Wellness Classes and Health Screenings
Welcome to the "Resources for Healthy Living" Calendar, your complete reference guide to the wellness programs, classes and support groups available through Resurrection Health Care. Please note that registration is required for most activities.
Registration Required - Call 877-RES-INFO (737-4636)
Saint Joseph Hospital
2900 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60657
Map
- Cancer
- CPR and First Aid
- CPR Pediatric and Adult
- Diabetes
- For and About Children
- For Children and Adolescents
- Maternity and Parenting
- Maternity Services
- Nutrition
- Ongoing Programs
- Parenting and Childbirth Preparation
- Prevention and Wellness
- Screenings
- Special Programs
- Volunteer Program
- Weight Control
- Wellness
Cancer
Breast Cancer Support Group
This monthly support group is for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Linda Ritt, adjunct professor in Counseling and Human Services at Roosevelt University, will provide valuable information about healing in an environment where group members can share personal experiences and provide emotional support for one another. Sessions will take place the third Thursday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. in the hospital’s imaging conference room on the third floor. For more information or to register, call Stacy Baustert, director, Center for Cancer Care, at 773-665-6992.
Cancer Support Group
Do you have cancer? Are you looking for additional emotional support? Join Saint Joseph Hospital's Cancer Support Group for men and women battling the disease. Discussions are facilitated by a social worker and nurse. Guest speakers are occasionally invited to address the group. Free.
Meets the first Thursday of every month, 6-7 p.m.
Please contact Stacy Baustert, Director, The Center for Cancer Care, at 773-665-6992.
Digital Mammogram Screenings
Why wait months to get a mammogram? Saint Joseph Hospital has exceptional digital imaging services right in your neighborhood, without the wait.
Appointments are available seven days a week, including evenings, usually
within 24 to 48 hours. A written referral from a physician is required.
For an appointment, call 773-665-3060.
Ovarian Cancer Support Group
This monthly support group provides help and information for anyone who has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Topics covered during these meetings are determined by participants. Please call 773-665-6992 for more information or to register. Free.
This group meets on the third Thursday of every month from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
CPR and First Aid
CPR / First Aid
This two-session certification course offers infant, child, and adult CPR and AED instruction, as well as pediatric first aid. Attendance at both sessions and successful completion of a post-test is required for certification. This class meets the usual requirements for daycare workers and nannies. The cost for the class is $85 per person.
Please call 877-RES-INFO (877-737-4636) to register.
Infant, Child, and Adult CPR
***PLEASE NOTE: ALL 2012 SESSIONS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE CONTACT RUTH KOLOMS-GROSS AT 773-665-3605***
A certified Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) instructor will teach basic information about performing CPR on people of all ages, rnaging from newborns to the elderly. Certification will not be provided. The fee for this program is $10.
Please call 877-RES-INFO (877-737-4636) to register.
CPR Pediatric and Adult
CPR / First Aid
This two-session certification course offers infant, child, and adult CPR and AED instruction, as well as pediatric first aid. Attendance at both sessions and successful completion of a post-test is required for certification. This class meets the usual requirements for daycare workers and nannies. The cost for the class is $85 per person.
Please call 877-RES-INFO (877-737-4636) to register.
Infant, Child, and Adult CPR
***PLEASE NOTE: ALL 2012 SESSIONS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE CONTACT RUTH KOLOMS-GROSS AT 773-665-3605***
A certified Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) instructor will teach basic information about performing CPR on people of all ages, rnaging from newborns to the elderly. Certification will not be provided. The fee for this program is $10.
Please call 877-RES-INFO (877-737-4636) to register.
Diabetes
Diabetes Education Individual and Group Sessions
Our Diabetes Education Program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association for excellence in diabetes education. Diabetes self management and nutrition counseling available in individual and group sessions. A written order from a physician is required.
Please call 773-665-6700 for more information, fees, or a current schedule.
