Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A Silent Disease – What are aneurysms? Who gets them? Why are they important to detect and treat? How are they treated, and what are the outcomes with treatment? Program requires LCD projector for showing Power Point slides. Contact: Christopher J. Smith, MD, Crozer-Keystone Health Network, 610-499-0400 or christopher.smith@crozer.org
Advance Directives – Geriatric Resident Physician available to discuss this and other senior-related health topics. Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Alcohol, Street Drugs, Party Drugs and Inhalant Abuse, Awareness & Prevention – Discuss alcohol, street and party drugs (including date rape drugs), and inhalant abuse and prevention. Explains short- and long-term effects of drug or alcohol abuse/usage on the body; what body organs are affected and related health problems; and pre-hospital treatment and emergency room treatment for overdoses. Program is usually provided for students from grades 5th thru 12th, and can be adapted for age specific as needed. Maybe presented in specific parts, i.e., just alcohol, or just inhalant abuse. Also, provide a prescription drug abuse awareness program. All parts for this program maybe provided to parents for awareness. Contact: Lt. Joe Perezi, Delaware County Memorial Hospital 610-637-3313 or email at joe.perezi@crozer.org
Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia – An overview of the impact of Alzheimer’s Disease as well as other dementia. This program focuses on the aging and memory process and explains the differences between normal aging and forgetting. Contact Name: Joseph Maier, MS, Gerontologist, Crozer Adult Day Care Center Director, 610-447-2935 or email at joseph.maier@crozer.org
Arthritis: The Ins and Outs of Arthritis - Self Help Techniques. Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Breast Cancer Risk and Prevention – Presentation of the incidence of breast cancer and who is high risk for developing breast cancer, focusing on personal and family history and genetic risk factors. Management of high-risk individuals will be discussed, with recommendations for increased monitoring, lifestyle and prevention. Self-breast examination technique may be reviewed. Opportunity exists for individual risk assessment, using the Gail Model, an option as part of this program. Contact: Marie DeStefano, Administrative Director of Oncology, 610-284-8182 or Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.or
Breast Cancer: Treatment of Early Breast Cancer – Discussion of the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Review methods of detection, types of biopsy, and alternatives for surgical treatment, comparing breast conservation therapy and mastectomy. Talk includes discussion of sentinel lymph node biopsy. Contact: Marie DeStefano, Administrative Director of Oncology, 610-284-8182 or Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Cancer in the Elderly – Contact: Marie DeStefano, Administrative Director of Oncology, 610-284-8182 or Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Cancer Overview – Discussion of what cancer is, and specific types of cancer including prostate, breast, colorectal, lung, cervical, ovarian, skin, etc. Topics can be tailored to specific needs. Contact: Marie DeStefano, Administrative Director of Oncology, 610-284-8182.
Cancer Related Topics – The Crozer-Keystone Health System Cancer Program has speakers available to address all aspect of cancer. This includes site-specific cancers, treatment options, symptom management, prevention and early detection, and genetics. There is no charge for these programs. The sponsoring organization must provide the date, time and location, as well as audiovisual equipment as needed and marketing of the program. Contact: Marie DeStefano, Administrative Director of Oncology, 610-284-8182.
Cardiac Care: The Services of The Crozer-Keystone Health System – Learn about all of the cardiac services that are available throughout Delaware County, including everything from preventive wellness programs to open heart surgery.
For specific heart-related topics, please call the closest hospital location listed below:
¨ The Cardiac Center at Crozer-Chester Medical Center – 610-447-6800
¨ Cardiac Rehabilitation at Springfield Hospital – 610-328-8764
¨ Cardiac Rehabilitation at Delaware County
Memorial Hospital - 610-284-3035
¨ Cardiac Rehabilitation at Taylor Hospital – 610-595-6186
Colon Cancer – Discussion of treatment options, prevention, early detection and genetics.
Contact: Mary Lou Patton, MD., F.A.C.S., F.I.C.S., F.S.S.O., 610-619-7400.
Crozer C.A.R.E.S. (Community Aimed Resident Educational Seminars) – Crozer CARES is a resident-run topic based presentation with time to “ask the doctor” following didactic and PowerPoint based lectures aimed to help explain diseases to the patient community. The medical residents can provide a wide array of adult medicine based topics, including but not limited to: hypertension, diabetes, drugs and alcohol, gout and arthritis, stroke, heart attack, cancer screening and prevention, etc. Contact: Sabrina Tilghman, Department Secretary for CCMC Internal Medicine Chief Resident, 610-447-6370.
Dementia: What Is It? – Discover the many myths about changes in memory and that memory loss is not a normal part of aging. Learn factors that affect how we remember, and the difference between “senior moments” and dementia. Contact: Susan K. Ball, MD, Director of Geriatric Psychiatry, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, 610-447-2974.
Depression, The Many Sides. – Learn about various types of depression, including the holiday blues and/or the winter blues. Also, become aware of the differences associated with depression and anxiety. Topics can be tailored to specific needs. Contact: Susan K. Ball, MD, Director of Geriatric Psychiatry, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, 610-447-2974.
