Local health events: May 2 through May 9

ONGOING

• Abuse/neglect of seniors or disabled adults – In Grundy County, call Catholic Charities at 815-933-7791 or the 24-hour adult protective services hotline at 1-866-800-1409.

• Advocate Childhood Trauma Treatment Program – No-cost 20 sessions therapy/counseling services for children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. Call 1-800-210-1110 or visit advocatehealth.com/familycarenetwork.

• Breakfast Club – Lewis University,  Student Recreation and Fitness Center, 1 University Parkway, Romeoville. Ages 55 and up. For times, fees, registration and information, call Jill Siegfried at 815-836-5277.

• Cardiac Risk Assessment – Outpatient Testing Center, Silver Cross Hospital, 1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Measures total cholesterol including HDL and LDL levels, blood glucose level, triglyceride level, blood pressure and body fat; and 12-lead EKG. A 12-hour fast is required. $40. Cash, check or credit card will be accepted at time of appointment. Insurance will not be billed. Call 815-300-7076.

• Catholic Charities’ Ombudsman Program protects and promotes the rights and quality of life for those who reside in long-term care facilities in Kankakee, Will and Grundy counties. Services are confidential and free. Call 815-932-1921 or 1-800-252-8966.

• Child Abuse Hotline – 1-800-25-ABUSE (252-2873)

• “Courage to Quit” Smoking Cessation Program – Offered by Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, in partnership with the Respiratory Health Association. For information, call 877-737-4636.

• Food Safety – Food safety coaches are available 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, ET on the "Ask Karen Chat" and by phone at the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline, 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854). Recorded messages are available 24 hours a day.

• Free After School Respite Program – 2 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, Melvin J. Larson Education Center, 311 S. Reed St., Joliet. For information, contact Mitzi Boatright at 815-744-3500 or email mitzib@cdsil.org.

• Free blood pressure checks – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Silver Cross Health Center, 12701 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen. Walk-ins welcome. For information, call 708-364 6337.

• Grief counseling – Available at Joliet Area Community Hospice for anyone of any age experiencing loss due to death of child, parent, sibling, grandparent, relative, friend or pet, regardless of the cause of death. Call Mary Ann Burns at 815-460-3282.

• Illinois Poison Control – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including holidays. Call IPC at 1-800-222-1222. For information, visit illinoispoisoncenter.org.

• LifeSource Blood Donor mobile app. – Android users: Google Play. iPhone users: Apple App Store.

• Morris Hospital online health risk assessments – For heart health, peripheral artery disease and stroke. Visit www.morrishospital.org/getcheckednow.

• NAMI – Offers information about mental illness conditions, symptoms and treatment at www.namiwillgrundy.org or through its HelpLine at 815-731-9103.

• National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) – Through April 29. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents and www.auntmarthas.org.

• Postnatal physical therapy screenings – Silver Cross Health Center, 12701 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen. Free for women six weeks to one year post-delivery. 15-minute exam. Focus on posture, core and pelvic strength. For confidential appointment, call 815-300-6288.

• Silver Cross online sleep disorders assessment Visit www.silvercross.org/sleepdisorderscenter.

• Silver Cross online stroke risk assessment – Visit www.silvercross.org/neuro.

• WEWILL WorkHealthy Worksite Wellness Recognition Program – All businesses with employees in Will County are eligible to apply. The application will be available until May 31, 2017. No application fee. Businesses can view and complete an application at http://tinyurl.com/MAPPWWWH. Questions regarding the WEWILL WorkHealthy Award Program may be emailed to mapp@willcountyhealth.org.

UPCOMING

• Mother's Day Walk – Event is 7 a.m., May 14, Channahon Village Hall, 24555 Navajo Drive, Channahon. For information and registration, visit www.PinkHealsJoliet.com.

• Summertime Stride 5K Run/Walk – Event is June 3. 5K Run & Walk, 8:30 a.m. Kids Dash, approx. 9:15 a.m. Willowview Park, 11420 W. 197th St., Mokena. For more information, call 708-390-2401 or visit www.mokenapark.com.

• ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk – Event is 8 a.m., June 3, Advanced Urology Associates, 1541 Riverboat Center, Joliet. For information, visit www.zeroprostatecancerrun.org/chicago.

May 2

• Yoga – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; also May 9, The Cancer Support Center, 19657 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena. For information, call 708-478-3529 or visit www.CancerSupportCenter.org.

