Public Education Seminars

Public Education Seminars

 CHICAGO

SERIES OF THREE PROGRAMS TO BE HELD AT:

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

345 E. Superior, 2^nd Floor Heyworth Room

Lecture time: 10:30-11:30 am. Refreshments will be served.

Parking available, with validation, at 321 E. Erie and 227 E. Huron for $10; valet $11.00.

Pre-registration is required for all three programs.

Wednesday, April 30

Arthritis 101

Kathy Tegtmeyer, PT

Register for this program.

Wednesday, June 18

Exercise and Arthritis

Bobby Soles, PT

Register for this program.

Wednesday, July 9

Alternative and Complimentary Medicine

Katie Naab, PT

Register for this program.

All programs presented by Arthritis Center Physical Therapists and co-sponsored by the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.

ADVANCES IN TREATMENT OF ARTHRITIS PAIN

Tuesday, May 6

6:30-7:30 pm

Complimentary reception and valet parking will be available.

Pre-registration is required. To register call 1-877-737-4636.

The Hallmark

2960 N. Lake Shore Drive      

Presenter: Dr. Yongsuk Lertratanakul, Rheumatologist, St .Joseph Hospital, Chicago

This program is co-sponsored by Community Health and Education, St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago.

SERIES OF TWO PROGRAMS LISTED BELOW WILL BE HELD AT:

Fourth Presbyterian Church

126 E. Chestnut, Anderson Hall

These programs are co-sponsored by the Center for Whole Health.

Wednesday, May 7

8:30-10:30 am.

Breakfast at 8:30 am. Lectures at 9:00 am.

Pre-registration is required. Register for this program.

Discounted parking at 900 N. Michigan will be available for $13.00. Tickets may be purchased and validated at the seminar during registration check-in.

Eating Away the Pain of Inflammation: Nutrition and Arthritis

Marla Brodsky, RDn, LD, CNSD

Luscious Life Nutrition

Scleroderma: Types, Symptoms and Treatments

Dr. Suncica Volkov, Rheumatologist, University of Illinois at Chicago

Wednesday, June 4

6:00 -7:30 pm

Dinner at 6:00 pm. Lecture at 6:30 pm.

Pre-registration is required. Register for this program.

Discounted parking after 5:00 pm at 900 N. Michigan will be available for $6.00. Tickets can be purchased and validated at the seminar during registration check in.

Social Security Disability Insurance: Change and Confusion Resolved

Jeffrey Rabin, Attorney at Law, Jeffrey Rabin and Associates, Des Plaines

ARTHRITIS AND THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY

This seminar is open to the public. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

All presenters are bi-lingual and lectures will be presented in Spanish.

Thursday, June 5

Jose Clemente Orozco Community Academy

1940 W. 18^th Street

5:30-8:30 pm

Dinner and child care provided at 5:30 pm. Lectures will begin at 6:00 pm.

For more information call (312) 842-2340.

Do you REALLY Have Arthritis? A Lecture on Types, Diagnosis, Pain Syndromes and Early Detection

Dr. Daniel Torres, Rheumatologist, Trinity Orthopaedics, Oak Park

Arthritis and a Healthy Diet: Inflammatory and Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Soraya Valencia, BS, BFCS

Staff Research Nutritionist, Northwestern University

New Options for the Treatment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis

Dr. Claudia Hernandez, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, University of Illinois at Chicago

Latinos and Lupus

Anna Rubio, RN, BSN

Division of Rheumatology, Children’s Memorial Hospital

This program is co-sponsored by the Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition, Salud-Latina, Jose Clemente Orozco Community Academy, the Alivio Medical Center, and Un Buen Doctor.

La Artritis y la Comunidad Hispana

Seminario Educativo Gratis y Abierto al Público

 

Jueves, 5 de junio, 2008

5:30 – 8:30 pm

José Clemente Orozco Community Academy

1940 W. 18^th Street, Chicago 

Para mas informacion llame al Telefono call (312) 842-2340)

 

Habrá cena y servicio de guardería disponible desde las 5:30 pm.

La presentación dará inicio a las 6:00 pm.

Los patrocinadores estarán disponibles.

 

 

Cómo sabes si verdaderamente tienes artritis?

Información sobre los tipos de artritis, diagnóstico, dolor del síndrome, detección temprana

 

Dr. Daniel Torres, Reumatólogo, Trinity Orthopaedics, Oak Park

 

La artritis y una dieta saludable: Comidas que inflaman y que no inflaman

 

Soraya Valencia, BS, BFSC

Investigadora Nutricionista, Northwestern University

 

Nuevas Opciones Para el Tratamiento de la Psoriasis y la Psoriasis Artrítica

Dr. Claudia Hernández, Departmento de Dermatología, Universidad de Illinois en Chicago

 

Latinos y el Lupus

Anna Rubio, RN, BSN

Division of Reumatología, Children’s Memorial Hospital

 

Este programa está patrocinado por la Fundación para la Artritis y Co-patrocinado por la Coalición de Salud Hispana, Salud Latina, Jose Clemente Orozco Community Academy, Centro Médico Alivio, y un Buen Doctor.

 

NORTH SUBURBS

OSTEOPOROSIS: ARE YOU AT RISK? FIND OUT THROUGH HEEL SCANNINGS AND LECTURE BY A NATIONAL EXPERT

Friday, May 9

9:30 am – 1:30 pm

Heavy refreshments provided.

No registration is required. Guests will be required to sign in to receive scannings and attend the lecture.

The Levy Center

300 Dodge

Evanston

9:30– 11:00 am, heel scannings provided.

11:15 am – 12:00 pm – Lecture:

Are Your Bones in Jeopardy?

