EAT Series: Explore, Act and Taste
Free
Occurs: Tuesday, March 18 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2025-03-18T18:00:00Z
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
A three part series for those that want to learn about basic nutrition, tips for meal planning, prepping and cooking.
Class 3: TASTE – this class will give participants a chance to prepare and taste the recipes they decided from class 2. You will get hands on experience with prepping and cooking and each registered person will go home with ingredients for the recipe to prepare again at home. Supplies are limited.
EAT Series: Explore, Act and Taste
Free
Occurs: Tuesday, March 11 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2025-03-11T18:00:00Z
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
A three part series for those that want to learn about basic nutrition, tips for meal planning, prepping and cooking.
Class 2: ACT – based on the knowledge gained from class 1, participants will now get to take action and learn how to create and modify recipes, budget and gain tips for grocery shopping. Register for one, two or all three classes.
EAT Series: Explore, Act and Taste
Free
Occurs: Tuesday, March 04 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2025-03-04T19:00:00Z
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
A three part series for those that want to learn about basic nutrition, tips for meal planning, prepping and cooking.
Class 1: EXPLORE – this class focuses on exploring the basics of nutrition. You will learn about the different food groups, tips for meal planning, reading food labels and much more! Each person will go home with supplies to help them meal plan and prep at home!
Register for one, two or all three classes.
EAT Series: Explore, Act and Taste
Free
Occurs: Tuesday, February 18 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2025-02-18T19:00:00Z
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
A three part series for those that want to learn about basic nutrition, tips for meal planning, prepping and cooking.
Class 3: TASTE – this class will give participants a chance to prepare and taste the recipes they decided from class 2. You will get hands on experience with prepping and cooking and each registered person will go home with ingredients for the recipe to prepare again at home. Supplies are limited.
EAT Series: Explore, Act and Taste
Free
Occurs: Tuesday, February 11 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2025-02-11T19:00:00Z
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
A three part series for those that want to learn about basic nutrition, tips for meal planning, prepping and cooking.
Class 2: ACT – based on the knowledge gained from class 1, participants will now get to take action and learn how to create and modify recipes, budget and gain tips for grocery shopping. Register for one, two or all three classes.
EAT Series: Explore, Act and Taste
Free
Occurs: Tuesday, February 04 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2025-02-04T19:00:00Z
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
A three part series for those that want to learn about basic nutrition, tips for meal planning, prepping and cooking.
Class 1: EXPLORE – this class focuses on exploring the basics of nutrition. You will learn about the different food groups, tips for meal planning, reading food labels and much more! Each person will go home with supplies to help them meal plan and prep at home!
Register for one, two or all three classes.
EAT Series: Explore, Act and Taste
Free
Occurs: Tuesday, January 21 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2025-01-21T19:00:00Z
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
A three part series for those that want to learn about basic nutrition, tips for meal planning, prepping and cooking.
Class 3: TASTE – this class will give participants a chance to prepare and taste the recipes they decided from class 2. You will get hands on experience with prepping and cooking and each registered person will go home with ingredients for the recipe to prepare again at home. Supplies are limited.
EAT Series: Explore, Act and Taste
Free
Occurs: Tuesday, January 14 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2025-01-14T19:00:00Z
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
A three part series for those that want to learn about basic nutrition, tips for meal planning, prepping and cooking.
Class 2: ACT – based on the knowledge gained from class 1, participants will now get to take action and learn how to create and modify recipes, budget and gain tips for grocery shopping. Register for one, two or all three classes.
EAT Series: Explore, Act and Taste
Free
Occurs: Tuesday, January 07 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2025-01-07T19:00:00Z
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
A three part series for those that want to learn about basic nutrition, tips for meal planning, prepping and cooking.
Class 1: EXPLORE – this class focuses on exploring the basics of nutrition. You will learn about the different food groups, tips for meal planning, reading food labels and much more! Each person will go home with supplies to help them meal plan and prep at home!
Register for one, two or all three classes.
