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Local health events: June 13 through June 20

The Herald News - 6/13/2017

ONGOING

Abuse/neglect of seniors or disabled adults ? In Grundy County, call Catholic Charities at 815-933-7791 or the 24 hour adult protective services hotline at 1-866-800-1409.

Advocate Childhood Trauma Treatment Program ? No-cost 20-session therapy/counseling services for children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. Call 1-800-210-1110 or visit advocatehealth.com/familycarenetwork.

Associated Orthodontists "Smile Search" ? Through June 30, past and present patients submit a photo of themselves smiling (with or without braces). Winners featured on AO website, social media and promotional print materials. For information and to submit, visit greatbraces.com/smilesearch.

Breakfast Club ? Lewis University, Student Recreation and Fitness Center, 1 University Parkway, Romeoville. Ages 55 and older. For times, fees, registration and information, call Jill Siegfried at 815-836-5277.

Cardiac Risk Assessment ? Outpatient Testing Center, Silver Cross Hospital, 1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Measures total cholesterol including HDL and LDL levels, blood glucose level, triglyceride level, blood pressure and body fat, and 12-lead EKG. A 12-hour fast is required. $40. Cash, check or credit card will be accepted at time of appointment. Insurance will not be billed. Call 815-300-7076.

Catholic Charities' Ombudsman Program ? Protects and promotes the rights and quality of life for those who reside in long-term-care facilities in Kankakee, Will and Grundy counties. Services are confidential and free. Call 815-932-1921 or 1-800-252-8966.

Child Abuse Hotline ? 1-800-25-ABUSE (252-2873)

"Courage to Quit" Smoking Cessation Program ? Offered by Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, in partnership with the Respiratory Health Association. For information, call 877-737-4636.

Food safety ? Food safety coaches are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, on the "Ask Karen Chat" and by phone at the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline, 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854). Recorded messages are available 24 hours a day.

Free amplified phones ? 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Disability Resource Center, 77 N. 129th Infantry Drive, Joliet. Bring latest telephone bill and ID card. Call 815-729-0162 (voice), 815-729-2085 (TTY) or 815-768-2582 (VRS).

Free blood pressure checks ? 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Silver Cross Health Center, 12701 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen. Walk-ins welcome. For information, call 708-364 6337.

Grief counseling ? Available at Joliet Area Community Hospice for anyone of any age experiencing loss due to death of child, parent, sibling, grandparent, relative, friend or pet, regardless of the cause of death. Call Mary Ann Burns at 815-460-3282.

Grundy VAC office ? To learn about programs for veterans on the local, state and federal level, call 815-941-3152.

Illinois Poison Control ? 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including holidays. Call IPC at 1-800-222-1222. For information, visit illinoispoisoncenter.org.

LifeSource Blood Donor mobile app ? Android users: Google Play. iPhone users: Apple App Store.

Morris Hospital Online Childbirth Class ? Instructive video clips, animations, interactive games and birth stories. Tours of the Family Birthing Suites at Morris Hospital scheduled upon request. $65. Register at www.morrishospital.org/events. For information, call 815-942-3012.

Morris Hospital online health risk assessments ? For heart health, peripheral artery disease and stroke. Visit www.morrishospital.org/getcheckednow.

NAMI ? Offers information about mental illness conditions, symptoms and treatment at www.namiwillgrundy.org or through its HelpLine at 815-731-9103.

Postnatal physical therapy screenings ? Silver Cross Health Center, 12701 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen. Free for women six weeks to one year post-delivery. 15-minute exam. Focus on posture, core and pelvic strength. For confidential appointment, call 815-300-6288.

Silver Cross online sleep disorders assessment ? Visit www.silvercross.org/sleepdisorderscenter.

Silver Cross online stroke risk assessment ? Visit www.silvercross.org/neuro.

Will-Grundy Medical Clinic "Sponsor a Patient" ? For information and to donate, visit shawurl.com/333h.

UPCOMING

8th annual Trinity Triumph 5K Run/Walk ? 7 p.m.June 22, New Lenox Village Commons. Proceeds from the race support the people with developmental disabilities and mental illness whom Trinity Services supports. Register by June 21 at www.trinitytriumph.com or call 815-717-3750.

Lockport area Special Education Cooperative will be having a DIAL 4 screening ? June 27 and June 28. Ages 3 to 5 living in the Lockport and Crest Hill areas. Gross and fine motor, general concepts and communication, vision and hearing. Results discussed with parents. To schedule an appointment, call Debbie at 815-838-8080.

Naperville Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk ? July 23, Naperville Pavilion, 500 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville. Registration is 8 a.m. Walk begins 9 a.m.$50 (advance). $60 (walk day). Register at shawurl.com/339l.

The Ride to Cure FA ? July 23. Route options: 4-, 12-, 27- and 50-mile route option. All routes begin and end in Central Park, Channahon. Benefits FARA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to research leading to treatments and a cure for Friedreich's ataxia (FA), a debilitating, life shortening, degenerative neuro-muscular disorder. To register, visit rideATAXIA.org/chicago. For information, call Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance at 484-879-6160.

