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Condell Book Fair: Browse a selection of books, CDs, games, toys and other gift items for children and adults from Imagine Nation Books at Condell's Book Fair: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 26, 29 and 30; and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 27 and Nov. 28 in the main lobby of Condell Medical Center.

Proceeds will help fund hospital programs, equipment and services. The fair is sponsored by the Auxiliary of Condell Medical Center. For more information, call the Auxiliary office at (847) 990-5615.

Thyroid screenings: When the thyroid gland is out of balance, it affects the rest of the body, but thyroid disorders can be treated. During November, Condell Medical Center's four Immediate Care centers offer thyroid function screenings for patients 18 and older. No appointment is needed. The test costs $25-- cash, check or charge is accepted. Insurance will not be billed. No fasting is required before the test.

Thyroid screenings are available at Condell Immediate Care on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays:

• 150 Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove, (847) 215-0000, open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week.

• 6440 Grand Ave., Gurnee, (847) 249-2800, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• 2 E. Rollins Road, Round Lake Beach, (847) 740-2500, open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.

• 6 Phillip Road, Vernon Hills, (847) 680-0500, open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.

Weight Management: Anyone who signs up for New Direction Weight Management of Condell during November or December will get their $100 initiation fee waived. Stop in at a free orientation session for more information about the variety of medically supervised weight loss programs available. Orientation sessions are held at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at the Libertyville Centre Club, at 200 W. Golf Road on the hospital's main campus.

For more information about attending a free orientation session and about Wellness Services of Condell, call the Libertyville Centre Club at (847) 990-5700.

New Support Group: Condell Medical Center now offers an ongoing drop-in cancer support group that meets at 10 a.m. Wednesdays in the patient lounge on the fourth floor (north unit). This group welcomes patients with all types of cancer and aims to bring inpatients, outpatients and their families together to share the challenges they face and to inspire each other to lead full lives. The support group is facilitated by two-time cancer survivor Bill Casale, M.Ed. in counseling, and Deacon Don Wheling, Condell Medical Center's pastoral care chaplain.

For more information, call (847) 990-5199.

Breast cancer group: Condell Medical Center offers an ongoing breast cancer support group led by Peg Schuetz, a licensed clinical professional counselor, and Maggie David, a registered nurse and breast cancer survivor. The group meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. the third Friday of every month at Condell's Intergenerational Day Center's solarium in the Allen Conference Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. For information, call (847) 990-5818.

For a complete listing of all the help and support groups offered at Condell Medical Center, visit www.condell.org.