American Cancer Society also provides access to breast cancer screenings and treatment to uninsured or underinsured women with an emphasis on women between the ages of 50-64. To find more information on the program and to determine your eligibility, call 800-ACS-2345 or visit the website at www.cancer.org. The Metro Detroit Service Center is at 18505 W. Twelve Mile road, Southfield MI 48076 Phone: 248-557-5353
Pink Door
Website: www.shoppinkdoor.com (apply for help thru this website!)
This store in downtown Milford, uses its profits to fund free mammogram's and other follow-up tests.
It does NOT pay for breast cancer surgery and treatment. The Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program pays for these costs if women meet state and federal income guidelines.
Gilda's Club
3517 Rochester Road
Royal Oak, MI
Phone: 248-577-0800
Website: www.gildasclubdetroit.org
Gilda's Club programs are FREE. Information meetings for new members are at 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday and Saturday.
Imeran Angels--One on One Cancer Support
Phone: 877-274-5529
Email: info@imermanangels.org
Website: www.imermanangels.org
A free service available to any cancer patient, regardless of stage, age or location. Their mission is to pair cancer fighters with cancer survivors and someone who can answer your personal questions and provide support, comfort and understanding at a higher level.
Women's Health Boutique
31209 Plymouth Road
Livonia MI
Phone: 734-762-9324
Website: www.w-h-b.com
This store recycles gently used prosthetic breasts. During October, prosthesis are FREE to Uninsured breast cancer survivors. Some of the prosthesis have been donated and others are the new Silicone Lite prosthesis produced exclusively for Women's Health Boutique. An appointment is required for this mastectomy fitting. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.
The Ultimate Image Inc.
7091 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 250
West Bloomfield, MI
Phone: 248-855-9600
Accepts donated wigs, which are refurbished and then provided to oncology patients in need. Wigs can be dropped at the shop, which also does wig fitting and hair replacement services for oncology patients.
The Monroe Cancer Connection Also, FREE transportation
15275 S. Dixie Hwy. to medical appointments and treatments!
Phone: 734-241-8888
Website: www.monroectr.org
This service provides FREE medical supplies including mastectomy & wound care supplies, adult briefs, wigs/turbans/hats, and has many loan closet items to lend such as hospital beds, bedside commodes, wheel chairs, bath seats, etc. Their volunteers also make FREE lap robes, comfort pillows, padded blue pads, and tracheotomy bibs.
Breast Cancer Resource Center of the Princeton YWCA
Phone: 609-252-2002 OR 609-497-2126
Website: www.bcrcnj.org
Offers free wigs and breast forms to women in financial need nationwide. Shipping must be prepaid.
Y-Me
Phone: 800-221-2141
Prostheses and wig bank for women in financial need. If available, Y-Me will mail wig or breast form anywhere in the country.
University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center WIG BANK
1500 E. Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone: 800-888-9825
Run by U of M's Dept. of Social Work, provides free wigs throughout a patients treatment time.
Karmanos Cancer Institute's Survivor University
Wayne County Community College
21000 Northline
Taylor MI 48180
Phone: 800-527-6266
Website: www.karmanos.org
Offers FREE lectures to help cancer survivors, their families, and caretakers navigate the everyday challenges of living with, through and beyond cancer. Call to register for free classes!
Beaumont Hospital Comprehensive Breast Care Center
"Silver Linings"
Phone: 248-551-4645 Registration is required
Sponsoring a free, eight-week breast cancer rehabilitation workshop that is open to women----regardless of hospital affiliation--who have completed breast cancer treatment or are on long-term medical therapy. Participants in this inter-active workshop will learn mind-body medicine techniques and the effects of yoga, meditation, physical fitness, guided imagery, music and visual and literary arts on healing. Each participant also will set a personal goal and have homework each week to work toward that goal.
Beaumont Royal Oak Cancer Resource Center On-going Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m.
(first-floor classroom)
Phone: 248-551-8585
A physician, therapist or other health care professional addresses issues of interest to breast cancer patients, followed by a Q & A Session and group discussion. FREE! For speaker's schedule call 248-551-8588.
Mercy Memorial Hospital System
"Put Yourself First Today" Program
Phone: 734-240-8440
Mercy has been awarded a Susan G. Komen For the Cure grant, which will be used to provide free mammograms to Monroe County women. This program is for Monroe County women 40 and older (or under 40 with a physician's order) who are uninsured or under-insured and who have a demonstrated financial need. Women who qualify can call the number above to register.
