Health Life Spring 2016

Health Life May–August 2016

KEEPING YOU ACTIVE

AMITA Health ORTHOPEDIC Institute OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE CARE - Women’s Heart Health: AMITA Health tailors services to meet women’s unique needs - Support Groups: Find help and hope - Classes and Programs: Sign up today!

Restoring Mind, Body and Spirit Through Compassionate Care Behavioral health disorders are common and complex.

Untreated, they are among the most significant challenges facing our community today, leaving in their wake hopelessness, addiction and suicide.

At AMITA Health Behavioral Medicine, our primary goal is to address the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of the children, adolescents, adults and older adults who come to us for holistic care.

Innovators In Behavioral Health Treatment Our efforts to find better, more healing treatments for mental illness and addiction have led to innovative treatments and programs that serve our community, including: • Wellness Program for Professionals • The Autism Spectrum & Developmental Disorders Resource Center • AMITA Health Adventist GlenOaks Alternative School Programs • Outpatient Detox • Perinatal Mood Disorders Program • School-Based Counseling Program • Healthy Sleep Initiative Program For more information, on our programs and treatments please visit AMITAhealth.org/BehavioralMedicine

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Amitahealth.org HealthLife magazine is published for the educational benefit of individuals and families in our community.

Consult your physician before undertaking any medical treatment or beginning any new exercise program or dietary guidelines.

AMITA Health 3040 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 AMITAhealth.org About AMITA Health: AMITA Health is an integrated health system serving communities in western and northwestern suburban Chicago. AMITA Health is a Joint Operating Company formed in February 2015 by Adventist Midwest Health, based in Hinsdale, Ill., and Alexian Brothers Health System, based in Arlington Heights, Ill., encompassing nine hospitals and an extensive physician provider network of more than 3,000 physicians. AMITA Health is committed to delivering the most efficient, highest-quality, faith-based care possible and respecting the faith traditions of all people.

Mark A. Frey President and Chief Executive Officer, AMITA Health Matt Wakely Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Sara Odland-Beyna Director of Community Relations, HealthLife Editor

AMITA Health Hospitals • AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center, Bolingbrook • AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center, GlenOaks • AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center, Hinsdale • AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center, La Grange • A MITA Health Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, Hoffman Estates • A MITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village • A MITA Health Alexian Brothers Women & Children’s Hospital, Hoffman Estates • A MITA Health Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital, Elk Grove Village, in partnership with Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago • AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates Cover photo: David Pflederer, Precise Photography, AMITA Health Fitness for America, All Community Events © 2016 AMITA Health Produced by Diablo Custom Publishing | dcpubs.com

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Community health Calendar ■ AMITA Health Medical Centers & Specialty Hospitals ■ AMITA Health Behavioral Medicine

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■ AMITA Health Hospice Services

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■ In Your Community

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■ AMITA Health Cancer Institute

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■ AMITA Health Heart & Vascular Institute

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■ AMITA Health Neurosciences Institute

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■ AMITA Health Orthopedic Institute

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■ AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Health & Family Education

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■ AMITA Health Obstetrics & Gynecology Institute

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■ AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Senior &

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Health resources A Closer Look: Support Groups

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DIGITAL 411: Skip the Waiting Room

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WEIGHING IN: The Latest on Cholesterol

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VIEWPOINTS: Ageless Grace

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health to go: Palatine Park District

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briefings: Women’s Heart Health

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A User’s Guide

In this guide, learn about comprehensive care at AMITA Health Orthopedic Institute, including leading-edge treatments for osteoarthritis, plus safe training tips for your first 5K

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At a Glance The AMITA Health Orthopedic Institute:

• Operates at six facilities • Performs over 11,000 surgical cases annually • Has over 50 board-certified orthopedic specialists

On the Road to Recovery WE offer INDIVIDUALIZED, patient-centered care—WHETHER YOU’RE EXPERIENCING BACK PAIN, CONFRONTING A SPORTS INJURY OR DEALING WITH DEBILITATING ARTHRITIS The multidisciplinary team at AMITA Health Orthopedic Institute—which includes board-certified physicians, surgeons, therapists and nurses—uses a variety of advanced therapies and techniques to prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate the full range of musculoskeletal injuries. Available services include: • • • • • • •

Partial and total joint replacement Joint resurfacing Hip preservation procedures Spinal fusion and other spinal procedures Sports medicine for athletes of all levels Emergency fracture care Advanced diagnostic imaging technology, including a state-of-the-art 3T MRI scanner, which provides clear images and quick results

• Preoperative education classes, which let you know what to expect during and after your procedure and hospital stay • Orthopedic rehabilitation, emphasizing individualized care plans

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For more information, visit AMITAhealth.org/ortho or call 855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

Do You Need Orthopedic Services?

Cases and conditions commonly referred to the AMITA Health Orthopedic Institute include: • Arthritis • Back pain and spinal issues, including degenerative disc disease, herniated disc and scoliosis • Foot and ankle pain • Fractures and acute injuries • Hand and upper extremity issues, including carpal tunnel syndrome; tennis elbow; repetitive stress injuries; and tendon, nerve and vascular injuries • Joint pain, including ankles, elbows, hips, knees and shoulders • Osteoarthritis • Osteoporosis • Sports injuries, including ACL and MCL injuries, rotator cuff tears and injuries, separations and dislocations, sprains and strains, tendinitis and Achilles tendon rupture

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User’s Guide: Keeping You Active

Got Joint Pain?

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steoarthritis occurs when cartilage in the joints wears away, causing bones to rub directly against each other as the joint moves. This painful chronic condition can occur in any joint, but it’s most common in knees, hips, hands and spine.

Today’s patients have many options for treating osteoarthritis—and the full range is available at AMITA Health. Typically, patients start with nonoperative treatments, which tend to work best when diagnosed early.

These include injections, stem cell therapy, physical and/or occupational therapy, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and even weight loss.

An injection called viscosupplementation offers relief for knee osteoarthritis by coating the cartilage and lubricating the joint. “This series of injections can be performed in a physician’s office, and it takes all of five or 10 minutes,” says Theodore Suchy, DO, a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon at AMITA Health. “It works in about 80 percent of patients and gives those patients about 80 percent relief, with that relief lasting anywhere from six months to five years.”

If joint pain continues to interfere with quality of life, it may be time to consider surgery. “We determine the surgical approach based on patients’ anatomy and their personal expectations after a discussion with them,” says Daniel Kuesis, MD, board-certified in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine and joint replacement.

Surgical alternatives to joint replacement include joint resurfacing; partial knee replacement; and a minimally invasive procedure called hip arthroscopy, which involves repairing cartilage or damaged tissues

or removing bone spurs or loose fragments in the joint.

“There’s a big push for hip preservation, and that’s maintaining your current joint,” says Dr. Kuesis.

AMITA Health also offers the minimally invasive, muscle-sparing anterior approach to hip replacement.

“Patients’ pain is way less, and many leave the hospital one or two days after surgery, instead of three to five days after standard hip replacement,” says Dr. Kuesis.

In general, joint replacement procedures have advanced, says Dr. Suchy, meaning patients are experiencing shorter operating times and hospital stays and quicker recoveries. Improvements include smaller incisions, more precise operating techniques, advances in local anesthetic techniques and longer-lasting materials.

What’s another factor contributing to excellent surgical outcomes? “AMITA North offers a comprehensive preoperative patient education program so patients know what to expect,” says Dr. Suchy. “We also offer ‘joint camp’—group therapy twice a day in the hospital. In days past, patients would lie in bed for three days before they were allowed to be moved. Now we do the surgery in the morning and the patient is walking in the afternoon.”

Sources: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthritis Foundation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, MedlinePlus, Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine

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Osteoarthritis can occur in any joint, but it’s most common in knees, hips, hands and spine.

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That’s the fraction of U.S. adults who reported having chronic joint pain in a 2013–2014 survey. Women were more likely than men to report having chronic joint symptoms, with nearly 30 percent of women reporting having pain, aching or stiffness in or around a joint for more than three months.

How to Train for Your First 5K

Source: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

SIGN UP FOR THE 5K at the AMITA Health Fitness for America Sports Festival on July 23 in Hoffman Estates.

For info, visit allcommunityevents.com/ gfasf/gfasf_register.

tips for beginners from Ciro Cirrincione, MD, chief of orthopedics at AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates

If you have cardiovascular risk factors, see your doctor before beginning an exercise program.

• Start developing a fitness and strength base about three months before the race. “The average person who has not exercised before should start in the gym,” says Dr. Cirrincione. On the stationary bike, build up to at least 20 minutes three times a week with significant resistance and get your heart rate to at least 80 percent of the maximum rate. Don’t have access to a gym? Walk with ankle weights. Focus strength training exercises on muscle groups including quads, glutes, hamstrings and core.

• Select proper, supportive footwear—and use orthotics if needed.

• Start gradually and cross-train. Once you start running, begin with half a mile and increase distance gradually over six weeks until you reach 3.1 miles. Run every other day, up to three days a week. On the other days, cross-train on the bike or elliptical or in the pool, and do strengthening activities. Remember to rest as well.

• Warm up and cool down—and stretch properly. “The ideal way to stretch is to warm up a little bit on a bike or by walking and then stretch muscle groups including the hamstrings, quads and lower back,” says Dr. Cirrincione. Cool down by walking, then stretching and finally icing the joints.

• Listen to your body. Injuries occur when you try to do too much, too fast.

• As race day approaches, do light workouts two to three days before. On race day, stay hydrated and stick to the pace at which you’ve been training.

