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Welcome!
Crozer-Keystone Health System offers Senior Health Services to help you cope with the many health and lifestyle changes you face and to lead active, fulfilling lives.
Crozer-Keystone's dedicated professionals assist seniors, their physicians, family and caregivers in accessing the quality programs and services offered throughout the health system and the community.
The Premier Crozer-Keystone Orthopaedic Partnership: Benefits You and Your Loved Ones
Listen to the Vince Papale story and learn how the Premier Crozer-Keystone Orthopaedic partnership benefits you and your family. Visit us at http://www.ckmotion.org.
CKHS Gastroenterology Services: New Number, New Website
It's a fact: ninety percent of colorectal cancers are curable when detected early. Colonoscopies are highly effective in detecting colorectal cancer in its earliest stages. With Crozer-Keystone's new gastroenterology phone number - 1-877-CKHS-GI1 (1-877-254-7441) and website (www.ckhsgi.org) - it's easier than ever to request an appointment. Learn how>
H1N1 Flu: Information and updates from Crozer-Keystone Health System More>
Effective Wednesday, November 4, 2009, Crozer-Keystone requires that only friends and family 16 years or older may visit patients in our hospitals. This policy will be in effect for the duration of the flu season. For more information, click here.
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Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services Activities in February 2010
CKHS offers many activities for seniors - line dancing, AARP driving classes, aerobics classes, health lectures and T'ai Chi classes, to name a few. Why not get involved in one of these events - it's fun and you'll meet new people! You may view all upcoming events for seniors in February by clicking here.
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Dining at Dusk
Crozer-Keystone's Senior Health Services Department presents the following free lectures geared just for seniors.
February 17
“Pack Your Pills: A Conversation with a CKHS Pharmacist”
Featuring Patrick Zito, PharmD, Clinical Coordinator, Taylor Hospital Pharmacy
Taylor
5-7 p.m.
Meal costs $6 and includes entrée, dessert and a fountain drink. Free parking.
February 18
“Fire and Burn Safety for Seniors”
Featuring Gerarda Bozinko, B.S.N., R.N., C.C.R.N., Burn Outreach Program Coordinator at Crozer-Chester Medical Center
SPH, Café Carl
5-7 p.m.
Meal costs $6.00 and includes entrée, dessert and a fountain drink. Free parking.
Call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258) to register.
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CKHS Lecture Series
February 9
“Why Does My Knee Hurt?”
Featuring Eugene Elia, M.D., DCMH Orthopaedic Surgeon
St. Charles Borromeo Church – Lower Level
3400 Dennison Ave., Drexel Hill
7:30 p.m.
To register, call (610) 284-8158.
February 11
Title and speaker to be announced**
Media Borough Hall, Mansion Parlor Room
5:30 p.m.
To register, call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258).
February 23
“It Took Cataracts to Finally Get Me out of Glasses”
Featuring Christopher Williams, M.D. and John Witherell, M.D.
B.L., Community Room
Noon
To register, call (610) 874-5261.
February 24
“Feeling the Heat of Heartburn?”
Featuring Allen Gabroy, M.D., chairman of the Department of Surgery, Taylor Hospital
Helen Kate Furness Library, Upstairs Conference Room
100 N. Providence Rd., Wallingford
5:30 p.m.
Call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258) to register.
March 1
“Emergency Room Prep: What to Expect if you Need to Visit”
Featuring George Parsons, M.D., medical director of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Springfield Hospital
Springfield Library, Lower Level Conference Room
70 Powell Road, Springfield
7 p.m.
Call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258) to register.
March 2
“Preventing and Treating ACL Injuries” (common sports injury)
Featuring David Yucha, M.D., Crozer-Chester Medical Center orthopaedic surgeon
Springfield Library, Lower Level Conference Room
70 Powell Road, Springfield
7 p.m.
Call 1-877-CK-MOTION (1-877-256-6846) to register.
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* Crozer-Keystone physicians are those doctors who hold staff privileges at CKHS-owned hospitals. They may not be employees of CKHS or its subsidiaries.
Crozer-Keystone Village
At Crozer-Keystone Village, our goal is to provide access to reliable resources to meet our members’ health care needs as well as many other personal daily living needs. With Crozer-Keystone Village, "Life Just Got Easier."
Click here to access the Crozer-Keystone Village website.
Crozer-Keystone Village eNewsletter
Click here to access the Crozer-Keystone Village eNewsletter.
Keep up with the latest news from the Crozer-Keystone Village by subscribing to our eNewsletter. Simply email your first and last name and full email address to WebManager@crozer.org. Please make sure you type 'Crozer-Keystone Village eNewsletter' in the subject line of your email. Thank you!
Request An Appointment at
CKHS, 24/7
Our Request An Appointment information page gives you everything you need to request an appointment morning, noon or night - any time you like! More>
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Give Back to the Community: Volunteer Your Time!
Now more than ever, people in the community need your help! Volunteer your time to a good cause. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Pennsylvania needs your help. Click here to take action today!
View Our Latest Senior Health
Television Spot
At this time in your life, when you have no time to spare for anything less than good health, isn't it nice to know that CKHS' senior health services are there for you? View the video.
Wake Up and Work Out: Start your day the healthy way! Come join us as Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services and the Healthplex® Sports Club provide seniors with an opportunity to jump start their day by participating in structured health and wellness programs, while offering an affordable balanced breakfast. Participants will also benefit from the support of CKHS staff that will assist in coordinating medical appointments, as well as provide better access to appropriate medical services.
The Senior Wellness Bowling League meets every Tuesday from noon-2:30 p.m. at Conchester Lanes. Cost is $7 (includes shoes, three games and refreshments). Call (610) 485-5220.
CKHS Support Groups: CKHS offers Support Groups for a variety of conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, cancer, diabetes and more. For more information or to register for a support group, call 1-800-CKHS-KEY (1-800-254-7539).
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Screenings
Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Springfield Hospital and Taylor Hospital offer free blood pressure screenings every week.
Crozer-Chester Medical Center: Every Tuesday from noon-2:30 p.m. in the hospital’s main lobby. Call (610) 447-6318 for more information.
Delaware County Memorial Hospital: Every Wednesday from noon-2 p.m. in the hospital’s main lobby. Call (610) 284-8568 for more information.
Springfield Hospital: Every Monday (except holidays) from 9-11:30 a.m. on the first floor of Pavilion I of the Healthplex®. Call (610) 328-8825 for more information.
Taylor Hospital: Every Monday (except holidays) from 9-11:30 a.m. in the second floor lobby. Call (610) 595-6070 for more information.
AARP Defensive Driving: An eight-hour driving safety course held on two days that can help you improve your driving skills and save you money on insurance.
Call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258).
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Subscribe to Additional CKHS eNewsletters
Crozer-Keystone Health System also publishes the following eNewsletters:
- Crozer-Keystone Health E-News
- Healthy Living After 50
- Crozer-Keystone Cardiac Care News
- Women's Wellness (formerly Your Healthy Pregnancy)
To subscribe to any of these Crozer-Keystone eNewsletters, click here, provide at least your email address and first name and check the eNewsletter(s) you would like to receive and click the sign up button. |
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