CentraState - Healthy Directions

Taking a Proactive Stance on Health F lipping through an issue of CentraState Medical Center's Healthy Directions magazine, 84-year-old Mary D. Kiely of Freehold saw a listing for free peripheral arterial disease (PAD) screenings. "I've been physically active, eaten healthfully, and been at a healthy weight my entire life, and yet I always had major cholesterol problems, which were found to be linked to a thyroid disorder," Mary explains. "Since 1998, I've had heart valve surgery and four stents placed in my kidneys and my innominate artery, among other procedures. In spite of the hurdles I have faced, I remain very proactive about my health." "I hadn't had my legs screened in about three years, so I thought it might be wise to have my circulation checked," Mary says. "I signed up for the free screening at the Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center [HAC] at CentraState." PEACE OF MIND Robert Kayser, MD, interventional cardiologist with Change of Heart Cardiology and on staff at CentraState, performed the screening and found Mary to be at high risk of developing PAD. The results of the screening were sent to Mary's cardiologist, Ashish Awasthi, MD, with Heart Specialists of Central Jersey and on staff at CentraState, who is now monitoring her circulatory health. As a frequent attendee of educational health seminars, Mary says she's grateful CentraState provides so many opportunities for community members to take advantage of free health programs, screenings, and other services. "I always check Healthy Directions for upcoming events and keep the information given to me about my health whenever I attend," Mary says. "I'm very pleased with the services I've received there." Mary Kiely, 84, helps maintain her health by exercising and taking advantage of free screenings offered by CentraState. For more information about classes, screenings, and special events available at CentraState, visit www.centrastate.com/healthprograms or call the HAC at (732) 308-0570. HD Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus • 901 West Main Street, Freehold NJ 07728 program highlights— november & december 2011 For more information about these and other classes, screenings, special events, and more offered through the HAC, and to register, visit www.centrastate.com/healthprograms or call the HAC at (732) 308-0570, unless otherwise noted. Maternal Child Health Baby & Me 4-week program Cost: $52 Shop & Drop for the Holidays Parents have time to themselves while giving their children a chance to socialize and improve fi tness & coordination. Discount prices now available for multiple sessions of Preschool Prep and Storytime & More. * Preschool Prep 4-week program Cost: $60 www.centrastate.com November/December 2011 11 * Storytime & More 4-week program Cost: $40 Totally Healthy Kids Join our professional staff for this wonderful program focusing on the development of strong bodies and healthy habits. Children will participate in a fast-paced interactive class that incorporates good nutrition, activity, and development of a positive self-image. For ages 8–11. 3-week program Cost: $39 Diabetes Prevention and Management Diabetes Forum Don't miss this exciting event, which will offer a free physician panel discussion about the latest fi ndings for diabetes control, medications, and products. Forum is free, but registration is required. To register, call (866) CENTRA7 (866-236-8727) or visit www.centrastate.com/healthprograms. S t a r t ig n N o v . 4 o r 7 , a n d D e c . 2 o r 5 T h u rd s a y s , s t a r t ig n N o v . 3 o r D e c . 1 S T :u 4e 5s ad . 1 a 1 S t a r t ig n N o v . 3 , 4 , o r 7 y s , – s 1 t a pr . t ig n m . , a n d N o v m . D e c . 1 , 2 . 8 o r D e c . 6 , a t u r d a y , N o v . 1 2 , 9 a . m . – 1 p . m . , o r 5

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