Health Briefs for Feb. 1

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Updated: March 2, 2012 8:12AM

Stroke Club: Ingalls offers the Stroke Club for people and their families who have been impacted by strokes. The next meeting is 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Ingalls Center for Outpatient Rehabilitation, 1551 Huntington Drive, Calumet City. Information: (708) 915-4726.

Children’s Orthopedic Assessment Clinic: Oak Lawn Elks Lodge No. 2254 and Chicago South Elks Lodge No. 1596, in cooperation with the
Illinois Elks Children’s Care Program, will have a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic 2 to
4 p.m. Wednesday at Parkview Musculoskeletal Institute, 7600 W. College Drive, Palos Heights. The clinic is a chance for a child to be reviewed for bone and joint development. Children who might have feet pointing out or who complain of back, knee, ankle or leg pain or who has a back curvature can be seen at this clinic. The Elks will provide financial assistance to their best of their ability for children needing further treatment or specialty equipment when the family lacks sufficient resources to do so, according to a spokesman. Children up to 21 are eligible for the services. Appointments: (800) 272-0074.

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. Thursday. 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. Tuesday. Both programs are at Palos the Health & Fitness Center, 15430 West Ave., Orland Park. Registration: (708) 226-2300.

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

Total Lipid Profile Testing: Orland Township is hosting total lipid profile testing 8:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. A 9-to-12 hour fast is required. The price of the test is $25 with proof of residency. Non-residents may participate for $30. Blood pressure and glucose testing are available for an additional $5. There will be free blood pressure screenings. Appointments: (708) 403-4222.

Medicare Seminars: United
Insurance Services Ltd., an agent for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, is hosting free Medicare supplement insurance seminars at 9 a.m. and noon Saturday at 6500 W. College Drive, Palos Heights. The seminar will cover changes in Social Security, what Medicare does and does not cover and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Medicare supplement insurance plans. Reservations: (800) 244-0636 or www.UIST65Seminars.com.

Immunization Clinic: Orland Township is hosting its monthly immunization clinic for residents 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the township building, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. Appointments: (708) 403-4222. Information: www.orlandtwp.org.

Weight Loss and Healthy Living Program: The Wellness Committee at Pilgrim Faith Church will hold
a 10-week weight loss and healthy living program people who want a spiritual approach to living well.
The sessions are based on the book “Craving Hope” by Joni Woelfel. There is no charge to join the program. The first meeting will be 7 p.m. Monday in the lounge at Pilgrim Faith Church, 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn. Information: (708) 422-4200 or e-mail office@pilgrimfaith.org.

Cronic Disease: The White Crane Wellness Center will host a chronic disease self management class, “Take Charge of Your Health”
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Mondays starting this Monday to March 19
at the Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. The classes are free of charge. Registration: Maureen Collins or Tim Vu, (773) 271-9001 or takecharge@whitecranewellness.org.

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. Tuesday in the Advocate Christ Medical Center’s Auditorium, 4440 W. 95th St.
Registration: (708) 684-3043.

Memory Support Meeting: The medical director at Smith Village continuing care retirement community in Chicago’s Beverly community will discuss the differences between Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body, Multi-Infarct and other manifestations of dementia during a memory support meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Smith Village, 2320 W. 113th Place, Chicago. Reservations: (773) 474-7300.

Foot Problems: A podiatric foot and ankle surgeon with the Bone and Joint Institute at Advocate Christ Medical Center will discuss the basic anatomy of the foot and common foot problems including bunions, hammertoe and heel pain 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 8 in the Conference Center of Advocate Christ Medical Center, 4440 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn. Registration: (800) 323-8622, code 1G59.

Healthy Hearts: Healthy Hearts is a group aimed at educating people on the benefits of maintaining a healthy heart. The next meeting will be 2 to 3 p.m. Feb. 9 in the Conference Center of Advocate Christ Medical Center, 4440 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn. The topic will be “What is New with Heart Issues Facing Us Today?” Registration: Sue Dedic, (708) 684-3899.

Heart Screenings: MetroSouth Medical Center is offering heart and circulation screenings for $40. The “Healthy Heart and Circulation Exam” is discounted from its original value of $250. The check-ups will include a series of tests, including an electrocardiogram-monitored exercise exam, blood pressure test and blood work to measure cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels. In addition, participants will have their body mass index measured and receive an ankle brachial index test. Appointments: (708) 597-2000, option 4, Ext. 5615.

Medicare Program: A community relations specialist from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois will present a free, informative program on Medicare Parts A and B and Medicare Supplemental Plans at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 7 at Panera Bread, 11069 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort. Reservations: (800) 382-4548.

Emergency Bracelets: Orland Township residents may purchase a stainless-steel bracelet for $10 or gold bracelet for $12, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday at the Orland Township building, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. Each bracelet is identified by a number and contains a slip of paper in which to include vital information. During the time of purchase, a form must be filled out containing the bracelet identification number, contact information, allergies, medical conditions and any medications the bracelet user is currently taking. The paperwork will be kept on file at the Orland Township office in case of emergency. Information: www.orlandtwp.org.