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 (5846) 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 Terry Lohmeyer (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
Yoga, Tai Chi & Pilates (seperate classes)
Locations: (every Wednesday; location rotates):
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: Free to all cancer survivors, the program’s goal is to teach participants relaxation techniques that they can use on a regular basis. Meets 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (locations rotate). To register, or to learn site and date schedule, call 636-755-3034.
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.