The professionals at OSU Medical Center take their commitment to education seriously, as evidenced by the over 100 classes and seminars available to the public each month. The topics of these seminars and lectures are diverse, and include relaxation techniques, healthy eating, starting a family, parenting, women and wellness, issues for older adults, living with chronic health conditions, support for caregivers and navigating through the healthcare system. For more information, visit the Health For Life section of the Web site. The center is also home to outpatient rehabilitation programs for patients with heart disease, diabetes, cancer, pulmonary disease, osteoporosis and peripheral vascular disease. Whether a person is looking for information about a particular illness or wants more information about attaining a healthy lifestyle, our Centers for Health Information can be a valuable resource.
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For more information and for a copy of the Guide to Women's Health Services at OSU Medical Center, call the OSU Women's Resource Line at 293 7575. Held in conjunction with the walking program at Lane Avenue Shopping Center, Fitness Forum presentations include topics of interest for today's active older adult including starting a sports and exercise program, low-fat cooking, modifying your home for easier accessibility and more. From our older driver evaluation program, to health fairs geared specifically toward older adults, OSU Medical Center is committed to making health information and services easily available in the central Ohio area. Sponsored by OSU Medical Center and the National Heart Attack Risk Study in conjunction with the American Heart Association, Heart Partners' goal is to prevent heart disease by ongoing monitoring of heart disease risk factors. In addition to screening, Heart Partners provides counseling by medical professionals on how to reduce risk factors, and participants are encouraged to return for evaluations once a year to monitor their progress.