Opportunities to enhance your health, before, during or after treatments.
Screenings
International-Early Lung Cancer Action Program
Locations:
SSM St. Joseph Health Center
300 First Capitol Drive
St. Charles, MO 63301
SSM St. Joseph Hospital West
400 Medical Plaza
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
SSM St. Joseph Medical Park
1475 Kisker Road
St. Charles, MO 63304
Description: To qualify for participation, you must:
- 40 years of age or older
- History of at least 20 pack/year of smoking
- If history of cancer, disease-free for at least 5 years
- Freedom from the following symptoms: unexplained weight-loss, worsening cough, cough producing bloody material and persistent hoarseness
- No CT scan of chest in the past 2 years
- Be concerned about excessive second hand smoke exposure
The program includes a spiral lung CT, as well as smoking cessation consultation and free enrollment in "Freedom from Smoking" classes. Cost is $300 and is not normally covered by insurance. For more information, call Ellen Brennan at 877-947-LUNG (5864) or 636-947-5503.
Show-Me Healthy Women
Locations:
SSM St. Mary's Health Center
6420 Clayton Road
Richmond Heights, MO 63117
SSM St. Joseph Medical Park
1475 Kisker Road
St. Charles, MO 63304
SSM St. Joseph Hospital West
400 Medical Plaza
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
Description: Provides women ages 36 and over with procedures such as Pap smear, pelvic examination, screening/diagnostic mammograms, ultrasound and breast biopsy, if warranted. Women must meet income guidelines to qualify. To schedule an appointment please call (St. Louis County) 314-768-8045, or Karen Schapp (St. Charles County) at 636-947-5617.
Susan G. Komen - Empower and Engage
Locations:
SSM St. Mary's Health Center (Breast Center)
6420 Clayton Road
Richmond Heights, MO 63117
SSM St. Joseph Medical Park
1475 Kisker Road
St. Charles, MO 63304
SSM St. Joseph Hospital West
400 Medical Plaza
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
Description: This program provides mammograms to women who are 40 years of age and older and do not have insurance. You may also quality if you cannot meet your insurance deductible. Held quarterly. Schedule appointment by calling (314) 768-8353 (St. Mary’s) or (636) 947-5617 (St. Charles County).
Classes
Ha Vu' Yoga
Locations: (alternating)
SSM St. Joseph Hospital West
400 Medical Plaza
Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
SSM St. Joseph Medical Park
1475 Kisker Road
St. Charles, MO 63304
Description:
Free to all cancer survivors. Yoga makes you feel good...mind, body and spirit! Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:45 pm. Click here for a schedule and more information.
Tai Chi Yo Flo
Locations:
SSM St. Joseph Hospital West
400 Medical Plaza
Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
Description:
Free to all cancer survivors. The ancient art of tai chi uses gentle, flowing movements to reduce stress and increase strength. Call 866-SSM-DOCS for more information.
Pilates
Locations:
SSM St. Joseph Hospital West
400 Medical Plaza
Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
SSM St. Joseph Medical Park
1475 Kisker Road
St. Charles, MO 63304
Description:
Free to all cancer survivors. Learn the mind and body secrets to reducing stress and breathing control to build stamina,energy, strength and a more focused sense of self con-dence. Thursdays at St. Joseph Hospital West and Fridays at St. Joseph Medical Park from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Click here for a schedule and more information.
Zumba
Locations:
SSM St. Joseph Hospital West
400 Medical Plaza
Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
SSM St. Joseph Medical Park
1475 Kisker Road
St. Charles, MO 63304
Description:
Free to all cancer survivors. Ditch the workout and join the Zumba dance party! Wednesdays from 6 - 7 p.m. Wear workout shoes made for dancing with horizontal treads only. Click here for a schedule and more information.
Events
Look Good Feel Better
Locations:
SSM St. Joseph Hospital West
400 Medical Plaza
Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
SSM St. Joseph Medical Park
1475 Kisker Road
St. Charles, MO 63304
SSM St. Mary's Health Center
6420 Clayton Road
Richmond Heights, MO 63117
Description: Through a partnership with the American Cancer Society, women are given hair and make-up tips. This program is for women who are currently in treatment from breast cancer. Complimentary makeup is given to all participants.
For more information call (St. Joseph locations) 314-286-8176 or (St. Mary's) 314-768-8045.