Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendar!

Living Will Clinic
Advanced directives are legal documents that convey your decisions about end of life care. Lisa Barrett, Cleveland Clinic attorney, will explain both the living will and durable power of attorney for health care documents. Forms and notaries will
be provided.
Thursday, May 19, 10–11 a.m.
Lakewood Hospital Community Health Center
1450 Belle Ave., Lakewood (across from the main entrance of the hospital)
Free. Reservations: toll free 1.877.234.FITT (3488)
IN Focus: Gastroenterology
Colonoscopy, constipation, and gastric reflux disorder will be addressed by Edmund Blase, MD, Noma Dakhil, MD, and Khaled Issa, MD in a panel discussion followed by a question and answer session. A light lunch will be served.
Tuesday, May 24, 11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
Westlake Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake
Free. Reservations: toll free 1.877.234.FITT (3488)
Thyroid Function and Dysfunction
The thyroid gland controls many body functions. It facilitates the use of energy, makes proteins and controls relationships with hormones, heart health and even some psychological functions. Sanjit Bindra, MD, endocrinologist from Lakewood Hospital Diabetes and Endocrinolgy Center, will discuss the importance of this tiny gland on our overall health.
Friday, June 17, 1–2 p.m.
Bay Village Senior Center
300 Bryson Ln., Bay Village
Free. Reservations: 440.835.6565