POH Regional Medical Center
50 N. Perry Street
Pontiac MI 48342
Phone: 248-338-5608
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POH Oxford Center
385 North Lapeer Road
Oxford MI 48371
Website: www.pohregional.org
Sister & Sister Medical Program offering pelvic exams, pap smears and mammograms to uninsured or underinsured women age 40 and older who are residents of Oakland County.
PLEASE CHECK UNDER THE "FINANCIAL RESOURCES" PAGE FOR
PROGRAMS THAT WILL HELP PATIENTS FINANCIALLY!
FREE PROSTATE SCREENINGS
Josephine Ford Cancer Center-Downriver
19675 Allen Road
Brownstown Twp.,, MI
Phone: 734-479-3311 APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED!
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
Eton Senior Center
4900 Pardee
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
Phone: 800-543-WELL
Website: www.oakwood.org
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Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital Center for Health Services NEW TIME!
Multipurpose Room Brownstown Lobby
2nd Wednesday of each month, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Second Monday of month from 9 to 11 a.m.
Nurses from the hospital's Community Outreach Program provide FREE blood pressure checks and counseling. No appointment is necessary. For other locations and times, call 734-246-7499.
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Woodhaven Community Center
23101 Hall Road
Woodhaven MI 48183
Phone: 734-675-4926
Blood pressure checkups are offered on the second Wednesday of the month.
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Flat Rock Community Center
One Maguire Street
Flat Rock MI 48134
Phone: 734-379-1450
Website: www.flatrockrec.org
Blood pressure checks every third Thursday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. FREE!
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Goddard Clinic
17234 Goddard Road Free Blood Pressure Check....just stop in......NO appointment needed.
Allen Park MI
Phone: 313-386-3960
FREE CHOLESTEROL SCREENINGS
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
Multi-purpose Room 2nd Wednesday of each month, 12 noon to 2 p.m. $10
Wyandotte MI 48192
Phone: 734-246-7499
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Center for Health Services
Brownstown Lobby
2nd Thursday of each month, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Total and HDL cholesterol screenings.
No appointment or fasting necessary. Cost: $10. For information call 734-246-7499.
HEALTH SCREENINGS
This service will provide Seniors with a series of health tests at several community sites in the region. The tests are designed to identify present or potential health problems.
ACCESS 313-216-2200
The Medical Team 800-305-0533
The Medical Team is providing health screening and testing to people 60 years or older that live in southern or western Wayne County. The elderly can come in for tests including vital signs, blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol testing, complete blood count, urinalysis, hemoccult, hearing and vision. Those 59 years and younger will be required to pay for lab and blood work.
For more info, call 1-734-779-9700 OR 734-779-0700 for upcoming locations!
Oakwood Healthcare System is launching it's Healthy Hearts for Women Initiative, a five-year program in which Oakwood will provide FREE education and identify INDIVIDUAL risk factors. Organizations and companies can book a lecture, receive materials and volunteer for the Healthy Hearts for Women study by calling 1-313-586-5495 OR emailing Colleen.Cooper@Oakwood.org.
A minimum audience of 10 is required. The Ford Motor Co. Fund has provided financial support.
To inquire about volunteering for Oakwood's Healthy Hearts for Women Research Study, call 313-562-4132 OR send email to HHW@oakwood.org
Also: The University of Michigan Health System offers a Women's Heart Program that brings together specialists at the Cardiovascular Center. Go to www.umcvc.org.
Michigan Heart & Vascular Institute at St. John Mercy Health System now offers HEART AWARE, an online tool that helps users assess their risk of heart disease. Users can find the "heart risk assessment" icon at www.sjmercyhealth.org. Use is FREE!
HPV VACCINE
Can't afford the $360 for the new HPV vaccine? The manufacturer, Merck, is giving it FREE to those without insurance or who can't pay! Website: www.merck.com/merckhelps
FREE WELLNESS EVALUATIONS
Include body mass index, protein-intake target, health survey, risk indicators and more.
The evaluation was developed by Dr. David Heber who is an internationally known Nutrition Specialist. We offer these free wellness evaluations because we believe that by making small changes in your life you can affect your health in a positive way. Contact Margie at 734-287-2135 for more information.
