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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Testing

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency is a hereditary disease that can be misdiagnosed as COPD. This testing is offered in the pulmonary rehabilitation department and is conducted through a simple finger stick to determine genetic risk for lung disease.
Cost: Free

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Brain, Back and Bone Boot Camps

Specialists in neuroscience and orthopedic services present an array of topics related to the neurological and musculoskeletal systems.
Cost: Free

CT Coronary Calcium Scoring

CT coronary calcium scoring checks for calcified plaque that can build up in the coronary arteries and cause a heart attack. Coronary calcium scoring is a low-dose CT scan that provides non-invasive screening of the coronary arteries for calcium deposits. Patients who should consider the test include those with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, high levels of stress or a strong family history of heart disease.
Cost: $75

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Diabetes Management Program

The Joslin Diabetes Center education affiliate at St. Mary’s is a partner of the world-renowned Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, an international leader in diabetes treatment, research and education. The certified diabetes educators at St. Mary's partner with patients and physicians to provide diabetes education and support. The goal is learning to self-manage diabetes, keeping it under control and reducing risk of long-term complications. St. Mary’s also offers a diabetes management program for employees with incentives to participate in the Joslin Diabetes Center’s education program.
Cost: Most insurance companies provide coverage for diabetes education and St. Mary’s offers a financial assistance program.

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Health Fairs

St. Mary’s provides a variety of health screenings and health education services designed to promote awareness.
Cost: Free

Health Screenings and Classes

Various health screenings and educational classes, such as cervical and prostate cancer screenings, childbirth classes and cancer workshops, are offered throughout the year.
Cost: Free

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Kids in Motion

The Kids in Motion program was developed to help children embrace a healthy lifestyle. The program is offered at the Huntington YMCA Phil Cline Center and is sponsored by St. Mary’s Medical Center and Cabell Huntington Hospital. Participants may choose from the Kid Fit and Family Fit Programs. Kid Fit is a revolutionary program that gets kids moving and having fun while learning about fitness and nutrition. Body Mass Index (BMI) and body fat percentage are tracked throughout the program to measure progress toward reaching a healthier lifestyle. This program not only includes a focus on fitness, but also nutrition education. Grocery store tours and cooking classes are provided to better equip the entire family to reach the goal of a healthy life. Families with children may sign up for the Family Fit program, which provides an opportunity for the whole family to exercise together while learning about good nutrition. For more information, visit www.yourkidsinmotion.com.
Cost: Varies; St. Mary’s employees receive a discount for the program

Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening

A CT scan that uses low-dose X-ray technology taken from different angles to look at the lungs and detect lung nodules or cancers.
Cost: $75

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Massage Therapy

Swedish, deep tissue/sports/myofascial, medical and hot stone forms of massage therapy are available in 30- and 60-minute increments.
Cost: Varies

To schedule an appointment, call St. Mary’s Rehabilitation Services at (304) 526-1333.

Outpatient Nutrition Counseling

Nutrition counseling by physician referral.
Cost: Varies

Seniors in Motion Class

Low-impact exercise class designed for senior citizens to increase muscle strength, flexibility, balance, core strength and stability.
Cost: Free

Smoking Cessation Program

A program provided by St. Mary’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation to help you quit smoking. The program costs $25 and includes a workbook from the Mayo Clinic and three half-hour, confidential counseling sessions provided by a certified tobacco treatment specialist. Additional sessions are available upon request. The course focuses on understanding individualized smoking habits, developing and increasing personal motivation to quit, developing an individual treatment plan and learning maintenance skills to help you remain smoke free. For more information or to register, call St. Mary’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation at (304) 399-7402.

Speakers Bureau

Medical professionals present programs on a wide variety of wellness and health-related topics.
Cost: Free

To request a speaker, click here.

St. Mary’s Healthy Highlawn Walking Trail

A walking path throughout the Highlawn Neighborhood that is a partnership between St. Mary’s Medical Center and the Highlawn Neighborhood Association.
Cost: Free

Support Groups

Support groups are available for heart failure, better breathers club, cancer, etc.
Cost: Free

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Vascular Screenings

Screenings for peripheral vascular disease, carotid artery and abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Cost: $45 for each test or $99 for three tests combined

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Wellness Blood Profiles

Complete blood count, blood chemistry panel and lipid profile lab tests offered January, April, July and October. Hemoglobin A1C and TSH available for an additional $5 each.
Cost: $25

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Yoga

A practice which combines physical, mental and spiritual elements in order to provide a body and mind transformation.
Cost: Package and per class pricing available

Zumba / Zumba Toning / Zumba Sentao

A dance-aerobics fitness program with Latin music. Zumba Toning incorporates strength training into the workouts. Zumba Sentao focuses on Zumba in a chair.
Cost: Package and per class pricing available