Health events and lectures in McHenry County
Nov. 6 — Centegra Diabetes Fair, Centegra Health Bridge, 10450 Algonquin Road, Huntley, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn about the latest advances in diabetes prevention, management and treatment. Hear State Representative Mike Tryon speak about his journey with diabetes, as well as clinical experts on how to improve your quality of life. For information, visit www.healthbridgefitness.com or call 815-444-2900.
Nov. 12 — Understanding the Causes of Joint Pain, Mercy Harvard Hospital Clinic, 901 Grant St., Harvard, 6:30 p.m. Mercy welcomes audiences to a free health talk on joint pain. For information, or to register, call 888-39-MERCY.
Nov. 12 — The Healing Power of Letting Go, Advocate Good Shepherd Outpatient Center, 525 Congress Parkway, Crystal Lake, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holding on to negative emotions, such as bad memories, grudges, day-to-day worries and aggravations are just some examples that can affect our physical and emotional health. Joing Josette Day, LCSW, and Dr. Cheryl Borst of Barrington Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy to learn how to reduce your stress for risk for disease. A light lunch will be served. To register, call 800-323-8622 and mention class code 3M26.
Nov. 14 — The Menopause Journey, Advocate Good Shepherd Outpatient Center, 525 Congress Parkway, Crystal Lake, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Menopause is a time of change, challenge and personal freedom. Join Dr. Samreen Akbar with Barrington Health Care for Women, to learn the best ways to treat your symptoms while living a busy and active life. A light lunch will be served. To register, call 800-323-8622 and mention class code 3W28.
Nov. 16 — Don’t Gain but Lose this Holiday Season, Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center, 200 Congress Parkway, Crystal Lake, Conference Room, 12 to 1 p.m. Did you know the typical person gains a whopping 7 pounds during the holidays? Avoid being a statistic this holiday season and learn the best strategies to maintain and even lost weight. Bring a light lunch and get motivated to lower your body fat during the holidays. For information, visit www.healthbridgefitness.com or call 815-444-2900.
Nov. 17 — An Inside Look at Panic Attacks and Anxiety Disorders, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Highway 22, Barrington, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Panic attacks can be very frightenting. When a panic attack occurs, you might think you’re losing control, or having a heart attack. Dr. Cheryl Borst and Dr. Marlene Casiano with the Barrington Center of Psychotherapy and Wellness will discuss anxiety disorders and how to significantly improve your quality of life through treatment, medications and relaxation techniques to prevent these disorders. To register, call 800-323-8622 and mention class code 3M25.
Nov. 23 — What You Need to Know About Cardiac Vascular Risk and Diabetes, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Highway 22, Barrington, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Join Dr. Michael Fortsas, board certified cardiologist with Northwest Cardiology Associates, for an in-depth discussion on the impact of the risk factors and what can be done to reduce them. A light meal will be served. To register, call 800-323-8622 and mention class code 3C67.
Dec. 3 — Healthy Holiday Baking, Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center, 200 Congress Parkway, Crystal Lake, Conference Room, 12 to 1 p.m. Cakes, cookies and pies — oh my! Before you unwrap another stick of butter, come learn about health baking alternatives from Julie Meeker, registered dietitian. You can avoid this year’s holiday weight gain. For information, visit www.healthbridgefitness.com or call 815-444-2900.
For a schedule of more health events, visit Plan!t Northwest, the new events and shopping Web site, www.planitnorthwest.com.
