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Calendar of Events

Rush Oak Park Hospital
Age-WISE Educational Events

Registration is required for hospital events. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free and are conducted in Room 2000 of the Rush Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Ave. in Oak Park — immediately south of Rush Oak Park Hospital. To register, call (708) 660-INFO (4636). Free off-street parking anytime; free valet parking daytime only. Evening programs listed in red.


Men’s Luncheon

Wed, Jun 26 to Wed, Jun 26
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Narendra K. Khare, MD, urology
Come for lunch and learn about prostate and other men’s health issues. Registration required.

Protect the Skin You Are In

Wed, Jul 3 to Wed, Jul 3
10 to 11 a.m.
Kari Fatta, RN, MSN, Age-WISE
Come and learn about the variety of ways to stay free from sunburns, and learn more about how you can keep your skin healthy.

Beat the Heat

Wed, Jul 17 to Wed, Jul 17
10 to 11 a.m.
Lisa Wilson, RN, BSN, CEN, TNS
Do you know when to seek emergency care and when to call your doctor? Come and learn more about summer emergencies.

Women’s Membership Luncheon

Wed, Jul 24 to Wed, Jul 24
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Linda Puleo, RT(R)(M), lead mammographer
Learn about the changes as we age, common problems we may have and breast health. Advance registration required.

Dizziness, Balance and the Inner Ear

Thu, Aug 15 to Thu, Aug 15
10 to 11 a.m.
Carrie Landsman, PT
How to stay on your feet?
Learn more about the vestibular system.

Slice of Pie Series

Registration is required

Advances in Cataract and Laser Surgery

Wednesday, June 5
5 to 6pm.
Peter Panton, MD, ophthalmology Learn what's new and what it can do for you. Stay for a free screening.

You're So Vein

Wednesday, June 19
5 to 6pm.
William Piccione, MD, vascular surgery Are you concerned about varicose and spider veins? Learn more about the causes and treatments and stay for a free screening.

Advance Directives

Wednesday, June 26
5 to 6 p.m. Gary McCray, MD, internal medicine and geriatrics; Karen M. Mayer, RN, MSN, MHA, CHE, FACHE; Aiofe Lee, director of Spiritual Care; Kari Fatta, RN, MSN, Age-WISE
Learn about the purpose of advance directives and how to prepare for difficult health care decisions.


Lemonade and Learning Series

Registration is required

Five Ways to Improve Memory

Wednesday, Aug. 7
10 to 11 a.m.
Kari Fatta, RN, MSN, Age-WISE
Come and learn easy things to improve your memory every day.

Healthy Weight

Wednesday, Aug. 14
10 to 11 a.m.
Kari Fatta, RN, MSN, Age-WISE
Come and check your weight, BMI and blood pressure, and stay for a refreshment.

Healthy Aging

Wednesday, Aug. 21
10 to 11 a.m.
Kari Fatta, RN, MSN, Age-WISE Learn more about protecting your health as you grow older.