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.
Aug. 13
The Humor Exchange: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 13 and Sept. 10, Condell's Centre Club, 1405 Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. Experience the medical benefits of mirth and laughter. Free. Call HealthAdvisor, at (800) 323-8622.
CPR Classes for Health Care Providers: 6-10 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 13 and Oct. 8, Advocate Condell Medical Center's Conference Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Health Care Providers can learn life saving CPR for patients of all ages. $65; registration is required. Call (847) 990-5600 or visit condell.org.
Brain Balance lecture: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 and 27, Brain Balance Center, 1101 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. Free lecture for parents of children with autism, AD/HD, LD, dyslexia, Asperger's syndrome or related disorders detailing Brain Balance's nonmedical "hemispheric based" program. For reservations, call (847) 821-1328.
Aug. 19
Breast-feeding 101: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 19 and Sept. 16, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. A certified lactation consultant provides information about getting started, successful technique, planning for work-related separation, pumping and breast care. $20. For information, call (847) 990-5570.
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. 21
Breast Cancer Support: 1-2:30 p.m. Fridays, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. This group is open to survivors of breast cancer. For information, call (847) 990-5818.
Aug. 25
Caregivers Support Group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Condell Day Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. This group is open to families who are caring for an adult. For information, call (847) 990-5818.
Aug. 26
Diabetes Support Group: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 26 and Sept. 23, Condell Day Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. This program gives out education and support to manage diabetes. For information, call (847) 990-5579.
Prepared Childbirth/C-section: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 26 and Sept. 30, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Parents that are expecting to deliver by C-section will learn about the surgery, hospital stay and care and discharge. Free. For information, call (847) 990-5770.
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.
Condell's New Life Center Tour: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 27 and Sept. 4, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Tour the new life center and see an overview of services. Expectant mothers can register for delivery during this class. Tour is free. For information, call (847) 990-5770.
Brain Balance lecture: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, Brain Balance Center, 1101 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. Free lecture for parents of children with autism, AD/HD, LD, dyslexia, Asperger's syndrome or related disorders detailing Brain Balance's nonmedical "hemispheric based" program. For reservations, call (847) 821-1328.