If you’re a walker, many of these tips—including wearing supportive shoes and gradually increasing distance—still apply.

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A Closer Look

Making Connections AMITA Health’s support groups CAN help you cope with your anxieties and stresses and find hope

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f you have never attended a support group, you may wonder what these groups are all about, how they operate, or why you may want to join one. Here’s an overview from the point of view of participants and experts.

Simply put, a support group is a gathering of people who share a similar interest or health concern. Typically, a support group focuses on a specific circumstance, such as loss of a loved one, or a common condition, such as addiction, depression, breast cancer or diabetes.

The format of support groups differs—ranging from those led by the group members themselves to those facilitated by a professional, such as a nurse, psychologist, social worker or chaplain. The emphasis of some support groups is on shared experiences and emotional support; others are more formal and informational, perhaps featuring presentations about topics that suit the group’s interests and needs; still others have a spiritual basis and help members navigate their particular spiritual journey, explore the power of prayer or talk with others of the same faith tradition.

Note: A support group is not the same as a group therapy session, which is a formal type of mental health treatment, experts explain. In group therapy, a trained mental health provider guides gatherings of several people with

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similar conditions. Other alerts from experts: Attending a support group shouldn’t substitute for regular medical care, nor are support groups for everyone. Some people may prefer exploring their issues on their own, perhaps through journaling or in a one-on-one relationship with a counselor or chaplain.

“Whatever life situation you are in, know that if it is troubling you, you don’t have to go through it alone. There are people who are not only willing, but excited about helping you walk through whatever storm you’re going through.”

— Chaplain Vicky Syren, manager of pastoral care, AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center, Bolingbrook and GlenOaks

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For information about support groups at AMITA Health, visit alexianbrothershealth.org/ abbhh/ourservices/supportgroups or call 855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

Community Health Calendar

Community health calendar The following seminars and screenings are free, unless noted otherwise. Registration is required and class sizes may be limited. To register or for more information, please visit AlexianBrothersHealth.org and click on “Classes and Events.” Dates, times, fees and locations are subject to change.

AMITA Health Medical Centers & Specialty Hospitals AMITA HEALTH St. Alexius Medical Center, HOFFMAN ESTATES 1555 Barrington Rd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 Know More, feel better seminar series

Blade-less Laser Surgeries for Cataracts and Glaucoma May 5, 7 – 8 pm

Nishat Alvi, MD, and Saba Quraishi, MD, will discuss the latest advancements in technology to treat both cataracts and glaucoma.

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Stroke: What You Need to Know May 12, 7 – 8 pm Tonya Deen, RN, MSN

This presentation will address the signs and symptoms of stroke, the time windows for treatment, and current stroke therapies. We will also review lifestyle changes that may aid in reducing your risk of stroke.

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Hyperhidrosis June 2, 7 – 8 pm Jonathan Wallace, MD

Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating of the hands, feet, underarms or face. Dr. Wallace

will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of the condition, which affects millions of people every day.

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Skin Cancer June 9, 7 – 8 pm Robert Polisky, MD

Wait. What? I have skin cancer?

Join us for a program about skin cancer and learn what you can do to spot it, treat it and prevent it.

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Latest Trends in Plastic Surgery July 7, 7 – 8 pm

new ideas about the origins and solutions for fibromyalgia.

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Treatment Options for Joint Pain August 11, 7 – 8 pm

Ankur Chhadia, MD, will address joint pain and the many treatment options available today.

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Free Blood Pressure Screenings 2nd and 4th Thursday, 9 am – noon Waiting area of the Bettendorf Pavilion. No registration required.

AMITA HEALTH Alexian Brothers Medical Center, ELK GROVE VILLAGE 800 Biesterfield Rd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Free Cholesterol Screenings May 11, June 8, August 10, 4 – 6 pm

AMITA Health registered nurses provide free, nonfasting, fingerstick cholesterol screenings and consultations. Appointments required.

Kennedy Conference Center, Room 4

Please join Dr. Renee Burke for an overview on the available options in plastic surgery.

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Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Screening July 14, 4 – 7 pm

AMITA Health registered nurses will provide free, nonfasting, finger-stick cholesterol screenings. Consultations and advice for improving negative results will accompany each screening.

4 West, Rooms C and D

Fibromyalgia August 4, 7 – 8 pm Patrick Massey, MD

Learn about new approaches to a difficult condition, combining traditional and nontraditional medicine. Dr. Massey will discuss

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Support Groups

The Gilbert Group – Cardiac Support July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15 6:30 – 8 pm

Six-week support and educational group for cardiac event survivors (held four times a year).

AMITA Health Elk Grove Village, Brock Conference Room For more info, call Spiritual Care Services at 847.437.5500, ext. 4744.

Contact 855.MyAMITA (692.6482) to register. Registration required.

Free AMITA HEALTH ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER, GLENOAKS 701 Winthrop Ave. Glendale Heights, IL 60139

Free Diabetes Education Classes May 11, June 23, July 14, August 11, 10 – 11 am

An AMITA Health certified diabetes educator offers this program

to help you understand the basics of keeping your diabetes under control. The course covers how your medication works, the basics of weight loss and carb counting, how to handle low blood sugar, and good blood sugar numbers.

Registration required; please call 855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

Birth Center Tours

At AMITA Health, your newborn is welcomed into the world in a safe, serene environment conducive to comfort and care. Schedule a tour today of our Birth Center at AMITA Health GlenOaks by calling 844.OBTOURZ (628.6879) or visiting AMITAhealth.org. Birth Center virtual tours are also viewable online.

Registration required.

Support Groups

• Narcotics Anonymous Tuesdays, 7:30 – 8:30 pm For more information, please visit chicagona.org.

• Alcoholics Anonymous –

Open Meeting Saturdays, 8 pm For more information, please visit aa-nia-dist40.org or call 630.653.6556.

AMITA HEALTH Alexian BROTHERS Rehabilitation Hospital, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO 935 Beisner Rd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Joint Commission Rehabilitation DSC Stroke Certified Discussion/Support Programs

Caregivers Discussion Group 4th Wednesday, 1 – 2 pm

Learn about community resources, rehabilitation and more. The group is facilitated by an AMITA Health Rehabilitation Hospital care manager. No registration needed.

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First Floor Conference Room For more info, call 847.640.5600.

Stroke: Aphasia Conversation Group Wednesdays, 10 – 11 am

This group provides anyone with aphasia or speech apraxia the opportunity to practice speaking with others experiencing similar difficulties.

Niehoff Pavilion, Niehoff Second Floor Conference Room Call 847.437.5500, ext. 4978.

The Second Chance Society and Survivors Group Tuesdays, 3:30 pm

Survivors of a stroke, head injury or other neurological event and their family members, caregivers and friends are welcome.

Soldier Field Conference Room Call 847.437.5500, ext. 4844, for complete details.

Find a physician, make an appointment or register for a class!

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Stroke Education Class 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday, 6 – 7 pm

Stroke survivors share their stories during a presentation about stroke.

AMITA Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Second Floor Therapy Gym For more info, call 847.437.5500, ext. 4844.

Stay Fit, Live Well Fitness Classes: Every Body’s Moving Mondays, Fridays, 10:45 am Wednesdays, 1:45 pm

A moderate-intensity exercise class facilitated by an AMITA Health therapist.

Niehoff Pavilion, Niehoff Second Floor Conference Room For more info or to pay, please call 847.981.5556.

Fee: $4 per session or $40 for a 10-session punch card

Stay Fit, Live Well Fitness Classes: Seniors in Motion Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 – 8:40 am and 9 – 9:40 am

Exercise (strength and conditioning) for active people over 50.

AMITA Health St. Alexius Outpatient Center, Rehabilitation Gym, 347 West Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60195 For more info, call 847.490.6928.

Fee: $4 per session or $40 for a 10-session punch card

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Therapy Programs

Runners Clinic

The Schaumburg clinic performs video-assisted gait analysis for runners with complaints of lower extremity and/or low back pain that affect performance.

Accompanying software enables therapists to identify incorrect running patterns and specify rehabilitation for the injury.

AMITA Health St. Alexius Outpatient Rehabilitation Services To schedule an appointment, call 847.490.6928.

Low Vision Program

A comprehensive exam for those with loss of vision, plus instruction on adaptive equipment and strategies for daily activities.

AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Services To schedule your exam, please get a referral from your physician and call 847.981.5556.

Drivers Evaluation Program

Find out if it is safe for you or your loved one to drive. An occupational therapist will examine vision, attention, problemsolving abilities, reaction time, etc. The exam is completed on the road with a certified driving instructor. You’ll need a prescription from your doctor for an occupational therapy evaluation.

AMITA Health Rehabilitation Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Services

Evaluation: $150, payable at the time of service. To schedule, call 847.437.5500, ext. 3119.

Lymphedema Management

Licensed physical therapists specializing in lymphedema management provide a comprehensive exam. Ask your physician for a physical therapy referral if you have limb swelling due to any of the following: • Underdevelopment of the lymphatic system • Radiation treatment • Infection or trauma to the lymphatic system AMITA Health Rehabilitation Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Services and AMITA Health St. Alexius Outpatient Center For more info, call 847.981.5556 (AMITA Health Rehabilitation Hospital) or 847.490.6928 (AMITA Health St. Alexius Outpatient Rehabilitation Services).

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Balance and Vestibular Program

Licensed physical therapists perform a comprehensive evaluation of individuals with imbalance and dizziness. Ask your physician for a referral to physical therapy for evaluation and management.

AMITA Health Rehabilitation Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Services To schedule an appointment, call 847.981.5556.

