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ST. JOHN VIANNEY Health & Wellness Samaritan Ministry
SCREENINGS, PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT
Until Covid risk ceases, many health & wellness programs will be suspended until further notice or be converted to a virtual format. Some programs are returning to in person as the vaccinated portion of the population increases.
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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 through out southern md available through the senior pines office on aging. Call Kathy NeSmith on M T W, 8:30am-3pm 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 6:30-7:30 pm
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
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Calvert County health DepT.
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/1FAIpQLSdpJewWjwM-GDf2pUDCyHVn1A9ctOsj-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
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Calvert County Medical Center
6.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 pre-register and schedule your appointment!
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Other Community Organizations
21. 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.
Educational Seminar links:
Hospice 101: https://youtu.be/RTjoA_3-Xp0
VA Benefits: https://youtu.be/hWUAQBoeCJ0
Caregiver Support: https://youtu.be/WVsAXPF4UAA
Palliative Care: https://youtu.be/PS_bzf4i_t4
Advance Directives & the MOLST: https://youtu.be/XMELhYvrIDM
Caregiver Training videos:
Introduction to Caregiver Training videos and program: https://youtu.be/qvy3PGemC_w
Medical Equipment: https://youtu.be/K8toVxZFNhc
Mobility and Personal Care: https://youtu.be/YNFnQpVLykk
Pain Management: https://youtu.be/jhI4PH1t0Lk24. 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