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95 www.pdop.org Rush Oak Park Hospital Classes and Events Rush Oak Park Hospital offers a wide range of classes and events throughout the year — in your local community — to help you live a healthier, happier and more informed life. ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE, but registration is required. Call (708) 660-4636 or visit roph.org/community-programs to register. Programs are held in the Rush Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Avenue, second floor, suite 2000, unless otherwise indicated. Tackling Migraine Headaches More than 45 million Americans suffer from some form of headache — including migraines, which can have a devastating impact on daily life. Come hear the latest on migraine diagnosis, treatment and research. Thursday, Sept. 20 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ligia Rioja, MD, Neurologist Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder and Treatment Many people have difficulty dealing with the darker, shorter days of fall. For people with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), these struggles are severe enough to cause significant problems in their everyday lives. Join us and learn more about SAD and how it can be treated. Tuesday, Sept. 25 11 a.m. to noon Monica Argumedo, MD, Psychiatrist Tackling Childhood Obesity We will discuss the factors that contribute to childhood obesity, and how diet and lifestyle changes can have a positive impact on kids' physical and mental well-being. Wednesday, Oct. 3 1 to 2 p.m. Banu Myneni, DO, Family Medicine Doctor Pelvic Floor Health Age and childbirth can take their toll on a woman's body. But problems with bowel and bladder control from a weakened pelvic floor are often treatable. Learn about common pelvic floor conditions and how you can get relief. Thursday, Oct. 4 4 to 5 p.m. Cynthia Brincat, MD, OB-GYN Minimally Invasive Solutions for Back Pain Back pain can keep you from leading a full, active life — but you don't have to suffer. Join us to learn about the latest minimally invasive procedures for treating spine and back issues. Thursday, Nov. 1 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Gregory Lopez, MD, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Learn How to Practice Mindfulness This class can help you bring awareness to what you're directly experiencing via your senses, and to your state of mind via your thoughts and emotions. Tuesday, Nov. 6 11 a.m. to noon Angela Johnson, MSTOM, MPH, LAc, Dipl OM, Social Worker Courage to Quit – Smoking Cessation Let Rush help you meet your smoke-free goals. The Courage to Quit program covers topics such as addiction and withdrawal, quit- smoking medications, managing cravings and avoiding triggers. Rush Oak Park Hospital 520 S. Maple Avenue Conference Room 1C Nov. 6, 13 and 20 5:30 to 7 p.m. Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Diagnosis and Treatment Heartburn, or acid reflux, is caused by the back-up of stomach acid into the esophagus. Learn more about the causes and symptoms of heartburn, as well as advanced treatment options. Wednesday, Nov. 7 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Benjamin Veenstra, MD, Surgeon