Partnering with Swedish Covenant Hospital

Free Events

Balance Screening
Physical therapists from Swedish Covenant Hospital’s Balance Center will perform free, 10-minute screenings to evaluate your risk for a fall. You’ll go home with a print out of your results. Ideal for anyone who recently had surgery or an injury, as well as those who suffer from dizziness, vertigo or neurological conditions.
Date & Time: Thursday, April 11, 10 am–1 pm and Tuesday, May 21, 4–7 pm
Location: The Balance Center (use Rehabilitation Services entrance)
Program Fee: Free
Contact: 773-878-6888 for reservations

Reflexology
Did you know that your feet, hands and outer ears can be stimulated to release tension in your body? Join us to learn how reflexology can be used to complement modern medical treatment for many ailments, including anxiety, asthma, cardiovascular issues, knee pain and much more.
Date & Time: Thursday, April 18, 7–8 pm
Location: The Book Cellar, 4736 N. Lincoln Ave.
Program Fee: Free
Contact: 773-878-6888 for reservations

Home Remedies
Learn to use your pantry as a personal pharmacy. Join Dr. Rusalina Mincu, an internal medicine physician at Swedish Covenant Hospital, for a fun, hands-on discussion about easy recipes, remedies and treatments you can whip up at home.
Date & Time: Thursday, May 16, 7–8 pm
Locations: City Olive Roscoe Village, 2236 W. Roscoe St.
Program Fee: Free
Contact: 773-878-6888 for reservations

EVENTS

Make Your Own Baby Food
Making your own baby food can help ensure that your little one is getting food packed with quality nutrients. A representative from Whole Foods Market Sauganash, will show you how to make, store and serve baby food. A registered dietitian from Galter LifeCenter will share the nutritional benefits for your baby and provide tips on feeding schedules. Learn now while the bun is still in the oven!
Date & Time: Saturday, June 8, 1:30–3 pm
Location: Whole Body Fitness, 6125 N. Cicero Ave.
Program Fee: Single ticket $10 / Couple ticket $15
Contact: 773-878-6888 for reservations

Practical Parenting Series: Effective Infant and Toddler Eating Habits
Join Dr. Andy Sagan, pediatrician and medical director of Swedish Covenant Medical Group Pediatrics, as he discusses proactive strategies to ensure your little one has a well-rounded diet for optimal development.Giveaways and gift bags will be distributed courtesy of kickSprout, a local organization creating fun events for expectant parents and families. Note: This class is for expectant parents and parents of infants.
Date & Time: Thursday, June 13, 7–8:30 pm
Location: Pickles Playroom, 2315 W. Lawrence Ave.
Program Fee: Single ticket $10 / Couple ticket $15
Contact: 773-878-6888 for reservations

OTHER PROGRAMS

Diabetes Community Center
The Diabetes Community Center at Swedish Covenant Hospital teaches self-care tech­niques such as nutritional management, exercise, lifestyle improvements and blood glucose monitoring. Specialized diabetes training and management of intensive and innovative diabetes technologies including insulin pumps and continuous blood glucose monitoring are also provided. The self-care techniques offered through the Diabetes Self-Management Training Program has achieved recertification by the American Diabetes Association.

The outpatient Diabetes Community Center provides care for people facing Types 1 and 2 diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, precon­ception care/management during pregnancy and gestational diabetes. Offering services in both English and Spanish, the Diabetes Com­munity Center is capable of reaching a wide population in managing the disease by utilizing translators.
Contact: The Diabetes Community Center at 773-989-2292

Rehabilitation Medicine Services
Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy are available for acute and chronic musculo­skeletal and neuromuscular disorders. The OT Clinic is staffed by a Certified Hand Therapist. Among the problems treated are: sports injuries, post-reconstructive surgery, neck and back pain and work related injuries. Physician referral required.
Contact: Rehab Department at 773-989-1682

Meet the Physical Therapist
Are aches and pains limiting your activities? Ask a Physical Therapist for advice. Consulta­tion takes place in first floor PT Department.
Dates & Times: Wednesdays; March 27, April 10, 24; May 8, 22; June 12, 26; 4–6 p.m.
Contact: 773-878-6888 to set up your 15-minute appointment.
Program Fee: Members only FREE

Joint Replacement Program Class
Join us for an educational session about Swedish Covenant Hospital's Joint Replace­ment Program. You will have a chance to meet and discuss all aspects of joint replace­ment with the joint program navigator, as well as a physical therapist and an occupa­tional therapist. All of these individuals offer unique perspectives and expertise to help you navigate your way through our Joint Replace­ment Program. Those attending this session prior to a scheduled surgery should select a date 3–4 weeks before surgery, if possible. However, if your surgery is scheduled sooner, it is still recommended that you attend a ses­sion. No children under 16.
Dates & Times: Tuesdays, 2–3:30 pm
Contact: 773-878-6888 to schedule an appointment

Pulmonary Rehab Phase II
This is the initial outpatient conditioning program for those with chronic pulmonary disease. This medically based program utilizes exercise, education and breathing re-training.

Cardiac Rehab Phase II
This is the initial outpatient conditioning program for those with heart disease. This medically based exercise program monitors EKG, heart rate, blood pressure and symptom responses.

Medical Fitness Program
This is an exercise conditioning program supervised by nurses and exercise physiolo­gists for people who suffer from chronic health problems including diabetes and heart and lung disease.
Doctor referral required for Pulmonary II, Cardiac Rehab Phases II and the Medical Fitness program.
Contact: 773-878-8200, x 7321