Diabetes Management During Pregnancy
Learn how to maintain control of your blood glucose level during pregnancy. Glucose monitoring, nutrition, exercise and fetal well-being will be discussed. Insulin instruction will be offered if recommended by your physician. A written order from a physician is needed. Individual sessions available by appointment.
Call 773-665-6700 for more information regarding fees or to register.
Medical Nutritional Therapy - Diabetes Education Program
A registered dietitian provides personal nutritional assessments and meal plans. A written order from a physician is needed. Individual sessions available Monday through Friday.
Call 773-665-6700 for more information regarding fees or to register.
For and About Children
CPR / First Aid
This two-session certification course offers infant, child, and adult CPR and AED instruction, as well as pediatric first aid. Attendance at both sessions and successful completion of a post-test is required for certification. This class meets the usual requirements for daycare workers and nannies. The cost for the class is $85 per person.
Please call 877-RES-INFO (877-737-4636) to register.
For Children and Adolescents
CPR / First Aid
This two-session certification course offers infant, child, and adult CPR and AED instruction, as well as pediatric first aid. Attendance at both sessions and successful completion of a post-test is required for certification. This class meets the usual requirements for daycare workers and nannies. The cost for the class is $85 per person.
Please call 877-RES-INFO (877-737-4636) to register.
Maternity and Parenting
CPR / First Aid
This two-session certification course offers infant, child, and adult CPR and AED instruction, as well as pediatric first aid. Attendance at both sessions and successful completion of a post-test is required for certification. This class meets the usual requirements for daycare workers and nannies. The cost for the class is $85 per person.
Please call 877-RES-INFO (877-737-4636) to register.
Newborn Care
This one-time class examines the care and needs of newborns and prepares mothers and their partners with important knowledge for the first months of parenthood. This program is recommended for new parents and is also an excellent class for grandparents, nannies, and other caregivers. Registration and payment are required prior to attending the class. The fee for this class is $15. A snack is provided. Reduced-fee parking is available in the hospital garage. Family members are welcome and there will be time for questions. The instructor of this fun, informal class is a certified, experienced maternal/child instructor.
Please call 877-RES-INFO (877-737-4636) to register.
Feb 21, 2012 - 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Sibling Tours
Sibling tours are designed to help big-brother-or big-sister-to-be feel more comfortable when baby arrives. Children will have an opportunity to learn about the Family Birthplace and see where mom will deliver the baby. Parents are given a recommended readling list and sibling rivalry information as well assuggested activities to smooth the transition for the sibling-to-be. Children must be two years of age or older to participate. Tours are by appointment only.
For more information and to schedule a tour, call 773-665-3605.
The Mom Network Support Group
Are you a new mother looking for additional emotional support? Do you have questions about your baby's development? Join the Mom Network, a weekly support group for new mothers that provides parenting support and information. Topics covered in the weekly meetings are determined by participants and typically include "the baby blues," fatigue, feeding issues and more. Free.
For more information and to register, call 773-665-3605.
Maternity Services
CPR / First Aid
This two-session certification course offers infant, child, and adult CPR and AED instruction, as well as pediatric first aid. Attendance at both sessions and successful completion of a post-test is required for certification. This class meets the usual requirements for daycare workers and nannies. The cost for the class is $85 per person.
Please call 877-RES-INFO (877-737-4636) to register.
Diabetes Management During Pregnancy
Learn how to maintain control of your blood glucose level during pregnancy. Glucose monitoring, nutrition, exercise and fetal well-being will be discussed. Insulin instruction will be offered if recommended by your physician. A written order from a physician is needed. Individual sessions available by appointment.
Call 773-665-6700 for more information regarding fees or to register.
Newborn Care
This one-time class examines the care and needs of newborns and prepares mothers and their partners with important knowledge for the first months of parenthood. This program is recommended for new parents and is also an excellent class for grandparents, nannies, and other caregivers. Registration and payment are required prior to attending the class. The fee for this class is $15. A snack is provided. Reduced-fee parking is available in the hospital garage. Family members are welcome and there will be time for questions. The instructor of this fun, informal class is a certified, experienced maternal/child instructor.
