ProMedica will offer the following community events in September and October:
September 17, 2023 – BE FAST 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk – The BE FAST 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk will be taking place at Promenade Park (400 Water St. Toledo, OH 43604). The event works to raise awareness of stroke and stroke risk factors while raising money for the Stroke Patient Assistance Fund that provides financial coverage for patients with limited financial means as a result of their stroke. The event will feature a free community resource fair that is open to the public (race participation not required) where there will be health screenings, door prizes, music, face painting, activities for the kids and more. For more information or to register, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Toledo/BEFAST5kRunWalk.
September 19, 2023 – Women’s Cancer Support Group – The Women’s Cancer Support Group is a gathering of women who have a cancer diagnosis. It is a safe harbor to come to give or receive support. The group provides education, encouragement and sharing in an informal social environment. Meetings are on the third Tuesday of every month at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital’s main campus, 4th Floor Conference Room A – 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
September 28, 2023 – Celebration of Life for Brain Aneurysm Survivors – The annual Celebration of Life for Brain Aneurysm Survivors hosted by the ProMedica Stroke Network will take place at the Toledo Botanical Gardens Crosby Conference Center (5403 Elmer Dr. Toledo, OH 43615) from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The event includes guest speakers, survivor testimonies, vendors, dinner, the Toledo Symphony Youth Orchestra and more. Admission is free but registration is required. To register, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebration-of-life-for-brain-aneurysm-survivors-tickets-536005947217?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete.
October 14, 2023 – A Bite for the Fight – The 10th annual A Bite for the Fight is taking place at ProMedica Flower Hospital (5200 Harroun Rd, Sylvania, OH 43560). This event is a one mile walk with local restaurant tastings along the way. All proceeds go to the ProMedica Hickman Cancer Center and its programs for patients and survivors such as Art Therapy, Bridge to Fitness, Healing Care and more. Entertainment will be available for the entire family. For more information or to register, visit https://give.promedica.org/event/bite-for-the-fight/e486381.
October 17, 2023 – Women’s Cancer Support Group – The Women’s Cancer Support Group is a gathering of women who have a cancer diagnosis. It is a safe harbor to come to give or receive support. The group provides education, encouragement and sharing in an informal social environment. Meetings are on the third Tuesday of every month at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital’s main campus, 4th Floor Conference Room A – 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
October 21, 2023 – Trunk or Treat – ProMedica’s 3rd annual Trunk or Treat sponsored by ProMedica Patient Access is taking place at the ProMedica Health & Wellness Center in Sylvania (5700 Monroe St. Sylvania, OH 43560). Activities include face painting, character meet and greets and a chance to win door prizes. Food trucks available from 1-5 p.m. and trunk or treating from 2-4 p.m.
October 26, 2023 – Stroke Support Group – The ProMedica Stroke Support Group will be meeting and joined by assistance dogs from the Ability Center and stroke survivor Marcia Rosenburg. The event will take place at the ProMedica Flower Hospital Conference Center (5200 Harroun Rd., Sylvania, OH 43560). The event begins at 5 p.m.
ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit health and well-being organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. The organization offers acute and ambulatory care, an insurance company with a dental plan, and post-acute and academic business lines. The organization has 12 hospitals, 2,500+ physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges, 1,000+ health care providers employed by ProMedica Physicians, a health plan, and assisted living facilities, skilled nursing centers, memory care communities, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and hospice, home health and palliative care agencies. Driven by its Mission to improve your health and well-being, ProMedica has been nationally recognized for its advocacy programs and efforts to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit.