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ST. JOHN VIANNEY Health & Wellness Samaritan Ministry
Are you at risk of developing diabetes? Are you a pre-diabetic patient? Find out by taking the quiz here: https://forms.gle/zoA6gJEs5GpZjj5M6
(This test can be completed in 2 or 3 minutes. If you learn you may be pre-diabetic, no cost programs are presented you can register for that gives them technics that can prevent progression to diabetes. please send this email from the health dept out to the parish)Please be sure to complete the full quiz; names, emails and phone numbers are not required.
If you do score a 5 or higher on this quiz, please speak with your Medical Doctor, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant about getting tested for pre-diabetes and diabetes.
Also, consider signing up for a Living Well with Diabetes or Diabetes Prevention Program class at the Calvert County Health Department. Classes are forming for the month of April.
You can get more information about classes here: https://www.calverthealth.org/personalhealth/healthlyliving/prediab.htm or by calling 410-535-5400, ext 355. -
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St. John Vianney
1. After Mass BP screening and health information table suspended until further notice. Go to health & wellness ministry front page link to view video “taking BP at home”
2. STAY FIT BASKET RAFFLE: Postponed till SJV campus activities fully resume.
3. SAMARITAN PROGRAM - rides suspended indefinitely. Cost assisted rides throughout southern md available through the senior pines office on aging. Call Chessa Reid on M & T 8:30am-4:30pm on W 8:30am-11:30am 410-535-4606 x139 to apply & schedule.
4. YOGA STYLE STRECTH & EXERCISE: NO FEE. Instructors Dave & Lisa Morgan. YouTube video stream. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcANKWoLR865wdYhjMXZdUA/ . IN PERSON starts August in the Vianney Room on T & Th 6:30-7:3opm
5. WALKING GROUPS: For the SJV hiking group days, times, places & activities contact Gayle at: gaylewallace@comcast.net, or Ruth at: remora63@msn.com.
6. PICKLEBALL: At the Family Life Center. Tuesdays 10 am - Noon.
7. PILATES: Exercise IN PERSON with Lisa Morgan. Columbus Room Wed 9-10:30am. Contact Lisa at LC-Morgan123@comcast.net
8. PATIENT INFORMATION ARTICLES: to request these articles on Covid & other health topics call Mary Ann Zaversnik at 410-414-9465 or email or go to —> resources, scroll to resource library -
Calvert County health DepT.
9. REQUEST PROGRAM INFORMATION: The Calvert County Health Department offers many programs to promote and improve health and wellness for residents. If you would like more information about their programs, please complete a program inquiry form by following this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpJewWjwMGDf2pUDCyHVn1A9ctOsj-IFx6gNERezDWLhwjA/viewform
10.DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM: Virtual Presentation by the Calvert County Health Department. For more information call Jenn Faulkner at 410.535.5400 ext. 357.
11. LIVING WELL WITH DIABETES - 6 week workshop at the health department. Call Jen Schindler at CCHD 410-535-5400x459 for sign up.
12.DIETICIAN SERVICES -Telehealth appointments for weight loss, diabetes, hypertension & nutrition are referred to dietician/nutritionist Karen Mohn at Calvert Health Med Center 410-414-4572.
13.PHONE CANCER SCREENING & REFERAL- Call Colleen Hyland 410-535-5400 x343 to register for no cost colon, breast, cervical, & lung cancer screening. 14.FREE VIRTUAL QUIT TOBACCO CLASSES – One hour a week for eight weeks on Google Meet. To register, call Jane Dodds 410-535-5400 ext 359 or visit calverthealth.org. https://www.calverthealth.org/calendar/index.htm
15.NARCAN (NALOXONE TRAINING): The Prevention Services Department of Calvert County Behavioral Health is offering free on-line Narcan (Naloxone) Training by contacting Kristyn Lambert at or calling 410-535-3079 x 26. Save A Life. Carry Naloxone. Kit distribution will be by pick-up or delivery -
Calvert County Medical Center
16.MOBILE HEALTH UNIT: No cost med screenings includes blood pressure & cholesterol checks at SJV food pantry 3-6 pm Wednesday Sept 29, 2021. 17.DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: FREE. Led by a Dietician 2nd Thursday of the month - virtual attendance 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Calvert Health Medical Center. To register visit . Call 410-535-8233 for more information.
18.VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS: Support groups for Stroke,Parkinson’s Disease, Breast Cancer, Cancer (of any type). Registration is required. Visit https://www.- calverthealthmedicine.org/Classes Events, scroll down to “support group”. For questions call 410-535-8233.
19. ABC WELLNESS COACHING “NEW PROGRAM”: Ongoing Enrollment. An 8-week program that promotes accountability, behavior change, and consistency to create healthy long-term habits. Sign up by going to https://www.calverthealthmedicine.org/ Classes-Events
20. FREE PREVENTATIVE VASCULAR SCREENING: Ongoing Enrollment. Vascular disease is serious and life-threatening, often occurring “silently”: without any symptoms. For this reason, early detection and treatment are crucial. Call 410 – 414 – 4539 to preregister and schedule your appointment -
Other Community Organizations21. CALVERT PINES SENIOR CENTER VIRTUAL CLASSES - FREE. “Virtual Senior Center” offers online classes for seniors including seated exercise, yoga, nutrition education & cooking, and crafts. Link located on the Health & Wellness introductory page. IN PERSON senior exercise class on M W F 10 AM. For more information call Ed Sullivan 410-535-4606 ext 121. Nurse BP checks monthly
22. SENIOR SERVICES AND PROGRAMS AT SENIOR CENTER: Call 410.535.4606 and speak to the receptionist or dial ext 111 & leave a message for Andrew Jackson. Services include monthly BP checks, for dates & times call ext 136.
23. CALVERT HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT PROGRAM: Individual counseling and support groups are available for those who are grieving the death of a loved one. Support groups include spouse loss, child loss & for loss related to substance abuse. They are becoming available virtually. Call 410-535-0892 ext 2201 to register.
24. BREAST CANCER RISK: Ladies, do you have an immediate family member (mother, sister, or daughter) who has been diagnosed with breast cancer? Do you wonder how that affects your risk? If you want a patient article on calculating & reducing your risk, contact. Be informed. Get the most out of your annual woman’s wellness visit & discussion with your doctor
