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Lake County health and fitness news

Posted June 17, 2009 11:00 pm

Events that focus on physical and mental health, well-being and fitness, including runs, walks, exercise events, classes, health screenings, mental health screenings and support information, support groups starting up. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

June 18

WomenHeart: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, June 18, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17, Lake Forest Hospital Health Education Center, 660 North Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest. Women who have been touched by heart disease can share their experiences at a support group. For information, call Debbie Dunn, at (847) 987-8074 or visit womenheart.org.

Evening of Lupus Education: 6 p.m. Thursday, June 18, Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion. The YWCA Lake County will present an evening of lupus awareness and education with Sheila Steward, RN, Lupus Navigator for the Lupus Foundation of America, Illinois Chapter. There is no cost to attend. Registration is suggested; contact Shaunta McGee, at (847) 662-4247, ext. 127, or mcgees@ywcalakecountyil.org.

June 21

YOUth Make a Difference: 8 a.m. Sunday, June 21, Glenview's Gallery Park, 2500 Chestnut Avenue, Glenview. The fifth annual "YOUth Make a Difference" 5K run/walk benefiting Youth Services of Glenview, Northbrook and Northfield Township. Register at signmeupsports.com or youthmakeadifference.org. Call (847) 729-5605.

June 25

Diabetes Boot Camp: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, June 25, July 30, Aug. 27, Sept. 24, Oct. 29, Nov. 19, and Dec. 17, Community Healthcare room in the Outpatient Pavilion of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Highway 22, Barrington. Designed for diabetic individuals and their support system. Free. Register at (800) 323-8622 use code 3DO3.

July 11

Viva! Mujer Latina!: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 11, YWCA Lake County, 2133 Belvidere Road, Waukegan, inside the Belvidere Mall. A breast cancer support group for Spanish-speaking breast cancer patients and survivors. The group meets every second Saturday of the month. For information, call (847) 662-4247, ex.t. 138 and ask for Darlene.

July 30

Diabetes Boot Camp: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 30, Aug. 27, Sept. 24, Oct. 29, Nov. 19, and Dec. 17, Community Healthcare room in the Outpatient Pavilion of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Highway 22, Barrington. Designed for diabetic individuals and their support system. Free. Register at (800) 323-8622 use code 3DO3.

Aug. 20

WomenHeart: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17, Lake Forest Hospital Health Education Center, 660 North Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest. Women who have been touched by heart disease can share their experiences at a support group. For information, call Debbie Dunn, at (847) 987-8074 or visit womenheart.org.

Aug. 27

Diabetes Boot Camp: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 27, Sept. 24, Oct. 29, Nov. 19, and Dec. 17, Community Healthcare room in the Outpatient Pavilion of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Highway 22, Barrington. Designed for diabetic individuals and their support system. Free. Register at (800) 323-8622 use code 3DO3.

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