Centegra Health System will host several free health lectures this fall. Community members are welcome to hear physicians speak about parenting issues, chest pain, breast reconstruction and the relationship between diabetes and heart disease.
Centegra’s Parenting Series will offer The First Year of Life, a presentation about basic infant care and how to keep your baby safe and healthy. From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, Centegra pediatricians Laura Larkner, MD, Laura Buthod, MD and Laurie Louthain, MD will share their knowledge about what to expect when your baby arrives. The presentation will take place in the Conference Room at Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center – Huntley, 10450 Algonquin Road. RSVP today at 877-CENTEGRA (236-8347).
The Parenting Series will continue with a program for the parents of toddlers. From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday Nov. 5, Centegra pediatricians Laura Bianconi, MD, Pat Nofzinger, MD, Dana Hartwigsen, MD and Jennifer Suh, MD will talk about ways to teach your toddler to express him or her self. The doctors will share ideas about ways to make the “terrible twos” less terrible. The presentation will take place in the Conference Room at Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center – Huntley, 10450 Algonquin Road. RSVP today at 877-CENTEGRA (236-8347).
Are you a parent of a teenager? Learn how to survive the teen years at a Centegra Parenting Series presentation from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3. Centegra pediatricians Mike Gronberg, MD, Joanne Knapik, MD and Dave Halstead, MD will share ideas about parenting adolescents. The presentation will take place in the Conference Room at Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center – Huntley, 10450 Algonquin Road. RSVP today at 877-CENTEGRA (236-8347).
Are you still smoking and have questions for your doctor about how to prevent or detect early lung changes? Sam Zahir, MD will discuss current research on screenings, genetics, risk factors and questions to ask your doctor about smoking and your health during a free physician lecture from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center – Huntley, 10450 Algonquin Road. RSVP today at 877-CENTEGRA (236-8347).
Find out about Chest Pain: Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack, from Nitin Kher, MD, a cardiologist on staff at Centegra Health System. Kher will discuss the signs and symptoms of heart attacks for men and women. This free lecture will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19 in the Conference Room at Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center – Crystal Lake, 200 Congress Parkway. RSVP today at 877-CENTEGRA (236-8347).
Learn about Breast Reconstruction: a Personal Choice, from Gunnar Thors, MD, a plastic/reconstructive surgeon on staff at Centegra Health System, and Lynn Griesmaier, RN, MS, CBPN-C, Centegra’s certified Breast Care Navigator in Breast Imaging. From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Thors will discuss breast reconstruction options after lumpectomy or mastectomy. Griesmaier will talk about her role and how she assists individuals before and after breast surgery. The free program will be in the Conference Room at Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center – Huntley, 10450 Algonquin Road. RSVP today at 877-CENTEGRA (236-8347).
Learn about diabetes and heart disease from Michael N. Fortsas, MD, a cardiologist on staff at Centegra Health System. Fortsas will talk about both diseases and teach ways to live a healthier lifestyle from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9. The free lecture will be in the Conference Room at Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center – Huntley, 10450 Algonquin Road. RSVP today at 877-CENTEGRA (236-8347).
Centegra Health System is committed to meeting the healthcare needs of the residents of greater McHenry County and to making services available in multiple and convenient locations, including hospitals in McHenry and Woodstock, Immediate and Primary Care centers, Centegra Sage Cancer Center, Health Bridge Fitness Centers and more. As the region’s leading healthcare provider, Centegra Health System continues to bring the latest treatments and technology, along with the skills of nearly 4,000 medical professionals, to meet the needs of the growing McHenry County community. For more information on Centegra Health System call 877-CENTEGRA (877-236-8347).