A Guide to
Resources for
Heart Health in
Athens County
Table of Contents
Guide Overview…………….…..2
Categorical listing of
Organizations…..……………...3-6
Alphabetical Listing of
Organizations…...………….…7-25
Helpful Web Sites……………...26
Tobacco-Free Restaurants……...27&28
Parks & Trails Maps…………..29&30
Helpful Guidelines…………….31-36
Conclusion.…………………….37-38
Three important things to remember…
In the areas of :
♥Blood Pressure
♥Cholesterol
♥Diabetes
♥Nutrition
♥Physical Activity
♥Tobacco
#1 Don’t use tobacco!
#2 Eat healthy foods!
#3 Be active!
Category Listing
Health Information
Dear Athens County
Resident:
This resource guide exists to provide Athens
County residents and health care professionals with
information about organizations and programs that
promote activities in cardiovascular disease prevention.
Specifically, the guide considers the following
areas related to the primary risk factors for heart disease
and stroke. The guide focuses on: blood pressure and
cholesterol screening activities, diabetes and nutrition
counseling and information resources, physical activity
opportunities, and tobacco cessation.
This guide is intended to be used by physicians and
counselors for referrals and also for individuals who are
looking for resources to improve their health.
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American Heart Association
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American Lung Association
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American Red Cross
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Appalachian Community Visiting Nurses
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Association
Athens City-County Health Department
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Athens County Job and Family Services
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Athens Physical Therapy
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Athens County Women, Infants and Children
(WIC)
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Central Ohio Cardiovascular Consultants
p.13
Consortium for Health Education in Appalachian
Ohio (CHEAO)
p.14
Health Recovery Services
p.16
Hudson Health Center (Dept. of Health Education
and Wellness)
p.18
Neural Connections (stroke survivor support group) p.19
Ohio Rehabilitation and Diagnostic
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Rural Action
p.21
United Seniors Of Athens County
p.23
WellWorks
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Nutrition Information
Athens County Cooperative Extension Service
Farmer’s Market
O’Bleness Memorial Hospital (Nutrition
Counseling)
Weight Watchers of Central Ohio
WellWorks (Nutrition Counseling)
WIC Nutrition Counseling
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Category Listing
Category Listing
Blood Pressure Screening
Appalachian Community Visiting Nurses
Association
Athens City-County Health Department
Doctor’s Hospital
O’Bleness Memorial Hospital
University Medical Associates
♥Athens Clinic (Satellite)
♥Coolville Clinic (Satellite)
♥ Nelsonville Clinic (Satellite)
United Seniors of Athens County
WellWorks
Diabetes Counseling/Diagnosis
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Cholesterol Screening
Doctor’s Hospital
O’Bleness Memorial Hospital
University Medical Associates
WellWorks
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CPR Training
American Heart Association
American Red Cross
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HEART FACT:
An average adult heart
weighs between 9 and 11
ounces.
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Doctor’s Hospital
O’Bleness Memorial Hospital
University Medical Associates
WellWorks
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Physical Activity
Aquatic Center
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Athens Parks and Recreation Department
p.11
Athens Community Center
Athens City Pool
Bike Path
State and City Parks, National and State Forests
Ballroom Dancing
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Belles and Beau’s Western Square Dancing
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Bird Arena—Ice Skating Rink
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Chair Volleyball
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Dow Rollerena
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The Elm Golf Course
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Factory Street Studios
p.9 & 15
Hocking Hills Canoe Livery (Logan)
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Hocking Woods Nature Center
p.17
Homegirlz Beautique
p.17
Lonesome Dove Riding Stables
p.18
Mall Walkers
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PACE- Arthritis Program
p.9
SeniorBEAT
p.21
Tae Bo
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Uncle Buck’s Riding Stables
p.23
United Seniors of Athens County
p.23
United Seniors of Athens Senior Swim Team
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WellWorks
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Category Listing
Alphabetical Listing
American Heart Association
Tobacco
Smoking Cessation Programs:
Athens City-County Health Department
Athens County Job and Family Services
Ohio Tobacco Quit Line
Quit Net (Online)
Tri-County Mental Health and
Counseling Services
Washington Hall Wellness Center
Well Works
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Transportation
Athens Community Transit
Athens County Job and Family Services
Helping Hands
Retired Seniors Volunteer Program
Southeastern Ohio Emergency Medical
Service
5455 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43214
1-800-209-1151 ext 101
http://www.americanheart.org
Hours: By appointment only
Contact: Pat Sullivan
Heart Healthy Service: Organizes fundraising, communication, and
education; school site, health care site, and worksite programs,
CPR/First Aid training; call 1-800-AHA-USA1 for brochures and
packets that are available for everyone
Appointment Needed: Yes
Fee: Depends on the service
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American Lung Association
1950 Arlingate Lane Columbus, Ohio 43228-4102
(614) 279-1700
1-800-586-4872
http://www.lungusa.org/ohio/
Contact: Gary Snyder
Heart Healthy Services: Organizes fundraising, communication,
and health education programs.
