Lake County health and fitness events
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 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.
Survivors of Suicide: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, June 25 and July 23, Carmel High School, One Carmel Parkway, Mundelein. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago invites those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide to participate. Call (847) 376-2118.
CareCoach: 4-6 p.m. Thursday, June 25, Open Arms Mission, 1548 S. Main St., Antioch. Lake Forest Hospital's CareCoach mobile health unit offers Lake County residents health screenings, including blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol and asthma. All services are provided free to Lake County residents; no appointment is necessary. For information, call (847) 535-6709 or visit www.lfh.org.
June 27
Parkinson's disease Education group: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27, Performing Arts Center at The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Om Johari discusses meditation and its use with chronic disease. To register, call Penny,) 847) 381-5030.
Immunization Clinics for Children: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 27, Lake Forest Hospital, 660 Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest; and 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, Lake County Health Department Belvidere Medical Building Annex, 2303 Dodge Avenue, Waukegan. Children can receive all routine childhood immunizations. The cost of an immunization is $10, but no one is denied services due to inability to pay. Parents are asked to bring their children's past immunization records. If a child has an immunization letter from a school nurse, it should also be brought to the clinic. No appointment necessary. For more information, call the Lake County Health Department Immunization Program at (847) 377-8470 or Lake Forest Hospital, at (847) 535-6112.
July 2
Alzheimer's Support Group: 2-3 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, Westmoreland Library, Lake Forest Hospital, 660 N. Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest. Meets the first Thursday of every month. All are welcome. No registration required. For information, call Sandy Summers, at (847) 535-6764.
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 23
Survivors of Suicide: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Carmel High School, One Carmel Parkway, Mundelein. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago invites those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide to participate. Call (847) 376-2118.
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. 6
Alzheimer's Support Group: 2-3 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, Westmoreland Library, Lake Forest Hospital, 660 N. Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest. Meets the first Thursday of every month. All are welcome. No registration required. For information, call Sandy Summers, at (847) 535-6764.
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.
Sept. 3
Alzheimer's Support Group: 2-3 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, Westmoreland Library, Lake Forest Hospital, 660 N. Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest. Meets the first Thursday of every month. All are welcome. No registration required. For information, call Sandy Summers, at (847) 535-6764.
Sept. 17
WomenHeart: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, 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.
Sept. 24
Diabetes Boot Camp: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 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.