Events
ACCESS
■Wednesdays, 1 to 5 p.m.
Westshore Professional Pharmacy
Mercy Health Pavilion, 1150 E. Sherman Blvd.
■ Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m to Noon.
Lakes Campus near the Lakes Mall
■ 2nd & 4th Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Lakeshore Campus, Shelby
Receive assistance with prescriptions, Medicaid, MIChild and other services.
Call Community Health Project 231.672.3201.
AESTHETICS
Get the latest in rejuvenation services with these monthly features:
September 3 Microderms/1 Chemical Peel $265
October 20% off Laser Hair Removal
November Ladies’ Holiday Escape, Friday November 4
Call Lakeshore Laser and Aesthetic Center to schedule an appointment 888.785.2737
ARTHRITIS
Arthritis Pool Class
Lakes Campus near
The Lakes Mall
Gentle stretching, endurance activities and strengthening exercises.
Call 231.727-7960 for dates and times
ATHLETIC TRAINING
Athletic Performance Center
Mercy Campus
Speed & Agility: Increase speed/running biomechanics
Hockey Performance: Ability to skate for time and distance
14 sessions
For more information, call 231-672-6000.
BEREAVEMENT
Finding Joy in the Mourning
Available in Muskegon, Whitehall and Shelby.
Eight-week grief recovery group.
Call MercyVNS & Hospice Services at 231.672.3266 for dates and locations
Grief Healing
Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m.
This weekly support group encourages participants to learn from others who have experienced a loss.
Call Mercy VNS & Hospice Services at 231.672.3266 for dates and locations
BLADDER CONTROL
Total Control
Always running to the bathroom? Take control with this pelvic wellness program for women. Call 231-727-7944 for more information or to register.
CANCER
Beads, Beauty and Beyond
Johnson Family Center for Cancer Care
Free handcrafted jewelry sets for women going through cancer treatment.
Call 231.672.3368
Breast Friends
First Wednesday of the month, 10a-11:30a
Lakes Campus Women’s Center.
Meet with other women to share experiences.
Call 231.672.3368.
Cancer Lifestyle Program
Exercise, nutrition, counseling and spiritual support to assist during and after treatment.
Call 231.672.3368.
Cancer Support Group (Shelby)
Call Phyllis Schlee at 231.861.4382 or 231.873.2723
or Sherry Lessens at 231.861.5150 for dates and locations.
Living with Cancer
Hackley Campus, Ambulatory Services Center
Talk with others who are experiencing a cancer diagnosis.
Call to confirm dates 231.672.3368.
Look Good…Feel Better
Johnson Family Center for Cancer Care
Makeover program for women who have or have had cancer.
Call 800.227.2345 for dates.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
10 -11:30am, Mercy Campus, Conference Room B,
For men. Partners are welcome.
Call 231.672.3368 for dates.
Yoga for Women
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:15 to 2:30 pm
Muskegon Yoga Center
255 Seminole Road, Suite 204
For women who have or have had cancer.
Call 231.672.3368.
DIABETES
Certified Diabetes Program
Mercy H.E.A.R.T. Center, Call 231.672.3648.
Lakeshore Campus, Shelby, Call 231.672.4800.
Individual instruction and classes at 2 locations
Diabetes Education Support Group
Three special diabetes events each year, plus a free newsletter – to to www.diabeteseducationsupport.com.
For more information, call Kathy Workman 231.798.7777
HAVING A BABY?
Aquatics for Two
Lakes Campus, Near the Lakes Mall
$4 per class
Enjoy prenatal aquatherapy in a heated, indoor swimming pool.
Call 231.727-7960 for dates and times.
Breastfeeding Class
The Birth Center, Hackley Campus
Free
An introduction to breastfeeding
Call 231.727.5272 for more information.
Expectant Parent Classes
The Birth Center, Hackley Campus
$40 (no cost for Medicaid)
A two-session evening or weekend course.
Call 231.727.5272.
New Brother/New Sister
$5 for the first child; $2.50 for each additional child
For information call 231.727.5272.
Prenatal Refresher Course
For those who have already delivered a baby. Weekday and weekend classes available.
For dates and times call 231.727.5272.
MERCY H.E.A.R.T. CENTER
The following are programs of Mercy H.E.A.R.T. Center at 1212 E. Sherman Blvd., Muskegon
Cancer Lifestyle Program
Exercise, nutrition, counseling and spiritual support.
For dates and times, call 231.672.3648.
Cardiac Rehab Support Group
For more information, call 231.672.3648.
Cholesterol, Lipid and Glucose Screening
Second Tuesday of the month, 7 am – noon
$6 for cholesterol or glucose screenings
$15 for lipid profile; $21 for both
No appointment needed.
For more information, call 231.672.3648.
NUTRITION
Healthy Nutrition Class
Mercy H.E.A.R.T. Center,
1212 E. Sherman
Group session with a Registered Dietitian
$20. Call for dates and to register 231.672.3648
Healthy Cooking Class
Mercy H.E.A.R.T. Center,
1212 E. Sherman
Second Thursday of each month, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
$10 per class; please pay in advance
September – Casseroles with an Attitude
October – All About Pumpkin
November – Healthy Holiday Sweets
Learn to prepare healthy food. Taught by our dietitian. Call 231.672.3648 to register.
Nutrition Counseling and Education
Nutritional education for adults and children.
Call 231.672.4940 for more information.
For an appointment, call 231.672.4800.
HEALTHY WEIGHT
Get Moving Class
Cardio and resistance fitness classes designed for all fitness levels.
Call Donna Reed at 231.798.2346 for dates and times.
Medical Weight Management
Achieve healthy weight loss through this 26-week, medically managed weight-loss program.
Call 231.672.3648.
Bariatric Surgery Seminar
September 8, October 6, November 3
Free
Learn about weight loss surgery.
Call 866.934.4465.
HMR Weight-Loss Class
A medically supervised weight-loss program.
For a free orientation call 231.798.2346 or visit www.hackleyhealthmanagement.com.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Caregiver Support Group
Third Thursday, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Memory Clinic, Hackley Professional Center, 1675 Leahy, Suite 415A
For caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease.
Facilitated by Petra Knight, LMSW, ACSW
For more information, call 231.728.5863.
Celiac Support Group
Fourth Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m.
Mercy Campus, Conference Room A
Call Nancy 231.798.2637 for more information.
Heart Failure Support Group
Call 231.672.3648 for dates and times.
Interstitial Cystitis Support Group
Reservation required; Call 231.727.7944 for more information.
Journeys Support Group
For those dealing with a loss other than death.
Call 231.672.3266 to learn more.
Lakeshore Caregiver Support Group
Second Friday of each month, noon to 1:30 pm, Seminole Shores Living Center, 850 Seminole Road
For caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease. Bring your loved one, and they can eat lunch while you’re in group. Call Judi at 231-780-2944 for reserve a lunch.
Stop Smoking
For information call 231.724.1263.
Physician Referral
Looking for a physician, we can help call 231.672.4500.
Visit us on the web: www.mercy-healthpartners.org