Depression – Kevin Caputo, MD, VP of Operations, Community Hospital/Mental Health Services, 610-874-5257 or email at kevin.caputo@crozer.org
Diabetes: Knowing Your Medications – Reviews current diabetes medications and updated information on new medications as well as a review of the delivery methods of insulin. Contact: Mary Jane McDevitt, RN, BSN, CDE, Program Coordinator, Crozer-Keystone Center for Diabetes, 610-328-8919.
Diabetes: Prevention of Complications – This program will discuss the complications and risk factors associated with diabetes. It will discuss the methods of self-care at home that could prevent or reduce risk of permanent complications associated with diabetes. Contact: Mary Jane McDevitt, RN, BSN, CDE, Program Coordinator, Crozer-Keystone Center for Diabetes, 610-328-8919.
Diabetes: The Importance of Monitoring Your Diabetes – Review self blood-glucose monitoring techniques (past, present, and future); review importance of hemoglobin A1C; review how an understanding of these numbers can work toward prevention of complications. Contact: Mary Jane McDevitt, RN, BSN, CDE, Program Coordinator, Crozer-Keystone Center for Diabetes, 610-328-8919.
Diabetes Overview – An overview of the disease and medications involved. Strategies in controlling the condition through exercise and nutrition. Contact: Mary Jane McDevitt, RN, BSN, CDE, Program Coordinator, Crozer-Keystone Center for Diabetes, 610-328-8919.
Geriatric Health – Geriatric Resident Physicians available to discuss numerous health related topics, such as: bladder, heart, health maintenance, partnering with your doctor, Advance Directives, understanding levels of care, memory, depression, exercise and mental health. Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Hand and Arm Care: Managing Hand and Arm Pain – Overview and management of conditions which cause pain and dysfunction of the hand and arm. Emphasis will be on self-help and therapeutic strategies, but surgical interventions will also be reviewed. Contact: Marilyn Lee, MS, OTR/L, CHT, Hand Center, 610-328-8828 or email at marilyn.lee@crozer.org
Health-Related Programming – Will provide health-related programs as requested. Contact: John C. Munshower, DO, Crozer-Keystone Health Network, 610-485-2578 or email at john.munshower@crozer.or
Hearing Loss and Hearing Aides – Learn about the most common forms of hearing loss in older adults and ways to cope with this loss. Contact: David LaGattuta, Audiologist, DCMH, 610-284-8570.
Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation – Experiencing a slight hearing loss, frustrated, and do not know where to turn? Discover different hearing mechanisms, what can go wrong, and how to help your hearing loss. Contacts: Kristen Alexander and Paula Curliss, Audiologists, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, 610-447-2044.
Holiday Blues – What Are They and How to Cope? Contact: Susan K. Ball, MD, Director of Geriatric Psychiatry, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, 610-447-2974.
Holiday Stress: Managing Stress Over the Holidays – Contact: Kevin Caputo, MD, VP of Operations, Community Hospital/Mental Health Services, 610-874-5257 or email at kevin.caputo@crozer.org
Infertility: Past, Present and Future Treatments – Presentation will deal with evaluation, understanding of basic principals of treatment modalities. Contact: Albert El-Roeiy, MD, Crozer-Keystone Health Network, 610-447-2727 or email at albert.el-roeiy@crozer.org
Irregular Menstrual Cycles - Why? Do I Need to Be Treated? – Presentation will deal with evaluation, understanding of basic principals of treatment modalities. Contact: Albert El-Roeiy, MD, Crozer-Keystone Health Network, 610-447-2727 or email at albert.el-roeiy@crozer.org
Keeping Your Holiday Memories Alive – Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Lend Us Your Ear – An Audiology Presentation – Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.or
Life After A Stroke – Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Love Thy Neighbor – LTN, a faith-based quit smoking program sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, seeks to build on the relationship formed between the church and the African American community, to reinforce the idea of quitting smoking for a loved one. Nicotine replacement therapy is available FREE to those who qualify. Programs limited annually. Contact: Amy Rowat, Crozer-Keystone Community Health Education, 610-447-6009 or email at amy.rowat@crozer.org
Love Your Heart – Warning signs of heart failure. Maintaining control of life’s discussions. Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Lymphedema: What is it and How is it Managed? – This program will provide a description of Lymphedema, causes, prevention/precautions, and modes of treatment. Contact: Maureen Fleagle, P. T., 610-328-8808 or email at maureen.fleagle@crozer.org
Osteoporosis Prevention
Bone Matters: Taking a Stand Against Osteoporosis – This is a general overview of osteoporosis – its prevalence and impact on our society. It will emphasize what can be done to prevent as well as treat/improve from three different perspectives:
¨ Medical – diagnostic procedures and medications
¨ Nutrition – diet and nutrition supplements to maximize calcium intake
¨ Fitness/Activity – explanation and introduction to specific types of bone building
Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Peripheral Vascular Disease: Are You at Risk? – A general overview of peripheral arterial disease that addresses what it is, who is at risk, what is it, and the general treatment options and outcomes. Program requires LCD projector for showing PowerPoint slides. Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: What is it and How do We Treat It? – Presentation will deal with evaluation, understanding of basic principals of treatment modalities. Contact: Albert El-Roeiy, MD, Crozer-Keystone Health Network, 610-447-2727 or email at
albert.el-roeiy@crozer.org
Pre-Diabetes: What is it; Am I at Risk? – A pre-diabetes lecture where patients can learn the difference between pre-diabetes and diabetes; the importance of a healthy diet; the importance of daily activity and exercise. Contact: Mary Jane McDevitt, RN, BSN, CDE, Program Coordinator, Crozer-Keystone Center for Diabetes, 610-328-8919.
