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- 1. at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Summer 2013 Healthy Transitions® The Healthy Transitions Program is a healthcare resource for our friends who are 55-plus. To register or obtain information for any of these events, please call our Health Resources and Physician Referral Service at 312-926-8400, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. To learn more about Healthy Transitions, please visit nmh.org/healthy-transitions. Monday, August 19; 11 a.m. to noon Speaker: Allen S. Anderson, MD, FACC, FAHA Heart failure describes a range of conditions that can, if untreated, lead to very serious health problems, but over the past 25 years, medical treatment for heart failure has led to remarkable treatment advances and improved outcomes. Allen S.Anderson, MD, FACC, FAHA, medical director of the Advanced Heart Failure program and director of Network Development at the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute at Northwestern University, will discuss what heart failure is, how cardiologists and cardiac surgeons are working together using advanced treatment options to help patients who are experiencing heart failure. Heart Failure Para asistencia en español, por favor llamar al Departamento de Representantes para Pacientes al 312-926-3112. Northwestern Memorial is committed to representing the communities we serve, fostering a culture of inclusion, delivering culturally competent care and access to treatment and programs in a non-discriminatory manner, and eliminating healthcare disparities. For questions, please call the Patient Representative department at 312-926-3112, TDD/TTY number 312-944-2358. ©May 2013 by Northwestern Memorial Hospital. For more information about Northwestern Memorial Hospital, please visit nmh.org To register, please call 312-926-8400 Unless noted, all classes are held at Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s Pritzker Auditorium, 251 E. Huron Street, 3rd Floor.
- 2. Healthy Transitions Summer 2013 Classes & Events Continued on back Bariatric Surgery - Achieving Weight Loss and Improving Health Thursday, June 20; 4-5 p.m. Speaker: Jeffrey S. Fronza, MD Jeffrey S. Fronza, MD, is a fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon practicing at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and clinical instructor of Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. His discussion of bariatric surgery will focus not only on its effectiveness in achieving permanent weight loss, but also on its ability to improve or cure medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea and osteoarthritis. Healthy Nutrition Trends Wednesday, June 26; 11 a.m. to noon Speaker: Erin McCarthy, MS, RD, CSSD Questions about healthy nutrition arise all the time—is sugar harmful to your health? Does a gluten-free diet make a difference? Are plant-based diets good for everyone? What does GMO-free really mean? Erin McCarthy, MS, RD, CSSD, registered dietitian and sports dietitian with Northwestern, will lead a discussion about healthy eating and what good nutrition means for health-conscious people today. Skin Cancer, Sun Protection and Atypical and Benign Skin Growths Monday, July 15; 4-5 p.m. Speaker: Mary C. Martini, MD Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with over 2 million people diagnosed annually. Mary Martini, MD, associate professor of Dermatology and director of the Pigmented Lesion and Melanoma Clinic at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, will discuss steps you can take to help avoid skin cancer, and the difference between benign and potentially malignant skin growths. Natural Approaches to Heart Health Wednesday, July 17; 4-5 p.m. Speaker: Stephen R. Devries, MD People have much more control over their heart health than is commonly realized. Stephen R. Devries, MD, associate professor of Cardiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, will discuss new advances that highlight the vital role of nutrition and lifestyle measures for heart health. Scientific evaluation of over the counter therapies and new laboratory tests for metabolic risks will also be discussed. Depression: How to Identify and Treat Wednesday, July 24; 11 a.m. to noon Speaker: Robert R. Edger, MD Depression affects millions of Americans, affecting as many as 1 in 10 Americans, but despite its prevalence, it’s still important to be able to effectively identify depression as a way of finding the appropriate treatment of it. Robert R. Edger, MD, assistant professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine discusses depression and helps you know what signs to look for and how to treat it. Maintaining Mental Health During Menopause Wednesday, August 14; 4-5 p.m. Speaker: Katherine L. Wisner, MD, MS With the changes that come during menopause, women find that their emotional and mental health may also be impacted. Katherine L. Wisner, MD, MS, Norman and Helen Asher Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Obstetrics and Gynecology Director, Asher Center for the Study and Treatment of Depressive Disorders Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine—Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, discusses ways women who are experiencing menopause may help better maintain their mental health. Please join Northwestern Integrative Medicine’s instructors to try our Exercise for Life classes. All fitness classes will be held at 211 E. Ontario, Suite 905. Get Moving – Free Trial Fitness and Wellness Classes Wednesday, June 26, 2013 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Qi Gong 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Strength and Balance 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Low Impact 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pilates for Mature Adults 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Zumba Gold 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Full Body Resistance for Mature Adults 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Full Body Resistance for Mature Adults 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Gentle Yoga 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Yoga for Osteoporosis 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Yoga in a Chair 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Yoga in a Chair