Appointment Needed: Yes
Fee: Depends on the service
HEART FACTS:
Your heart exerts
enough energy daily to
lift a one ton weight
41 feet high
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Alphabetical Listing
American Red Cross
Alphabetical Listing
Athens City-County Health Department
100 South May Ave. Athens, Ohio (740) 593-5273
http://www.athensohredcross.org
Hours: 9:00-4:00 Monday-Friday
Contact: Sandra Shirey, Executive Director
Heart Healthy Service: Provides CPR, first aid, and other health
and safety education classes; blood collection program.
Appointment Needed: Yes
Fee: Varies, depending on the service
78 West Union St., Athens, Ohio
(740) 592-4431
Hours: 7:30-4:00 Monday-Friday
Contact: Ruth Dudding
Heart Healthy Service: Preventative health care and immunization
clinics, heart clinics, prevention and control of communicable
diseases, tobacco education program, and cardiovascular health
project.
Appointment Needed: Preferred
Fee: Varies depending on the service provided
Appalachian Community Visiting Nurses
Assoc.
30 Herrold Ave. Athens, Ohio
(740) 594-8226
Hours: 8:00-4:40 Monday-Friday
Contact: Deb Sechkar
Heart Healthy Service: Nursing, occupational/ physical therapy,
health education as well as diabetes education and care.
Appointment Needed: Yes
Fee: Yes
Athens Community Transit
Contact: Bill Church
397 West State Street
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 592-2727
http://my.eurekanet.com/~athenstransit/home.html
Aquatic Center at Ohio University
Next to Grover Center, Athens, Ohio (740) 593-4670
Lap swim: 7:00a.m.-3:00p.m (Monday-Friday)
Recreational swimming (lap lanes available): 7:30pm-9:30pm
(Monday and Wednesday), 1:00-5:00pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Heart Healthy Services: Indoor swimming
Appointment Needed:No
Community member: $2.75 (Adult), $2.25 (Child under 18 and
Faculty or Staff of Ohio University)
http://www.ohiou.edu/recreation/ac/ac.htm
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Athens County Physical Activity
Opportunities (MISC.)
Aerobic Exercise- Hockingport Methodist Church
(740) 667-3475
Coolville Methodist Church (740) 667-3351
Ballroom Dancing Club- The American Legion or OU Inn (4times
a year) (740) 592-5876 Shawn Osterman
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Alphabetical Listing
Line Dancing- Redbird Ranch (740)662-4605 Mrs. Lackey
Glouster Senior Center (740) 767-3415
Athens Senior Center (740) 594-3535
Mall Walking Program- University Mall (740) 592-3574 Nina Kirk
PACE Program– O’Bleness Memorial Hospital (740) 593-5551
Athens Senior Center (740) 594-3535 Susan Pitts
The Plains United Methodist Church (740) 767-4163
Senior Swim- Beacon School M/W/F 3:00-4:00 during the school
year (740)592-1597 Bob Hedges
School Walking- Alexander Elementary (Albany) (740) 593-2518
Sarah Mc Grew
Athens County Cooperative Extension
Services
280 W. Union Athens, Ohio (740) 5924800
Hours: 7:30-4:00
Contact: Joyce Brown
Heart Healthy Service: Nutritional Counseling and community
programs.
Appointment Needed: Yes
Fee: Varies depending on the service provided.
Athens County Job and Family Services
Athens, Ohio (740) 592-4477
Hours: 7:30-4:00
Contact: Tara Daykin
Heart Healthy Service: Tobacco cessation for pregnant women and
health physicals for children. They also have a transportation
program.