Contact your local Health Dept. for screenings/testing etc. for:
Hearing and Vision
HIV and AIDS
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Most services are FREE or for a small fee
HPV (genital warts) and HSV (Herpes)
Hepatitis B and C testing
Hepatitis B vaccine (ages 13 and up)
Immunizations
Family Planning
Quality Home Health Care Services of Michigan/Northwest Activities Center
18100 Meyers
Detroit MI
Phone: 866-270-2258
Offering FREE heatlh screenings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Activity Center above. There is to be testing for hypertension and diabetes. Cholesterol screenings
are also available but only on Fridays. The public is welcome and no appointment is necessary.
PLAN FIRST! FREE Family Planning Services
On March 1, 2006 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved Michigan's submission of a Section 1115 demonstration waiver to provide family planning services to Michigan citizens meeting certain eligibility requirements. This waiver is approved for 5 years and will enable the Michigan Department of Community Health to provide family planning services to women who otherwise would not have medical coverage for these services. If you have health insurance but it doesn't cover birth control services, you're eligible for the program if you meet the income requirements!
Your are eligible if:
1. You are 19 through 44 years of age
2. Not currently Medicaid eligible
3. Do not have full family planning benefits through private insurance, including Medicare
4. Who have family income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level (FPL). DHS will determine eligibility for this program
5. Who reside in Michigan and meet Medicaid citizenship requirements
6. MUST be a U.S. citizen and may be required to provide a birth certificate.
There will be no patient co-pays for family planning services, supplies or pharmaceuticals. This includes Sterilization services!
A woman's coverage will continue for the duration of the waiver as long as the eligibility criteria are met. Program determinations will be completed annually. Family planning services are defined as any medically approved means, including diagnostic evaluation, pharmaceuticals, and supplies for voluntarily preventing or delaying pregnancy.
Website: www.michigan.gov/planfirst
Phone: 800-642-3195 Michigan Dept. of Community Health Beneficiary HelpLine
HELP FUTURE GENERATIONS!
The Sister Study
1009 Slater Road, Suite 120
Durham, NC 27703-9903
Phone: 877-4SISTER
OR 1-877-474-7837 (English and Spanish)
1-866-TTY-4SIS (1-866-889-4747) Deaf/Hard of Hearing
The Sister Study is conducted by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, one of the National Institutes of Health. Fifty thousand women, ages 35-74, from all walks of life, will join this landmark research effort to find causes of breast cancer. You are eligible to join if: your sister (living or deceased), related to you by blood, had breast cancer, you are between the ages of 35 and 74, you have never had breast cancer yourself, you live in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
FREE ARTHRITIS CLASSES
Warren Community Center
5460 Arden Road Ongoing! Monday thru Friday at 10 a.m.
Warren MI
Phone: 586-268-8400
Improve your fitness and well-being while having fun. FREE!
MORE EXERCISE CLASSES
Chair Exercises
Flat Rock Community Center Wednesdays 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Friday 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
1 Maguire Street
Flat Rock MI 48134
Phone: 734-379-1450
Website: www.flatrockrec.org
45-minute workout that includes cardiovascular workout, toning and balance. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Meet in the Senior Center...all Seniors are welcome. FREE!
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Seniors can walk the center's indoor track from 8 to 11 a.m. Mondays thru Fridays for $2.
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Fitness coordinators can familiarize seniors with the fitness area equipment from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays for $2 (includes bottle of water). The pool table is open daily in the senior center at the community center.
Romulus Senior Center Every Friday!
Phone: 734-955-4120
A chair program is offered every Friday and is designed to help build stronger bones, tone muscles, slow the progress of osteoporosis and to help seniors move about more easily by keeping joints, tendons, and ligaments flexible.
Livonia Mall Walking Club 8 to 9 a.m. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
29514 Seven Mile Road
Livonia MI
Phone: 248-442-2565
Walk inside the mall for an easy, warm workout. Free blood pressure screenings provided 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of every month. FREE!
Indoor Mall-Walking 8 a.m. every day
Eastland Center
18000 Vernier Road
Harper Woods MI
Phone: 313-371-1500
Walk inside the mall for an easy, warm workout. One lap is one mile. Register at customer service and receive a badge. Walker receives a T-shirt after first 100 miles and another after 1,000 miles. Free!