Timmy's Hugs and Heart Garden Walk ? 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.June 24. Nine gardens in Plainfield, Shorewood, Channahon, Joliet and New Lenox. $15. Benefits the pediatric program of Joliet Area Community Hospice. For registration and information, visit joliethospice.org/events or call 815-740-4104.

Valley View School District 365U School Safety Conference ? 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Sept. 28, Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook. Featured speakers Michele Gay, who co-founded the "Safe and Sound" initiative in honor of her daughter, Josephine, and in memory of 19 other children and six teachers lost on Dec. 14, 2012, at Sandy Hook School; and Stephen Sroka, who went from living in the "projects" to being a professor. $99. Lunch included. Register at www.vvsd.org/modernview.

June 13

Yoga ? 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; also June 20, The Cancer Support Center, 19657 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena. For information, call 708-478-3529 or visit www.CancerSupportCenter.org.

Family Caregiver Support Group ? 11 a.m.; also June 20, Easter Seals, Joliet Region, 212 Barney Drive, Joliet. Contact Kathy Miller at 815-931-9693 or kathy21miller@gmail.com.

Joliet TOPS ? Weigh-in is 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. Meeting begins 6:30 p.m.First Presbyterian Church, 805 Western Ave., Joliet. For information, call Denise at 815-690-7035.

"Diabetes and Eye Health" ? 6 to 7 p.m., Morris Hospital, Whitman Assembly Room 2, 150 W. High St., Morris. Presenter optometrist Angelo Marino with Ortiz Eye and Hearing. Registration not required. For information, call 815-705-7367.

Bipolar Disease Support Group ? 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital'sBehavioral Health Services, 1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. First-time participants register at 888-660-HEAL (4325) or www.silvercross.org.

Birthing Center Tours ? 7 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital, 1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Call 888-660-HEAL (4325) or visit www.silvercross.org/our-services/other-services/birthing-center.

NAMI Family Support Group (Morris) ? 7 p.m., Morris Hospital, 150 High St., Morris. Free. Confidential. Facilitated by trained team of family members of individuals living with mental illness. For information, call 815-731-9103 or email info@namiwillgrundy.org.

June 14

Pediatric Exams ? 8 to 11 a.m., Will County Community Health Center, 1106 Neal Ave., Joliet. For children in nursery and day-care programs. Sliding-scale fee, many forms of public and private insurance accepted. For information, call 815-727-8670.

Memory Lane Social ? 10:30 a.m. to noon, Mokena Community Public Library District, 11327 W. 195th St., Mokena. For people with Alzheimer's (or other dementias) along with their caregivers. Contact Tracy Domzalski at tdomzalski@mokena.lib.il.us or 708-479-9663.

Sit & Stay Fit Chair Exercises ? 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Crest Hill Branch Library, 20670 Len Kubinski Drive, Crest Hill. For information, contact Amy Byrne at 815-552-4278, abyrne@whiteoaklibrary.org, or visit www.whiteoaklibrary.org.

Get Moving Get Fit ? 4 to 4:45 p.m., The Cancer Support Center, 19657 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena. For information, call 708-478-3529 or visit www.CancerSupportCenter.org.

Stroke Support Group ? 4 to 5 p.m. at Silver Cross Hospital, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Inpatient Unit Dining Room, 1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. First-time participants register at 888-660-HEAL (4325) or www.silvercross.org.

Wellness Walking Wednesdays ? 5 to 6 p.m., Hickory Creek Preserve, LaPorte Road Access, Mokena; Rock Run Preserve, Black Road Access, Joliet; Whalon Lake, Royce Road, Naperville. Free. All ages. For information, visit ReconnectWithNature.org.

Obesity and Your Health: Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You? ? 5:45 p.m. BMI Surgery, Silver Cross Hospital Pavilion A, Suite 260, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Drs. Christopher Joyce and Brian Lahmann, gastric bypass surgeons, will offer a free informational session. Register at 888-660-4325 or www.silvercross.org.

Baby Care Basics ? 6 to 7:30 p.m., Morris Hospital Boardroom, 150 High St., Morris. $15 a couple. Register at www.morrishospital.org/events. For information, call 815-942-3012.

Brain Injury Support Group ? 6 p.m., Easter Seals Joliet Region, 212 Barney Drive, Joliet. Contact Kathy Miller at 815-931-9693 or kathy21miller@gmail.com.

Treating the Spectrum of Shoulder Diseases ? 6 to 7:30 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Presenter Dr. James Leonard, orthopedic surgeon. Free. Register to attend at www.silvercross.org.

Conquer Your Core ? 7:15 p.m., Fountaindale Public Library District, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Call 630-759-2102 or visit fountaindale.org.

