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Calendar of Events

Rush Oak Park Hospital AGE-WISE Community Calendar Spring 2010

Unless otherwise noted, classes are free, and will be held in Suite 2000 of the Rush Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Ave., Oak Park — immediately south of Rush Oak Park Hospital. Free off-street parking anytime, or free valet is available daytime only. Registration is requested; space is often limited. Hot coffee and tea provided:


AARP Driver Safety Program

Tue, Sep 7 to Wed, Sep 8
9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Rush Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
AARP instructor
AARP’s eight-hour classroom refresher course is designed specifically to meet the needs of older drivers. Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Registration is required.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

Do You Have a Plan for Healthy Aging?

Tue, Sep 14
10 to 11 a.m.
Rush Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Kari Fatta, RN, MSN, Age-WISE
Learn about what changes we go through as we age and what we can do to ensure a healthy lifestyle.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

You’re So Vein

Wed, Sep 15
Evening program—6 to 7 p.m.
Rush Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
William Piccione, MD, vascular surgery
Learn about varicose and spider veins, and their causes, diagnosis and treatment. Stay for a free screening.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

Cholesterol and Your Health, Three-Part Series

Thu, Sep 16
Evening program—6 to 7 p.m.
Rush Oak Park Hospital Physicians’ Group—Elmwood Park
7734 W. North Ave
Elmwood Park, Il
During National Cholesterol Education Month, learn about cholesterol and your health in three easy steps.
Part 1 - Get your cholesterol checked.
Receive a free cholesterol screening at the office of James Baraglia, MD, Bernard Coniglio, MD, and Joseph Gigante, MD.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

Balancing Act

Fri, Sep 17
1 to 2 p.m.
Rush Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Keith Klopp, OT; Kari Fatta, RN, MSN, Age-WISE
Learn simple exercises to help improve balance. Stay for a free balance screening.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

Are You Ready For Retirement? Two-Part Series

Tue, Sep 21 to Wed, Sep 22
Rush Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Chris Everett, financial planner
Part 1 - Keys to Building Successful Wealth
Tuesday, Sept. 21-10 to 11 a.m.
Part 2 - Tax-Free Long-Term Care for Wartime Veterans and Spouses
Wednesday, Sept. 22—10 to 11 a.m.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

Cholesterol and Your Health, Three-Part Series

Thu, Sep 23
Evening program—6 to 7 p.m.
Rush Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
During National Cholesterol Education Month, learn about cholesterol and your health in three easy steps.
Part 2 - Learn about test results.
Join the physicians at a panel discussion and get cholesterol and health tips, including info on how to interpret results.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

Lunch and Learn Session: Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Mon, Sep 27
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rush Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Brett Levine, MD, MS, orthopedics; Zach Pfiffner, PA, orthopedics
Come for a lunch snack, and learn about what osteoarthritis is, its diagnosis, its treatment options and arthroplasty.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

Cholesterol and Your Health, Three-Part Series

Thu, Sep 30
10 to 11 a.m.
Rush Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Thomas Gochenour, RPh, PharmD
During National Cholesterol Education Month, learn about cholesterol and your health in three easy steps.
Part 3 - Hear about medications.
Learn about choices, benefits and potential side effects.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

Matter of Balance

Tue, Oct 5 to Thu, Oct 28
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
520 S. Maple Ave., 4th floor Dining Room
Learn strategies to stay in control. Class includes a gait and balance evaluation. Space is limited. Cost is $20; scholarships are available.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

Understanding Depression

Thu, Oct 7
10 to 11 a.m.
Rush Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Kari Fatta, RN, MSN, Age-WISE
Learn how depression affects the mind and the body, as well as its symptoms, possible causes and treatment options.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

Breast Cancer Awareness

Tue, Oct 12
9 to 10 a.m.
Rush Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Linda Puleo, Breast Center
Learn about early detection options and lifestyle changes women can make to reduce their risk of breast cancer.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

Checklist for the Flu

Wed, Oct 20
10 to 11 a.m.
Rush Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Kari Fatta, RN, MSN, Age-WISE
Learn what you can do to stay healthy and prevent the spread of infection.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

Osteoporosis Update

Thu, Oct 21
1 to 2 p.m.
Rush Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Kari Fatta, RN, MSN, Age-WISE
Enjoy a calcium-rich snack and learn what’s new regarding osteoporosis and its treatment.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

Diabetes Health Fair

Fri, Oct 22
7 to 10 a.m.
500 S. Maple Ave., Medical Arts Building, Auditorium
This annual event provides a free diabetes screening, which includes a blood glucose screening and lipid profile. Fasting required. Registration required; space is limited.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

Physical Therapy For Wellness And Prevention

Tue, Oct 26 to Thu, Oct 28
10 to 11 a.m.
Rush Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Peter Schmitt, PT
Three-part series:
1. Tuesday, Oct. 26
Learn what can be done to strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis.
2. Wednesday, Oct. 27
What is the connection between exercise and diabetes prevention?
3. Thursday, Oct. 28
Learn what physical therapy can do for neck and back pain.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (Advanced)

Tue, Nov 2 to Thu, Dec 16
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 9 to 10 a.m.
Rush Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Kari Fatta, RN, MSN, AGE-WISE
Review the basic principles of exercise and joint protection, and build on your daily exercise routine.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

Healthy Eating = Happy Holidays

Thu, Nov 4
9 to 10 a.m.
Rush Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Mary Jo Desmond, RD, LDN
Learn how to enjoy the holidays by eating healthy alternatives.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

Age-WISE at the Cindy Lyons Health Fair

Wed, Nov 10
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mohr Senior Center, 7640 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park
Multiple health screenings available.
For information, call (708) 771-7737.

Lifeline Screening

Fri, Nov 12
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
500 S. Maple Ave., Medical Arts Building, Auditorium
Painless, noninvasive ultrasound screening for stroke/carotid artery, heart rhythm, aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and osteoporosis. Cost is $139 for stroke, vascular disease and heart rhythm tests; $149 for all tests.
Registration required. Call (800) 779-6353.

Advances in Eye Surgery, Cataracts, Glaucoma and Diabetic Eye Disease

Wed, Nov 17
2:30 to 4 p.m.
Rush Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Peter Panton, MD, ophthalmology
Learn about the latest procedures for cataracts and eye conditions related to diabetes and their treatments.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

NEW COURSE! Great American Smoke Out

Thu, Nov 18
10 to 11 a.m.
Rush Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Kari Fatta, RN, MSN, Age-WISE
This could be the day to put your cigarettes away. Learn more about smoking cessation and kick the habit.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).