Breastfeeding Class
Price: $20.00
Occurs: Tuesday, June 24 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
2025-06-24T20:00:00Z
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
Breastfeeding Class
Price: $20.00
Occurs: Tuesday, May 27 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
2025-05-27T20:00:00Z
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
Breastfeeding Class
Price: $20.00
Occurs: Tuesday, April 29 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
2025-04-29T20:00:00Z
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
Breastfeeding Class
Price: $20.00
Occurs: Tuesday, March 25 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
2025-03-25T20:00:00Z
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
Breastfeeding Class
Price: $20.00
Occurs: Tuesday, February 25 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
2025-02-25T21:00:00Z
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
Breastfeeding Class
Price: $20.00
Occurs: Tuesday, January 28 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
2025-01-28T21:00:00Z
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
WEBINAR: Reduce Stress with Mindfulness
Free
Occurs: Wednesday, January 29 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
2025-01-30T00:00:00Z
Virtual Event
Hear from Endeavor Health mindfulness experts Debjani Roy, M.D. and Todd Fink, CADC as they share practical techniques to help you live a more balanced life. With 43% of adults reporting increased stress in 2024, this webinar is the perfect opportunity to take control and begin your journey to a calmer, healthier you.
Please CLICK HERE to register for webinar
Medicare 101 Seminar
Free
Occurs: Tuesday, February 11 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
2025-02-12T00:30:00Z
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
Are you turning 65 or need to understand Medicare options better? Join us to learn the ABC & D’s of Medicare! This free seminar will cover enrollment periods and deadlines, coverage options and tips for selecting the right plan for your needs. We will also discuss Inflation Reduction Act 2025.
Heart Failure Discharge Course
Free
Occurs: Tuesday, May 06 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM
2025-05-06T23:15:00Z
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
Were you discharged from the hospital with the diagnosis of heart failure? Do you have any questions about your heart failure? This class will be taught by Resident Physicians who will go over the basics of heart failure, medications and treatments. We will have breakout sessions to review your medications and plan.
We will check blood pressure during the class. Please bring your medications and discharge paperwork with you.
Heart Failure Discharge Course
Free
Occurs: Tuesday, April 01 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM
2025-04-01T23:15:00Z
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
Were you discharged from the hospital with the diagnosis of heart failure? Do you have any questions about your heart failure? This class will be taught by Resident Physicians who will go over the basics of heart failure, medications and treatments. We will have breakout sessions to review your medications and plan.
We will check blood pressure during the class. Please bring your medications and discharge paperwork with you.
Heart Failure Discharge Course
Free
Occurs: Tuesday, March 04 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM
2025-03-05T00:15:00Z
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
Were you discharged from the hospital with the diagnosis of heart failure? Do you have any questions about your heart failure? This class will be taught by Resident Physicians who will go over the basics of heart failure, medications and treatments. We will have breakout sessions to review your medications and plan.
We will check blood pressure during the class. Please bring your medications and discharge paperwork with you.
Heart Failure Discharge Course
Free
Occurs: Tuesday, February 04 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM
2025-02-05T00:15:00Z
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
Were you discharged from the hospital with the diagnosis of heart failure? Do you have any questions about your heart failure? This class will be taught by Resident Physicians who will go over the basics of heart failure, medications and treatments. We will have breakout sessions to review your medications and plan.
We will check blood pressure during the class. Please bring your medications and discharge paperwork with you.
Heart Failure Discharge Course
Free
Occurs: Tuesday, January 07 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM
2025-01-08T00:15:00Z
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
Were you discharged from the hospital with the diagnosis of heart failure? Do you have any questions about your heart failure? This class will be taught by Resident Physicians who will go over the basics of heart failure, medications and treatments. We will have breakout sessions to review your medications and plan.
We will check blood pressure during the class. Please bring your medications and discharge paperwork with you.
Family Birthing Center Tour
Free
Occurs: Wednesday, March 19 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
2025-03-19T22:30:00Z
Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave.
Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave.
Phone: 773-878-6888
Family Birthing Center Tour
Free
Occurs: Wednesday, March 12 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
2025-03-12T22:30:00Z
Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave.
Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave.
Phone: 773-878-6888
Family Birthing Center Tour
Free
Occurs: Wednesday, March 05 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
2025-03-05T23:30:00Z
Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave.
Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave.
Phone: 773-878-6888
Family Birthing Center Tour
Free
Occurs: Wednesday, February 26 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
2025-02-26T23:30:00Z
Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave.
Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave.
Phone: 773-878-6888
Family Birthing Center Tour
Free
Occurs: Wednesday, February 19 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
2025-02-19T23:30:00Z
Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave.
Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave.
Phone: 773-878-6888
Family Birthing Center Tour
Free
Occurs: Wednesday, February 12 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
2025-02-12T23:30:00Z
Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave.
Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave.
Phone: 773-878-6888
Family Birthing Center Tour
Free
Occurs: Wednesday, February 05 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
2025-02-05T23:30:00Z
Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave.
Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave.
Phone: 773-878-6888
Family Birthing Center Tour
Free
Occurs: Wednesday, January 29 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
2025-01-29T23:30:00Z
Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave.
Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave.
Phone: 773-878-6888
Family Birthing Center Tour
Free
Occurs: Wednesday, January 22 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
2025-01-22T23:30:00Z
Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave.
Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave.
Phone: 773-878-6888
Family Birthing Center Tour
Free
Occurs: Wednesday, January 15 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
2025-01-15T23:30:00Z
Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave.
Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave.
Phone: 773-878-6888
Family Birthing Center Tour
Free
Occurs: Wednesday, January 08 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
2025-01-08T23:30:00Z
Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave.
Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave.
Phone: 773-878-6888
Bystander CPR/AED Training Session
Free
Occurs: Thursday, February 27 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
2025-02-28T00:00:00Z
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
Bystander CPR/AED Training Session
Free
Occurs: Thursday, January 23 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
2025-01-24T00:00:00Z
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
Living with Diabetes
Free
Occurs: Tuesday, January 21 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
2025-01-21T22:30:00Z
Galter LifeCenter 5157 N. Francisco Ave, Community Wellness Center
Galter LifeCenter 5157 N. Francisco Ave, Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
Ideal for anyone with diabetes or pre-diabetes, as well as family or friends interested in supporting diabetes management. Learn how to prevent and control diabetes, how to eat for diabetes and how to monitor health through basic screenings for blood pressure and A1C.
Grief Support Group
Free
Occurs: Thursday, January 23 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
2025-01-23T21:00:00Z
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Ave, Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Ave, Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
Have you experienced the death of a loved one? Are you struggling to make sense out of your grief? This group is for people 18+ mourning the loss of an adult who died in the last two years. Join Amy Carlozo, Swedish Hospital Chaplain and Grief Group Facilitator. During this 8-week session, you will learn coping strategies and find support though sharing experiences and stories.
There are eight weekly sessions, taking place on Thursdays, from
January 23 through March 13 from 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Community Flavors
Free
Occurs: Wednesday, July 09 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
2025-07-09T22:00:00Z
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
Community Flavors
Celebrate the diversity of our surrounding communities through food! Learn about different cultural foods through a cooking demonstration (samples included) along with the nutritional value of foods, tips to increase vegetable intake and more.
Community Flavors
Free
Occurs: Wednesday, June 11 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
2025-06-11T22:00:00Z
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
Community Flavors
Celebrate the diversity of our surrounding communities through food! Learn about different cultural foods through a cooking demonstration (samples included) along with the nutritional value of foods, tips to increase vegetable intake and more.
Community Flavors
Free
Occurs: Wednesday, May 14 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
2025-05-14T22:00:00Z
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
Community Flavors
Celebrate the diversity of our surrounding communities through food! Learn about different cultural foods through a cooking demonstration (samples included) along with the nutritional value of foods, tips to increase vegetable intake and more.
Community Flavors
Free
Occurs: Wednesday, April 09 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
2025-04-09T22:00:00Z
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
Community Flavors
Celebrate the diversity of our surrounding communities through food! Learn about different cultural foods through a cooking demonstration (samples included) along with the nutritional value of foods, tips to increase vegetable intake and more.