• Family Caregiver Support Group – 11 a.m.; also May 9, Easter Seals – Joliet Region, 212 Barney Drive, Joliet. Contact Kathy Miller at 815-931-9693 or kathy21miller@gmail.com.

• Joliet TOPS – Weigh-in is 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. Meeting begins 6:30 p.m.; also May 9, First Presbyterian Church, 805 Western Ave., Joliet. For information, call Denise at 815-690-7035.

• Medicare Made Easy – 6 to 7 p.m., Mokena Community Public Library District, 11327 W. 195th St., Mokena. Presenter: Diane Adduci, a Medicare educator and licensed insurance representative. Free. Register at 708-479-9663 or tdomzalski@mokena.lib.il.us.

• Resolving Painful Intercourse – 6:30 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Presenter: Dr. Francisco J. Garcini, gynecologist with The Midwest Institute for Robotic Surgery at Silver Cross Hospital and co-director of the Center of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Gynecology at Silver Cross Hospital. Register to attend at www.midwestroboticsurgery.org.

• Birthing Center Tours – 7 p.m., also May 9, Silver Cross Hospital, 1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Call 888-660-HEAL (4325) or visit www.silvercross.org/our-services/other-services/birthing-center.

May 3

• Pediatric Exams – 8 to 11 a.m., Will County Community Health Center, 1106 Neal Ave., Joliet. for children in nursery and daycare programs. Sliding scale fee, many forms of public and private insurance accepted. For information, call 815-727-8670.

• New Siblings Class – 10 to 11 a.m., Morris Hospital, Family Birthing Suites classroom, 150 W. High St., Morris. $5 per child. Child should bring doll or stuffed animal. Register at www.morrishospital.org/events. For more information, call 815-942-3012.

• Sit & Stay Fit Chair Exercises – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Crest Hill Branch Library, 20670 Len Kubinski Drive, Crest Hill. For more information, contact Amy Byrne at 815-552-4278, abyrne@whiteoaklibrary.org, or visit www.whiteoaklibrary.org.

• Free Heel and Foot Pain screenings – 1 to 4 p.m., Silver Cross Professional Building at 250 E. Maple St., New Lenox. Participants entered into a raffle to win a free foot spa. To schedule a screening, call 815-300-6123.

• Get Moving Get Fit – 4 to 4:45 p.m., The Cancer Support Center, 19657 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena. For information, call 708-478-3529 or visit www.CancerSupportCenter.org.

• "Wellness Walking Wednesdays" – 5 to 6 p.m., Hickory Creek Preserve – LaPorte Road Access, Mokena; Rock Run Preserve, Black Road Access, Joliet; Whalon Lake, Royce Road, Naperville. Free. All ages. For information, visit ReconnectWithNature.org.

• Obesity and 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 www.silvercross.org.

• Brain Injury Support Group – 6 p.m., Easter Seals Joliet Region, 212 Barney Drive, Joliet. Contact Kathy Miller at 815-931-9693 or kathy21miller@gmail.com.

• Basics of Breastfeeding Class – 6:30 to 9 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital, Pavilion A, Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. $15 a person. Register at www.silvercross.org/specialdeliveries or 888-660-HEAL (4325).

May 4

• T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – 9 to 10:45 a.m., Troy Township Community Center, 25448 Seil Road, Shorewood. For information, call Kathy at 815-210-5742 or Judy at 815-744-2068.

• Heart Failure Support Group – 10 to 11 a.m., Morris Hospital, Whitman Assembly Room 2, 150 W. High Street, Morris. Facilitator: Pat Cravens, registered nurse and cardiovascular clinical educator. For information, call 815-705-7832.

• Men's group – 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., The Cancer Support Center, 19657 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena. For information,call 708-478-3529 or visit www.CancerSupportCenter.org.

• Urogynecology Program for Nurses – Registration and refreshments will begin 3:30 p.m. Program is 4 to 5:30 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, Pavilion A, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Seating limited. Register at www.silvercross.org.

• Young Adults Networking Group – 6 to 7 p.m., The Cancer Support Center, 19657 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena. Ages 18 to 39. For information and to register,call 708-478-3529 or visit www.CancerSupportCenter.org.

• Caregiver Support Group – 6:30 p.m., Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Road, Shorewood. Free and open to the public. For information, call 815-609-0669 or visit www.timbersofshorewood.com.