Detroit RiverWalkers
On most Tuesday and Thursday mornings during the summer, the Detroit RiverWalkers will be walking along the Detroit Riverfront and each week the walking club will feature a variety of health-related activities and giveaways to help participants stay active and engaged. To learn more, call Detroit Receiving Hospital's Community Outreach Team at 313-966-2690
Allen Park Community Center
15800 White Ave.
Allen Park MI 48101
Phone: 313-928-0771
A low-impact exercise class for those 50 and older will be offered at the community center for seniors.
MORE PREGNANCY RESOURCES
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
2333 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte MI 48192
Phone: 734-246-6000
Breastfeeding Assistance
Nature's Path, a lactation clinic for those breastfeeding situations that need additional assistance. Call for an appointment with an internationally certified lactation consultant. Breast pump rental station and supplies available. 734-246-7575
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Monthly Meetings
Second Tuesday of the month in the OB conference room, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meet other mothers with infants up to one year old and share breastfeeding experiences. Topics include, adjusting to the new family, nutrition, changing roles, father involvement, child development, making couple time, and weaning. Call 734-246-7575 for more information.
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Great Expectations
HFWH offers a variety of childbirth education classes including childbirth preparation, refresher, breastfeeding, sibling classes, teen pregnancy and infant CPR. Call 734-324-3755 OR 734-246-7347 for more information and current schedules.
The Monroe County Breastfeeding Collaborative
Phone: 734-240-7896
Email: Jamie_Leizerman@monroemi.org
Website: www.co.monroe.mi.us/breastfeeding
Offers breast-feeding tips, resources and legislation along with a list of local breast-feeding and parenting resources and links to other sites and discussion boards.
SENIOR SAFETY 55 and older
Beaumont Hospital Call for class times!
Phone: 248-551-0100
Website: www.Beaumonthospital.com
FREE classes to help seniors with avoiding financial fraud, personal safety at home, shopping, etc.
FREE YOGA CLASSES!
Josephine Ford Cancer Center Downriver Branch NEW DAYS AND HOURS!
19675 Allen Road
Brownstown MI 48183
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. (one free class a week)
Phone for Workshops: 734-479-3311
Classes are for cancer survivors, families of those and also those who have not had cancer
GOOD TOUCH/BAD TOUCH
Beaumont Hospital
For ages 4 thru 7 years oldCall for Class times!
Phone: 248-551-0100
Website: www.Beaumonthospital.com
A Safe City USA class! Introducing young children to personal safety & body ownership thru the use
of puppets, videotapes, & role play. Child $5----Parents FREE
FREE CAR SEAT INSPECTIONS
Oakwood Hospital
Phone: 313-586-5488 Call for an appointment!
Website: www.oakwood.org
Dearborn, Trenton, Wayne and Allen Park locations.
LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER
Oakwood Hospital
Phone: 313-436-2241Third Wednesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Website: www.oakwood.org
8 to 10 women per class. For women undergoing cancer treatment. FREE!
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Beaumont Hospital Call for dates and times.
248-551-1339 Royal Oak
248-964-3430 Troy
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St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Third Wednesday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Outpatient Oncology Clinic
Ypsilanti Cancer Center/St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
5301 E. Huron River Drive
Ann Arbor MI
Phone: 734-971-4300 Pre-registration is required!
Website: www.sjmercyhealth.org
Free workshop by the American Cancer Society for women in treatment for cancer. Participants will receive tips on skin care and makeup and learn about wigs, hats and turbans.
NUTRITION FOR DIABETICS
Southshore Hospital (formerly Seaway)
5450 Fort Street
Trenton MI 48183
Phone: 734-642-2118
Website: www.oakwood.org
One-On-One session with a dietician. Covered by Medicaid and Medicare and most insurances.
TYPE II DIABETES EXERCISE CLASS
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Oxford Center
1500 S. Lapeer
Oxford MI
Phone: 313-745-9748
Gather information on the benefits of exercise, and how to integrate an effective workout program into your daily life. FREE!
DIABETIC SHOE CLINIC
The Taylor Senior Citizen Center
23555 Goddard First Wednesday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Taylor MI 48180
Welcomes Dr. Steven Midgalewicz, a podiatrist, who provides FREE foot screenings at the Center. He is able to assist with diabetic shoes. He is also available for follow-ups either "in home" or at the center.