Appointment Needed: for transportation only
Fee: none
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Alphabetical Listing
Athens County WIC (Women Infant Children)
Program
315 West Union St. Athens, Ohio (740) 594-8143
Hours: 8:00-4:30 Mon, through Fri; 8:00-6:00 the first and third
Tues. of each month.
Contact: Heidi Anderson
Heart Healthy Service: Provides brief nutritional review
individualized to each participant, provides breast-feeding support,
makes referrals to local doctors, supplies supplemental food to
eligible women and families.
Appointment Needed: No
Fee: None (but income guidelines will be applied)
Athens Parks and Recreation Department and
Community Center
701 East State St.
Athens, Ohio (740) 592-3325
Community Center:
Hours: 6:00-10:00 Monday-Friday; 8:00-8:00 Saturday; 11:007:00 Sunday
http://www.ci.athens.oh.us/departments/aprd/communitycenter/com
munitycenter.html
Contact: Kevin Schwartzoff
Heart Healthy Service: Classes (karate, tennis, golf, aerobics,
swimming, Kindercare, volleyball) sports: basketball, soccer, and
baseball. Rent facilities for private and public events.
Annual Fee: If you live or work in the city/ outside the city
Adult- $150.00
$200.00
Senior- $100.00
$130.00
Youth- $100.00
$130.00
Family$240.00
$320.00
Punch Card (20 visits): $45.00
Daily admission: $5.00
6 month fee: Live/work in city - $100
Outside the city - $150
Alphabetical Listing
Athens Parks and Recreation Department and
Community Center (Cont’d)
State and City Parks:
Strouds Run, Sells Park, The Ridges, Dairy Lane Park,
Southside Park (see Appendix for more details)
Trails:
Sourwood Trail, Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, Cumbertree
Connector, Paw Paw Connector, Red Oak Connector, Pioneer Trail,
Rockhouse Trail, Finger Rock Trail, Athens Trail, and South
Lakeview Trail (see Appendix for more details)
Athens Physical Therapy
603 West Union St. Athens, Ohio (740) 593-8787
Hours: 8:00- 5:00 Monday-Friday
Contact: Sheila Mark-Director
Heart Healthy Service: Rehabilitation services for those who have
had a stroke.
Appointment Needed: Yes
Fee: Yes
Alphabetical Listing
Bird Arena—Ice Skating Rink
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio(740) 593-4676
Hours: Hours vary depending on the season
Heart Healthy Service: Open times for ice skating
Appointment Needed: No
Fee: Yes
http://www.ohiou.edu/recreation/bird/ba.htm
Central Ohio Cardiovascular Consultants, Inc.
542W Union Plaza, Ste 20 Athens, Ohio
1950 St. Mary Dr.
Nelsonville, Ohio
1-800-486-2002
Hours: 8:00-11:45 in Athens
1:00-3:00 in Nelsonville
Healthy Heart Service: Echo stress tests, EKGs, pace maker follow
up, and an interventional cardiologist is on duty.
Appointment Needed: Yes
Chair Volleyball Activities
Site
Group
Times
Belles and Beau’s
Western Square Dancing
University Mall
Senior Beat
Bradbury School, Pomeroy, OH 45769
Contact: Bob and Sharon Horel (740) 592-5668
Heart Healthy Service: Dance and physical activity
Appointment Needed: Previous dance experience preferred
Fee: Yes
Athens City
United
Recreation Center Seniors
Tues. and
Peggy Irwin592-2871
Thurs.8:00-10:00
A.M.
Wed. and Fri.2:00- Susan Pitts594-3535
3:00 P.M.
Albany Baptist
Church
Albany
Seniors
Wednesday11:00A. Evelyn
M.-12:00P.M.
McKnight592-4250
Glouster Senior
Center
Glouster 3
Star
Wednesday2:003:00 P.M.
HEART FACT:
One in ten women 45- 64 years old has some form
of heart disease
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Contact
Ruth Dudding
592-4431
Alphabetical Listing
Consortium for Health Education in
Appalachian Ohio (CHEAO)
128 Irvine Hall, College of Osteopathic Medicine, OU
Athens, Ohio (740) 593-2292
Hours: 8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday
Contact: Margo Marazon
Heart Healthy Service: Provide community health education,
continuing education for health professionals (including 13,00 RNs
and LPNs), cancer education programs, speakers bureau, and
lending library of health education teaching materials.
