Contact the audiology department to sign up for a free hearing screening at either the Lake Forest or Grayslake campus. Adults only.

Our Heart Smart Screening is recommended for the individual who wants a baseline assessment of his or her heart risk. The screening provides:

• Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and glucose measurement with immediate results
• Blood pressure
• Body mass index (BMI)
• Waist measurement
• Waist/hip Ratio
• Nurse practitioner review of findings with education/counseling
• Copy of results given to share with your physician

Fasting is required.

To register, call (847) 535-8500.

Schedule an appointment to screen your child’s (3 to 6 year olds) speech and language development or have a telephone consultation with a speech/language pathologist for children under 3.

Call (847) 535-6114 to schedule your screening.

As part of the Lake County Community Health Partnership, Health Department nurses will administer immunizations from 9 to 11 a.m. on a walk-in basis the fourth Saturday of every month. Please bring your child’s immunization records with you. The cost is $10 per dose; no one will be turned away due to inability to pay.

To register, call (847) 377- 8470.

Gain strategies for moving and living well as you discover how body motion is designed on diagonals.  Learn how to improve your posture and reduce stress, strain, and pain flare-ups.

The proceeds from our golf tournament are designated to the hospital’s highly regarded cardiology services.

To register, call (847) 535-6111.

Approximately 30 vendors will offer a wide range of gift items for discerning shoppers from jewelry, specialty foods and children’s books to holiday décor, unique apparel and pewterware. All proceeds benefit Lake Forest Hospital.

To register, call (847) 535-6111.

CPR Associates Inc. offers health-care provider CPR classes for those individuals who need CPR to fulfill a job requirement in the health-care/medical industry. Instruction will include adult, infant and child CPR with FBOA and AED.
Call 773-973-6933 to register. 

Learn infant, child and adult CPR through the American Heart Association Pediatric and Heartsaver course offered by CPR Associates Inc.
(773) 973-6933

High Blood Pressure & Cholesterol
To register, call (847) 535-8800.

What is acupuncture, what are its treatment benefits and how does it integrate with traditional Western medicine?  You will also learn how it is especially effective for treating pain and movement restrictions.

speaker	Dinora Ingberman, M.D.
date	Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - 7 to 8 pm
fee	Free
location	Lake Forest Hospital

This seminar will help attendees make appropriate decisions and provide time defined management of the individual experiencing chronic pain. This offering includes topics such as: Interdisciplinary versus Multidisciplinary Treatment; Workplace Bullying; Complex Regional Pain Syndrome; Therapeutic Postures; Imaging Chronic Pain.
Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Case Manager, Physical and Occupational Therapists, HR Professionals, Insurance Specialists, and Rehabilitation Consultants.

Please include your credentials and company name in the 'order notes' field.

date	Friday, September 26, 2008 - 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
fee	Free
location	Lake Forest Hospital Health Education Center

To register, call (847) 535-8800.

Welles Memorial Community Education Series Lecture

Lake Forest Hospital’s Radiation Oncologist, Radiologist, Oncologist, Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, Dietician and Chaplin will present the latest technology, treatment and philosophy in a panel discussion followed by question and answer time.
6:30 p.m. Appetizers
7 p.m. Dinner & Panel Discussion
Registration Required.

date	Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 6:30 to 9 p.m. (77 spots remaining)
fee	Free
location	Lake Forest Hospital Health Education Center

To register, call (847) 535-8800.

For your breastfeeding questions and concerns or to register for the Breastfeeding Support Group, call the Lactation Center at Lake Forest Hospital, (847) 535-6262, to speak to a breastfeeding expert.

The following childbirth courses and related educational programs are open to the community. Call the Childbirth Education Line at (847) 535-6182 or send an e-mail to childbirthed@lfh.org for more information, class schedules, fees or a complete childbirth course listing.

• Childbirth Preparation
• Newborn Care Basics
• Preparation for Breastfeeding
• Infant CPR and Safety
• Sibling Preparation
• Surviving Motherhood
• Spring Training for Dads
• Infant Massage

Help is only a phone call away. Call (847) 535-6161, 24 hours a day, seven days a week to talk to a registered nurse with any questions or concerns about your new baby (up to six weeks old).

For new (or not-so-new) moms. Two groups are offered based on your baby’s age, and you can participate regardless of where you delivered. Call the Childbirth Education Line at 847.535.6182 or email childbirthed@lfh.org for more information.

Every birth has a unique set of circumstances that will affect the family during this transition. In this class we will talk about economic concerns, social support systems, hormonal changes, and the difference between normal baby blues and postpartum depression. Call the Childbirth Education Line at (847) 535-6182 or send an e-mail to childbirthed@lfh.org for more information, class schedules, fees or a complete childbirth course listing.

Pre-adolescent girls (ages 9 to 12) learn about how their bodies will change as they grow older. This three-hour class, offered in the Hunter Family Center for Women’s Health, includes the physical, emotional and social aspects of puberty. Moms will get advice on guiding their daughters through adolescence and beyond. The $30 fee per mother/daughter team includes a nutritious breakfast. Call the Childbirth Education Line at (847) 535.6182 or send an email to childbirthed@lfh.org for more information, class schedules, fees or a complete childbirth course listing.