FREE RADON TEST KITS!
Monroe Health Dept.
2353 S. Custer Road (M50)
Monroe MI 48161
Phone: 734-240-7800 OR 888-354-5500
Email: rodney_blanchard@monroemi.org OR george_costello@monroemi.org
The Health Dept. will be providing free radon test kits and information about testing. Kits will be distributed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at the the health dept. September through March is the best time to test for radon which is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.
NUTRITION
Offered monthly at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Physician referral is required. Cost may be covered by health insurance. Individuals with diabetes learn about the disease, its complications, medications, diet and exercise. For more information or to register, call Nutrition Services at 734-246-6909.
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Clinical dieticians counsel individuals who have been placed on special diets by their physicians. Learn about your particular diet and how to incorporate dietary changes into your lifestyle. Physician referral is required. Cost may be covered by health insurance. Call Nutrition Services at 734-246-6909
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Romulus Senior Center
36525 Bibbins
Romulus, MI
Phone: 734-955-4120 Call to sign up for an appointment
Professionals from Michigan Home Healthcare will be at the Senior Center from 10 a.m. to noon every fourth Wednesday of the month to assist members with completing medical information cards. Nurses will be available to review medications and their purpose.
DRIVING PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS
AARP Michigan is offering eight-hour safety courses at locations across the state in response to House Bill 5661 which was recently signed into law by Gov. Granholm. This bill allows, but does not require, insurers to give discounts to residents age 50 and older who take a driver safety course. You can call 1-866-227-7448, email miaarp@aarp.org or visit the website at www.aarp.org/mi to learn more about driving programs in your community. The cost is $10.
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Driving Again Program/Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
Designed to determine if a licensed driver can safely get behind the wheel again after an illness or disability has prevented them from driving for a while. For information call 734-284-4499.
Car-Fit, a comprehensive program developed by the American Society on Aging, AARP, AA and the American Occupational Therapy Association, can be found at www.asaging.org/asav2/carfit.
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety provides images and videos of exercises that can increase your driving fitness, www.seniordrivers.org/home
Find a physical therapist who specializes in driver rehabilitation through the American Occupational Therapy Association at www.aota.org/older driver.
The Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists maintains a list of driving rehabilitation and evaluation centers at www.aded.net.
Research and other information on older drivers and safety is available at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab website at http://web.mit.edu/agelab/projects_driver_safety.shtml.
St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital
Phone: 517-545-6710
Offers Pre-Driving Rehabilitation, a program to evaluate senior's basic driving skills. A prescription from a medical doctor is required. Fees are involved but may be covered by insurance.
Novi Center
42005 W. 12 Mile Road
Novi MI
Phone: 313-745-9748
Presented by DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, a class for seniors and their families discussing the age-related changes that affect driving and strategies for maintaining driver health. FREE!
Michigan law allows insurers to give discounts to residents 50 and older who take a driver safety course!
REGISTER FOR CLINICAL STUDIES
Registering for clinical studies can have many benefits including free medication, exams and treatments, and sometimes financial payment for your time.
The University of Michigan has a new registry for patients to find clinical studies of cutting-edge treatments at www.umms.med.umich.edu/registry.
MASSAGES
Center for Health Services--Henry Ford Health Systems
23050 West Road
Brownstown MI 48183
Phone: 734-287-9880
FREE Chair Massages in the lobby area, 2nd Monday of month, 9 to 11 a.m.
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Medical Massage Institute of Southeast Michigan
14989 S. Dixie Highway
Monroe MI
Phone: 734-243-4551
Up to 50 to 65% off professional massage rates. 17 student therapists and same-day appointments available.
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Irene's Myomassology Institute
Southfield MI
Website: www. imieducation.com
Offers one-hour massage by students for $40.
PACEMAKER CLINICS
Designed to provide comprehensive follow-up for individuals with pacemakers while offering education and resources. For more information call 734-246-8829.
ALZHEIMER'S RESOURCES
Alzheimer's Association Workshops
Multi-purpose rooms at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Call 734-246-7311 to register.
PULMONARY REHAB PROGRAMS
Breather's Club
Once a month on third Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital OB conference room. Cost: FREE
Individuals with chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) and their family members have an opportunity to learn about their diseases. Different topics and speakers each month. For more information contact Sandy at 734-246-7083 OR Roland at 734-246-7705.