Massage Therapy

Schedule 30- or 60-minute appointments with a certified massage therapist.

AMITA Health Rehabilitation Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Services To schedule an appointment or purchase a gift certificate, call 847.981.5556.

Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation/ Women’s Health

Our team of therapists has specialized training in pelvic floor muscle disorders that may cause urinary incontinence, urinary urgency/frequency, pelvic pain, fecal/bowel incontinence or bladder pain.

AMITA Health Rehabilitation Hospital, 847.981.5556 AMITA Health St. Alexius Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, 847.490.6928

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Clinical Research Trials

The Center for Psychiatric Research at AMITA Health Behavioral Health Hospital investigates new therapies for symptoms associated with psychiatric illnesses. You or a loved one may be eligible to participate in one of our clinical research studies, including: • Major Depressive Disorder • Bipolar Disorder • Schizophrenia • Generalized Anxiety Disorder Call the Center for Psychiatric Research at 847.230.3591 for a free phone screening or email research@ alexian.net. For more information, visit abbhh.org/research.

Professional Education

AMITA Health Behavioral Medicine AMITA HEALTH ALEXIAN BROTHERS Behavioral Health Hospital, HOFFMAN ESTATES 1650 Moon Lake Blvd.

Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 We’re available 24/7 at 855.383.2224. Please visit us online at abbhh.org.

Support Groups

• ANAD (Eating Disorder Group) Mondays, 6 – 7:30 pm For more information, please call 847.755.8187.

• Anxiety and OCD Group 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6:30 – 8 pm For more information, please call 847.755.8566.

• Alcoholics Anonymous Fridays, noon – 1 pm

• Alcoholics Anonymous/Al-Anon Saturdays, 8 – 9:30 pm For more information, please call 847.909.9609.

• Co-Dependents Anonymous Saturdays, 10 – 11 am

• Cocaine Anonymous 2nd Saturday, 7 – 8:30 pm For more information, please call 630.941.0167.

Outpatient Counseling Services

Work with an experienced team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, professional counselors, nurse practitioners and nutritionists with extensive subspecialty certifications.

Locations: Hoffman Estates and Elk Grove Village Call the Outpatient Group Practice at 847.755.8090 or email outpatientpractice@alexian.net.

For info (services or providers), visit abbhh.org/outpatientproviders.

For more information, please call 847.812.8017.

The Center for Professional Education offers a variety of workshops and training programs for continuing education credit.

For a current schedule, visit abbhh. org/register.

Learn more about the center at abbhh.org/professional.

AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Autism Spectrum & Developmental Disorders Resource Center

Work with a team of experienced clinicians who have extensive training in autism spectrum and developmental disorders. The team works with individuals and families to help assess their needs and facilitate a triage of vital services. Services include screening, brief counseling, autism resource library (including DVD and software), advocacy and collaborating services in developmental pediatrics, psychiatry, neuropsychology, neurology and community resources.

• Monthly ASD Young Adults Life Transitions Group 4th Tuesday, 7 – 9 pm

• Autism Seminar Series (for

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professionals) 4th Thursday, noon

Social Skills Groups available.

Location: Hoffman Estates Call the Autism Spectrum & Developmental Disorders Resource Center at 847.755.8536 or email ResourceCenter@alexian.net. For information, visit AlexianBrothers Health.org/abbhh/ourservices/ autism.

AMITA Health ALEXIAN BROTHERS Center for Mental Health 3436 N. Kennicott Ave. Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Outpatient services include family and individual counseling for all ages, medication evaluation and management with a psychiatrist, an intensive group therapy program, community support services, residential services, and employment and educational programs.

The following groups are available at AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health in Arlington Heights.

Registration for these programs is required. Group sizes may be limited. To register, or for more information, please call 855.383.2224. Dates, times and fees are subject to change.

Fees vary based on insurance and residence.

Young Adults Group Mondays, 3 – 5 pm

This group is for individuals 18 to 30 who are struggling to manage symptoms of their mental health during this transition phase of life. Topics include coping with symptoms, dealing with independence, job/school and processing problems.

Find a physician, make an appointment or register for a class!

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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Group Mondays and Thursdays, 6 – 8 pm

Learn dialectical behavioral therapy techniques to improve distress tolerance, increase use of mindfulness, develop emotion regulation skills and implement interpersonal effectiveness skills.

Overcoming Anxiety Mondays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

This 12-week group uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help individuals learn to identify and change the thinking patterns that create and reinforce their fears and to change the way they react to anxiety-provoking situations.

Real World Girls! Group

Ages 13–18 Tuesdays, 6 – 7 pm

This is a combination skill-building and process group focused on empowering teenage girls. It will provide girls with a safe place to share their struggles.

You will learn skills for managing symptoms related to anxiety and/ or depression using the cognitive behavioral therapy model.

Teen Introduction to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Group

Ages 13–18 Tuesdays, 6 – 7:30 pm

Introductory, skill-based, eightweek group. The goal of this group is to help teens monitor and control feelings and behaviors that can lead to negative thoughts and actions. Teens who have some difficulty with emotional regulation, relationship issues, anxiety, depression or a history of self-injury or borderline tendencies would be appropriate referrals for this group.

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Skip the Waiting Room

Save time with our easy-to-use online tool and schedule appointments at our ERs, immediate care locations and more AMITA Health’s online self-scheduling lets you check estimated treatment times at AMITA Health’s ERs and book appointments for a variety of healthcare services.

“Patients love it,” says Lisa Jordan, MSN, RN, CEN, CPN, director of Emergency and Trauma Services, AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates.

“People don’t want to waste time. If they know there’s a wait, they have the option to do so in the comfort of their own home.”

To use the tool, visit waitathome.org. At a glance, you’ll see waiting times at our ERs in Elk Grove Village and Hoffman Estates, as well as at immediate care facilities in Addison, Elk Grove, Bensenville, Hanover Park, Mt. Prospect, Schaumburg and Palatine. With a click, you can also see available appointment times in the next 24 hours for certain primary care physicians, laboratory services and some other care services.

FYI: Your online registrations send an alert to AMITA Health staff with your name, phone number and medical issue, Jordan adds. “It gives us time to plan for that patient who’s coming in and we know what we’re dealing with,” she says. “It can be a really good thing because it also allows us to triage the cases. If needed, we can tell patients to call 911 or come in immediately.”

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Ultimately, patients with life-threatening or more serious injuries will be seen at AMITA Health facilities prior to those with non-life-threatening issues. Please remember to dial 911 in the case of any emergency.

“I Didn’t Mean To Do That” Impulse Control Skills Building Group

Ages 7–11 Tuesdays, 7 – 8 pm

This is an eight-week psychoeducational and skills-building group. It has been created to help children learn impulse control so they’re able to slow down their reactions and learn to make better choices as well

as improve interactions and compliance.

life, relationships and selfmotivation.

We Are Women: Building Confidence and Support Wednesdays, 1:30 – 3 pm

Teen Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Group

This 12-week psycho-educational and skills-building group, for ages 18 and up, focuses on learning skills to improve self-esteem, self-concept and self-love in a supportive environment. The goals are to improve quality of

Wednesdays, 6 – 7:30 pm

Ages 13–18 This is a follow-up group to the introductory DBT group, and its purpose is to practice using the skills learned in the first group.

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ings and behaviors that can lead to negative thoughts and actions.

Living Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Group Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

This is a group for people who have previously learned DBT skills and want to grow in their practice and application of skills, and maintain their progress.

Practice DBT techniques to integrate your skills into daily living and improve the quality of your life.

Call Barbara Howard, outpatient team leader, at 847.952.7460, ext. 5245, if you are interested in other groups not currently running, including Children’s ADHD group (ages 7–11 years), Women’s Issues in Behavioral Health, or Adult Depression Education and Support.

ALEXIAN BROTHERS Behavioral Health COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Registration is required; group sizes may be limited. To register, or for more info, visit abbhh.org or call 855.383.2224, unless otherwise indicated.

Dates, times, fees and locations are subject to change.

Professional Therapists

Our licensed therapists are trained to help individuals, couples and families restore balance in their lives and personal faith.

By appointment in Hoffman Estates, or locations in the NW suburbs.

Fee: $140

A Caring Place: Community Respite Program Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

1045 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 For more info, call 847.437.2666, ext. 24.

Fee: $20 per day (bring a sack lunch)

Autism Spectrum Social Skills

Purposeful Play: Groups for ages 5 and up Monday evenings, call for dates and times Michelle Berkos, LCSW, Therapist

For children and adolescents who have difficulty with communication, relationships and relational skills. Kids learn to enhance their relationships and self-awareness in a safe, compassionate environment. New members welcome.

Autism Spectrum & Developmental Disorders Resource Center 1786 Moon Lake Blvd.

Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 Fee: $400/eight-week session, insurance accepted For more information or to schedule an intake appointment, call Michelle Berkos, 847.230.3572, or email michelle.berkos@alexian.net.

Violence Prevention Services (including Bullying, Domestic Violence, Teen Dating Violence and Suicide) Dates, times and locations may be arranged upon request

Services and advocacy for anyone interested in preventing violence in schools, homes and the community.

For more info, please contact Madelyn Burbank, LCSW, Therapist, 847.755.7653 or SAVE2@alexian.net.

Fee: negotiable

Relief for caregivers of adults with mild cognitive or physical impairments.

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In Her Shoes: An Experiential Activity Teaching About Domestic Violence and Teen Dating Violence Dates, times and locations may be arranged upon request

Participants experience firsthand the challenges women and teens face when attempting to navigate abusive relationships.