Prenatal Care: The Importance of Prenatal Care – A consumer friendly presentation on why pregnant women need to obtain early and regular prenatal care; including details on the many tests and screenings pregnant women may receive. Presentation is available by request only, also available in Spanish; there may be scheduling and location limitations. Contact: Joanne Craig, Ursula Watson, Myrna Acevedo, Crozer-Keystone Healthy Start Program, 610-497-7460.
Prostate Cancer: Cancer Awareness – Discussion of risk factors, screening recommendations and treatment approaches. Contact: Marie DeStefano, Administrative Director of Oncology, 610-447-2647.
Schizophrenia – Contact: Kevin Caputo, MD, VP of Operations, Community Hospital/Mental Health Services, 610-874-5257 or email at kevin.caputo@crozer.org
Secondhand Smoke: Making Your Environment Smoke Free – Smoke from cigarettes, cigars and pipes can cause serious health problems, not only for smokers but for nonsmokers too. Through this program, you will learn the health effects secondhand smoke can have on your health and body. Participants will learn how to protect themselves and their families from secondhand smoke in the home, workplace, or when out in public. Contacts: Melissa Maier, Health Educator, Community Health Education, 610-447-6715 or email at melissa.maier@crozer.org; or danielle Michael, Health Educator, Community Health Education, 610-447-6007 or email at Danielle.michael@crozer.or
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Contact: Rima Himelstein, MD, Crozer-Keystone Health Network, 610-490-1755 or email at rima.himelstein@crozer.org
Sleep Disorder: “Things That Go Bump in the Night” – Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Smoking Cessation for Pregnant Women – A consumer friendly presentation on the importance of smoking cessation for pregnant women. Presentation is available by request only, also available in Spanish; there may be scheduling and location limitations. Contact: Ursula Watson, Health Education Coordinator, or Carolina Gonzalez, Case Manager, Crozer-Keystone Healthy Start Program, 610-497-7460.
Smoking Cessation: Freedom From Smoking (FFS) – FFS is a tobacco cessation program created by the American Lung Association. This 8-session group program uses a positive behavior-change approach that teaches the smoker how to quit. Participants will receive information on developing a quit plan, understanding and dealing with nicotine addiction, the use of nicotine replacement therapies, controlling weight, managing stress and relapse prevention strategies. Nicotine replacement therapy is available FREE to those who qualify. Program limited annually. Contact: Amy Rowat, Crozer-Keystone Community Health Education, 610-447-6009 or email at amy.rowat@crozer.org
Stress - Less is Best: Techniques That Can Help – Participants will demonstrate the ability to practice guided imagery as a relaxation and stress management technique. In addition, music bingo will allow participants to recognize the importance of music and how it influences relaxation and self-enjoyment. Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Stress Management – A consumer friendly presentation on stress and stress reduction techniques. Presentation is available by request only and there may be scheduling and location limitations. Contact: Ursula Watson, Health Education Coordinator, Crozer-Keystone Women and Children’s Health Services, 610-497-7344.
Teen Pregnancy – Contact: Rima Himelstein, MD, Crozer-Keystone Health Network, 610-490-1755 or email at rima.himelstein@crozer.org
Tobacco: A License to Kill – A moving and valuable presentation created to encourage current smokers to consider quitting. Participants receive information regarding tobacco’s health effects, nicotine addiction, costs associated with tobacco use, barriers to quitting, tips for quitting, and tobacco smoke pollution. A poignant video and interactive display are utilized to drive home the realities of tobacco use. Other programs offered may be tailored to specific audiences. Contacts: Melissa Maier, Health Educator, Community Health Education, 610-447-6715 or email at melissa.maier@crozer.org; or Danielle Michael, Health Educator, Community Health Education, 610-447-6007 or email at danielle.michael@crozer.org
Travel Medicine – Advice and precautions to take for people who are traveling to developing nations. Discussion will include information on vaccines, medications and behaviors to ultimately decrease your risk of travel-related illnesses. Contact: Vera Howland, MD, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, 610-447-3349.
Urological and Prostate Health – Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.or
Wound Care (Basic, Senior & Diabetic Foot Care and Wound Care) – This will be a brief overview of chronic wound healing: the etiologies related to chronic wounds such as diabetes and venous disease, obstacles to wound healing, and proper wound care. Contact: David Samuel, DPM, Crozer-Keystone Health Network, 610-328-9122.