Community Flavors
Free
Occurs: Wednesday, March 12 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
2025-03-12T22:00:00Z
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
Community Flavors
Celebrate the diversity of our surrounding communities through food! Learn about different cultural foods through a cooking demonstration (samples included) along with the nutritional value of foods, tips to increase vegetable intake and more.
Community Flavors
Free
Occurs: Wednesday, February 12 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
2025-02-12T23:00:00Z
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
Community Flavors
Celebrate the diversity of our surrounding communities through food! Learn about different cultural foods through a cooking demonstration (samples included) along with the nutritional value of foods, tips to increase vegetable intake and more.
Veggies for Health
Free
Occurs: Thursday, January 09 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2025-01-09T17:00:00Z
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888
Learn the basics of nutrition, join a community of peers interested in wellness and receive a weekly box vegetables. A FREE 8-week group nutrition class* and produce pick up. *Must be first time, new client to Veggies for Health program.
There are eight weekly sessions, taking place on Thursdays, from January 9 through Feb 20 from 11 am – Noon. *Thursday, Feb 27 will take place 10 - 11 am at The Friendship Center 2711 W. Lawrence Ave.
PT Continuing Education Course: Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement System Syndromes
Price: $525.00
Occurs: Saturday, April 26 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
2025-04-26T13:00:00Z
Swedish Hospital's Rehab Services Department, 5157 N. Francisco Ave.
Swedish Hospital's Rehab Services Department, 5157 N. Francisco Ave.
Chicago
Please use the Rehab Services entrance on the south side of the building.
Phone: 773-878-8200, ext. 2628
Note: This is a two-day course taking place April 26-27, 2025.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement System Syndromes: Advanced Application to the Upper Quarter
Full Itinerary available here
Two-day course featuring Suzy Cornbleet, PT, DPT, MA, an assistant professor of physical therapy and orthopaedic medicine in the Program in Physical Therapy at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.
Course Description
This course will provide a review and update of the concepts and principles of the Movement System Syndromes theory and its relationship to musculoskeletal pain syndromes. This course is designed to improve the clinician's skills in the performance of the examination procedures and the recognition of signs and symptoms of upper quarter movement system syndromes. Discussion will include description of specific movement system diagnoses of the shoulder girdle and cervical spine. The course will emphasize the selection and performance of corrective exercises based on the results of the examination leading to the movement system diagnosis. The course includes both lecture and lab.
Prerequisites
*Completion of Introductory Course or at a minimum reading the introductory chapter in one of the following books:
Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes by Shirley Sahrmann, Publisher-Harcourt Health Sciences, 2002
or
Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Extremities, Cervical and Thoracic Spine, by Shirley Sahrmann, Publisher-Elsevier, 2011.
*Review of UQ Exam Videos
Attire: This course involves laboratory practice. Please wear gym clothes.
Tuition Cost: $550
Early Bird Registration (before January 1, 2025): $525
Cancellation Policy
Tuition will be refunded less a $50 administrative charge if notice of cancellation is received no later than 14 days prior to the event. No refund will be issued if notification received less than 14 days prior to course.
Childbirth Education Class
Price: $75.00
Occurs: Sunday, February 23 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
2025-02-23T15:00:00Z
Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave
Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave
Note: You will be escorted to the class location.
Note: This is a one-day marathon session.
Childbirth Education Class
Price: $75.00
Occurs: Sunday, January 26 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
2025-01-26T15:00:00Z
Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave
Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave
Note: You will be escorted to the class location.
Note: This is a one-day marathon session.
Baby Care and Infant CPR Class
Price: $75.00
Occurs: Sunday, February 09 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
2025-02-09T15:00:00Z
Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Avenue.
Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Avenue.
Note: You will be escorted to the class location.
Baby Care and Infant CPR Class
Price: $75.00
Occurs: Sunday, January 12 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
2025-01-12T15:00:00Z
Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Avenue.
Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Avenue.
Note: You will be escorted to the class location.