For more info, please contact Madelyn Burbank, LCSW, Therapist, 847.755.7653 or madelyn.burbank@alexian.net.

Fee: negotiable

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For parents of children of any age. Focuses on ways to teach kids to use technology safely.

Topics include apps, parenting guidelines and legal consequences of technology misuse.

For info, email SAVE2@alexian.net.

Fee: negotiable

Suicide Awareness: Changing Attitudes, Saving Lives Dates, times and locations may be arranged upon request (2 hours suggested) Kathy Gudonis, LCSW, Therapist (trained in the “QPR” method: Question, Persuade and Refer)

Offers school staff, parish staff, coaches, scout leaders, etc. an opportunity to learn about suicide awareness, prevention and intervention.

AMITA Health Grief Support

For information on current events, call the Grief Support phone line, 847.952.7376, or email griefsupport@alexian.net.

Services and groups are provided by professional staff from AMITA Health Behavioral Health

Hospital, Hospice, Cancer Institute, chaplains, Perinatal, Center for Mental Health, as well as in partnership with Northwest Community Hospital.

Northwest Perinatal Loss Support Group 2nd Tuesday, 7 pm

Sponsored by AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Women & Children’s Hospital, Hoffman Estates; AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village; and Northwest Community Hospital. For parents who have lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy or newborn death.

Township of Schaumburg, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 No registration necessary. For info, call the perinatal bereavement coordinator at AMITA Health Women & Children’s Hospital, 847.490.6957.

Memorial Services

Memorial Mass May 19, 7 pm Led by hospital chaplains AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates, Christ the Healer Chapel For more info, call Mary Gibadlo at 847.755.8420 or email mary. gibadlo@alexian.net.

Memorial Mass and an Interfaith Memorial Service

To remember and honor patients who died in the Medical Center over the previous six months.

Persons interested in attending these services are invited to call 847.437.5500, ext. 4744, and talk with Michelle Czmil, administrative secretary.

Memorial Mass October 3, 5 pm AMITA Health Elk Grove Village Chapel

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ing it hard to reconnect socially, this group is for you! Gathering sites may vary. Everyone pays their own way. We provide the plans, you provide the fun and friendship! RSVP the week of the event to heather.nickrand@ alexian.net or 630.233.5118.

two sentences about your loved one with you to the event.

RSVP by Wednesday, May 11 to 855.

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The Egg Basket, 800 S. Barrington Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60193

A Caring Place: Community Respite Program Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

WORKSHOPS

Parental Loss Workshop Thursday, June 30, 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Interfaith Prayer Service September 19, 6:30 pm AMITA Health Elk Grove Village, Kennedy Conference Center, Rooms 2 and 3

AMITA Health Hospice Services

people who are experiencing the first year of grief after the death of a spouse or partner • Option 2: Transitions—open to people who experienced the death of a spouse or partner more than a year ago Groups are available at these times and locations:

AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Hospice provides support groups, workshops, short-term one-on-one grief counseling and memorial service opportunities. All services are free and open to the community. Registration is preferred. To register or for more information, email heather.nickrand@alexian.net or call 630.233.5118.

1st Thursday, 10 – 11:30 am May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4

GRIEF GROUPS

Reconnections— Spousal Support Social Group 3rd Friday, 1 pm May 20, June 17, July 22, August 19

Spousal Support Groups

These groups provide a safe, caring environment for people experiencing the loss of a spouse or partner. Groups are facilitated by trained professionals from Alexian Brothers Hospice.

• Option 1: Beginnings—open to

AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates, Doctors Building 3, Cancer Institute Conference Rooms

3rd Thursday, 6:30 – 8 pm May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18

This workshop is offered to provide support for adult children grieving the loss of their parent or guardian. This group will be led by a grief specialist from Alexian Brothers Hospice.

Registration required.

Relief for caregivers of adults with mild cognitive or physical impairments.

Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 For info, call 847.437.2666, ext. 24.

Fee: $20 per day (bring a sack lunch)

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Library and Park District Classes

memorial Services

Palatine Library 700 N. North Court Palatine, IL 60067

Hospice Celebration of Life May 18, 7 – 8 pm

Join the hospice staff for light refreshments and a time of celebration and remembrance of those we have had the honor of serving in hospice care. Family and friends of our hospice patients are welcome to attend.

Please bring a picture and one to

Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Stroke Risk Screening May 11 and August 16, 3 – 7 pm

AMITA Health registered nurses offer blood pressure, cholesterol and stroke risk screenings and advice for improving negative results.

AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village, Cancer Institute Conference Rooms

Join us for a new once-a-month social group for people in our spousal support groups. If you’re ready to move forward but find-

Heart disease and stroke are among the top concerns in terms of accessing specialty care for uninsured persons with chronic conditions.

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SAVE THE DATE—LOTS OF FUN!

Tuesday, August 9, AMITA Health Women and Children’s Services Family Day at Brookfield Zoo: Learn about system-wide pediatric services. Activities, giveaways and performances, too.

Bloomingdale Park district 172 S. Circle Ave. Bloomingdale, IL 60108

AMITA HEALTH 5K BREAKFAST SERIES AMITA Health has partnered with the Bloomingdale Park District, the Bensenville Park District and the Wood Dale Park District in the following series of three races. Sign up for all three!

Waffle 5K Shuffle Saturday, June 11, 8:30 am

Join us: The race begins at the Wood Dale Park District Recreation Complex located at 111 E. Foster Ave., Wood Dale, IL 60191.

For more information and to register, visit wooddaleparkdistrict.org.

John Kurtz Eggs & Leggs 5K Saturday, July 23, 8:30 am

Hit your stride: The race begins at Fischer Farm, 16W680 Grand Ave., Bensenville, IL 60106.

For more info and to register, visit bensenvilleparkdistrict.org.

Sunrise Shuffle 5K Saturday, September 10, 8:30 am

Get steppin’: The race begins at 172 S. Circle Ave., Bloomingdale, IL 60108.

For more info and to register, please visit bloomingdaleparks.org.

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The Nurse Is In: Blood Pressure Screening 1st Wednesday, 9 – 10 am

AMITA Health registered nurses offer blood pressure screenings and advice for improving negative results.

No registration required.

Lunch ’n’ Learn Health Education Programs June 24, July 29, August 26, 11 am – 1 pm

Each free session sponsored by AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center, GlenOaks covers an important health topic while you enjoy lunch.

Call the DuPage Senior Citizens Council at 630.620.0804, ext. 320, to register.

Community Dining Program Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:30 am

The Community Dining Program, offered in partnership with the DuPage Senior Citizens Council, is designed to expand opportunities to socialize among peers in a friendly and supportive environment and to encourage seniors to enjoy their community and take pride in its resources.

Lunches are often enhanced by educational programs or entertainment, presented by community partners. Community Dining

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is available to seniors 60-plus on a donation basis and to persons under 60 for $6 per meal.

For more information, call 630.260.6050.

AARP Tax-Aide Program

The Glendale Heights Center for Senior Citizens has partnered with AARP to host the Tax-Aide Program. This is a free, volunteer-run service and can answer most of the tax issues faced by low- and moderate-income taxpayers, with special attention to those age 60 and older.

Appointments required. Please call 630.260.6050.

Hanover Park Branch Library 1266 Irving Park Rd. Hanover Park, IL 60133 For registration info, please call 855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Screening June 9, 1:30 – 4:30 pm August 29, 4:30 – 7:30 pm

AMITA Health registered nurses will provide free, nonfasting, finger-stick cholesterol screening and advice for improving negative results.

Appointment required.

Osteoporosis Screening July 26, 4:30 – 7:30 pm

Men and women over 35 are invited to participate in free osteoporosis screenings provided by AMITA Health registered nurses.

Consultations and advice for improving negative results will accompany each screening.

Appointment required.

Find a physician, make an appointment or register for a class!

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The Latest on Cholesterol

Lisa Dawson, RD, LDN, AMITA Health clinical dietitian, explains why some leading medical experts are no longer urging us to reduce cholesterol in our diet For years, medical experts have told us we should limit cholesterol in our diet to help reduce arteryclogging LDL (bad) cholesterol in the bloodstream and lower our risk for cardiovascular disease. Now, new advice is being recommended in proposed updates to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans published every five years by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dawson explains what’s up.

What changes about cholesterol have been proposed by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC)?

Previously, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) recommended that cholesterol intake be limited to no more than 300 mg/day. The 2015 DGAC changed these recommendations because available evidence shows no appreciable relationship between consumption of dietary cholesterol and serum (blood) cholesterol. In making its recommendations to eliminate this limit, the DGAC cites an American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology report that concludes there’s insufficient evidence to show that restricting dietary cholesterol lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol in the blood.

The fact that elevated serum cholesterol is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) isn’t in dispute, however. Higher serum LDL cholesterol does correlate to higher CVD risk. The question is whether eating a large amount of high-cholesterol foods leads to high serum LDL, and whether limiting dietary cholesterol intake lowers serum LDL.

Does it mean that healthy folks can now eat as much shrimp, lobster, eggs and other high-cholesterol foods as we want?

No, because we want to eat all foods in moderation.

We also have to remember that a lot of high-cholesterol foods also contain high levels of saturated fat. Research is more definitive about saturated fat, and the DGAC continues to list saturated fat as a “nutrient of concern for overconsumption” and states that decreasing saturated fat will lead to lower CVD risk.

Is there controversy among experts about the proposed cholesterol recommendations?