Appointment Needed: No
Fee: Free community education; continuing education costs vary
by program
Doctor’s Hospital
1950 Mt. St. Mary Dr., Nelsonville Ohio
(740) 753-1931
Hours: Open 24 hours a day seven days a week
Contact: Crystal Howard
Heart Healthy Service: 24 hour emergency room, coronary care
unit, nutrition counseling and health education, rehabilitative
services, continuing care facility.
Appointment Needed: Yes, for other than emergency room
services.
Fee: Yes
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Alphabetical Listing
Dow Rollerarena
15329 Elm Rock
Nelsonville, Ohio
(740) 753-3706
Hours: Th 7-9:30 Sat 7-10:30 Sun 1:30-4 & 7-9:30
Heart Healthy Service: Rollerskating for cardiovascular exercise.
Appointment Needed: No
Fee: Th $4, Sat $5, Sun $4 (parents skate free with the paid
admission of a child from 1:30-4), Skates are $1
Elm Golf Course
3950 Ladd Ridge Rd Athens, Ohio (740) 594-0130
Hours: 9:00-dusk
Contact:
Heart Healthy Service: 9-hole golf course
Appointment Needed: No
Fee: Yes
Factory Street Studio
37 Ohio Avenue, Athens, OH 45701
(740) 594-2302
Hours: 2:30-6:00 Monday-Thursday (during semester)
Heart Healthy Service: Many different types of dance classes
offered for all ages including Tai Chi.
Contra Dancing- 4th Saturday of the month at 7:30pm (740) 5922068 Marlene Shostak
Fee: Yes
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Alphabetical Listing
Farmer’s Market
Alphabetical Listing
Hocking Hills Canoe Livery
University Mall Parking Lot East State St. Athens, Ohio
Hours: Wednesdays, 10:00-1:00 p.m. April – November
Saturdays, 10:00-1:00 p.m. All year
Contact: Dave Gutknetcht (740) 594-4990
University Mall Offices (740) 592-3574
Heart Healthy Service: Fresh, healthy foods sold by those who
grew them
Appointment Needed: No
Fee: Reasonable prices for fresh products
http://www.seorf.ohiou.edu/~xx123/afmdir.html
US 33 and State Route 664 (740) 385-0523
Hours: M W Th F 9:00-5:00
Contact:
Heart Healthy Service: Canoes and Kayaks to rent; delivery and
pickup along the Hocking River
Appointment Needed: No
Fee: Yes
http://www.hockingriver.com
Health Recovery Services, Incorporated
100 Hospital Dr.
Athens, Ohio (740) 592-6720
Hours: 8:00-5:00 M Th F and 8:00-7:00 T W
Heart Healthy Service: Athens Outpatient Clinic, Community
Services, SAAMCO (substance abuse assessment for Municipal
Court Offenders 18-21 years old), Teen Institute (positive peer
prevention program for grades 6-12), Women’s Outreach Services,
YIP (youth intervention program)
Appointment Needed: Yes
Fee: All programs operate on a sliding scale basis. Medicaid and
most insurance is accepted.
Helping Hands Transportation
11 High Street
Jacksonville, Ohio (740) 767-2972
Hours: Office Hours-8:00-5:00
Contact: Bob or Sharon Jago
Heart Healthy Services: Provide
transportation for health issues
HEART FACT:
Appointment Needed: Yes
The heart pumps about 1
million barrels of blood
in a lifetime
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Hocking Woods Nature Center
Hocking College Campus
(740) 753-3591 ext. 2555
Hours: May through October weekends 12-4pm or by appointment
Contact: David Sagan
Heart Healthy Services: Hiking trails, boardwalks, ponds, campfire
rings, amphitheater, indoor exhibits such as: aquariums, terrariums,
a bird observation area
Appointment Needed: Guided walks available by appointment
Fee: No
Homegirlz Beautique
Located on the corner of Stimson Avenue and Kern Street
79 East State Street
(740) 589-2326
Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Heart Healthy Service: Different activities available. Call for a
current list
H EA RT FA CT:
D is e a s e o f th e h e a r t a n d b lo o d v e s s e ls
a r e th e le a d in g c a u s e o f d e a th in th e
U n ite d S ta te s .
