Health Calendar

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Updated: February 19, 2012 8:02AM

EVENTS

MAKEOVER EVENT: Join Dr. Steve Burlison and Dr. Toni Giovannetti for the “Maximized Living Makeover on Weight Loss” Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Burlison Family Wellness, 1580 S. Milwaukee Ave. Suite 102 in Libertyville. With Maximized Living’s 5 Essentials, learn how you can take action to build your health and change the statistics for you and your family. Learn the resources and tools for total wellness. Details, (847) 680-9500.

WORKSHOP: Join Eric Liebl, chiropractic Director of Chiro One Wellness Center of Round Lake Beach, for a free educational nutrition workshop titled “Eat like a Pig, Look like a Twig” on Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Center at 1916 N. Route 83, Round Lake Beach. Learn how to permanently lose weight without counting calories; uncover the “super foods” to jump start your metabolism, squash hunger and keep you energized throughout the day; and understand the mystery of how your body uses food. Reservations encouraged. Details, (847) 543-6957.

SCREENINGS

BLOOD PRESSURE: Free blood-pressure checks are available at Advocate Condell Immediate Care Centers. Details, (800) 323-8622.

BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER: Free breast and cervical cancer screenings are offered to eligible Lake County women through the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP), located at the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center. Through the Program, women can receive, at no cost to them, a complete medical examination, a clinical breast exam and a pap test, as well as referral for a free mammogram at a local hospital. Ongoing yearly exams and medical follow-up are provided. Women 35 years of age or older, who are underinsured or uninsured, may be eligible for this free program. Examinations are done at the clinics of the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center, also through private providers, and are by appointment. To find out if you are eligible, call (847) 377--8430.

DENTAL HEALTH: Lake County Health Department maintains dental clinics for all age groups that are open Monday through Saturday: Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere St., Waukegan, (847) 377-8410; North Chicago Health Center, 2215 14th St., (847) 984-5230; North Shore Health Center, 1840 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, (847) 984-5330; Mid-Lakes Medical and Dental Building, 224 Clarendon Ave., Round Lake Beach, (847) 984-5130; Grand Avenue Health Center, 3010 Grand Ave., Waukegan, (847) 377-8941,

FLU SHOT CLINICS: Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center will offer flu vaccinations to military members, military retirees and family members on a walk-in basis Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. at Building 133, 3001 Green Bay Road, North Chicago. Details, (224) 610-1120.

HIV: The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center offers free HIV testing Monday through Friday at Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Road, Room 132, Waukegan. No appointment necessary. Details, (847) 377-8450.

IMMUNIZATIONS: Childhood immunizations will be given by appointment only from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 1-6 p.m. Thursdays, and 9-11 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at Belvidere Medical Building, 2302 Dodge Ave., Waukegan. Details, (847) 377-8470.

SUPPORT

BREAST CANCER: The Y-ME Barrington-area support group will meet Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Route 22, Lake Barrington. Details, (847) 842-4858.

DIABETES: A group for diabetes patients and their families or caregivers meets Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Advocate Condell’s West Tower Education Room, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Details, (847) 990-5275.

GRIEF SUPPORT AFTER THE LOSS OF A CHILD: Northern Lake County Illinois Chapter of the Compassionate Friends meeting will be held Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Millburn Congregational Church, Grass Lake Road and Route 45. Details, (847) 249-4776 or visit www.iltcf.org.

LOSS (Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide): A group meets Jan. 19 from 5-7 p.m. to provide services for those who are grieving a death by suicide of a family member or close friend at Carmel High School, One Carmel Parkway, Mundelein. Details, (312) 655-7283.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: A self-help support group meets Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at Cornerstone Community Church, 40413 N. Delany Road, Wadsworth. The group focuses on personal sharing of MS experiences, and the latest information about MS. Details, (847) 599-8331.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS OF LAKE COUNTY: The mission is to provide support, education, advocacy, and resources to those who suffer from neurobiological brain disorders and their families. NAMI of Lake County has various support and education groups available. Visit www.NamiLake-IL.org, email at NamiSupport@hotmail.com, or call (847) 249-1515.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE: Support group for those with Parkinson’s disease and their friends and family members meets Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. at Advocate Condell West Tower Education Room. Details, (800) 990-5275.

WOMENHEART: Support group for women living with heart disease meets Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, 660 Westmoreland Road. Details, (847) 987-8074 or womenheart.org.

CHAT NIGHT: Open Chat Night is open to all those who are deaf or hard of hearing, audiologists, teachers, ASL interpreters and students from 8 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays at http://www.OpenChatNight.com. Details, http://www.DeafandHoH.com or http://facebookdeafandhoh.com.

CAREGIVER: A support group for caregivers of people 60 and older is held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Warren Township Senior Center, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. Details, (847) 244-1101.

MILITARY AND VETERANS: Support group for military and families who are dealing with the overwhelming stresses from the military and veteran lifestyle meets Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at One Hope United, 2115 ErnieKrueger Circle, Waukegan. The Wednesday morning support group meets at 11:30 a.m. at One Hope United’s Richardson House, 215 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa. The groups are made possible by a partnership with One Hope United and the Lake County Health Department. The groups share infor­mation and ideas about how to care for themselves and their families. Details, (847) 245-6826 (847) 377.8386 or visit www.onehopeunited.org.

MOST EXCELLENT WAY: Restoration program for those addicted to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, pornography, sex, gambling, food disorders, anger, behavior problems and other life-controlling problems meets at 7 p.m. Fridays at Calvary Chapel Church, 38451 N. Fairfield Road, Lake Villa. Also for family and friends. Details, (847) 814-3911.