Please call 877-RES-INFO (877-737-4636) to register.
The Family Birthplace
To schedule a tour of The Family Birthplace, contact Ruth Koloms Gross, R.N., maternal/child educator, at 773-665-3605.
Nutrition
Medical Nutritional Therapy - Diabetes Education Program
A registered dietitian provides personal nutritional assessments and meal plans. A written order from a physician is needed. Individual sessions available Monday through Friday.
Call 773-665-6700 for more information regarding fees or to register.
Ongoing Programs
Breast Cancer Support Group
This monthly support group is for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Linda Ritt, adjunct professor in Counseling and Human Services at Roosevelt University, will provide valuable information about healing in an environment where group members can share personal experiences and provide emotional support for one another. Sessions will take place the third Thursday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. in the hospital’s imaging conference room on the third floor. For more information or to register, call Stacy Baustert, director, Center for Cancer Care, at 773-665-6992.
Cancer Support Group
Do you have cancer? Are you looking for additional emotional support? Join Saint Joseph Hospital's Cancer Support Group for men and women battling the disease. Discussions are facilitated by a social worker and nurse. Guest speakers are occasionally invited to address the group. Free.
Meets the first Thursday of every month, 6-7 p.m.
Please contact Stacy Baustert, Director, The Center for Cancer Care, at 773-665-6992.
Diabetes Education Individual and Group Sessions
Our Diabetes Education Program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association for excellence in diabetes education. Diabetes self management and nutrition counseling available in individual and group sessions. A written order from a physician is required.
Please call 773-665-6700 for more information, fees, or a current schedule.
Ovarian Cancer Support Group
This monthly support group provides help and information for anyone who has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Topics covered during these meetings are determined by participants. Please call 773-665-6992 for more information or to register. Free.
This group meets on the third Thursday of every month from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
The Mom Network Support Group
Are you a new mother looking for additional emotional support? Do you have questions about your baby's development? Join the Mom Network, a weekly support group for new mothers that provides parenting support and information. Topics covered in the weekly meetings are determined by participants and typically include "the baby blues," fatigue, feeding issues and more. Free.
For more information and to register, call 773-665-3605.
Parenting and Childbirth Preparation
CPR / First Aid
This two-session certification course offers infant, child, and adult CPR and AED instruction, as well as pediatric first aid. Attendance at both sessions and successful completion of a post-test is required for certification. This class meets the usual requirements for daycare workers and nannies. The cost for the class is $85 per person.
Please call 877-RES-INFO (877-737-4636) to register.
Newborn Care
This one-time class examines the care and needs of newborns and prepares mothers and their partners with important knowledge for the first months of parenthood. This program is recommended for new parents and is also an excellent class for grandparents, nannies, and other caregivers. Registration and payment are required prior to attending the class. The fee for this class is $15. A snack is provided. Reduced-fee parking is available in the hospital garage. Family members are welcome and there will be time for questions. The instructor of this fun, informal class is a certified, experienced maternal/child instructor.
Please call 877-RES-INFO (877-737-4636) to register.
Sibling Tours
Sibling tours are designed to help big-brother-or big-sister-to-be feel more comfortable when baby arrives. Children will have an opportunity to learn about the Family Birthplace and see where mom will deliver the baby. Parents are given a recommended readling list and sibling rivalry information as well assuggested activities to smooth the transition for the sibling-to-be. Children must be two years of age or older to participate. Tours are by appointment only.
For more information and to schedule a tour, call 773-665-3605.
The Family Birthplace
To schedule a tour of The Family Birthplace, contact Ruth Koloms Gross, R.N., maternal/child educator, at 773-665-3605.
The Mom Network Support Group
Are you a new mother looking for additional emotional support? Do you have questions about your baby's development? Join the Mom Network, a weekly support group for new mothers that provides parenting support and information. Topics covered in the weekly meetings are determined by participants and typically include "the baby blues," fatigue, feeding issues and more. Free.