The Center for Science in the Public Interest and Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine are among those that still think evidence supports restrictions on dietary cholesterol. I advise people to talk to their healthcare providers regarding their serum cholesterol levels, personal and family history of CVD, and weight and lifestyle habits, including your diet.

Together, you and your provider can decide what approach is best for you.

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Outpatient nutrition therapy services, including classes and individual appointments (doctor’s order required), are offered at AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates (847.839.3951); AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village (847.956.6850) and AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center, GlenOaks (630.856.7070, and press 4). To view the class schedule, please visit AMITAhealth.org/classes.

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Find a physician, make an appointment or register for a class!

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Hoffman Estates Branch Library 1500 Hassell Rd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Elk Grove Park District Pavilion 1000 Wellington Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Osteoporosis Screening July 8, 1:30 – 4:30 pm

Fitness Festival—Free!

May 20, 6 – 8:30 pm

Men and women over 35 are invited to participate in free osteoporosis screenings provided by AMITA Health registered nurses.

Fitness classes, health screenings, raffle and more.

To preregister (preferred), visit elkgroveparks.org.

Appointment required.

Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Screening August 9, 2 – 5 pm AMITA Health registered nurses Appointment required.

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HEALTHeKids News

Explore ways to engage kids in physical activity and healthy eating in this newsletter for parents in the Hoffman Estates Park District and surrounding communities.

To receive it by email, visit heparks. org or text “HEALTHEKIDS” to 22828.

Al Hattendorf Center 225 E. Elk Grove Blvd.

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Monthly Blood Pressure Screening 3rd Wednesday, 9 am – 1 pm AMITA Health registered nurses Schaumburg TOWNSHIP District library 130 S. Roselle Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60193 For registration info, please call 855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Screening June 28, 4:30 – 7:30 pm AMITA Health registered nurses Appointment required.

Woodfield Shopping Center 5 Woodfield Mall Schaumburg, IL 60173

Health Education Programs 4th Friday, 8 – 9 am

JC Penney Court at Woodfield Mall No registration required.

ALEXIAN BROTHERS FOUNDATION EVENTS For more info on Alexian Brothers Foundation events, visit AlexianFoundation.org.

30th Annual Alexian Brothers Ball de Fleur May 7, 6 pm – midnight

Benefits Alexian Brothers behavioral healthcare services.

Four Seasons Chicago, 120 East Delaware Place, Chicago, IL 60611 Tickets: $500 per person Call Julie Baker at 847.385.7304.

16th Annual Center for Mental Health Chip In Golf Outing June 6, 9:30 am – 7 pm

Benefits AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health.

Boulder Ridge Country Club, 350 Boulder Drive, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 Tickets: $250 per person Call Julie Baker at 847.385.7304.

Taste for Life June 16, 6 – 9 pm

Benefits AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Housing and Health Alliance.

Tickets: $100 per person Call Julie Baker at 847.385.7304.

AMITA Health Cancer Institute amita health st. Alexius medical center, hoffman estates Doctors Office Bldg. 3, Ste. 1400 1555 Barrington Rd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 844.952.HOPE (4673) amita health alexian brothers medical center, elk grove village 800 Biesterfield Rd., Ste. 120 Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 844.952.HOPE (4673) Accredited by NAPBC, ACCC,

ACOS and CoC The following programs may have changed; call to verify program information.

Please join us for the 12th Annual Walk and Community Play-date for Postpartum Depression Prevention and Awareness

The event will be hosted by AMITA Health and held on May 14, 2016, at 9 am at Fabbrini Park, 1704 Glenlake Road in the Hoffman Estates Park District. There will be fun activities for kids and adults, a raffle and snacks. The walk will start at 10 am—rain or shine!

No registration is required.

For more information, call 855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

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various art materials to create beautiful symbols of strength and vitality. Just for fun; no charge.

AMITA Health Hoffman Estates Registration preferred, but feel free to drop in.

Call 844.952.HOPE (4673).

Energy Therapy

Yarn Buddies 2nd Wednesday, 1 – 3 pm

Ease fatigue, pain and stress with a 45-minute session with a certified therapist.

A casual get-together while you work on your own project.

Knitting instruction offered and some supplies available.

For an appointment at AMITA Health Hoffman Estates (1st Monday) or AMITA Health Elk Grove Village (3rd Monday), please call 844.952.HOPE (4673).

AMITA Health Hoffman Estates COMPLIMENTARY Therapy Programs

Programs

All groups are provided at no cost and focus on education, support and coping. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have completed treatment, patients share many similar experiences and concerns from diagnosis to survivorship. Connecting with others provides an outlet where you can learn helpful tips, receive encouragement and share laughter.

Facilitated by professional staff of the AMITA Health Cancer Institute.

For info about programs, call 844.952.HOPE (4673).

Please check individual listings to verify programs that require appointment or registration.

Breast Cancer Support Group 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 – 8 pm AMITA Health Elk Grove Village

4th Wednesday, 1 – 2:30 pm AMITA Health Hoffman Estates

Young Women’s Support Group 3rd Wednesday, 5:30 – 7 pm

Young women under age 50 with cancer have unique concerns. Connect with others who understand and have common experiences.

Relax and Feel Great

Fit Club to Fight Cancer

Experience the benefits of hypnosis and learn relaxation techniques in a weekly group session led by a certified hypnotherapist.

Fight cancer and improve your health through fitness. All levels of athletes are welcome.

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NOTE: Consult your doctor before undertaking any exercise class, including those listed below.

2nd and 4th Thursday, 6 – 7:45 pm 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday, 6 – 7:45 pm

Wednesdays, 4:45 – 5:30 pm Volkening Lake, 900 W. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60194 (weather permitting)

AMITA Health Hoffman Estates For an appointment, please call 844.952.HOPE (4673).

Wednesdays, 6 pm

Lung Cancer Networking Group

Prairie Stone Sports and Wellness Center, 5050 Sedge Blvd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 To register, please call 844.952.

HOPE (4673).

For dates and times, please call 844.952.HOPE (4673).

Tai Chi-Qigong Meditation Tuesdays, 6 – 7:45 pm

Brain Cancer Survivors Every other month (June, August) 2nd Monday, 6 – 7:30 pm

These traditional Chinese methods are taught to strengthen the health of body, mind and spirit.

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Healing Touch

All Cancer Networking Group 4th Thursday, 6:30 – 8 pm

Research shows that Healing Touch therapy can help alleviate cancer treatment’s pain, stress and side effects. Private sessions, fully clothed.

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Express Yourself!

1st Wednesday, 10 – 11:30 am

A monthly workshop using

5th Tuesday) or Elk Grove Village (2nd or 4th Tuesday), please call 844.952.HOPE (4673).

For evening sessions at AMITA Health Elk Grove Village, call Heart 2 Heart Healing, Linda Lemke, 630.207.4052, or Karolyn Howard, 630.418.7239.

Massage Therapy

For current cancer patients. Call for 30-minute (fully clothed) appointments with a certified massage therapist.

For an AMITA Health appointment (Hoffman Estates or Elk Grove Village), call 844.952.HOPE (4673).

Gentle Yoga

This introduction to yoga’s therapeutic benefits is appropriate for all cancer patients who can practice from a mat or chair.

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Mondays, 4:45 pm AMITA Health Hoffman Estates, 4th Floor Conference Center, Room D

Wednesdays, 3 pm

For daytime appointments at AMITA Health Hoffman Estates (1st, 3rd or

AMITA Health Elk Grove Village To register: 844.952.HOPE (4673).

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Ageless Grace

Insights on a cutting-edge fitness program from OUR 74-year-old certified trainer A Q&A with Colleen Caron, RN, Laughter Yoga teacher and community liaison at AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, Hoffman Estates: What are some of the underlying theories of Ageless Grace exercises?

Caron: It’s all about building neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to make new pathways, new connections and capabilities. Thanks to today’s science, we now know the brain is much more elastic than we ever thought and we can make new pathways at any age.

What are some of the exercises like?

Caron: Basically, you’re doing things your brain and body aren’t used to. Each of the 21 exercises lasts three minutes or so and is done to music, and we recommend devoting 10 minutes a day to the effort. One of the exercises, for example, is called Gentle Geometry, and in doing it, you trace shapes in the air with one hand while your opposite foot does something different.

What are the benefits of these types of workouts?

Caron: Many—including improvements in joint mobility, spinal flexibility, cognitive function, right- and left-brain coordination, bone density, balance, systemic health. It’s very playful, too. Everyone laughs while they do it, and it builds confidence and self-esteem.

How will you use Ageless Grace in this area?

Caron: I plan on doing trainings for the community and also training for AMITA Health activity and expressive therapists so they can offer it to our patients— dementia patients, outpatient cancer patients, the depression caregiver group. It would be good for them all. Truly, it’s something everyone can do. I practice every day. I have more energy than most people my age and many people younger!

Look Good ... Feel Better®

Join other women and learn how to deal with the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment from volunteer beauty professionals. Receive a complimentary bag of makeup and skin care products, plus

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two fun hours of pampering!

Registration required.

Choose one session: May 10 or July 12, 10 am AMITA Health Elk Grove Village Please call 844.952.HOPE (4673) to register.

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June 13 or August 8, 9:30 am AMITA Health Hoffman Estates To register, call 844.952.HOPE (4673).

You will practice on lifelike, artificial breast models and learn the difference between normal breast tissue and lumps.

Registration required. Please call 855.MyAMITA (692.6482) or 847.755.8108 to arrange a special get-together.

Boutique

Private appointments with a consultant for custom-made wigs or prosthesis fittings.

Please call 844.952.HOPE (4673) for assistance.

