Health Briefs for Jan. 25, 2012

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Updated: February 26, 2012 8:11AM

Prescription Drug Abuse: The Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery at Ingalls Health System will host a free seminar by Dr. Peter Bradley on the current trends surrounding prescription drug abuse at 6 p.m. Monday at the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W. 171st St., Tinley Park. Reservations: (800) 221.2199.

Mental Health: Palos Community Hospital is offering two free mental health programs. Dr. Harcharan Sandhu and Catherine Watkins, a licensed clinical social worker, will discuss social anxiety disorder and positive options regarding medication and behavioral interventions at 7 p.m. Feb. 2. The second program, “Why Can’t I Change Myself?” will be led by John Brogan, licensed clinical social worker, who will focus on change issues related to resolving depression, anxiety, recurrent relationship issues, and addictions or bad habits at 7 p.m. Feb. 7. Both programs are at Palos the Health & Fitness Center, 15430 West Ave., Orland Park. Registration: (708) 226-2300.

Learn CPR: Advocate Christ Medical Center is offering the Family and Friends CPR course, a free, community educational program from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 7 in the Advocate Christ Medical Center’s Auditorium, 4440 W. 95th St. Registration: (708) 684-3043.

Wellness Seminar: Dr. Joel Wallach will talk about maintaining optimal health and the products available to help with that goal during a seminar at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the House of Prayer Ministries by Faith, 480 Lakewood Blvd. Park Forest. Registration: (708) 283-9700.

Antiques Sale: Silver Cross Hospital, 1200 Maple Road, Joliet, will hold its annual antique and collectibles sale 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 3 and Feb. 4. at the Encore Shop. Proceeds will benefit Silver Cross Hospital. Information: Volunteers Services, (815) 300-7117.