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Trouble Breathing...Phase 2
Twice a week--Tuesday & Thursday at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. Cost: Typically covered by Medicare if patient meets certain criteria; requires a physician's referral.
Location: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, Cardiovascular Rehab, first floor, Joseph Cahalan Building. To register call 7634-246-6977.
Exercise and education designed to help patients manage their pulmonary disease and maintain ability to perform activities of daily living. Individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema, chronic bronchitis and asthma, can benefit from this medically supervised program. Learn how to improve your breathing, how to complete daily tasks without increasing shortness of breath, and how to cope with your breathing problems.
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Maintenance---Phase 3
Offered 5 days a week--specific times will be scheduled. Cost is $7 a session or $58 a month for unlimited visits. Locations is at Cardiovascular Rehab, first floor of the Joseph L. Cahalan building. Phone: 734-246-6977. Physician referral is required and individuals must pulmonary diagnosis. For individuals who have been through the monitored pulmonary rehabilitation program and need a supervised program to continue with their exercise training.
HEAD AND NECK CANCER SCREENINGS
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
6777 W. Maple Road
West Bloomfield, MI
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Henry Ford Medical Center--Fairlane
19401 Hubbard Drive
Dearborn MI
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Henry Ford Hospital
2799 W. Grand Blvd.
Detroit MI
Phone for all locations: 888-734-5322
Screenings for cancer, which can occur in the mouth, throat, larynx, swallowing passages, salivary glands, thyroid gland and nasal passages. FREE!
ORAL CANCER SCREENINGS
Detroit Oral Cancer Prevention Project/U of M School of Dentistry
Wellness Center
2888 W. Grand Blvd.
Detroit
Phone: 877-724-3253 9 to 5 weekdays for reservations/appointments are Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free oral cancer screenings are available to county residents which can detect pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions, is quick and painless. Oral cancer-found in the mouth, on the lips or at the back of the mouth-is most common in men, adults older than 40, smokers and heavy alcohol drinkers.
HEARING AID CLEANING AND EVALUATION
Hear Clear provides free hearing aid cleaning and free hearing aid evaluation at the Taylor Senior Center from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. Hear Clear can be reached
toll-free at 866-274-7399.
GETTING FIT
Gil Talbert Community Center
29340 Gibraltar Road
Gibraltar MI
Phone: 734-782-1702
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays are exercise classes for those 50 years old or older. Classes start at 9 a.m. sharp and run for one hour each.
Community Baptist Church
23623 Eureka Road
Taylor MI 48180
Phone: 734-675-8068
Called "Fit for Life" the weekly program includes classes on how to prepare healthy food, followed by a walk in Heritage Park. There is no charge for the program, which is open to the public. After the classes,participants carpool for the park. For more information, call Prentice at 734-675-8068.
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Romulus Senior Center
Phone: 734-955-4120
Offers a variety of exercise programs for seniors. A chair program is offered every Friday designed to help build stronger bones, tone muscles, slow the progress of osteoporosis and help seniors move about more easily by keeping joints, tendons, and ligaments flexible.
SWIM CLASSES
Carlson High School/Gibraltar Parks and Rec Dept. Every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
20550 W. Jefferson
Gibraltar MI 48173
Phone: 734-671-1466
The cost is $1.
MORE DIABETES EDUCATION
Monroe Center
15275 S. Dixie Hwy.
Monroe MI 48161
Sessions will take place at 1 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. A registered nurse and dietitian will facilitate. The public is welcome.
FREE HEARING & VISION SCREENING
The Macomb County Health Department
43525 Elizabeth Road
Mount Clemens MI
Phone: 586-412-5945 to make an appointment
Offers free hearing and vision screening for children entering kindergarten in the 2007-2008 school year. The screenings are required for children entering 1school for the first time. All screening tests are by appointment only!
CANCER PATIENT ART WORKSHOP
St. Joseph Mercy Health Systems' Cancer Center Third Thursdays of each month from 4 to 6 p.m.
Art for Fun Workshops
Phone: 734-712-5948
Local artists introduce their techniques to adult cancer patients who will create artwork.
SENIOR HEALTH EVENTS
Flat Rock Community Center
Phone: 734-379-1450 Ext. 224
Free Blood Pressure Checks Third Thursday of every month 10:30 to 12:30 p.m.