Beach Ready Fit Challenge registration deadline ? 7:30 to 8:45 a.m.June 18 to Aug. 13, The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center, 10847 W. La Porte Road, Mokena. Register at 708-390- 2343 or www.mokenapark.com.

June 15

Camp 911 Children's Safety Program ? 9 to 11:55 a.m., Morris Hospital, 150 W. High St., Morris. For children entering third, fourth and fifth grades. $10. Bike safety, poison prevention, basic first aid skills, fire extinguisher use, proper procedure when escaping from a fire. Free T-shirt, bike helmet and first aid kit. Register at morrishospital.org/events. For information, call 815-705-7357.

June 15

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) ? 9 to 10:45 a.m., Troy Township Community Center, 25448 Seil Road, Shorewood. For information, call Kathy at 815-210-5742 or Judy at 815-744-2068.

Men's group ? 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., The Cancer Support Center, 19657 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena. For information,call 708-478-3529 or visit www.CancerSupportCenter.org.

Caregiver Support Group ? 6:30 p.m., Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Road, Shorewood. Free and open to the public. For information, call 815-609-0669 or visit www.timbersofshorewood.com.

Nurturing Mom ? 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Offered by Edward Hospital, Naperville. Weekly group for new or expectant moms who are experiencing emotional lows. Led by a licensed clinical psychologist and a therapist with extensive backgrounds in postpartum depression. For information, call 630-527-3957 or 630-527-6363.

June 16

Breathers Support Group ? 9 to 10 a.m., Morris Hospital, family birthing suites classroom, 150 W. High St., Morris. For individuals with chronic lung disease, including COPD, asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and pulmonary fibrosis. Led by two respiratory therapists. Register at www.morrishospital.org/events or by calling pulmonary rehabilitation at 815-705-7837.

June 17

Rep. Mark Batinick'sChildren's Health & Safety Expo 2017 ? 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Plainfield Central High School gym, 24120 Fort Beggs Drive, Plainfield. Includes Thrive Dance Team (9 a.m.); Martial Arts of America (9:30 a.m.); Traveling World of Reptiles Show (10 a.m.); Gymquest/Dancequest of Plainfield (11:30 a.m); Illinois State Police K-9 (noon); and a drawing for Giveaways (12:30 p.m.).

Zumba ? 10:45 a.m., Fountaindale Public Library District, 300 W Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Call 630-759-2102 or visitfountaindale.org.

Birthing Center tours ? 1:30 p.m.; also 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday, Silver Cross Hospital, 1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Call 888-660-HEAL (4325) or visit www.silvercross.org/our-services/other-services/birthing-center.

June 18

NAMI Connection Support Group ? 6 p.m., Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, LDRP Classroom, 222 Madison St., Joliet. For adults living with mental illness. Free. Contact NAMI Will Grundy at 815-731-9103 or info@namiwillgrundy.org.

June 19

Batter Up for Bone Health ? Benedictine University Master of Nutrition and Wellness Program: Bone Health Study on Adults Ages 18-64 Years Old. Adults will participate in nutrition education activities. Goodie bags awarded. For information, email benunutrition17@gmail.com.

JACH Children's Day Camp ? 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.June 19 to June 22. Hosted by Joliet Area Community Hospice in partnership with the C. W. Avery Family YMCA and Ira Jones Middle School PSD 202. Children ages 7 to 13 who have lost a loved one. For registration and information, contact Mary Ann Burns at 815-460-3282 or mburns@joliethospice.org.

Mended Hearts Support Group ? 2 p.m., PSJMC Bruce Wallin Auditorium A, 333 N Madison St., Joliet. Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Govind Ramadurai will discuss "Heart Valve Replacement with TAVR" procedure. For information, call 877-737-4636.

Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC) ? 2 to 3 p.m., Radiation Therapy Center of Morris Hospital, 1600 West U.S. Route 6 in Morris. Presenters: Ali Bute, speech pathologist at Morris Hospital, and Sharon Bernico, a registered nurse from Morris Hospital'sRadiation Therapy Center. For information, call 815-364-8915.

Tai Chi ? 2:30 p.m., Timbers of Shorewood retirement community, 1100 N. River Road, Shorewood. Free and open to the public. For information, call 815-609-0669 or visit www.timbersofshorewood.com.

Teen Clinic ? 3 to 6 p.m., Will County Community Health Center, 1106 Neal Ave., Joliet. Birth control, health education, and testing pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and HIV. Ages 12 to 21. Walk-ins welcome. For information, call or text 815-685-2178. Breast Cancer Networking ? 6 to 7:30 p.m., The Cancer Support Center, 19657 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena. For information,call 708-478-3529 or visit www.CancerSupportCenter.org.

June 20

Stroke and Aphasia Support Group ? 10 to 11 a.m., Morris Hospital, Whitman Assembly Room 1, 150 W. High St., Morris. Facilitators: Ali Bute, speech pathologist, and Liz Thrun, social worker. Reservations not required. Contact Bute at 815-705-7440 or abute@morrishospital.org.