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Straight Talk Series: Go with your Gut
Dr. Kavita Singh, gastroenterologist from Swedish Covenant Hospital, and a registered dietitian from Swedish Covenant Hospital and Galter LifeCenter will explain why some microorganisms are beneficial to your digestive system, what they are and how you can get them from your food and other supplements. Samples of probiotics and more provided by Whole Foods Market Sauganash.
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 22, 7–8 pm
Location: Galter LifeCenter, 5157 N. Francisco Ave.
Reservation: 773-878-6888

Events

Practical Parenting Series
Join Dr. Andy Sagan, pediatrician and medi­cal director of Swedish Covenant Medical Group Pediatrics, as he discusses proactive strategies to help new and expectant parents navigate the early stages of parenthood.
Time Outs and Discipline
This class is for parents of children age 1 to 4 years.
Date & Time: Monday, June 4, 7–8:30 pm
Location: Anderson Pavilion, Auditorium, 2751 W. Winona Ave.
Program Fee: $10 per couple, per event
Reservations: 773-878-6888

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 are also provided. The selfcare techniques offered through the Diabetes Self-Management Training Program recently 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.
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.
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. Following the class, everyone will have a tour of our Rehabilita­tion Services facilities. Those interested in enrolling in the program will also have time to complete preliminary lab work. 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 may attend. The sessions are also open to the general public seeking information about the Joint Replacement Program. At Galter LifeCenter, Conference Room.
Dates & Times: Tuesdays, 2–3:30 p.m.
Contact: Call to schedule an appointment, 773.878.6888

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 Medical Fitness program.
Contact: ext. 7321.

For GLC/SCH Joint and SCH programs, contact: Galter LifeCenter, (773) 878-9936, unless noted otherwise.