Nurse Navigators

Your nurse navigator will be available to you and your family from the time of diagnosis throughout treatment and into survivorship to provide education, coordinate appointments and resolve barriers to care.

AMITA Health nurse navigators for breast, thoracic, gastrointestinal and general cancers can be reached by calling 844.952.HOPE (4673).

Dietitian

Nutrition services (during and after cancer treatment) are offered by our registered dietitian, a certified specialist in oncology.

For more info, call 844.952.HOPE (4673).

Cancer Genetics Risk Assessment Program

Certified high-risk genetic educators offer genetic education/counseling and testing for hereditary cancers.

AMITA Health, Hoffman Estates and Elk Grove Village Call 844.952.HOPE (4673).

Find a physician, make an appointment or register for a class!

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Cancer Research/Clinical Trials

Regional and national clinical research opportunities are made available for qualified patients.

Call 847.640.3116 for more information and ongoing support.

Survivorship Stepping Forward: A Cancer Survivorship Program

Upon completion of treatment, Cancer Institute patients are offered a treatment summary and a survivorship tool kit, which includes invitations to educational programs.

For info, call 844.952.HOPE (4673).

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Help in the early detection of breast cancer. Our AMITA Health Alexian Brothers MammaCare®certified educator trains medical professionals in this researchbased technique of breast exams. As a volunteer, you will receive a thorough breast exam in a private setting, plus a gift certificate.

Call 847.755.8108.

Grief Support at AMITA Health

For details, see page 14.

AMITA Health Cancer Rehabilitation For more info, see AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital, page 10, or call 847.640.5600.

Annual Cancer Survivorship Family Day Summer 2016—Date TBD

This event celebrates our AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Health System cancer survivors.

For info, call 844.952.HOPE (4673).

Melanoma Skin Screening Summer 2016—Date TBD

Dermatologists will offer free skin screenings to the community.

For info, call 844.952.HOPE (4673).

AMITA Health Heart & Vascular Institute AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village 800 Biesterfield Rd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 847.437.5500 AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates 1555 Barrington Rd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 847.843.2000

Cardiovascular Associates

Cardiovascular Associates at AMITA Health Heart & Vascular Institute has an established clinical research program that focuses on improving heart and vascular outcomes through the investigation of new techniques, drugs and devices.

For information, call 847.981.3680.

Calcium Score

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If you are between 50 and 65 years of age and have a family history of heart disease or coronary artery disease, you may wish to consider having a calcium score completed. A calcium score is a CT scan to quantify the amount of calcified plaque in the heart arteries. This amount, or “score,” has been shown to predict the long-term risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack. This is a 10-minute test. Ask your primary care doctor for a referral.

Cardiac Nutrition

Held monthly at AMITA Health Elk Grove Village.

For more info, call 847.640.5600.

Contact 855.MyAMITA (692.6482) for exact dates, times and location.

Registration required.

Free

Nicotine Dependence AMITA Health Elk Grove Village For dates, times and location, call 855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

Registration required.

Free

For more info, call 847.981.3680.

Fee: $99

SUPPORT GROUPS

Vascular Screen

More than 12 million people suffer from peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and are four times more likely to die of a heart attack. PAD may be present if you feel pain, numbing, aching, tingling or cramping in your limbs or buttocks, especially while walking. Consider having a screening if you have a family history of PAD or if you are experiencing any of these symptoms. This is a simple, three-part, noninvasive ultrasound test that takes about 30 minutes to complete.

For more info, call 847.981.3680.

Fee: $99

Mended Hearts

Held monthly at AMITA Health Elk Grove Village.

For info: Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department, 847.981.5777.

The Gilbert Group – Cardiac Support July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15 6:30 – 8 pm

Six-week support and educational group for cardiac event survivors (held four times a year).

AMITA Health Elk Grove Village, Brock Conference Room For info, call Spiritual Care Services at 847.437.5500, ext. 4744.

Contact 855.MyAMITA (692.6482) to register. Registration required.

Free

Come to Our Annual Cancer Survivorship Family Day

Don’t miss this fun and celebratory summer event. For more details, please call 844.952.HOPE (4673).

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are welcome. Weekly meetings; monthly speakers.

STROKE CAMP July 15–17

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Alexian-Neurosciences.org AMITA HEALTH ALEXIAN BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER, ELK GROVE VILLAGE 800 Biesterfield Rd. Eberle Medical Bldg., Ste. 610 Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 AMITA HEALTH St. Alexius Medical Center, HOFFMAN ESTATES 1555 Barrington Rd. Doctors Office Bldg. 3, Ste. 2550 Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Stroke Certification: Meeting the most rigorous criteria treating stroke is complex.

AMITA Health is here for you.

All seven AMITA Health sites are certified as stroke centers through The Joint Commission.

Additionally, AMITA Health Elk Grove Village is certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, one of less than 100 in the United States. These certifications

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demonstrate AMITA Health’s commitment to our community to provide quality care, meeting the most rigorous and current standards.

SUPPORT GROUPS

These groups are free. Dates, times and locations are subject to change.

For more info, visit Alexian-Neuro sciences.org or call 847.981.3630.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group 3rd Tuesday, 7 pm AMITA Health Neurosciences Institute 800 Biesterfield Rd., Eberle Medical Building, Ste. 610, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Stroke: Aphasia Conversation Group Wednesdays, 10 – 11 am

See page 10 for details.

Stroke Education Class 1st and 3rd Thursday, 6 pm

See page 11 for details.

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A weekend Retreat & Refresh Stroke Camp experience for stroke survivors and their caregivers. In addition to the opportunity for finding solutions to problems and tips on coping after stroke, the retreat offers a weekend of education, socialization, relaxation, great food, emotional support and fun for all. Our goal is for participants to leave recharged and refreshed with new ideas for reaching a better quality of life.

Elmhurst College, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126 For more info, visit strokecamp.org or call 866.688.5450.

Strike Out Stroke June 23, 6:30 pm Schaumburg Boomers Stadium 1999 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193

While you are at the baseball game, stop by the AMITA Health booth on the concourse and get informed about stroke risk and prevention. Registered nurses will be on-site providing blood pressure and body fat screenings and stroke risk assessments. Please visit schaumburgboomers.com or call 847.461.3695 for info or tickets.

The Second Chance Society and Survivors Group Meetings alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays; one evening meeting a month

Survivors of a stroke, head injury or other neurological injury and their friends/family

AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital, Elk Grove Village, in partnership with Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, 935 Beisner Rd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Call 847.437.5500, ext. 4844.

Stroke Telephone Call-In Support Group Call 800.677.5481, ext. 7438, or go to sseeo.org.

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Training for Caregivers: Tips for Engagement Class offered monthly alternating between Wednesday evenings (6 – 8 pm) and Thursday afternoons (1 – 3 pm) To register, call 847.981.3655.

Concussion Clinic

The AMITA Health Neurosciences Institute offers a concussion clinic for student-athletes. The clinic provides comprehensive evaluation of concussions.

Please call 847.981.3630 for an appointment or information. Alexian BrothersHealth.org/Concussion CLINICAL RESEARCH TRIALS

The AMITA Health Neurosciences Institute is involved in clinical research studies that advance diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases and disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. If you or a loved one would like to participate in a clinical study or seek information about the clinical research.

Please call the Alexian Brothers Neurosciences Institute Clinical Research Department at 847.593.8553 or email ClinicalResearchNSI@alexian.net.

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AMITA Health Orthopedic Institute AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village 800 Biesterfield Rd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 847.437.5500 Amita Health St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates 1555 Barrington Rd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 847.843.2000 Amita Health Adventist Medical Center, GlenOaks 701 Winthrop Ave. Glendale Heights, IL 60139 630.545.8000

AMITA Health Orthopedic Institute enlists a comprehensive, leading-edge approach to the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries. Our highly skilled team of surgeons, nurses, physician assistants and rehabilitation specialists works to develop a treatment plan targeted specifically for each patient.

Preoperative Joint Replacement Classes

This program offers free, preoperative classes for both hip and knee replacement surgeries.

These comprehensive classes are taught by members of our Orthopedic Clinical Teams and cover everything you need to know before, during and after your surgery. Patients are encouraged to attend with a family member or friend who will be helping during your hospital stay and recovery.

All Preoperative Joint Replacement classes are held at AMITA Health facilities in Hoffman Estates and Elk Grove Village.

Registration required.

To register for a class at AMITA Health Hoffman Estates, call 847.843.2000, ext. 2472.

To register for a class at AMITA Health Elk Grove Village, call 847.472.1432.

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Diabetes Association.

Weight Loss Surgery Seminar

Learn more about effective, minimally invasive procedures (including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and lap banding) and meet the surgical team that performs them.

Call 877.717.7700 to schedule.

Fee required.

Gestational Diabetes Classes

A two-hour group class, taught by a nurse and a dietitian, for women with gestational diabetes. Individual sessions are offered for pregnant women with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.

Doctor’s order required. May be insurance-eligible.

To register, call 800.433.3130.

Teens Take Charge

Teens work with a registered dietitian and a behavioral therapist to learn ways to eat right, get and stay active, and improve their self-esteem. Cooking demos, yoga, Zumba and group support foster lasting change.

Please call AMITA Health central scheduling, 877.717.7700.

General Health

Outpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy

Diabetic but Uninsured?

Achieve a healthier lifestyle with dietitians’ advice related to diabetes, weight control, bariatric surgery, gastrointestinal issues, food allergies and heart health.

Individualized sessions may be insurance-eligible. A physician’s order is required.