• "Medicare Made ABCD-easy Workshop" – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Lockport Branch Library,121 E. 8th St., Lockport. Register at www.whiteoaklibrary.org or 815-552-4260.

• Type 2 Diabetes Support Group – 6:30 to 8 p.m., Edward Plainfield Outpatient Center, 24600 127th St., Plainfield. Guest speakers and topics focusing on diabetes management. For more information and to RSVP, call 815-731-3147 or e-mail bkopelman@edward.org.

• Nurturing Mom – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Offered by Edward Hospital, Naperville. Weekly group for new or expectant moms who are experiencing emotional lows. Led by a licensed clinical psychologist and a therapist with extensive backgrounds in postpartum depression. For information, call 630-527-3957 or 630-527-6363.

May 6

• Free Dental Care for Adults – Atrium Family Dental, Dr. Shane Sudman, 1938 E. Lincoln Hwy., New Lenox. For information, call Sara at 815-462-9990 or visit www.dentistryfromtheheart.org.

• Aunt Martha's Sport, Camp and School Physicals – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., East Joliet Community Health Center, 1200 Eagle Street, Joliet. For appointments, call 877-692-8686.

• Shredding and Medication Disposal Event – 9 to 11 a.m., 25448 Seil Road in Shorewood. May end sooner if the shredding truck fills up or due to inclement/hazardous weather. Not for businesses. For more information, call 815-744-1968. For list of acceptable medications, visit www.troytownship.com.

• Gluten Free Wikaduke Support Group – 10 a.m. to noon, Edward Plainfield Outpatient Center 24160, 127th St., Plainfield. Monthly meeting. Free. For information, email glutenfreewikaduke@gmail.com or visit glutenfreewikaduke.blogspot.com.

• Birthing Center tours – 1:30 p.m.; also 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday, Silver Cross Hospital, 1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Call 888-660-HEAL (4325) or visit www.silvercross.org/our-services/other-services/birthing-center.

May 7

• NAMI Family Support Group (Joliet) – 6 p.m., Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, LDRP Classroom, 222 Madison St., Joliet. Free. Facilitated by trained team of family members of individuals living with mental illness. For information, call 815-731-9103 or email info@namiwillgrundy.org.

May 8

• Learn to Crochet – 11 a.m. to noon, The Cancer Support Center, 19657 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena. For information,call 708-478-3529 or visit www.CancerSupportCenter.org.

• Tai Chi – 2:30 p.m., Timbers of Shorewood retirement community, 1100 N. River Road, Shorewood. Free and open to the public. For information, call 815-609-0669 or visit www.timbersofshorewood.com.

• Teen Clinic – 3 to 6 p.m., Will County Community Health Center, 1106 Neal Ave., Joliet. Birth control, health education, and testing pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and HIV. Ages 12 to 21. Walk-ins welcome. For information, call or text 815-685-2178.

• Breastfeeding Support Group – 6 to 7:30 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital's Conference Center, Pavilion A, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Infants welcome. First time participants register at www.silvercross.org/specialdeliveries or call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325).

• Experiencing Essential Oils" – 6:30 to 8 p.m., Lockport Branch Library, 121 E. 8th St., Lockport. Presenter: Jessica Ryan, a doTERRA wellness advocate. Ages 13 and up. Register at 815-552-4260 or www.whiteoaklibrary.org.

• You Are Not Alone – 7 to 8 p.m., Joliet Junior College, Romeoville campus. For information, call 815-731-9103 or email info@namiwillgrundy.org.

• Ageless Grace Free Demo Class registration deadline – Event is 11:15 a.m. to noon, May 9, The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center, 10847 La Porte Road, Mokena. Age 18 and up. To register, call 708-390-2343 or visit www.mokenapark.com.

May 9

• Carb Counting Class – 6 to 7 p.m., Morris Hospital, Whitman Assembly Room 2, 150 High St., Morris. Taught by a diabetes educator. For information, call 815-705-7367.

• Free Joint Pain Seminar – 6 to 7 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn Chicago/Tinley Park,18355 LaGrange Road, Tinley Park. Presenter: Tom Antkowiak, orthopedic surgeon. Discussion of Stryker's new Mako Robotic-Arm assisted technology for total hip and partial knee replacements. Register at patients.stryker.com/seminars/464.

• Bipolar Disease Support Group – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital's Behavioral Health Services, 1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. First-time participants register at 888-660-HEAL (4325) or www.silvercross.org.