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Tuesday
* Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer – 2 to 3 p.m., Morris Regional Oncology Center, 1600 W. U.S. Route 6, Morris. Led by Ali Bute, speech pathologist at Morris Hospital, and Sharon Bernico, a registered nurse from Morris
Hospital’s Radiation Therapy Center. For information, call 815-364-8915.
• Prenatal Class – 6 to 9 p.m.at Silver Cross Hospital, Pavilion A, Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. A free prenatal childbirth class for expectant mothers with Medicaid or no insurance. This is a two-session class; second class is 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 28. Led by a registered labor and delivery nurse. Registration is mandatory. For information or to register, visit www.silvercross.org/specialdeliveries or call 888-660-4325.
• Pre-Diabetes Education Class – 9 to 11 a.m., Morris Hospital, 150 W.
High St., Morris, Whitman Assembly Room 1. Participants will learn how early treatment, healthful eating and physical activity can help manage pre-diabetes. For information, call 815-705-7367.
• Free Fall and Balance screenings – at Silver Cross Health Center, 12701 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen. To schedule an appointment, call 815-300-7110.
• Family Caregiver Support Group – 11 a.m. Easter Seals Joliet Region, 212 Barney Drive, Joliet. Education, sharing, support. Call Kathy Miller at 815-931-9693.
• Brain Injury Support Group – 6 p.m. Easter Seals Joliet Region 212 Barney Drive, Joliet. A weekly support group for persons who have suffered a brain injury. Call Kathy Miller at 815-931-9693.
• Next Steps Transition Training – 6:30 p.m. 15732 Howard St., Plainfield. For families of students with disabilities who are interested in preparing their students for a meaningful transition to adult life. Next Steps is a District 202 Vocational Education Team that assists parents and caregivers with planning, transitioning and advocating for their children with disabilities.
Wednesday
• Free Breast Health Program – 6 p.m., Presence Healings Art Pavilion, 410 E. Lincoln Hwy., New Lenox. Presented by Dr. Diane Drugas, a board-certified, fellowship-trained breast and general surgeon. For information or to register, call 877-737-4636.
• Breastfeeding Class – 6:30 to 9 p.m. Silver Cross Hospital, Pavilion A, Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. A certified lactation consultant will teach the basics of breastfeeding. Cost is $15. For information or to register for one or more childbirth classes, visit www.silvercross.org/specialdeliveries or call 888-660-4325.
• Obesity & 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 at www.silvercross.org.
Friday
• Breastfeeding Support Group – 10:30 a.m. to noon. The Silver Cross Birthing Center’s Pavilion A, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Certified lactation consultants will host free meetings. Visit www.silvercross.org/specialdeliveries or call 888-660-4325.
• Scoliosis Screenings – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Silver Cross Health Center, 12701 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen. Free and available for children and adults.To register, call 877-694-7722.
Saturday
• Birthing Center Tours – 1:30 p.m. Also 1:30 and 4 p.m. Sunday. Silver Cross Hospital 1900 Silver Cross Blvd. New Lenox. For expectant families.
Monday
• Free Fall and Balance screenings – Silver Cross Professional Building, 1051 Essington Road, Joliet. Includes blood pressure readings, balance assessment, referral for treatment if needed. To schedule an appointment, call 815-300-7110.
Tuesday
• I Can Cope Breast Cancer Support Group – 7 to 9 p.m. Silver Cross Center for Women’s Health Library, Pavilion A, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. First-time participants should call 888-660-4325 or visit www.IMatter.silvercross.org to register to attend.
• Family Caregiver Support Group – 11 a.m. Easter Seals Joliet Region, 212 Barney Drive, Joliet. Education, sharing and support. Call Kathy Miller at 815-931-9693.
• Brain Injury Support Group – 6 p.m. Easter Seals Joliet Region, 212 Barney Drive, Joliet. A weekly support group for persons who have suffered a brain injury. Call Kathy Miller at 815-931-9693.
• Blood drive – noon to 5 p.m. University Of St. Francis, 500 Wilcox St., Joliet. Donors must be at least 17 years old, or 16 with written parental permission; be symptom-free of cold, flu and allergies; and be in general good health. Donors who have traveled outside the United States within the past 12 months should call Heartland 800-7TO-GIVE to determine eligibility.
• Presentation on Medicare Part D open enrollment registration deadline – 11:30 a.m., Senior Star at Weber Place, South Edward Drive, Romeoville. A Walgreens pharmacist will discuss prescription plan coverage options, preferred pharmacy networks and pharmacist Medicare Part D information resources. Info on blood pressure and cholesterol. Q&A. To register, call 815-676-5776. Visit www.seniorstar.com.