Learn diabetes management in a free, four-week program.

Call 630.830.1900 for class dates.

Emotional IQ Thursday, June 9, 7 – 8 pm Vanita Achar, MS, RD, CDE AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village, 800 Biesterfield Rd., Elk Grove Village, Eberle (East Tower) Entrance

All classes held at AMITA Health Hoffman Estates, 847.839.3951.

To register, call 855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

For info or an appointment, call 877.717.7700.

Fee based on hourly rate.

Using Movement to Improve Control August 10, 7 – 8 pm Katherine Harre, RD, LDN AMITA Health Hoffman Estates, 1555 Barrington Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60169, 4th Floor Conference Room B

Diabetes Self-Management Program

A comprehensive diabetes education program for those newly diagnosed, those who need a refresher or those who have never had diabetes education. Individual visits with a nurse diabetes educator and registered dietitian (daytime and evening appointments); group classes, too. Doctor’s order required. Classes may be insurance-eligible; program recognized by the American

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Parks: Great Places to Play

Have Big fun at the Palatine Park District Sounds of Summer concert series, Date Night, Drive-In Movie, Halloween Party, Food Truck Frenzy, Big Trucks Festival, Feet Fest, Turkey Trot. These are some of the events taking place in the Palatine Park District throughout 2016, thanks to the thriving partnership between the park district and AMITA Health.

“We’re grateful for the opportunity to work with AMITA Health this year on our fun family events,” says Joan Scovic, the park district’s marketing manager.

“We have a nice history with AMITA Health as partners, and we appreciate their support.”

“AMITA Health is focused on keeping people healthy and keeping families strong, and it really complements what we focus on,” adds Julie Selof, the park district’s sponsorship coordinator. “We’re here for the community, and so is AMITA Health. We’re working together, hand in hand.”

FYI: Proceeds from fundraising events go to scholarships for people who have financial challenges and want to participate in Palatine Park District activities, says Scovic. “We give out $20,000 in scholarships annually to those in need.”

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The Palatine Park District has 49 parks on 744 acres, including two reservoir areas; a robust creek system; three outdoor pools; a golf course; outdoor basketball, volleyball and tennis courts; a horse stable; a performing arts center; and more. For details, visit palatineparks.org or call 847.991.0333.

Online Maternity Preregistration

Please go online to Alexian BrothersHealth.org/Preregister to complete your maternity preregistration prior to coming in to have your baby. Doing this as early in your pregnancy as possible will ensure that your information is immediately available to us when you are admitted. This will aid us in coordinating timely treatment for you and your little one.

Breastfeeding Class

Advised for the eighth month of pregnancy, this three-hour class focuses on early management of breastfeeding. Father/support person is encouraged to attend.

Fee required.

Prepared Childbirth Class

Designed to be taken in the seventh month of pregnancy, this series covers labor and delivery, obstetric interventions, medications, cesarean delivery, newborn care and feeding.

Fee required.

Weekend Prepared Childbirth Class

One-weekend compact course for expectant parents.

Fee required.

AMITA Health Obstetrics & Gynecology Institute We at AMITA Health are happy to share in this exciting time in your life! While you are encouraged to take a tour at the site where you are delivering, you may take advantage of the family-centered classes we offer at any site to provide more flexibility and options for you.

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Family Preparation at AMITA HEALTH Alexian Brothers Medical Center, ELK GROVE VILLAGE 800 Biesterfield Rd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Classes are ongoing; to register for classes, call 855.For.Kidz (367.5439) or register online at AlexianBrothersHealth.org under “Classes and Events.”

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Tour of Women and Infant Services at AMITA Health Elk Grove Village

If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, visit our beautiful, newly remodeled facilities.

Our Labor and Delivery Unit offers a hydrotherapy tub, and our Mother-Baby Unit encourages rooming in. Advance registration required. Free, weekly

Baby Care Basics

This three-hour class teaches expectant parents about a newborn’s care and safety—and the adjustments they may face.

Fee required.

Find a physician, make an appointment or register for a class!

AMITAhealth.org, 855.MyAMITA (692.6482)

Grandparents Class

An informative two-hour class for a baby’s grandparents and caretakers and focuses on the latest in infant and child care.

Fee required.

Pregnancy Central

An online resource for information and questions during pregnancy. Visit AlexianBrothers Health.org/newmom.

Gestational Diabetes Class

Pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes learn to monitor glucose, eat correctly and manage medication (if needed).

Doctor’s order required.

For more information or to register, contact Diabetes Program staff at 847.952.7448.

Fee required and may be insurance-eligible.

FAMILY-CENTERED BIRTHING AT AMITA HEALTH ALEXIAN BROTHERS WOMEN & CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, HOFFMAN ESTATES 1555 Barrington Rd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Online: Maternity Preregistration

Please go online to Alexian BrothersHealth.org/Preregister to complete your maternity preregistration prior to coming in to have your baby. Doing this as early in your pregnancy as possible will ensure that your information is immediately available to us when you are admitted. This will aid us in coordinating timely treatment for you and your little one.

Breastfeeding Class

This three-part, six-hour, indepth class is for expectant couples who want to learn more about breastfeeding. Fathers or support persons are encouraged to attend.

Fee required.

Prepared Childbirth Class

Coping techniques, such as breathing and relaxation, prepare couples to participate in their baby’s birth. Take this course during the seventh month of pregnancy.

Fee required.

Classes are ongoing; to register for classes, call 855.For.Kidz (367.5439) or register online at AlexianBrothersHealth.org under “Classes and Events.”

Weekend Prepared Childbirth Class

Tour of AMITA Health Women & Children’s Hospital

Baby Care Basics

Are you pregnant or planning a pregnancy? Come visit our Women & Children’s Hospital!

Tour the Labor and Delivery Unit and the Mother-Baby Unit— private rooms, complete with sleep couches, refrigerator, spa bathroom and other amenities.

Advanced registration required.

If you are unable to come for a tour, visit our virtual tour at abwchtour.com.

One-weekend compact course for expectant parents.

Fee required.

This two-session, four-hour class helps expectant parents navigate the first weeks at home with their new baby. A pediatrician answers your questions.

Fee required.

Sibling Preparation Class

This one-session, Saturday class helps kids welcome a new baby and feel part of the joyous event.

Fee required.

Family and Friends Infant CPR

Using the American Heart Association guidelines, the Family and Friends Infant CPR class teaches the lifesaving skills of CPR and relief of choking. The two-hour class includes handson CPR practice time under the direction of the instructor.

The class is recommended for parents, grandparents, nannies and babysitters. Note: This is not a certifying or credentialing course in infant CPR. Fee per person.

Car Seat Safety Class

This two-hour class educates expectant parents about car seat safety and is taught by a certified technician. You may bring your car seat to class.

To make an appointment, please call 855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

Infant Massage Class

Techniques to soothe, relax and stimulate your baby.

Fee required.

SUPPORT GROUPS AT AMITA Health women & children’s hospital

Breastfeeding Education and Sharing Time (B.E.S.T.) Mondays, 10 – 11:30 am

Join this friendly group of moms and nursing babies/toddlers. The group is facilitated by an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. Light refreshments are provided. Meetings are held at AMITA Health Women & Children’s Hospital in the Lower Level Conference Center.

For more information, please call Lisa Moy, RN, IBCLC, at 847.843.2000, ext. 2620.

Free—no registration required

Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorder Program

Screening and consultations provided for moms experiencing depression/anxiety in pregnancy and postpartum.

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Find a physician, make an appointment or register for a class!

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• Ongoing Support Groups for New Moms • Every-Other-Month Support Groups for Couples • Every-Other-Month Support Group for Dads: MVP Men vs.

Postpartum Call Lita Simanis, LCSW, at 847.755.3220 for groups, dates, times and appointments.

Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation/ Women’s Health

Our therapists have specialized training in pelvic floor muscle disorders that may cause urinary incontinence, urinary urgency/frequency, pelvic pain, fecal/bowel incontinence or bladder pain.

AMITA Health St. Alexius Outpatient Rehabilitation Services To schedule an appointment, call 847.490.6928.

Northwest Perinatal Loss Support Group 2nd Tuesday, 7 pm

Sponsored by AMITA Health Women & Children’s Hospital, AMITA Health Elk Grove Village

and Northwest Community Hospital.

For parents who have lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy or newborn death.

Township of Schaumburg, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 Registration isn’t necessary.

For more information, please call the perinatal bereavement coordinator at AMITA Health Women & Children’s Hospital, 847.490.6957.

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programs and resources. For more information, call the Senior & Community Resource Center at 847.956.5465, fax to 847.228.6372, or email SeniorAndCommunityResource Center@alexian.net.

Free Blood Pressure Screenings 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 9 am – noon West Tower Rotunda & Eberle Lobby AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village 800 Biesterfield Rd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 No registration required.

AMITA Health ALEXIAN BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER SENIOR & COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER Roncoli Building, 600 Alexian Way Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Tender Loving Caregivers Support Group 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7 – 8:30 pm

The AMITA Health Senior & Community Resource Center is your link to solutions related to aging, caregiving, community

For more info, call 847.956.5465.

For spouses, adult children and significant others who provide care for a loved one.

Cellphone Recycling Program

Need to discard old cellphones?

A drop box is conveniently located in the AMITA Health Elk Grove Village lobbies. Your donation supports a special fund for those in need.

For more info, call 847.956.5465.

Making a Difference by Volunteering

The Senior & Community Resource Center is in need of volunteers to facilitate the Entertainment Wagon program.