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Alphabetical Listing
Hudson Health Center
Health Education and Wellness Program (Room 216)
(740) 593-4742
Hours: 8-5 Monday- Friday
Contact: Char Kopchick
Heart Healthy Service: Health education programs and screenings
available
Appointment Needed: Preferred
Fee: Varies depending on the service provided
Alphabetical Listing
Neural Connections
W. 231 Grover Center, Athens, Ohio
(740) 593-1356
Contact: Dr. Brooke Hallowell
Heart Healthy Service: Support group for survivors of stroke and
traumatic brain injury, their families, and their caregivers. Offers
supportive social and educational events
Appointment Needed: Call for meeting times
Fee: No
O’Bleness Memorial Hospital
Lonesome Dove Riding Stables
At Burr Oak Lake, Dock #2, Glouster, Ohio
(740) 767-2170
Hours: 10am to dusk on weekends in May and November 10am to
dusk daily June to October
Heart Health Services: Physical activity—riding horses
Appointment Needed: Yes
Fee: Yes
H EA R T FA C T:
C ig a re tte s m o k in g is a
h a b it th a t g re a tly
in c re a s e s y o u r ris k o f
c a rd io v a s c u la r d is e a s e .
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55 Hospital Drive
Athens, Ohio (740) 593-5551
Hours: Urgent care 5pm-10pm on weekdays and 3pm to 10pm on
weekends
Contact: Lynn Patton, Heather Mayle (Coronary Calcium
Screening)
Heart Healthy Service: Blood pressure screenings, community
health education, diagnostic services, emergency department,
intensive care/ coronary care unit, laboratory services, nutrition
counseling, coronary calcium screening
Appointment needed: Yes
Fee: Yes
http://www.obleness.org
Ohio Rehabilitation and Diagnostic
444 W. Union St.
Athens, Ohio (740) 593-7750
Hours: Diagnostic services on Wednesday
Contact: Vickie Simonton
Heart Healthy Service: Stress tests, EKG, stress echo, event
monitors, pulmonary function tests, & ultrasounds.
Appointment Needed: Physician referral required
Fee: Yes
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Alphabetical Listing
Ohio Tobacco Quit Line
1-800-QUITNOW or 1-800-784-8669
Heart Healthy Service: Provides a way to quit smoking by offering
a telephone support system. A Nicotine Replacement Therapy is
also available.
Quit Net (Online)
http:www.quitnet.org
Heart Healthy Service: Provides a quit smoking support program
for anyone with access to the internet
Retired Seniors Volunteer Program
20 Kern Street Athens, Ohio (740) 593-7382
Hours: 8:00-4:00 Monday-Friday
Heart Healthy Service: Provides volunteer opportunities for
persons 55 years of age or older and transportation to doctor’s
appointments.
Appointment Needed: No
Fee: None
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Alphabetical Listing
Rural Action
19627 Walnut Street Trimble, OH (740) 767-4938
Hours: 9:00 – 5:00, Monday-Friday
Contact: Carol Kuhre
Heart Health Service: Technical support for groups and individuals
willing to organize for sustainable community development,
including housing, health care, economic development, agricultural,
and environmental concerns. Support includes helping with
assessments, strategic planning, finding resources, media & public
relations, and computer networks and community resource
networking.
Appointment Needed: Yes
Fee: Varies depending on the service provided
http://www.ruralaction.org
SeniorBEAT
O’Bleness Hospital, 55 Hospital Drive, Athens, OH 45701
(740) 592-9337
Hours: Varies with different activities
Contact: Alice Hawthorne
Heart Health Service: Offers monthly health and lifestyle
educational seminars designed specifically for seniors and provides
a book club, chair volleyball, a history group, PACE Exercise
Program, a singing group, and a walking group.
Appointment Needed: Varies depending on the activity
Fee: No
Southeastern Ohio Emergency Medical
Services
(740) 593-7029 or 911
Hours: 24 Hours a day
Service: Emergency Medical Service every hour of the day
http://www.seoems.com
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Alphabetical Listing
Tae Bo
Contact: Anne Seidenabel (740) 992-6134
[email protected]
Heart Healthy Service: Lessons by a trained instructor that will help
increase cardiovascular health
Appointment Needed: Yes
Fee: $5 per class
H EA R T FA CT:
Y o u r h ea rt b eats ab o u t
1 0 0 ,0 0 0 tim es p er d a y
Tri-County Mental Health and Counseling
Services
90 Hospital Drive, Athens, OH 45701
(740) 592-3091
Heart Healthy Services: A non-profit mental health center whose
goal is to provide quality behavioral health services to residents of
Athens, Hocking and Vinton counties.