For more information and to register, call 773-665-3605.
Prevention and Wellness
CPR / First Aid
This two-session certification course offers infant, child, and adult CPR and AED instruction, as well as pediatric first aid. Attendance at both sessions and successful completion of a post-test is required for certification. This class meets the usual requirements for daycare workers and nannies. The cost for the class is $85 per person.
Please call 877-RES-INFO (877-737-4636) to register.
Diabetes Management During Pregnancy
Learn how to maintain control of your blood glucose level during pregnancy. Glucose monitoring, nutrition, exercise and fetal well-being will be discussed. Insulin instruction will be offered if recommended by your physician. A written order from a physician is needed. Individual sessions available by appointment.
Call 773-665-6700 for more information regarding fees or to register.
Medical Nutritional Therapy - Diabetes Education Program
A registered dietitian provides personal nutritional assessments and meal plans. A written order from a physician is needed. Individual sessions available Monday through Friday.
Call 773-665-6700 for more information regarding fees or to register.
Screenings
Digital Mammogram Screenings
Why wait months to get a mammogram? Saint Joseph Hospital has exceptional digital imaging services right in your neighborhood, without the wait.
Appointments are available seven days a week, including evenings, usually
within 24 to 48 hours. A written referral from a physician is required.
For an appointment, call 773-665-3060.
Special Programs
The Clothes Closet
The Clothes Closet is a resale shop for the community. Obtain or donate gently used clothes, shoes, books, housewares, and more. Stop by anytime to drop off donations, which are tax-deductible. The shop is located at 2913 N. Commonwealth Ave. For more information, call 773-665-3167.
The hours of operation are on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the last Friday of every month from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., or by appointment.
Volunteer Program
Volunteer Services
Saint Joseph Hospital's Volunteer Services program relies upon compassionate people to help us assist patients, their families and friends, staff, physicians and other hospital personnel. Volunteers are encouraged to use their experience and knowledge to participate in Saint Joseph Hospital's diverse and regarding Volunteer program. The Volunteer Services Department at Saint Joseph Hospital welcomes volunteer ages 15 and older.
Call 773-665-3167 to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
Weight Control
Weight Loss Surgery: Improve your life and improve your health
Find out about weight loss surgery in a fun, informative and interesting seminar with Saint Joseph Hospital's Chicago Institute of Advanced Bariatrics. We offer minimally invasive weight loss surgeries as well as traditional surgeries. Want to learn about the gastric sleeve? Lap-band? Gastric bypass? We also offer the newest advancement in weight loss surger, called Gastric Plication!
Call 877-RES-INFO (877-737-4636) to register and confirm exact location within hospital or in our Manor Professional Building.
Valet parking service is available at the main entrance of the hospital, 2900 N. Lake Shore Drive, as well as in the visitor parking garage, adjacent to the hospital. The Manor Professional Building is located at 2913 Commonwealth, next to the hospital and the hospital's parking garage.
To register, call 877-RES-INFO (877-737-4636).
Wellness
Diabetes Management During Pregnancy
Learn how to maintain control of your blood glucose level during pregnancy. Glucose monitoring, nutrition, exercise and fetal well-being will be discussed. Insulin instruction will be offered if recommended by your physician. A written order from a physician is needed. Individual sessions available by appointment.
Call 773-665-6700 for more information regarding fees or to register.
Medical Nutritional Therapy - Diabetes Education Program
A registered dietitian provides personal nutritional assessments and meal plans. A written order from a physician is needed. Individual sessions available Monday through Friday.
Call 773-665-6700 for more information regarding fees or to register.
The Mom Network Support Group
Are you a new mother looking for additional emotional support? Do you have questions about your baby's development? Join the Mom Network, a weekly support group for new mothers that provides parenting support and information. Topics covered in the weekly meetings are determined by participants and typically include "the baby blues," fatigue, feeding issues and more. Free.
For more information and to register, call 773-665-3605.
