Little Company of Mary Hosts January Classes and Programs

NEW:

Lung Cancer Screening
State-of-the-art screening that includes a low dose CT scan of the lungs. The screening follows the guidelines of the American Cancer Society and the Lung Cancer Alliance and its goal is to provide early detection and intervention for this condition. Registration required.

• January 24th
• Time: 8 a.m. to Noon
• Location: Outpatient Care Center (Care Station West)
• Fee: $99 ($1,500 value)

Knee Screening
Screening for joint pain with an orthopedic physician.

• January 29th
• Time: 8 a.m. to Noon
• Location: Health Education Center
• FREE

SPECIAL PROGRAMS:

Diabetes Tool Kit
This informal support group program is conducted by diabetes educators Debbie Murray, R.N., C.D.E., and Kristen Strickland, R.D., L.D.N., C.D.E. Contact: 708.423.5774.

• January 7th
• Time: 9 to 10 a.m.
• Location: Health Education Center
• Fee: FREE

Health Academy

• January 12th: Living Well with Bipolar Disorder, presented by Kim Langston, L.C.S.W.
• Time: 11:15 a.m. to Noon.
• CEUs for nurses
• Fee: FREE

C.H.E.E.R. (Choices, Humor, Enhancement, Education, Renewal)
Focuses on positive measures for healthier living. For people living with chronic illness. Contact: 708.423.5774.

• January 14th: Operation Optimism, presented by Joan Murphy, R.N., Ph.D.
• Time: 11 a.m. to Noon
• Location: Health Education Center
• Fee: FREE

Babysitting Safe and Secure
For ages 11 to 14 to learn safe babysitting skills. With Elise Farrell, R.N., and Kathy Rynne, R.N. Registration is required. Contact: 708.423.5774.

• January 19th
• Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Location: Health Education Center
• Fee: $60

Stress Less for Success
Workshop designed to help you manage the emotions of life, including stress and anger. Registration is required.

• Presented by: Joan Murphy, R.N., Ph.D.
• January 19th
• Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
• Location: Health Education Center
• Fee: $35
  

SCREENINGS:

Wake-Up Call Screening
This one-hour appointment could save your life! Assess your risk for heart disease and stroke. Includes CBC, chemistry and coronary risk profile; body fat analysis; blood oxygen level; ultrasounds for abdominal aneurysm, carotid arteries and peripheral vascular disease screening; heel ultrasound for osteoporosis and a heart rhythm screening for atrial fibrillation. By appointment. Contact: 708.423.5774.

• January 17th
• Time: 7:30 a.m. to noon
• Fee: $150 ($4,000 value)

Healthy Heart Screening
Includes: CBC, chemistry levels including liver enzymes and glucose, coronary risk profile, body fat testing, blood oxygen and more! By appointment only. Contact: 708.423.5774. $60 ($800 value)

PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH AND EARLY YEARS:

To register for this class call 708.423.3070 or visit www.LCMH.org/classes and choose “Family Birth Center Classes” under “Event Type.”

Happiest Baby on the Block
Learn strategies on how to soothe your crying baby, plus skills necessary for new baby care.

• January 15th
• Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
• Fee: $30