This program is designed for patients with memory loss who can benefit from stimulation, engagement and socialization through visits by our volunteers.

If you are interested in becoming an Entertainment Wagon volunteer, please call Nancy King at 847.956.5465.

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Memory Screening Day May 26, 9 am – noon June 23, 9 am – noon July 21, 9 am – noon August 18, 9 am – noon

Concerned about your memory or that of a loved one? This free, safe and simple 20-minute evaluation will check memory and thinking skills and indicate if there is need for additional follow-up.

To schedule an appointment, call the Senior & Community Resource Center at 847.956.5465.

AMITA Health Elk Grove Village, Roncoli Building, 600 Alexian Way, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

AARP Smart Driver Classes May 25 and 26, 9 am – 1 pm July 27 and 28, 12:30 – 4:30 pm

A two-day, eight-hour class taught by an AARP-trained volunteer.

• Research-based safety strategies.

• Updated knowledge of today’s roads, vehicles and laws.

• Learn when driving may not be safe; explore travel options.

Course participants may be eligible to receive an insurance discount.

Fees: $15 for AARP members; $20 for nonmembers. Payment made the first day of class.

AMITA Health Elk Grove Village, Roncoli Building, 600 Alexian Way, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 To register, call 855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center Senior & Community Resource Center 1555 Barrington Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

The AMITA Health Senior & Community Resource Center is your link to solutions related to aging, caregiving and community

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programs/resources. For more information, please call AMITA Health Hoffman Estates at 847.839.6481, fax to 847.755.8632, or email SAMCSeniorandCommunity ResourceCenter@alexian.net.

Tender Loving Caregivers Support Group 1st Thursday of every month, 7 – 9 pm

For spouses, adult children and significant others who provide care for a loved one.

For more info, call 847.839.6481.

Cellphone Recycling Program

Need to discard old cellphones?

A drop box is conveniently located in the AMITA Health Hoffman Estates, Bettendorf Outpatient Center. Your donation supports a special fund for those in need.

For more info, call 847.839.6481.

Stay Fit, Live Well Fitness Classes: Seniors in Motion Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 – 8:40 am and 9 – 9:40 am

Exercise (strength and conditioning) for active people over 50.

AMITA Health St. Alexius Outpatient Center, Rehabilitation Gym, 347 West Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60195 For more info, call 847.490.6928.

Making a Difference at St. Alexius

Do you have a special talent? Are you willing to give of your time?

AMITA Health Hoffman Estates is in need of mature adults for a variety of interesting volunteer opportunities. For more information, visit our website at alexianbrothershealth.org/ stalexius/volunteer or call Rick Panunzio, volunteer recruiter, at 847.843.2000, ext. 6412.

Memory Screening Day June 14, 9 am – 1 pm August 25, 9 am – 1 pm

Concerned about your memory or that of a loved one? This free, safe and simple 20-minute evaluation will check memory and thinking skills and indicate if there is need for any additional follow-up.

AMITA Health Hoffman Estates, Bettendorf Conference Room 1 Call 847.839.6481 to schedule an appointment.

You’re Retired, Now What?

Reinventing Yourself June 16, 1 – 2:30 pm August 24, 2 - 3:30 pm

The end of a career and beginning of retirement prompt changes in your identity, time and relationships. Retirement allows opportunities to explore a hobby, travel, volunteer, work or do whatever makes us happy.

But what comes next? Pat, a retired individual, will review the stages and facilitate discussion on writing your next chapter, including inspiration from other retirees. Volunteer opportunities at AMITA Health Hoffman Estates will be presented.

AMITA Health Hoffman Estates, 4th Floor Conference Room E or G To register, call 855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

AARP Smart Driver Classes June 28 and 29, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm August 15 and 16, 1 – 5 pm

A two-day, eight-hour class taught by an AARP-trained volunteer.

• Research-based safety strategies.

• Updated knowledge of today’s roads, vehicles and laws.

• Learn when driving may not be safe; explore travel options.

Course participants may be

important topic. Illinois nurses, counselors and social workers will be awarded 1.5 CEUs.

eligible to receive an insurance discount.

Fees: $15 for AARP members; $20 for nonmembers. Payment made the first day of class.

AMITA Health Hoffman Estates, Conference Room B To register, call 855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

AMITA Health Hoffman Estates, Rooms B, C and D To register, call 855.MyAMITA (692.6482)

New to Medicare?

What You Need to Know!

July 19, 6 – 7:30 pm St. Alexius Transition Resource and Kenneth Young Center staff

Legal Planning for Long-Term Care When Medicare No Longer Pays July 12, 6 – 7:30 pm

When a chronic medical condition is diagnosed, you need to prepare medically and legally.

Important topics such as powers of attorney, living trusts and wills need to be addressed. In addition, you need to know legal options for planning and financing long-term care. This session will focus on how Medicaid, long-term care insurance and personal care contracts can be used to maximize a person’s quality of life. Join Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA, as she shares her vast knowledge on this

Join us for an overview of Medicare A, B, D (prescription), supplemental plans and Medicare Advantage options.

(Illinois SHIP provided financial assistance in whole or part.) This program is beneficial for those new to Medicare or in need of a review.

AMITA Health Hoffman Estates, Rooms C and D To register, call 855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

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Women’s Heart Health

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of U.S. women. It kills one in three women each year, yet only one in five knows it’s the most significant threat to her health. Here, learn about AMITA Health programs that have been tailored to the unique cardiovascular needs of women.

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Women are different than men in many risks. One factor is lack of awareness. many women are more worried about breast cancer than heart disease. Another thing is the heart attack symptoms, which when compared to those of men, are not very specific at times.

When it’s a combination of symptoms, as women, we always put everybody else’s health first. We tend to justify it with 10 different things including heartburn, muscle aches, fatigue, ‘I ate too much, it’s just gas,’ and that leads to women coming later to the emergency room than men.”

— Saba Khan, MD, Interventional Cardiologist, Endovascular Specialist and medical director of AMITA Health’s CARDIOVASCULAR ASSOCIATES Women’s Heart Program

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Just for Women AMITA Health’s multidisciplinary Women’s Heart Program offers a coordinated approach to heart disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care

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id you know 90 percent of women have one or more risk factors for heart disease or stroke?

You might be among them and not even know it, since some risk factors, including high blood pressure and high cholesterol, typically don’t have symptoms. The first step toward taking control of your cardiovascular health is talking to your doctor.

AMITA Health’s Women’s Heart Program offers a risk assessment, which involves meeting with a nurse practitioner to discuss your family history; get an EKG; and screen for high cholesterol, blood pressure and other risk factors. Experts say 80 percent of heart disease and stroke events may be prevented simply through education and making a commitment to a healthier lifestyle.

Additional services at the Women’s Heart Program include: • Preventive care and lifestyle management • Full spectrum of cardiovascular treatments, from minimally invasive techniques to openheart surgery • Treatment of complex coronary artery disease • Treatment of complex peripheral vascular disease • Venous procedures, including treatment of blood clots and varicose veins • Complimentary nutritional counseling • Advanced lipid testing • Free blood pressure screenings • Coronary calcium scoring • High-risk hormone counseling • Community lectures

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For more information or to make an appointment, call 847.981.3680 or visit alexianbrothershealth.org/heart-vascular.

Improving AAA Care for Women Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) occurs when the aortic wall weakens or starts to bulge, which can lead to a potentially fatal rupture AMITA Health is participating in a clinical trial called the LUCY Study, which aims to increase the number of women eligible for a minimally invasive approach to treating AAA. “Women don’t think about [AAAs] enough because a lot of the research on aortic aneurysms was done in populations that were predominantly male,” says Chelsea Dorsey, MD, AMITA Cardiovascular Associates Health Vascular Surgeon and one of the study’s investigators.

“There isn’t a lot of hard data specific to women, but women with specific risk factors for aortic aneurysms are at risk for higher rates of rupture.”

Risk factors include smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, inflamed arteries, family history and genetic conditions such as Marfan’s syndrome.

Because women tend to have smaller access vessels, they are less likely to qualify for endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). The LUCY study—named after Lucille Ball, who died of AAA—involves testing a device designed for patients with smaller femoral and iliac access vessels.

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To learn more about the LUCY Study, call 847.427.7230.

In general, the health community is aware that there has been this deficiency in the past of appropriate data for women for some of these health issues, and they’re making an effort to get further information on how to treat women with AAA.” — Chelsea Dorsey, MD, AMITA Health Vascular Surgeon

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Learn to live again.

Bariatric surgery can help.

AMITA Health Weight Loss Solutions is here for you. We offer high-quality and compassionate AMITA Health Weight Loss Solutions is here for you. We offer high-quality and compassionate care provided by experienced bariatric surgeons supported by a skilled team of professionals care provided by experienced bariatric surgeons supported by a skilled team of professionals including nurses, registered dietitians, psychologists, and insurance specialists. including nurses, registered dietitians, psychologists, and insurance specialists.

Our physicians provide a variety of customized surgical weight loss options such as: Our physicians provide a variety of customized surgical weight loss options such as: • Sleeve Gastrectomy • Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding • Sleeve Gastrectomy • Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding • Gastric Bypass • Intragastric Balloon System • Gastric Bypass • Intragastric Balloon System • Duodenal Switch • Duodenal Switch

To learn more, register for our surgical To learn more, register for our surgical seminar today. Call 800.433.3130 seminar today. Call 800.433.3130 or visit AMITAhealth.org/WeightLoss or visit AMITAhealth.org/WeightLoss © 2016 AMITA Health 160400 © 2016 AMITA Health 160400

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