Health Briefs this week

The Birthplace recognized with award for outstanding care

GOSHEN — The Birthplace at Goshen Hospital has been recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. Quality of care, cost and access were evaluated as part of the review. The Birthplace met or exceeded nationally established quality measures to receive this recognition. This is the fourth consecutive year Goshen Hospital’s Birthplace has received this recognition.

Cutting-edge robotic technology helps doctors

GOSHEN — Goshen Center for Cancer Care is the first facility in Indiana to offer navigational robot-assisted bronchoscopy using the Galaxy System for the earlier diagnosis of lung cancer. This cutting-edge new technology helps doctors reach distant areas of the lungs to biopsy lesions without invasive surgery and also assists doctors in more accurate retrieval of tissue samples for biopsy. Compared to other technologies to diagnose lung cancer, the Galaxy System has the potential to improve detection rates. This system is part of a comprehensive lung cancer program at Goshen Center for Cancer Care that includes a screening program with pulmonary and thoracic surgery oversight, multidisciplinary treatment and long-term surveillance.

Classes

SOUTH BEND — Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana will offer the free class “Alzheimer’s & Dementia 101” from 10 to 11 a.m. March 4 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.

• March 4: 10 a.m. Seated Strength; 11:15 a.m. Breathworks; 5:30 p.m. Gentle Yoga.

• March 5: 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga; 11:45 a.m. Chair Yoga; 1 p.m. MELT.

• March 6: 10 a.m. Seated Strength; 2 p.m. Dominoes; 5:30 p.m. General Cancer Support Group.

• March 7: 10 a.m. Yarnwork; 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga; 11:45 a.m. Chair Yoga; 1 to 2 p.m. Debbie’s Wig Salon.

GOSHEN — Chair Yoga will be offered by the Elkhart County Parks at 9:30 a.m. March 7 in the Ox Bow Haus Shelter in Ox Bow Park, 23033 County Road 45. Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is done while seated or using a chair for balance. Wear comfortable clothing. Some mats are available, bring your own if you have one. This is a free class for those 12 years and older. No registration is required.

SOUTH BEND — The St. Joseph County Public Library is offering “Yoga for EveryBODY” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 6 in Ballroom A & B, Community Learning Center, 305 S. Michigan St. Register at sjcpl.libnet.info/events.

BUCHANAN — The Buchanan Area Senior Center, 810 Rynearson St., 269-695-7119, offers the following exercise classes and health checks through the end of March. The exercise room is open all hours BASC is open. Note: The BASC is closed on March 29.

• Mondays: 10 a.m. Chair fitness with Linda; 11 a.m. Dancing to the Oldies with CeCe; 2 p.m. Qigong exercise.

• Tuesdays: 9 a.m. Osteo fit with Missy; 5:30 p.m. Powerbeats with Missy.

• Wednesdays: 10:15 a.m. Chair fitness with CeCe.

• Thursdays: 11 a.m. Chair yoga.

• Fridays: 9 a.m. Powerbeats with Missy; 10 a.m. Chair fitness with Lizz. (BASC closed on March 29).

• Blood Pressure Checks — Always Best Care Senior Services will be at the BASC from 10 to 10:30 a.m. on March 14 and March 28.

• Hearing Aid Checks — Dr. Michelle Ridenour from Miracle Ear, will be at the center from 2 to 3 p.m. March 19 to check ears for wax, clean hearing aids and answer questions. Call the BASC to register.

• Senior Nutrition – SNS/Meals on Wheels of SW Michigan announces the meal site in the Center is open. Lunch starts at noon. Call Kerri at 269-695-7119 by 10 a.m. Monday-Friday to reserve your meal the next business day. Seating is limited. Ask about home delivery service for qualifying homebound seniors. Must be 60 years or older.

• Pamper Your Feet — Monthly foot clinic through Blessed Feet LLC, beginning at 9 a.m. March 14. Initial appointment fee is $40; all subsequent appointments will cost $30 (checks payable to Blessed Feet LLC). Not covered under any insurance. Call the BASC to schedule an appointment.

• Fireside Chats with Gayla, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 14: Spring into new opportunities and enrich your life! March 28: Group discussion on grief.

• Lunch-N-Learn, 11:30 a.m. March 20, “A Safer Spring for a Safer You.” Tips on ways to keep yourself safe this spring will be presented by The Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana, which specializes in physical, speech and occupational therapy. Register by March 12.

Support Groups

SOUTH BEND — The New Hope Support Group will meet the first and third Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Little Flower Catholic Church, 54191 N. Ironwood. This interdenominational group is for divorced, widows, widowers and anyone suffering grief due to the loss of a loved one. The group meets in a large area of the basement level of the church. For more information, call C. Forsythe at 574-252-2158 or P. Haden at 574-251-0131. The next meetings will be held March 5 and March 19.

ELKHART — An Epilepsy Support Group will meet the first Thursday of every month and is for individuals with epilepsy and families of those with epilepsy. The group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Thomas School, 1331 Main St., entrance off small parking lot. For more information, contact 317-308-4823 or email: mmmrobinson07@gmail.com or Facebook Group: Elkhart Epilepsy Support Group. The next meeting will be held March 7.

STEVENSVILLE — Join a walking group that allows participants who are grieving to gather in a supportive environment as you walk and talk. Walk at your own pace, benches are available for breaks. Open group for adults only, no need to pre-register. Gather from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 6 at Kohn Fieldhouse, (just south of Lakeshore High School) 5771 Cleveland Ave. Walkers will be required to change shoes upon entering the building. Lockers are available to store coats and boots while walking. For more information, contact Jaime Hoover at 269-429-7100.

Blood drives

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

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

• St. John’s United Church of Christ, 101 St. John Road, Michigan City, noon to 6 p.m. CST March 5.

• St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 405 W. Beardsley, Elkhart, March 6.

• Walmart, 700 W. Ireland Road, South Bend, noon to 6 p.m. March 7.

• Bristol Public Library, 505 W. Vistula St., Bristol, 1 to 6 p.m. March 7.

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

• Maple City Chapel, 2015 Lincolnway E., Goshen, 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 1.

• Buchanan High School, 401 W. Chicago St., Buchanan, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 4.

• Patrick Industries, 1241 E. 12th St., Mishawaka, 1 to 5 p.m. March 5.

• Kountry Wood Wabash, 500 E. Wabash Ave., Nappanee, 8 a.m. to noon March 5.

• New Prairie High School, 5333 N. Cougar, New Carlisle, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 6.

• Patrick Industries, 57420 Nagy Drive, Elkhart, 1 to 5 p.m. March 7.

This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Health Briefs for the week of March 1 to March 7, 2024