Dr. Susan Broy, Rheumatologist and national osteoporosis expert, member, Illinois Bone and Joint Institute

12:30-1:30 pm, resume heel scannings

This program is sponsored by Procter and Gamble.

NEVER GIVE UP! THERE ARE ANSWERS FOR ARTHRITIS PAIN

Saturday, May 10

8:30 -11:30 am

Continental breakfast at 8:30 am. Lectures at 9:00 am. Box lunches at 11:45 am.

Pre-registration is required. Register for this program.

Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore

5300 Touhy Avenue

Skokie

The Thrill of the Shoulder

Dr. Marc Breslow, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Upper and Lower Extremities

The Agony of Da Feet

Dr. Alan League, Orthopaedic surgeon, Foot Specialist

Sparkling Arthritis: Gout and Pseudo Gout

Dr. Gerald Eisenberg, Rheumatologist

All speakers are members of the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute.

This program is sponsored by Zimmer, Genentech, and the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute.

EYE-OPENERS IN RA AND OA

Thursday, May 15

8:30 – 10:30 am

Breakfast at 8:30 am. Lectures at 9:00 am

Pre-registration is required. Register for this program.

Thomas Place

2200 Patriot Drive (Location: Just north of the shopping and movie area in The Glen)

Glenview

Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Closer Look

Dr. Barbara Drevlow, Rheumatologist, ENH Medical Group, Glenview

Osteoarthritis: What’s New and What Isn’t?

Dr. Bob Sun, Rheumatologist, ENH Medical Group, Glenview

BOTH PROGRAMS LISTED BELOW WILL BE HELD AT:

Waukegan Township Park Place Senior Center

414 S. Lewis

Waukegan

Pre-registration required.

9:30 – 11:00 am.

Lunch will be served at 11:30.

Friday, May 16

Register for this program

Spinal Stenosis: A Common Complication of Arthritis

Patrick Knott, Associate Professor and Chair, Physician Assistant Program

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago

When To Have a Joint Replacement

Curt Stilp, Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Department

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago

Friday, May 30

Register for this program

Healthy Eating to Keep You Moving

Geri Detroy, MS, RD, Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy – Chicago North

“Doc, My Feet Are Killing Me!” (And What You Can Do About It)

Dr. Philip Gianfortune, Professor & Chair, Department of Medicine,

William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago

ARTHRITIS FROM HEAD TO TOE: EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW

Saturday, May 31

9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Pre-registration is required. To register call (847) 618-3463

Arlington Heights Senior Center

1801 W. Central Road

Arlington Heights

Seminar on arthritis management featuring a rheumatologist, orthopaedic surgeon, physical therapist and pharmacist.

WESTERN SUBURBS

HIPS, KNEES, AND SPINE: FACTS AND MYTHS

Saturday, June 7

8:30 – 10:30 am

Breakfast 8:30 am. Lectures at 9:00 am.

Pre-registration required. Register for this program.

Klein Creek Golf Club

1 N 333 Pleasant Hill Road

Winfield

Remaining Active When You Have Hip/Knee Arthritis

Dr. Scott Sporer, Orthopaedic Joint Replacement, Reconstruction Specialist, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

Ankle Arthritis: Replacement, Fusion, or Brace. Which One is For Me?

Dr. Johnny Lin, Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Specialist, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

This program is sponsored by Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and co-sponsored by Central DuPage Hospital

A NEW HORIZON IN PAIN AND ARTHRITIS TREATMENT

A FUSION OF EASTERN AND WESTERN MEDICINE

 Wednesday, June 4

12:30 -2:00 pm. Light lunch will be served at 12:30 pm. Lecture at 1:00 pm.

Pre-registration is required. Register for this program.

Schaumburg Park District CRC (Community Recreation Center)

505 N. Springinsguth

Schaumburg

Dr. Cary Dachman, Rheumatologist, Dachman Center for Pain Therapy

Schaumburg

SOUTH SUBURBS

ARTHRITIS PAIN: YOU DON’T HAVE TO “JUST LIVE WITH IT.”

Friday, June 13

Village of Oak Lawn Senior Center

5330 W. 95^th Street

Oak Lawn

9:00-11:15 am. Box lunches will be provided at 11:30 am.

Pre-registration is required. Register for this program.

Knee Arthritis: Shall We Operate or Not?

Dr. Steve Chandler, DO, Southwest Center for Healthy Joints

Oak Lawn

21^st Century: The Future Has Come for RA

Dr. Daniel Hirsen, Rheumatologist, DJH Rheumatology Consultants, Palos Hills

How Do You Treat and Uninvited Guest: Uncle Arthr It is?

Kenneth Orr, Physical Therapist, Southwest Center for Healthy Joints. Oak Lawn

This program is sponsored by Biomet.

NORTHWEST INDIANA

INFLAMMATORY DISEASES: WHAT THEY DO TO YOU AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT THEM

Friday, May 2

9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Box lunches will be served at 12:15 pm

Pre-registration is required. Register for this program.

The Clubhouse at Centennial Park

9701 S, Calumet Avenue

Munster

New Treatments in RA and Cardiovascular Disease in Arthritis

Dr. Keith Reich, Rheumatologist, Medical Specialists, Munster

The 10 Best Ways to Alleviate Arthritis Pain in the Foot and Ankle

Dr. Michael Nirenberg, DPM, Friendly Footcare, Crown Point

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in the Treatment of Gout

Kathy Carlson, NP, RN, MS, ANP

Medical Specialists, Munster

Food to Improve Your Health: Foods that Cause Inflammation Those That Fight Diabetes and Cancer

Terri Sakelaris, MS, RD, CDE, Community Hospital, Munster