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86 www.pdop.org A message from our advertiser Rush Oak Park Hospital Classes and Events Zumba Gold (Rush Oak Park Hospital-Sponsored Class) Every Wednesday | 10 – 11 a.m. Forest Park Roos Recreation Center 7329 W. Harrison St., Forest Park Body Imbalance and Orthopedic Problems An unsteady gait can result from a temporary condition, or indicate a long-term problem. And sometimes, it can affect your ability to function. Learn more about tests and treatments for balance and gait disorders. Wednesday, Jan. 8 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Victor Romano, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon A New Way to Treat Sleep Apnea Learn about Inspire, an innovative treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. This surgically implanted system uses gentle, customized stimulation to keep your airway open while you sleep. It can help reduce snoring, and improve how you feel and function during the daytime. Thursday, Jan. 16 | 6:45 – 8 p.m. 6:45 p.m., registration and light refreshments 7 – 8 p.m., presentation and Q&A session Rush Oak Brook 2011 York Road, Oak Brook Alejandra Lastra, MD, Sleep Medicine Specialist Why Weight? Know Your Options Exploring your weight loss options can be confusing and overwhelming. Our weight loss specialists will explain all of the resources available at Rush — from bariatric surgery to medical management to exercise and nutrition counseling. Wednesday, Jan. 22 | 6 – 7 p.m. Benjamin Veenstra, MD, Bariatric Surgeon Courage to Quit – Smoking Cessation Join us if you're ready for a smoke-free life. Tuesday, Jan. 23 and 30, and Feb. 6 | 5:30 – 7 p.m. 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 Ave., Second Floor, Suite 2000, unless otherwise indicated. Things Heart Doctors Do to Protect Their Own Hearts Heart disease is the biggest killer in the United States, more than all cancers combined. Learn about the heart health habits cardiologists follow to prevent heart problems for life. Thursday, Feb. 13 | 6 – 7 p.m. Melissa Tracy, MD, Cardiologist Free Hearing Screenings Friday, March 6 | 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Rush Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Ave., Suite 3700 Bronwyn Milliken, AuD, CCC-A, Audiologist David Schmidt, AuD, CCC-A, Audiologist Bunions: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment A bunion is a bony bump at the base of the big toe that can be very painful and lead to instability of other joints in the foot. Learn about the latest treatments for bunions. Wednesday, March 11 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Maria McGann, DO, Orthopedic Surgeon Learn How to Eat the Rainbow A dietitian will explain health benefits of differently-colored foods and how to incorporate the "rainbow" into your diet. Sugar Beet will share recipes and provide healthy samples, and each participant will receive a box of fresh fruits and veggies from Top Box Foods (a $15 value). Wednesday, March 25 | 5 – 6:30 p.m. Molly Hodul, RDN, Registered Dietitian Gina Milkovich, Education & Outreach Coordinator, Sugar Beet LGBTQ Health Services Rush understands the health care disparities that face the LGBTQ community, including access to care, and a lack of knowledge and understanding among health care providers. Learn about Rush's commitment to providing the best possible care to the LGBTQ community in an inviting and open environment. Tuesday, March 31 | 6 – 7 p.m. Brandy Hatcher, DNP, Nurse Practitioner, Rush Oak Park Hospital Morigana May, Patient Care Navigator, Gender Sexuality and Reproductive Health Matthew Vail, LCSW, Manager, Social Work, Gender Sexuality and Reproductive Health