Tobacco cessation classes are also offered. For more information
contact :
Susan West
(740) 592-4325
[email protected]
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Alphabetical Listing
Uncle Buck’s Riding Stables
161 Buck Lane off Rt. 278, New Marshfield, OH
(740) 664-2428
Toll Free: 1-800-221-1122
Hours: Reservation preferred
Heart Healthy Service: Horseback riding, dancing
Appointment Needed: Preferred
Fee: $20 per hour
http://unclebucksstable .com/barn.html
United Seniors of Athens County
701 East State St. Suite 101, Athens, OH
(740) 594-3535
Toll Free: 1-800-686-1117
Hours: 9:00-2:00 p.m. Monday-Friday (programming hours)
Contact: Mike Turner
Heart Health Services: Programs for people 60 years of age and
older to improve their quality of life and promote independent
living (nutrition classes, fitness programs, line dancing, medical
programs, games and crafts), transportation information, and
referrals to other services
Appointment Needed: No
Fee: None (Recommended $2.00 donation for meals for 65+)
http://www.seorf.ohiou.edu/~xx102/homepage.html
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Alphabetical Listing
University Medical Associates
136 Parks Hall Athens, Ohio (740) 593-1700
Nelsonville Clinic- (740) 753-2427 –Crystal Howard
Coolville Clinic- (740) 667-3134 –Brenda White
Hours: 8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday
Contact: Kathy Trace
Heart Health Services: Diabetes, endocrinology, express care,
family medicine, individual and family counseling, internal
medicine, nephrology, ophthalmology, OBGYN, orthopedics,
osteopathic manipulative treatment, pediatrics, geriatrics, surgery,
psychiatry, urology, ears, nose, and throat and women’s health.
They also offer many diagnostic services
Appointment Needed: Yes
Weight Watchers of Central
Ohio
Ramada Inn, 45770 State RT. 691 at U.S. 33
Nelsonville, OH
Toll Free: 1-800-282-8909
Hours: Call for meeting times
Contact: American Red Cross (740-593-5273) 100 S. May Street,
Athens, OH 45701
Heart Healthy Service: Lifestyle-oriented approach to weight
management by eating will and enjoying more active lifestyles
Appointment Needed: No, but need to arrive 1/2 hour early for
check in
Fee: Varies on the amount of sessions needed. Note: United Health
Care Insurance offers special discounts. Coupons are found in the
local newspapers. Gift certificates are available.
http://www.weightwatchers.com
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Alphabetical Listing
WellWorks
Grover Center, 1st floor
Athens, OH (740) 593-2093
Hours: Monday – Friday 5:45 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Kim Valentour
Heart Health Services: Nutrition counseling, health screenings
(blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, body fat, lung function),
massage services, personal training, fitness programs and worksite
programs.
Heart Works: A cardiac rehabilitation program open to the
community including: exercise, nutrition counseling, and risk factor
management.
Appointment Needed: Yes
Fee for community members: $26.00 monthly, $64.00 for 3
months, $190 yearly. Family membership, $330.00.
Purpose: An employee wellness program for Ohio University which
improves the lives of its members through information, assistance
and facilities that are needed to work toward a more healthful life.
WellWorks supports Ohio University’s mission of teaching,
research and services.
http://www.ohiou.edu/wellworks
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Athens County Tobacco-Free Restaurants
Helpful Web-Sites:
Athens City-County Health Department:
http://www.health.athens.oh.us/
Daily Activities in Athens County
http://www.athensohio.com
Disney/Activities to do with your family:
www.familyfun.go.com
Dole/Eating healthy:
www.5aday.com
Shape Up America:
www.shapeup.org
Ohio State Parks:
www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks
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Athens
Alberts Café
Arby’s
The Atrium Café
Avalanche Pizza
Benny’s
Big Chimney Bakery
Brenen’s Coffee Café
Burger King
Captain D’s
China Fortune
CiCi’s Pizza
Cold Stone Creamery
Columbus Road Deli
The Coolspot
Court Street Diner
Cristy’s Pizza
The Deli
Domino’s Pizza
Donkey Coffee and Expresso
D.P. Dough
The Farmacy
The Front Room
Goodfella’s
Happy Kobe
Hungry Howie’s
Jimmy John’s
Long John Silvers
Lui Lui’s Restaurant
McHappys
Mistretta’s Italian Market
My Favorite Muffin & Bagel Café
The Oasis
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Athens County Tobacco-Free Restaurants
Athens Continued
O’Betty’s Red Hot
Papa John’s Pizza
Perk’s Coffee House & Roastery
Pita Pit
Purple Chop Stix
Rio Grande
Seven Sauces
Star of India
Subway (Court Street)
Subway (East State Street)
Taco Bell
Tomatillos Restaurant
The Village Bakery and Cafe
Wendy’s (all)
W.G. Grinders
Zoe
Coolville
The Coolspot
Nelsonville
The Boot Factory Grill
Burger King
Cristy’s Pizza
Domino’s Pizza
Olde Townhouse Inn & Coffee Shoppe
Subway
Athens City Parks
1. Dairy Lane Park
2. East State Street Park
3. Highland Park
4. Southside Park
5. Sells Park
6. West State Street Park
The Plains
McDonalds
Spices of Life Gourmet Coffee
Subway
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Cut your risk for heart disease.
Know your blood pressure and blood cholesterol. Keep
track of your progress!
What Your Blood Pressure Numbers Mean
A blood pressure of 140/90 or higher is considered high blood
pressure. Both numbers are important! If one or both numbers
are usually high, you have high blood pressure. If you are
being treated for high blood pressure, you still have high blood
pressure even if you have repeated readings in the normal
range.
Category
Normal
Sourwood Trail
Hockhocking Adena Bikeway
Cumbertree Connector
Paw Paw Connector
Red Oak Connector
Pioneer Trail
Rockhouse Trail
Finger Rock Trail
Athens Trail
South Lakeview Trail
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Prehypertension
High Blood Pressure
Stage 1
Stage 2
Systolic
Diastolic(Top Number)
(Bottom Number)
Less than 120
and
Less
than 80
120-139
and
80-89
140-159
and
90-99
160 or Higher
and
Higher
100 or
Blood Pressure Level
When systolic and diastolic blood pressures fall into different
categories, the higher category should be used to classify
blood pressure level. For example, 160/80 would be stage 2
high blood pressure.
What Your Cholesterol Numbers Mean
Healthy Adults, age 20 and older, should see their doctor for a
complete fasting cholesterol test (lipoprotein analysis) every
five years. Your doctor will determine your individual risk
goals.
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Total Cholesterol
Under
200…...desirable200239……...borderline
high240 or more….high
LDL Cholesterol
Under 100…...desirable
Your result:
Could You Have Diabetes and Not Know It?
Your goal:
Take the Test. Know your Score.
Your result:
Your goal:
Your result:
HDL Cholesterol
(“good” cholesterol)40 or
Your goal:
Higher…desirable
Your result:
Triglycerides
Under 150…...normal
Your goal:
My Blood Pressure Diary
Because blood pressure varies throughout the day, your “usual
blood pressure” is a range rather than a specific number. Your
“usual blood pressure” is actually an average of several
readings taken over a period of several weeks.
Today’s Date Blood Pressure Comments/Other
Take this test to see if you are at risk for having diabetes. Write
in the points next to each statement that is true for you. If a
statement is not true, put a zero. Then add your total score.
I am a woman who has had a baby Yes 1 _____
weighing more than nine pounds
at birth.
2. I have a sister or brother with diabetes. Yes 1 _____
3. I have a parent with diabetes.
Yes 1 _____
Yes 5 _____
4. My weight is equal to or above that
listed in the chart.
Yes 5 _____
5. I am under 65 years of age and I get
little or no exercise.
6. I am between 45 and 64 years of age.
Yes 5 _____
7. I am 65 years old or older.
Yes 9 _____
TOTAL:
Scoring 10 or more points
You are at high risk for having diabetes. Only your
health care provider can check to see if you have diabetes. See
yours soon and find out for sure.
Scoring 3-9 points
You are probably at low risk for having diabetes now.
But don’t just forget about it. Keep your risk low by losing
weight if you are overweight, being active most days, and eating
low fat meals that are high in fruits and vegetables, and whole
grain foods.
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At-Risk Weight Chart
Height
Weight (without
(without
clothing)
shoes)
4’10”
129
4’11”
133
5’0”
138
5’1”
143
5’2”
147
5’3”
152
5’4”
157
5’5”
162
5’6”
167
5’7”
172
5’8”
177
5’9”
182
188
5’10”
5’11”
193
6’0”
199
6’1”
204
210
6’2”
6’3”
216
If you weigh the same as or more than the amount listed
for your height, you may be at risk for diabetes.
