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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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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.

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

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.

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

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. 

Kick off the new year by exploring this useful form of self-care to help reduce stress in daily life.

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