Silver Cross Offers Health Education Classes in September

Silver Cross Hospital offers anAHA Healthcare Provider CPR Class for LPNs, RNs, Paramedics, EMTs, and CNAs. Participants will learn one and two person, infant, child and adult CPR as well as rescue from choking. Class will be held on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, Pavilion A, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Cost is $65 and includes American Heart Association certification. Call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325) or visit www.silvercross.org to register.

Hip Pain

From arthritis to bursitis to tendonitis, Dr. Andrew Ehmke, orthopaedic surgeon withOak Orthopaedics, will discuss the common causes of nagging hip pain on Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. He’ll also cover the latest non-surgical and surgical treatment options, including medicines, exercise, and minimally invasive anterior hip replacement. The free Hip Pain event is part of the Aches and Pains lecture series that also addresses back and knee pain. Participants can register for one or more of the programs at www.silvercross.org or by calling 1-888-660-HEAL. Those who attend will receive a Gift Bag valued at $125 that includes complimentary joint, back or pain screening performed by a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician from The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago at Silver Cross, and other items to help individuals stay active.

Girl Talk: Pelvic Disorders

Join Dr. Sandra Culbertson, urogynecologist, Tuesday, Sept. 29from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to learn why vaginal prolapse and incontinence is more common than you might think. Hear expert advice about pelvic floor disorder signs, symptoms, and treatment options including therapy with The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago at Silver Cross. Register to attend this freeGirl Talk: Pelvic Disorders program, which will be held in the Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox, at www.silvercross.org or 1-888-660-HEAL (4325).

Low Back Pain

Dr. Chintan Sampat, orthopedic surgeon with Parkview Musculoskeletal Institute, will uncover the causes of this common complaint and discuss advanced treatment options to help your low back feel better Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. The free Low Back Pain event is part of an Aches and Pains lecture series that also addresses, hip and knee pain, Participants can register for one or more of the programs atwww.silvercross.org or by calling 1-888-660-HEAL. Those who attend will receive a Gift Bag valued at $125 that includes complimentary joint, back or pain screening performed by a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician from the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago at Silver Cross, and other items to help individuals stay active.

Obesity & Your Health: Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You?

Looking to lose weight? Join Drs. Christopher Joyce and Brian Lahmann, experienced gastric bypass surgeons with Bariatric & Minimally Invasive (BMI) Surgery at Silver Cross Hospital, for a free informational session about Obesity & Your Health: Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You? The program is held on Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. at BMI Surgery, Silver Cross Hospital Pavilion A, Suite 260, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Participants will learn about the advantages and risks of traditional and laparoscopic bariatric weight loss surgery, including the REALIZE and Lap-Band gastric band systems, find out who is a candidate for the procedure, and hear from area patients about their experiences. Silver Cross and BMI’s weight loss surgery comprehensive program has received nationalaccreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). Silver Cross Hospital and BMI Surgery are also and Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery. Register to attend this free informational session online atwww.silvercross.org or call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325).

Relief for Your Aches and Pains

As part of New Lenox Sharefest, Karen Grube, physical therapist with The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago at Silver Cross, will talk about the latest non-surgical treatment options to help manage chronic pain on Saturday, Sept. 19. This free Relief for Your Aches and Pains program will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Spencer School campus, 1711 S. Spencer Rd., New Lenox.Those who attend will receive a Gift Bag valued at $125 that includes complimentary joint, back or pain screening performed by a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician from the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago at Silver Cross, and other items to help individuals stay active. Register to attend atwww.silvercross.org or call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325).