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Diabetes Support Group

Free

Occurs: Tuesday, July 12 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM 2022-07-12T23:00:00Z

Swedish Hospital's Galter LifeCenter 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, 2nd Floor
Chicago

Galter LifeCenter 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, 2nd Floor

Diabetes Support Group

Free

Occurs: Tuesday, June 07 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM 2022-06-07T23:00:00Z

Swedish Hospital's Galter LifeCenter 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, 2nd Floor
Chicago

Galter LifeCenter 5157 N. Francisco Avenue, 2nd Floor

Smoking Cessation Program

Price: $150.00

Occurs: Tuesday, July 12 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 2022-07-12T23:00:00Z

Anderson Pavilion, Conference Room 5 (2751 W. Winona St.)

Phone: 773-878-6888

Note: Virtual option is also available. Instructor will confirm in advance if you are interested in attending in person or via virtual zoom link. Thank you.

There are eight weekly sessions, taking place on Tuesdays from July 12 through August 30 from 6 - 7 p.m.

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.

New Moms Group - Virtual

Free

Occurs: Tuesday, May 31 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 2022-05-31T15:30:00Z

Join us on Zoom!

For more information, please call 773-293-5300.

New Moms Group - Virtual

Free

Occurs: Tuesday, May 24 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 2022-05-24T15:30:00Z

Join us on Zoom!

For more information, please call 773-293-5300.

Childbirth Education Class

Price: $75.00

Occurs: Sunday, December 11 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 2022-12-11T15:00:00Z

Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave

Note: You will be escorted to the class location.

Phone: 773-878-6888

Note: This is a one-day marathon session.

Childbirth Education Class

Price: $75.00

Occurs: Sunday, November 20 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 2022-11-20T15:00:00Z

Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave

Note: You will be escorted to the class location.

Phone: 773-878-6888

Note: This is a one-day marathon session.

Childbirth Education Class

Price: $75.00

Occurs: Sunday, October 23 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 2022-10-23T14:00:00Z

Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave

Note: You will be escorted to the class location.

Phone: 773-878-6888

Note: This is a one-day marathon session.

Childbirth Education Class

Price: $75.00

Occurs: Sunday, September 25 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 2022-09-25T14:00:00Z

Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave

Note: You will be escorted to the class location.

Phone: 773-878-6888

Note: This is a one-day marathon session.

Childbirth Education Class

Price: $75.00

Occurs: Sunday, August 28 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 2022-08-28T14:00:00Z

Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave

Note: You will be escorted to the class location.

Phone: 773-878-6888

Note: This is a one-day marathon session.

Childbirth Education Class

Price: $75.00

Occurs: Sunday, July 24 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 2022-07-24T14:00:00Z

Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave

Note: You will be escorted to the class location.

Phone: 773-878-6888

Note: This is a one-day marathon session.

Baby Care and Infant CPR Class

Price: $75.00

Occurs: Sunday, December 04 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 2022-12-04T15:00:00Z

Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Avenue.

Note: You will be escorted to the class location.

Phone: 773-878-6888

Baby Care and Infant CPR Class

Price: $75.00

Occurs: Sunday, November 13 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 2022-11-13T15:00:00Z

Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Avenue.

Note: You will be escorted to the class location.

Phone: 773-878-6888

Baby Care and Infant CPR Class

Price: $75.00

Occurs: Sunday, October 16 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 2022-10-16T14:00:00Z

Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Avenue.

Note: You will be escorted to the class location.

Phone: 773-878-6888

Baby Care and Infant CPR Class

Price: $75.00

Occurs: Sunday, September 18 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 2022-09-18T14:00:00Z

Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Avenue.

Note: You will be escorted to the class location.

Phone: 773-878-6888

Baby Care and Infant CPR Class

Price: $75.00

Occurs: Sunday, August 21 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 2022-08-21T14:00:00Z

Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Avenue.

Note: You will be escorted to the class location.

Phone: 773-878-6888

Baby Care and Infant CPR Class

Price: $75.00

Occurs: Sunday, July 17 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 2022-07-17T14:00:00Z

Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Avenue.

Note: You will be escorted to the class location.

Phone: 773-878-6888

Breastfeeding Class

Price: $20.00

Occurs: Saturday, August 06 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 2022-08-06T14:30:00Z

Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave

Note: You will be escorted to the class location.

Phone: 773-878-6888

9 slots remaining

Breastfeeding Class

Price: $20.00

Occurs: Saturday, July 09 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 2022-07-09T14:30:00Z

Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave

Note: You will be escorted to the class location.

