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94 www.pdop.org Rush Oak Park Hospital Classes and Events Colorectal Cancer Screening & Early Detection For Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, come see the "Strollin' Colon," a giant inflatable colon that shows what healthy tissue, polyps and cancerous tissue look like. And learn about early detection, screening, risk reduction and treatments for colorectal cancer. Wednesday, March 6 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (Light refreshments will be served) Salina Lee, MD, Gastroenterologist Rush Heart Risk Assessment Evaluating your health and knowing your estimated risks of developing heart disease can lead to effective treatment sooner. Take the Rush heart risk assessment to learn more about your risk for heart disease. Oak Park River Forest Health Fair Fitness Formula Club 1114 Lake St., Oak Park Sunday, March 10 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mindfulness: Declutter Your Mind and Simplify Your Life In this interactive four-week series, you will learn safe, simple mindfulness skills that improve health and happiness, combat stress and help you be more present in life. Each class builds on the last, so you must commit to attending all four classes. Tuesday, Feb. 26, and March 5, 12 & 26 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Angela Johnson, DACM, MSTOM, MPH Tai Chi for Beginners Learn more about Tai Chi — an ancient Chinese form of exercise — and participate in a short demonstration. Space is limited. Thursday, April 11 Noon to 1 p.m. Peter Schmitt, PT, DPT, MS 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. Support Groups Rush Oak Park Hospital provides several support groups so you can interact with others, especially those who can relate to your health condition. Sharing your experiences with others creates a sense of belonging and proves that you're not alone. For more information, visit roph.org/support-groups. Rheumatoid Arthritis: 12 Signs You Shouldn't Ignore The symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis aren't always obvious. If you suffer from swollen, stiff, tender joints, join us to learn about medications and strategies to manage your symptoms. Wednesday, April 24 6:30 to 7:30 pm Aleksandra Bukiej, MD, Rheumatologist Free Skin Cancer Screenings An annual skin cancer screening can identify current issues and uncover risk factors for the future. Wear your bathing suit under your clothing to the screening. Rush Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Ave., Suite 5500 Thursday, May 16 1 to 3 p.m. Sheetal Mehta, MD, Dermatologist Better Hearing Month – Free Hearing Tests Come for a free evaluation to see if you have hearing loss and could benefit from treatment. Rush Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Ave., Suite 3700 Friday, May 17 9 a.m. to Noon Kara Houston, AuD, CCC-A Courage to Quit – Smoking Cessation This program covers topics such as addiction and withdrawal, quit smoking medications, managing cravings and avoiding triggers. Thursday, May 2, May 9 and May 16 5:30 to 7 p.m. ADVERTISEMENT