Intuitive Eating Support Group
Free
Occurs: Thursday, January 09 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2025-01-09T19:00:00Z
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Community Wellness Center
Chicago
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
• Do you want to create a healthier relationship with food?
• Do you want to improve how you see yourself and your body?
• Do you want to stop dieting and learn how to break free from the diet mindset?
• Are you in recovery from an eating disorder or are you a chronic dieter?
There are ten weekly sessions, taking place on Thursdays, from January 9 through March 13 from 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Facilitators: AK Kritt RD, LDN and Emily Ledesma, LCSW
Smoking Cessation Program
Price: $150.00
Occurs: Tuesday, January 07 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
2025-01-08T00:00:00Z
Swedish Hospital, Anderson Pavilion 2751 W. Winona Street, Conference Room 5
Swedish Hospital, Anderson Pavilion 2751 W. Winona Street, Conference Room 5
Note: Virtual option is also available. Instructor will confirm in advance if you are interested in attending in person or via virtual zoom link. Thank you.
There are eight weekly sessions, taking place on Tuesdays from January 7 through February 25 from 6 - 7 p.m.
Smoking Cessation Program
Learn How to Quit, Even if You Don't Want To Quit!
The Smoking Cessation Program is led by Carol Southard, RN, MSN, tobacco treatment specialist, with more than 30 years of experience helping people quit tobacco products. She has led more than 400 groups, with a 50 percent or better success rate one year following treatment.
Studies show that people who quit with the support of a program have a much better chance of success of taking control over this most difficult of all addictions.
This program consists of eight one-hour sessions and includes a comprehensive support group with individualized interventions. Rather than focus on the dangers of smoking, the curriculum outlines a strategy on how to quit smoking and offers techniques and materials to establish a systematic cessation plan for each participant. For more information, call Carol at 312-613-6286.
How Does The Program Work
The Tobacco Cessation Program provides groundwork for the quit date and thereafter emphasizes the maintenance of non-smoking behavior, which is the most important part of any cessation effort. A multitude of educational materials is distributed at each session. Throughout the program, participants are given assignments to increase awareness of their tobacco habit, assess their own motivation to quit, learn cessation techniques and accomplish behavioral changes that lead to quitting and preventing relapses. Participants assist each other throughout the program with group discussion, support and problem solving. The program facilitator provides referrals to health care providers for general health care or specialists for specific needs as appropriate. Follow-up phone calls are made to all clients at regular intervals by the program facilitator. Relapse prevention is provided to all clients as needed via the support group network.
Smoking Cessation Medications
Information about nicotine replacement therapy, bupropion (Zyban) and Varenicline (Chantix) is presented as part of the program.
What is Covered During the Sessions
- A step-by-step plan on how to quit
- Self-control techniques
- Relaxation methods
- Nutrition and exercise guidelines
- Stress management strategies
- Group support
- Follow-up phone calls at 3 and 12-month intervals
- Prescriptions and referrals as appropriate
Cost
The cost of the 8-week Smoking Cessation Program is $150. Financial assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Additional Questions
If you have additional questions about the program, please contact the instructor, Carol Southard, at 312-613-6286.
Sapphire Circle - Journaling for Mental Health
Free
Occurs: Wednesday, January 22 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
2025-01-22T16:30:00Z
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
Kick off the new year by exploring this useful form of self-care to help reduce stress in daily life.
The Sapphire Circle is a free program series designed for people aged 60+ living in the Swedish Hospital community. It includes additional benefits such as discounts at the Swedish cafeteria and Starbucks café.
If you are not yet a member of the Sapphire Circle club, learn more and sign up for free at this link.
Community Flavors
Free
Occurs: Wednesday, January 15 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
2025-01-15T23:00:00Z
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Galter Life Center, 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, Community Wellness Center
Phone: 773-878-6888, ext. 3
Community Flavors
Celebrate the diversity of our surrounding communities through food! Learn about different cultural foods through a cooking demonstration (samples included) along with the nutritional value of foods, tips to increase vegetable intake and more.