Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital to Off Educational Programs, Screenings

The  is presenting education programs and screenings this fall.

Details on each program are as follows: 

Knee problems are one of the most common injuries today...

Have your knee problem or injury assessed by orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Lee and physical therapists and take home an exercise program and tips on managing common knee problems at this free knee screening.

The event will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sept. 22 at the Adventist Plainfield Imaging & Outpatient Center, 15720 Route 59, Plainfield.

Registration is required. To register, call 630-856-7525.

An estimated 25 percent of women in the U.S. have fibroids...

African American women are more likely to develop fibroids.  Some of the symptoms include back pain, heavy bleeding and frequent urination.

If this sounds like you, there is help. Dr. Steven Smith, an interventional radiologist, will discuss the treatment options available to women who suffer from uterine fibroids.

This free event will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 at .

To register, call 630-856-7525.

Prostate cancer screening is recommended for men age 50 and older...

 Or for men 45 and older who are African American or have a family history of prostate cancer. Screening includes a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and a digital rectal exam.

Come get your free screening between 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 4 at .

To register, call 630-856-7525.

Risk factors and breast cancer susceptibility...

Join Dr. Donald Sweet, hematologist/oncologist, as he discusses risk factors and breast cancer susceptibility, recommendations for women who are at risk for hereditary breast cancer, and the impact of genetic testing.

A risk assessment screening is included in this free program. Learn the latest in genetics and breast cancer at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 at .

To register, call 630-856-7525.

Will County Health Department Freedom from Smoking...

The Will County Health Department proudly offers area residents top quality, evidence-based programs addressing tobacco dependence, The Freedom From Smoking program provides participants with continual group support while helping smokers to develop skills to manage stress, control weight, and fight the smoking urges.

Freedom From Smoking participants attend a 90-minute class once a week for seven weeks and have the option to receive up to six weeks of the nicotine patch or lozenge free of charge.

The cost of the program is $25 per person, which covers the cost of program materials. The program is from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. from Oct. 25 to Dec. 6 at .

To register call 815-727-8769.

Do you have diabetes?

Are you worried about managing your health during the holidays and not overdoing it in what you eat and do? 

Come learn quick, healthy ways to combat the risky holiday behaviors.  Join our CREATION Health Team as they present healthy holiday eating, along with mediation, relaxation and exercises. Many fun and easy recipes provided! A1C Screening included with this free program at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 16 at .

To register, call 630-856-7525.

Editor's Note: The above article was a release from the Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital.