Magruder Hospital Hosts Alzheimer’s Support Group

Magruder Hospital will host the monthly Alzheimer’s Support Group on Monday, May 15th at 9am in the Conference Center. The support group meets each month on the second Monday and is for family members, friends and caregivers of anyone dealing with dementia and memory loss. The group is helpful for sharing tips, education, encouragement and resources. For more information about this program as well as other support groups, events and screenings, go to www.magruderhospital.com and click on the events calendar

Magruder Hospital Auxiliary to Host Breakfast

On Monday, May 13th at 9 a.m. in the Magruder Conference Center, the Magruder Hospital Auxiliary will host a free breakfast program to welcome the newest Auxilians, as well as guests and interested members. Currently the Auxiliary has over 250 members and the volunteers donate approximately 12,000 hours of service to the hospital each year. Come learn about the Auxiliary and what it does for the hospital and the community. Auxiliary members help with two major fundraisers for the hospital: the Charity Ball and the Auxiliary Golf Classic. They also provide healthcare scholarships to local students, host A Day for Me, the annual women’s health seminar, help with hospital book fairs and uniform sales and volunteer in a variety of capacities throughout the hospital. No matter the level of interest or experience, the Auxiliary has something to offer everyone. Anyone interested in attending the breakfast is asked to RSVP by Thursday, May 9th to Kathy Gallogly at 419-734-3131 ext. 3256.

Magruder Hospital VIP Club Taking Reservations for Day-Trips

Magruder Hospital’s VIP Club is taking reservations for three upcoming day trips for the summer and early fall. On Thursday, July 11th there will be a trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh, PA. Cost for the trip is $53 per person and includes round-trip transportation as well as $15 free play and $5 toward food. Deadline to sign up for this trip is June 3rd. On Monday, August 19th there will be a trip to the Pioneer Wine Trail in Jackson, MI. Cost for the trip is $62 per person and includes roundtrip deluxe DVD motorcoach transportation; wine tasting at Sleeping Bear Winery, Sandhill Crane Vineyards, Chateau Aeronautique Winery & Lone Oak Vineyards Estate; lunch; all applicable taxes and meal gratuity. Deadline to sign up for this trip is July 10th. On Wednesday, October 2nd there will be an International Tour of Cleveland trip. Cost is $78 per person and includes roundtrip deluxe DVD motorcoach transportation, step-on guide, stops at a German, Greek, Lebanese and Asian shop, stop by an Ohio City Church, shopping time at Westside Market, lunch, visit Little Italy, all applicable taxes & meal gratuity. Deadline to sign up for this trip is August 23rd. Flyers with the details for these and other trips are available at the volunteer desks inside the main lobby and outpatient lobby of Magruder Hospital. For more information on all trips, call Marty Willis at 419-734-5362. For more information about Magruder’s VIP Club, as well as other events and screenings, go to www.magruderhospital.com.

Magruder Hospital Offers Health Screening

Magruder Hospital will offer its monthly Cholesterol (Total/LDL/HDL/Triglycerides), Blood Pressure and Glucose Screening for $16 on the 2nd Thursday of every month starting at 1pm. The next screening will be April 11th and appointments can be made by calling 419-734-3131 ext. 3420. For more information on events and screenings, go to Magruder’s website at www.magruderhospital.com.

Area Office on Aging Presents Chronic Disease Program at Magruder Conference Center

The Area Office on Aging will present a program in the Magruder Conference Center for those who are living with chronic illnesses such as arthritis, lung disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, anxiety or depression. The small group workshop will meet on Fridays from May 3rd through June 7th from 9:00-11:30am in the Magruder Conference Center. Participants will learn about increasing energy, reducing pain, being more active, eating healthier, talking to their physician about their health and relaxing. Participants will receive a program manual and relaxation CD, and certificates are awarded upon completion of the program. For more information or to sign up for the program, please call 419-732-4061.

Magruder Hospital Offers Health Screening

Magruder Hospital will offer its monthly Cholesterol (Total/LDL/HDL/Triglycerides), Blood Pressure and Glucose Screening for $16 on the 2nd Thursday of every month starting at 1pm. The next screening will be March 14th and appointments can be made by calling 419-734-3131 ext. 3420. For more information on events and screenings, go to Magruder’s website at www.magruderhospital.com.

Magruder Hospital Auxiliary Looking to Expand Sewing Group

The Magruder Hospital Sewing Group is looking for some additional members. Currently the group meets on Monday mornings in the Conference Center to work on a variety of projects for the hospital, from making aprons for dietary staff to making instrument holders for the surgery department. There are sewing machines available. The group has been meeting and sewing for many years and is an invaluable part of the Magruder Volunteer team. If anyone has any interest in sewing, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Kathy Gallogly at 419-734-3131 ext. 3140.

Free Wigs for Cancer Patients

Magruder Hospital and the American Cancer Society (ACS) have teamed up to offer a new resource in Ottawa County for women undergoing cancer treatment. The Wig Bank, now located in Magruder's Oncology Department, is a program run by the ACS that offers free wigs to women undergoing cancer treatment. "I am excited the ACS approached us about becoming a site for their Wig Bank program," said Laura Muller, Manager of Magruder's Oncology Department. "It is a great program and available to every woman in the area undergoing treatment, not just Magruder's oncology patients. Wigs can be very expensive and you are not always sure what you are getting. Offering the wigs for free, and allowing women to come in and try them on to see which one is best for them, is something we really feel good about bringing to the area," said Muller. Participants need to schedule an appointment by calling Kathy Almendinger at 419-734-3131 ext 3729. When a woman comes in for her appointment, she can choose from a variety of sizes, colors and styles and volunteers will be on hand to help with the selection and practical advice.

Autism Support Group to be Held at Magruder Hospital Conference Center

The Ottawa County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be facilitating an Autism support group on the first Thursday each month at 6:30pm. This group is for anyone who has been touched by Autism and is free and open to the public. For more information, call 419-898-0400. Registration is not required. This support group is an excellent way for caregivers and family members to connect with others to share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorders. For more information about support groups and other events visit www.magruderhospital.com and click on the events calendar.

Strength Training in Magruder Conference Center

Local certified instructor Lisa Seckler will offer two strength training classes in the Magruder Conference Center every week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 – 6:30pm. Cost for the class is $4 per session. This class is a full body workout with lots of stretches to combat soreness. Participants use hand weights, elastic bands and tubing, stretch strips and their own body weight to whip those muscles into shape. Strength training helps prevent age-related muscle loss, in addition to keeping bones and metabolism strong. Participants may join the classes anytime. For more information, contact Rachel Fall, Magruder’s Community Outreach & Development Manager, at 419-732-4061. For more information about other classes, educational programs and other events, visit www.magruderhospital.com and click on the events calendar.