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Senior Walk on Indoor Track 7 days a week, open to close $2
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Senior Drop-In Fitness Every Tuesday from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. in the fitness center
$2.00 includes a bottle of water
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Senior Chair Exercises Wednesdays 2 p.m. and Fridays at 9:30 a.m.
FLU SHOTS!
NEW! Find a flu shot in your area.......www.FindAFluShot.com/lungusa/results.php
Detroit: Phone 313-876-4000 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays
$10 OR FREE with Medicare or Medicaid
Wayne County: Phone 734-727-7100 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays
$10 OR FREE with Medicare or Medicaid
Monroe County: 734-241-5700
Oakland County: Phone: 800-434-3358 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
$7 OR FREE with Medicare or Medicaid
Macomb County: Phone: 586-466-7923 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays OR www.macombcountymi.gov/publichealth $15 or FREE with Medicare or Medicaid
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
2333 Biddle Ave.
Wyandotte MI 48192 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Center for Health Services
23050 West Road
Brownstown Twp. MI
Phone: 734-246-9622
The cost is $26 and its covered by Medicare and Health Alliance Plan. Cash is also accepted.
PROJECT HEALTHY LIVING
Project Healthy Living & Worksite Wellness
5144 Burns
Detroit MI 48213-2981
Phone: 313-531-9100 Project HOTLINE: 313-531-9108 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Email: projecthealth@comcast.net
Website: www.projecthealthyliving.net
Project Healthy Living begins March 16th, 2009 and runs through May 15th, 2009. This Project offers FREE and LOW-COST health screening tests & services to anyone at least 18 years of age.
PREGNANCY
Exercise During Pregnancy
Oakland Athletic Club
355 S. Old Woodward Ste. 285
Birmingham MI
Phone: 313-745-9748
Presented by DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, a discussion of the benefits of exercise and tailoring your program for pregnancy. Come prepared to exercise. FREE!
STROKE
Congregation B'nai Moshe Ongoing, first and third Friday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
6800 Drake Road
West Bloomfield, MI
Phone: 248-655-5976
Sponsored by Beaumont Hospital's speech and language pathology department and open to those recovering from strokes. Attendees can socialize with others who have experienced strokes and learn more through speakers. FREE!
New Beginnings Aphasia Group Ongoing Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
15855 19 Mile Road
Clinton Twp., MI
Phone: 586-725-1462
Anyone who has experienced aphasia or stroke is invited to attend. Sessions include discussions of current events, short stories, dictionary work, socials and the singing of familiar songs. Ask for directions at the hospital's main desk. FREE!
COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
St. John North Shores Hospital Ongoing Tuesdays from 3 to 4 p.m.
26755 Ballard Road
Harrison Twp. MI
Phone: 586-466-5203
Website: www.stjohn.org
A program for post-therapy adults with communication disorders. FREE!
DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL AND BASKETBALL
Brown Elementary School
25485 Middlebelt Road
Huron Twp., MI
Phone: 734-284-9030
Drop-in volleyball will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays. Drop-in basketball will run from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays. The cost is $2 per week for each sport. Both activities are for older teens and adults.
KIDNEY OPTIONS CLASSES
Mercy Memorial Hospital---Hiltz Room 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m.
718 N. Macomb Street
Monroe MI 48161
Phone: 734-241-0000 Michelle
A dialysis representative, dietitian and social worker will provide information about treatment options and answer questions. The public is welcome and admission is FREE!
SPINAL CORD INJURY
DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Novi Center
42005 W. 12 Mile Road
Novi MI
Phone: 248-305-7360
The Institute presents a forum for information exchange, resources, and emotional, physical and spiritual support. FREE! Ongoing. Group for persons with injuries meets Wednesdays, noon to 1:15 p.m. & group for family and friends meets Mondays, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
HEART SCREENINGS
Hustle For Your Heart Every Tuesday & Thursday from 6-8 p.m.
St. John Conner Creek Village
4777 E. Outer Drive
Ground West Classrooms C, D, E
Phone: 888-440-7325
Learn heart healthy warmups and hustles.
YOGA FOR TEENS
Chesterfield Township Library
50560 Patricia
Chesterfield MI
Phone: 586-598-4900
A monthly teen yoga club is being offered for kids in sixth to 12th grades. Comfortable clothing is recommended. For information or to register for the free class, call the above number.
