FREE SCREENINGSMedical care for adults

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4th Street Clinic1150 East 4th Street, Suite 111Long Beach, CA 90802(562) 491-4849

Clinic Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Clinic Medical Director: Ajay G. Meka, M.D.

A Lifetime of WellnessSt. Mary Medical Center

September 2011

If you park in the L.B. Senior Centerparking lot, please be sure to purchase a $12 parking permit from the L.B. Senior Center toavoid receiving a parking ticket.The permit is good for the entire2011 calendar year. Otherwisestreet parking is available.

Arterial Fibrillation and Heart Disease

Thursday, September 1, 9:30 amJoin Cardiologist Dr. Kapoor to learnabout what arterial fibrillation is, whatthe symptoms and causes are andwhat the treatment is. Blood pressure,glucose and cholesterol screening to follow.

Reservations are required.

Healthy Feet are Happy FeetWednesday, September 7,

10:00 am to 12:00 pmDr. Kim, board certified foot and anklesurgeon, will talk with you about keepingyour feet healthy as it is very importantjust like going to the dentist.

Reservations are required as space is limited and people will be selected from the audience

for free foot screening.

Depression and AnxietyThursday, September 8, 10:00 am

Depression and anxiety might seemlike opposites, but they often go together. More than half of the peoplediagnosed with depression also have anxiety. Learn about tips fordepression and anxiety treatment from the St. Mary Medical Center outpatient Passages program.

Reservations are required.

Knee Replacement Surgery –What to you Need to KnowTuesday, September 13, 1:00 pm

Knee replacement is done to replace a damaged knee joint when a personhas trouble doing simple things likewalking and when other treatments do not help. Join orthopedic surgeonDr. Green to get the latest informationon knee replacement surgery and whatto expect with knee replacement surgery.

Reservations are required.

Got Hip Pain?Wednesday, September 14, 10:00 amHip pain or injury can make it difficult to go up and down the stairs, squatwalk or sleep on the side that hurts.Join Dr. Koh, who specializes in physicalmedicine and rehabilitation, to learnabout why your hips may be hurting,managing your pain and treatment. St. Mary Medical Center OutpatientRehabilitation department will showyou exercises to help relieve your pain.

Reservations are required.

September is Prostate Cancerawareness Month

Special lecture: “Worriedabout prostate cancer?”

Wednesday, September 21, 9:30 amLearn more about prostate cancer and the signs and symptoms. Dr. Mekawill explain and evaluate the latestprostate cancer options and willdescribe some emerging therapies.

Reservations are required

Cholesterol and Heart DiseaseThursday, September 22, 10:00 am

Cardiologist Dr. Kapoor will talk aboutthe links between cholesterol levelsand avoiding heart disease. Dr. Kapoorwill teach you simple tips you can doto help you lower cholesterol levelsBlood pressure and cholesterol screening to follow.

Reservations are required.

Senior Nutrition: Feeding theBody Mind and Soul

Thursday, September 29, 10:00 amLive longer and stronger, sharpen themind and feel better. Learn tips fromthe St. Mary Medical Center Dieticianon the many benefits that healthy eating has for seniors including bettermanagement of chronic disease andfaster recuperation time.

Reservations are required.

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The clinic offers free blood pressureand glucose screenings everyWednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 am.

Call (562) 491.4849 to reserveyour spot for the screeningsand lectures.