Support Groups
Welcome to the "Resources for Healthy Living" Calendar, your complete reference guide to the wellness programs, classes and support groups available through Resurrection Health Care. Please note that registration is required for most activities.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - CALL 877-RES-INFO (737-4636)
West Suburban Medical Center
3 Erie Court
Oak Park, IL 60302
Map
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Programs
- Fitness and Weight Management
- Fitness Programs
- Ongoing Programs
- Weight Control
- Wellness
Cancer
We're Movin' On
Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with breast cancer? West Suburban Medical Center is offering a breast cancer support group ?We?re Movin? On? from 7 to 9 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at West Suburban Medical Center?s Center for Breast Care, 420 William St. Women diagnosed with breast cancer are invited to share their feelings, information, ideas and words of encouragement with each other in a comforting environment. Some meetings will begin with a short presentation. For more information, call 708-763-4709. Fee: Free.
Chronic Illness
We're Movin' On
Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with breast cancer? West Suburban Medical Center is offering a breast cancer support group ?We?re Movin? On? from 7 to 9 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at West Suburban Medical Center?s Center for Breast Care, 420 William St. Women diagnosed with breast cancer are invited to share their feelings, information, ideas and words of encouragement with each other in a comforting environment. Some meetings will begin with a short presentation. For more information, call 708-763-4709. Fee: Free.
Diabetes
Diabetes Education: Individual and Group Sessions
If you are newly diagnosed with diabetes, our center for education can teach you the skills you will need to make better food choices, plan enjoyable exercise, monitor your blood glucose levels, understand the medications you are taking, and prevent complications. If you have had diabetes for some time, come to us to become a better diabetes self manager. We see patients individually Monday through Friday
and teach group classes on Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Insulin instruction will be given with a written order from the physician stating the type and dosage of insulin.
Call 708 763-2256 or 708 763-1368 to make an appointment.
Diabetes Programs
Diabetes Education: Individual and Group Sessions
If you are newly diagnosed with diabetes, our center for education can teach you the skills you will need to make better food choices, plan enjoyable exercise, monitor your blood glucose levels, understand the medications you are taking, and prevent complications. If you have had diabetes for some time, come to us to become a better diabetes self manager. We see patients individually Monday through Friday
and teach group classes on Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Insulin instruction will be given with a written order from the physician stating the type and dosage of insulin.
Call 708 763-2256 or 708 763-1368 to make an appointment.
Fitness and Weight Management
Weight No More!
Weight No More! gives enrollees access to registered dieticians who provide consultation and support through weight loss endeavors.
Weight No More! includes an initial assessment, weight plan development with a registered dietician, weekly follow up sessions via phone or email, monthly group sessions, and a free pedometer.
The program fee is $199 for the first 12 weeks and $30 for each additional month. For more information, or to enroll in the program, please call 708-763-1368.
Fitness Programs
Runners Clinic
This 30-minute clinic involves videotaping the participant running and an analyzation by a doctor and a physical therapist. Based upon the results, participants will be given exercises and information to best suit their running style. There is a $30.00 fee, and registration is required. Please call 708-763-3274 to register.
Tennis Clinic
Evaluation of flexibility of upper and lower extremities by a physician and physical therapist. Analysis of stroke and technique, instruction on stretches, and information on shoe wear and orthotics. There is no fee, but registration is required. Please call 708-488-1700.
Every other month at the Oak Park Tennis and Fitness Center, 4 to 6 p.m.
Ongoing Programs
Relaxation Group
This four-week stress reduction/education program will meet from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday evenings. The group will run consecutively in four-week increments and will meet in the IMC Conference Room in the Center for Primary Care, 7411 W. Lake Street-Lower Level. Participants can register by contacting Dr. Iacono at 708-763-2120. Participants must preregister before attending. Group attendance will be limited to 10 participants. Fee: $100 per four-week session.
Weight Control
Weight No More!
Make a fresh start with Weight No More!, a weight coaching program that is specially designed for individuals who have busy schedules, need support in losing weight or have limited mobility. You have the choice of meeting with an RD (registered dietitian) for 1:1 visits here in our weight management outpatient education center or communicating back and forth with the RD on-line. Based on the idea that strong guidance can make the difference between satisfaction and frustration with one’s weight, Weight No More! offers participants support and advice throughout the weight loss process. To enroll in this program, call Merle Shapera, MS, RD at 708-763-2256.
Fee: $237.00 for nine visits or nine months of cyber-counseling.
Wellness
Weight No More!
Make a fresh start with Weight No More!, a weight coaching program that is specially designed for individuals who have busy schedules, need support in losing weight or have limited mobility. You have the choice of meeting with an RD (registered dietitian) for 1:1 visits here in our weight management outpatient education center or communicating back and forth with the RD on-line. Based on the idea that strong guidance can make the difference between satisfaction and frustration with one’s weight, Weight No More! offers participants support and advice throughout the weight loss process. To enroll in this program, call Merle Shapera, MS, RD at 708-763-2256.
Fee: $237.00 for nine visits or nine months of cyber-counseling.
