Health briefs

Ÿ A free pediatric seminar for parents, sponsored by Children’s Memorial at Central DuPage Hospital Pediatric Program, will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 21, at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville, 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle.

Pediatric specialists will speak on a variety of topics such as children’s migraines and headaches, feeding disorders, sleep issues, asthma, epilepsy and seizures. To register, call (630) 933-4234 or visit cdh.org/medical-services/CMHatCDH.

Ÿ Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Highway 22, Barrington, will be offering free health lectures in May and June.

High Blood Pressure Affects Your Kidneys will be presented from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 17. Dr. Donald Cronin, nephrologist, will discuss the importance of controlling high blood pressure to maintain good kidney function.

Ovarian Cancer: The Silent Killer will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 21. Dr. Eilzabeth Chung, oncologist, will discuss ovarian cancer as well as signs and symptoms to be aware of to heighten awareness of this silent disease.

To register for either program, call (800) 323-8622.

Ÿ Edward Hospital, 801 S. Washington St., Naperville, will host a free Healthcare Career Discovery Day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 11.

The event will include an overview of health care careers by Patti Ludwig-Beymer, chief nursing officer at Edward Hospital. Interactive learning booths will feature information and opportunities in nursing, radiology, laboratory services, pharmacy, medical records, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation, behavioral health, health promotions and other departments.

Adults and children, ages 10 and older, are invited. Grade schoolchildren must be accompanied by an adult. To register, call (630) 527-6363.