| Look to Loyola University Health System (LUHS) experts
for the latest information to help you and your
family live happier, healthier lives. The following
programs are open to the public and free, unless
noted otherwise. September
19: The Wisdom
of Menopause
Discussion group based on “The
Wisdom of Menopause” by Christiane Northrup,
M.D. Facilitated bymidwife Linda Graf, R.N.,
C.N.M., M.S.N., and outreach coordinator Lynne
McInerney, R.N., M.A., M.S.N.
7 to
8:30 p.m. at Blue Feather Books & Botanicals,
19 W. Harris Ave., LaGrange, (708) 352-8481.
September
22: The Wisdom
of Menopause
(See September 19 description)
11 a.m.
to Noon at Borders Books & Music,
1144 W. Lake St., Oak Park, (708)
386-6927.
September
23: The Wisdom
of Menopause
(See September 19 description)
2
to 3:30 p.m. at Borders Books & Music, Oakbrook
Center, Oak Brook, (708) 574-0800.
September
24: How to Say ‘No,’
Set Limits and Feel Good about Yourself
Led by corporate trainer Barbara
Fox, OTR/L.
Noon
to 12:45 p.m. at the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer
Center auditorium, Loyola University Medical
Center (LUMC), 2160 S. First Ave., Maywood,
(708) 216-9149.
Basic
Eye Surgery: Pros and Cons Led
by Charles Bouchard, M.D., director of cornea
and external disease, refractory surgery at
LUHS.
7:30
to 8:30 p.m. at the LaGrange Park Public Library,
555 N. LaGrange Rd., LaGrange Park, (708) 352-0100.
September
25: Preventing
Sleep Deprivation
Led by Sairam Parthasarahy, M.D.,
pulmonary and critical care medicine, LUHS.
7 to
8:30 p.m. at Indian Head Park Library, 401 Plainfield,
Darien, (630) 887-8760 x230.
Managing
Menopause
Led by midwife Linda Graf, R.N.,
C.N.M., M.S.N.,
7 to
8 p.m. at Whole Foods, 7245 Lake St., River
Forest, (708) 366-1045. |
September
27: Kitchen
Wisdom: Healthy Cooking for Busy Women
Led by Linda Truver, R.D., Patty
Morse, R.D., L.D., and Anne
Hagerty, R.D., food and nutrition department,
LUHS.
7 to
8:30 p.m. at Wild Oats Community Market, 500
E. Ogden Ave., Hinsdale, (630) 986-8500 |
October
23: Managing
Osteoporosis
Led by midwife Linda Graf, R.N.,
C.N.M., M.S.N., and outreach coordinator Lynne
McInerney, R.N., M.A., M.S.N., LUHS.
7 to
8 p.m. at Whole Foods, 7245 Lake St., River
Forest, (708) 366-1045.
October
27: Strong Women Stay
Young
A discussion group based on “Strong
Women Stay Young” by Miriam E. Nelson, M.D.
Facilitated by midwife Linda Graf, R.N., C.N.M.,
M.S.N., and outreach coordinator Lynne McInerney,
R.N., M.A., M.S.N.
11 a.m.
to Noon at Borders Books & Music, 1144 W.
Lake St., Oak Park, (708) 386-6927.
October
28: Strong Women Stay
Young
(See description above)
2 to
3:30 p.m. at Borders Books & Music, Oakbrook
Center, Oak Brook, (708) 574-0800.
October
29: Dealing with Stress
through Laughter and Play
Led by Lynne McInerney, R.N.,
M.A., M.S.N., community outreach coordinator,
LUHS.
Noon
to 12:45 p.m. at the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer
Center auditorium, LUMC, 2160 S. First Ave.,
Maywood, (708) 216-9149.
October
30: Women Stay Young
(See Oct. 27 description)
7 to
8:30 p.m. at Blue Feather Books & Botanicals,
19 W. Harris Ave., LaGrange, (708) 352-8481.
November
6: Healing through Vibration
and Intention
Led by Mary Flemming, cranial-sacral
therapist.
7 to
8:30 p.m. at Blue Feather Books & Botanicals,
19 W. Harris Ave., LaGrange, (708) 352-8481.
November
7: Healthy Holiday Gift
Fair!
Gifts that make you feel good
and are good for you – presented by the Loyola
University Center for Health and Fitness in
cooperation with local merchants.
11
a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer
Center auditorium, LUMC, 2160 S. First Ave., Maywood,
(708) 216-9149. |
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October
11th: Breast
Cancer Detection and Prevention
The free symposium, sponsored
by the Loyola University Medical Center Auxiliary,
begins with hors d’oeuvres
and educational displays at 6 p.m.
At 7 p.m., Sheryl Gabram, M.D.,
director of the Breast Care Center at Loyola,
opens the first session with Teri Dougherty,
R.N.C., N.P. They will present “The Evidence
for Breast Self Exams, Clinical Exams and Other
Screening Modalities”and Karen Weiss, M.D.,
will present “Beyond Screening – Making the
Diagnosis of Breast Cancer.”
The second
session, from 8 p.m. - 9 p.m., starts with Kathy
Albain, M.D., medical oncologist and director,
Breast Cancer Research Program presenting “The
Latest in Breast Cancer Prevention.” Ronald
Potkul, M.D., gynecological oncologist and co-director,
Breast Care Center, will present “Hormonal Replacement
Therapy and
Breast Cancer Risk” followed by Therese
H. Roche, R.N., M.S.N., and Lynn Grogan, R.N.,
talking about the “ Breast Care Center Experience.”
Panel Discussions
follow.
Hyatt
Regency Oakbrook,
1909 Spring Road, Oak Brook.
Reservations are required.
Call Access LUHS at 1-888-LUHS-888. |
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