Phone: 773-878-6888

Breastfeeding Class

Price: $20.00

Occurs: Saturday, June 11 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 2022-06-11T14:30:00Z

Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave

Note: You will be escorted to the class location.

Phone: 773-878-6888

1 slot remaining

Family Birthing Center Tour

Free

Occurs: Saturday, May 28 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 2022-05-28T15:00:00Z

Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave.

Meet in the third floor lobby

Phone: 773-878-6888

2 slots remaining

Family Birthing Center Tour

Free

Occurs: Thursday, May 19 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM 2022-05-19T23:00:00Z

Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave.

Meet in the third floor lobby

Phone: 773-878-6888

Childbirth Education Class

Price: $75.00

Occurs: Sunday, June 12 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 2022-06-12T14:00:00Z

Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave

Note: You will be escorted to the class location.

Phone: 773-878-6888

Note: This is a one-day marathon session.

4 slots remaining

Childbirth Education Class

Price: $75.00

Occurs: Sunday, May 22 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 2022-05-22T14:00:00Z

Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Ave

Note: You will be escorted to the class location.

Phone: 773-878-6888

Note: This is a one-day marathon session.

4 slots remaining

Baby Care and Infant CPR Class

Price: $75.00

Occurs: Sunday, June 05 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 2022-06-05T14:00:00Z

Swedish Hospital, Galter Medical Pavilion, 5140 N. California Avenue.

Note: You will be escorted to the class location.

Phone: 773-878-6888

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Understanding Your Health

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Male Sexual Health: Hormones and More

Learn about factors that affect hormones, prostate health and overall male sexual health. Topics include erectile dysfunction, testosterone levels, prevention strategies and traditional and non-traditional treatments to address a range of issues.

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Eye Health: Conditions, Treatments and Prevention

Learn about treatment options for common eye conditions, including cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, along with strategies for prevention.

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Increase your energy without grabbing another cup of coffee, sugary beverage or junk food. Learn about ingredients which naturally help to boost energy levels, and enjoy samples of a healthy energy bite courtesy of a demo at the end of the program.

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Learn about components of the food label and how to prioritize categories, as well as practical guidance on selecting healthier food options.

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Girl Talk at The Clark: Taboo Topics

Ask uncomfortable or embarrassing health questions without being put on the spot. Submit questions in advance or anonymously at the door, and listen as experts discuss common women's health issues. Wine and light refreshments served.

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Call the Midwife: Learn about Midwifery Across the Lifespan

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This small group is specially designed for breast cancer survivors, either during or after treatment. You’ll focus on range of motion, strength, posture and lymphedema prevention. Taught by Diana Dimas, Cancer Exercise Specialist.

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Join Diana Dimas, Cancer Exercise Specialist, for this free workshop where you’ll learn lymph drainage exercises and precautions you can take to avoid lymphedema.

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Live Yes! Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Personalized Goal-Setting Event

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Diabetes Support Group

Diabetes Support Group

Smoking Cessation Program

Smoking Cessation Program

Learn How to Quit, Even if You Don't Want To Quit!

How Does The Program Work

Smoking Cessation Medications

What is Covered During the Sessions

Cost

Additional Questions

New Moms Group - Virtual

New Moms Group - Virtual

Childbirth Education Class

Childbirth Education Class

Childbirth Education Class

Childbirth Education Class

Childbirth Education Class

Childbirth Education Class

Baby Care and Infant CPR Class

Baby Care and Infant CPR Class

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Baby Care and Infant CPR Class

Baby Care and Infant CPR Class

Baby Care and Infant CPR Class

Breastfeeding Class

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Family Birthing Center Tour

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Family Birthing Center Tour

Childbirth Education Class

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Childbirth Education Class

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Baby Care and Infant CPR Class

Bike Helmet Giveaway at the Farmers Market

COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall

Understanding Your Health

Male Sexual Health: Hormones and More

Gaining Control of Your Pelvic Health

Eye Health: Conditions, Treatments and Prevention

Healthy Bones: Learning About Osteoporosis

Smart Snacking: Naturally Boosting Your Energy

Smart Shopping: Understanding Food Labels

Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Continuing Education Programs

Girl Talk at The Clark: Taboo Topics

What’s Jewish About Breast and Ovarian Cancer?

Gut Check: Keeping your Digestive System Healthy

Call the Midwife: Learn about Midwifery Across the Lifespan

Cancer and Exercise

Lymphedema Prevention: Tips and Tricks

Live Yes! Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Personalized Goal-Setting Event

Women Living with Cancer Networking Group

Self-Care = Happy Life

Is it Seasonal Allergies or a Sinus Issue?

Do you have a Primary Care Physician?

Choose wellness

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