Fisher-Titus Medical Center hosts support programs

• The Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. For more information, please call the hospital at (419) 660-2117, Ext. 6379.
• The Breastfeeding Support Group will meet from 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Feb. 7, Feb. 14, Feb. 21 and Feb. 28. For more information, call the hospital at (419) 660-2117 Ext. 6491.
• The Caring and Sharing Cancer Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28. For more information, please call the hospital at 419-660-2117, Ext. 6417.

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Fisher-Titus Medical Center nurses will offer free blood pressure and glucose screenings to the public at these locations:

• From 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1 at Miller Brothers Grocery, 166 W. Main St., New London
• From 2-5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1 at Gardner’s Super Valu, 117 Whittlesey Ave., Norwalk
• From 7:30-10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6 at Ernsthausen Community Center, 100 Republic St., Norwalk
• From 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 at Wal-Mart, 340 Westwind Dr., Norwalk
• From 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13 at Milan Public Library, 19 E. Church St.
• From Noon-2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 at Berlin Heights Public Library, 4 E. Main St.
• From 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 at Schild’s IGA, 171 Milan  Ave., Norwalk
• From 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at New London Public Library, 67 S. Main St.
• From 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed noon – 1 p.m.) Monday-Friday, Fisher-Titus Specialty Services, 111 E. Main St., New London.

In addition, Fisher-Titus Home Health Center, located at Fisher-Titus Medical Center, 272 Benedict Ave., Norwalk, now offers blood pressure checks from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Enter through the Benedict Avenue Entrance.

Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States and the No. 1 cause of death in women. A healthy heart is important to prevent stroke, heart attack and death. By choosing a healthy lifestyle and keeping track of your blood pressure, you can help prevent cardiovascular disease, according to Suzanne Inglis, Fisher-Titus Medical Center’s Assistant Vice President of Nursing/Cardiovascular and Surgical Services.

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