Will, Grundy hospitals host health programs
May 29, 2012 12:58PM
Updated: July 1, 2012 12:11PM
Saturday
Colleen Kapsch blood drive: Colleen McEvilly-Kapsch was diagnosed with leukemia in November and has received more than 65 blood transfusions. From 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, you can donate blood and help Kapsch and other residents like her who need life-saving blood transfusions. The blood drive is sponsored by The Our Lady of Knock Council #12882 Minooka Knights of Columbus and Will be held at Minooka Junior High School, 333 McEvilly Road, Minooka. Enter through the east-side doors. Technicians from Heartland Blood Center will take donations. Everyone in the community is invited to donate. Walk-ins are welcome but donors are encouraged to call for an appointment time to avoid a long wait. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call John at 815-521-1970. Donors will receive a $5 Dunkin’ Donuts gift card.
AHA healthcare provider CPR class: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 2 at Silver Cross Hospital, Pavilion A, Conference Center Room 2A, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. The cost is $65 and includes American Heart Association certification. Call 1-888-660-4325 or visit www.silvercross.org to register.
Tuesday
Seminar on chronic pain: 6:30-7:30 p.m. June 5, Silver Cross Hospital, Pavilion A, Conference Center Room 1BC, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Are you or is someone close to you suffering from chronic pain that can’t be ignored? Join Dr. Faris Abusharif and Dr. Donald Roland, pain management specialists on staff at Silver Cross, to learn more about the common causes of chronic pain in adults. They will discuss numerous treatment methods available to find pain relief, restore function and get back to living an active lifestyle. The program is free. To register, call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325) or visit www.silvercross.org.
Throughout May
Speech screenings: Throughout the month of May, in recognition of Better Speech and Hearing Month, speech pathologists with The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago at Silver Cross Hospital will offer free 15-minute pediatric speech and language screenings. Call 815-300-7110 and mention “speech” to schedule an appointment. The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago at Silver Cross is located in Pavilion A, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd. in New Lenox.
June 8 and 22
Free blood pressure check: 9-10 a.m. June 8 and 22 at the Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center West Tower Lobby, outside Jazzman’s Café. This free service allows you to keep up with your health and monitor your blood pressure. It is sponsored by the hospital’s Senior Spirit Department. Call 815-725-9438.
July 6 and 20;
Aug. 17 and 31
Free blood pressure check: 9-10 a.m. July 6, July 20, Aug. 17 and Aug. 31 at the Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center West Tower Lobby, outside Jazzman’s Café. This free service allows you to keep up with your health and monitor your blood pressure. It is sponsored by the hospital’s Senior Spirit Department. Call 815-725-9438.
Sept. 14 and 28;
Oct. 12 and 26
Free blood pressure check: 9-10 a.m. Sept. 14, Sept. 28, Oct. 12 and Oct. 26 at the Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center West Tower Lobby, outside Jazzman’s Café. This free service allows you to keep up with your health and monitor your blood pressure. It is sponsored by the hospital’s Senior Spirit Department. Call 815-725-9438.
Nov. 9 and 30;
Dec. 14 and 28
Free blood pressure check: 9-10 a.m. Nov. 9, Nov. 30, Dec. 14 and Dec. 28 at the Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center West Tower Lobby, outside Jazzman’s Café. This free service allows you to keep up with your health and monitor your blood pressure. It is sponsored by the hospital’s Senior Spirit Department. Call 815-725-9438.
Ongoing
Weight-loss surgery program: Looking to lose weight this year? Silver Cross Hospital is offering a free program called Obesity and Your Health: Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You? Join Drs. Christopher Joyce and Brian Lahmann, experienced gastric bypass surgeons with bariatric and minimally invasive surgery at Silver Cross Hospital, for a free informational session. The program is held at 5:45 p.m. every Wednesday in the Specialty Care Pavilion on the Silver Cross Hospital Campus, 1300 Copperfield Ave., Joliet. Participants will learn about the advantages and risks of traditional and laparoscopic bariatric weight loss surgery, find out who is a candidate for the procedure and hear from area patients about their experiences. Silver Cross has been named a Bariatric Center of Excellence by the American Society of Bariatric Surgery and a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery. Register to attend this free informational session online at www.silvercross.org or call 1-888-660-4325.
Blood pressure checks: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily at the Silver Cross Health Center, 12701 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen. Walk-ins welcome. For more information, call 708-364-6337.
Joint tune-up/arthritis program: 10:15-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for seniors at Challenge Fitness Pool, 2021 S. Lawrence Ave., Lockport. The program is geared toward those people suffering from arthritis or who need physical rehab in warm water. The program is included in the Challenge Fitness Premium Membership and free for SilverSneakers. The fee is $3 for residents and $4 for non-residents. For more information, visit www.lockportpark.org or call 815-838-3621, Ext. 0.
Zumba: 7-7:45 p.m. Tuesdays at the Legion located on South Cedar Road in New Lenox. The cost is $5 per person. Reservations are not needed.
Calcium artery scoring: Silver Cross Hospital offers a quick and painless test using a high-speed CT scanner that can measures calcium deposits in the coronary arteries to determine your risk of having a heart attack. Calcium artery scoring is ideal for men 45 and older and women 55 and older who smoke, have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or a family history of premature coronary artery disease. The scan is available for $200. Call 815-740-7076 for an appointment.
Items for the health/fitness calendars must be submitted in writing 10 days prior to the Wednesday on which they should run. We prefer all items e-mailed to jfeatures@stmedianetwork.com. You may also send them to: Health/Fitness Roundup, 2175 Oneida St., Joliet, IL 60435 or fax to 815-773-7950. For more information call Jean Edwards at 815-773-7172.