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What is Stroke?
Everyone has some risk for stroke. Many risk factors are
preventable or can be controlled. But a few stroke risk factors are
beyond your control.
Risk Factors for stroke:
Increasing age - People over age 55 are at greater risk of a stroke.
Gender - More men than women have strokes in certain age groups,
but more women actually die from stroke.
Race - African-Americans and Hispanics have a higher risk of death
and disability from stroke.
Diabetes - If you are diabetic, follow your doctor's recommendations.
Heredity - A family history of stroke can increase your risk.
Previous Stroke - History of a previous stroke may increase stroke
risk by up to 10 times.
Previous episode of Transient Ischemic Attack or TIA ("mini-stroke")
High cholesterol
High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
Heart Disease
Atrial Fibrillation and Carotid Artery Disease - An abnormal heart
rate or rhythm. This type of irregular heartbeat occurs for 15
percent of all strokes.
If you have one of these risk factors, it is even more important that
you learn about the lifestyle changes you can make to prevent a
stroke.
Lifestyle risk factors for stroke include:
Smoking, Overweight or obesity. Physical inactivity, Heavy
drinking, and Excessive stress
You can control these lifestyle risk factors by quitting smoking,
exercising regularly, watching what and how much you eat, and
limiting alcohol consumption.
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Tobacco:It’s Never Too Late To Quit!
People who quit, regardless of age, live longer than people who continue to
use tobacco.
Immediate Health Risks:
Shortness of breath, exacerbation of asthma, harmful to pregnancy (unborn
child), impotence, infertility, increased carbon monoxide levels in the
blood.
Long Term Risks:
Heart attack, stroke, lung & other cancers, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, long term disability & need for extended care.
Ten Steps to Successful Habit Change
1. One at a time – Choose a single habit or behavior that you would like to
change. Write down all the reasons why you want to make the change.
2. Know Yourself. Closely observe everything related to the behavior or habit
that you want to change.
What triggers the behavior? ____________________________
What reinforces the habit? _____________________________
3. Get Real. Set a realistic goal that you can achieve. Make a commitment
to short and long term goals.
Short Term Goal: ____________________________________
Long Term Goal: ____________________________________
4. Have A Plan Of Action. Write a plan of action with detailed ways in
which you can reach your goal.
Set a starting date: _____________________
Record the ways you will control your environment.
Set rewards for your short and long term goals.
5. Get Support. Involve friends & Family to provide support.
6. Try Some Tricks. Use behavior modification techniques to facilitate
change (go for a walk, take up a new hobby, call a
Smoking kills more than
friend).
400,000 Americans each
7. Strategize. Plan ahead for the problem situations
year; more than alcohol,
cocaine, crack, heroin,
and how you will handle them comfortably. Think then
homicide,
suicide, car
through and get psyched for success.
accidents, fires and AIDS
Start Now. Don’t put it off. The sooner you get
combined!
started, the sooner you will see results!
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Heart Healthy Community Coalition of
Athens County
Members:
Ohio University Employee Wellness Center, WellWorks,
Athens County Job and Family Services,
O’Bleness Memorial Hospital,
OSU Extension Office,
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Community Services Program, AmeriCorps
The American Cancer Society,
The American Heart Association,
The Athens City-County Health Department.
WIC
Our mission: the Heart Healthy Community Coalition of
Athens County exists to promote services, awareness, and
opportunities to improve the heart health of Athens
County residents.
If you find that a resource is missing from this guide or
that a resource listed is no longer servicing the
community, contact Ruth Dudding at the Athens CityCounty Health Department at 592-4431 ext. 225. This is
an ongoing project. As more resources become available
and as some become unavailable the need to update this
brochure is evident. The goal for reevaluation of the
resource guide will be once per year. Your participation
in keeping this resource up-to-date will be to the benefit
of the entire community. Thank you!
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Notes:
Funded by the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and
administered by the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Health
Promotion and Risk Reduction, Cardiovascular Health Program.
It’s contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not
necessarily represent the official views of the CDC.
Phone: (740) 592-4431 ext. 225
Fax: (740) 594-2370
Email: [email protected]
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