Health and Wellness
President's Note: PEP
BY NANETTE MICKIEWICZ, MD
Dear Community Members,
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e are excited to now offer year-round outdoor exercise classes and events on our recently completed outdoor patio and deck at the new Wellness Center. If you have not had a chance to visit our center, please check out one of the classes or sign up for a health fair (pg. 22). You will be impressed by the level of professionalism and expertise ready to support your health needs. We continue to prioritize infection prevention in all of our health care areas with your safety as our top priority. We also will continue to offer virtual and hybrid classes to meet the varied needs of our community. Please check our website, dignityhealth.org/Dominican/pep for the most up-to date class times, events, and for class registration. You may also call our office, at (831) 457-7099 if you have any questions. We hope to see you soon at the Wellness Center!
Nanette Mickiewicz, MD President/CEO Dominican Hospital
3 8 | PEP CATALOG
Medicare 101
Freedom from Smoking
VIRTUAL-LIVE
IN-PERSON
Whether you’re turning 65 or helping a family member navigate the system’s complexities, understanding Medicare can be overwhelming. At this virtual seminar, a registered HICAP counselor will help demystify:
Freedom from Smoking is the American Lung Association's program, designed for adults who want to quit smoking. Based on research and trials, it is considered the gold standard of smoking cessation programs. The Freedom from Smoking program has helped hundreds of thousands of smokers quit for good. The program emphasizes understanding the psych-social and behavioral aspects of nicotine addiction and methods to "kick the habit". A supportive group atmosphere is led by Dominican Hospital Respiratory Therapists. The course lasts 7 weeks with an additional meeting scheduled following the quit date in week four.
• The A, B, C’s (and D) of Medicare • When and how to enroll • Supplementing Medicare • Choosing a drug plan • Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) counselors provide complete, accurate, unbiased information on Medicare. Counselors are highly trained and registered with the California Department of Aging. HICAP is not associated in any way with insurance companies, products, or agents. HICAP of Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties is a program within Senior Network Services, a community-based non-profit organization. Class may be repeated. 1 session Instructor: Pamela King & William Proudfoot Class fee: No charge to participate
7/22; 8/11; 9/20; 6:30–8:30 pm
Instructor: Dominican Hospital Respiratory Therapists Class fee: $85
Tue 7/12-8/23 Thu 8/4; 3:30-5pm Tue 9/20-11/1 Thu 10/13; 3:30-5pm
