Wellness Classes and Health Screenings
Welcome to the Healthy Living Wellness Calendar, your complete reference guide to the wellness programs, classes and support groups available through Resurrection Health Care. Please note that registration is required for most activities.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - CALL 877-RES-INFO (737-4636)
Resurrection Medical Center
7435 West Talcott Avenue
Chicago, IL 60631
Map
- Chronic Illness
- Fitness and Weight Management
- Fitness Center
- For and About Children
- For Children and Adolescents
- Hearing
- Hypertension
- Lifestyle Lecture Series
- Ongoing Programs
- Prevention and Wellness
- Screenings
- Special Programs
- Weight Control
- Wellness
Chronic Illness
Coping Well with Chronic Conditions Series
Living with a chronic medical condition such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, heart disease, diabetes, etc., can be very stressful, both for the individual and his/her family. If we don't manage the disease, the disease will manage us. In this class series, Dr. Romm will teach some of the basic, practical skills and attitudes needed to become an active self-manager of your chronic illness. The goal is to the best we can, live a life of purpose and quality despite our illness. Come to one class or to all the classes and bring a family member or friend.
September 8 :Becoming an active self-manager
October 13 :Managing stress and negativie thoughts
November 10 :Communicating with family, friends, and physicians
December 8 : Exercising for strength, flexibility, and endurance
All programs are on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will be in the Health Management Classroom 1st floor of the hospital 1 south corridor near Doctor's Offices C/Entrance C/Parking lot C.
Dec 08, 2009 - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Fitness and Weight Management
Holiday Kids Camp
Keep the kids off the couch and active over the holiday break with a variety of fun activities that will have them moving. Fee: $5/class. Please bring consent form to class.
Register by calling 1-877-RES-INFO (737-4636)
Personal Training
Set your fitness goals and meet them with ClubRES Personal Training!
An experienced trainer will customized a comprehensive work-out plan and train you on proper exercise form and technique to prevent injuries.
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One Session:
One-on-One: $40 for 1 hour
Tag-Team (2 people): $60 ($30/hour)
Five Sessions:
One-on-One: $175 ($35/hour)
Tag-Team: $250 ($25/hour)
Ten Sessions:
One-on-One: $300 ($30/hour)
Tag-Team: $400 ($20/hour)
Call 773-990-5600 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Fitness Center
Club Res Fitness Center
Club Res Fitness Center State-of-the-art cardiovascular and strength training equipment, pool and whirlpool to help you reach your fitness goals. Personal training, floor and aquatic exercise classes also are available.
RMC: Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 6 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m.- noon.
Call 773-990-5600 for information on membership fees and classes.
Making Waves to a Better You
Making waves to a better you is an 8 week aquatic exercise class for those who have difficulty exercising with gravity. It increases endurance,agility,& flexibility. Tuesday 6-6:45p.m. is a lecture from a physician,exercise physiologist, dietician, psychologist, or a physical therapy assistant. Tuesday and Thursday from 7-7:45 p.m. is aquatic exercise.
Physician clearance is required on a prescription stating you can participate in the exercise class and bring it with you. Fee is $96.00. The aquatic exercise portion of this program will be taking place in the pool so swim wear is required.
For and About Children
American Red Cross Babysitting
A registered nurse teaches young people, ages 11 and older, how to handle emergencies, prevent accidents and care for children while babysitting. Children must bring a signed parental consent, and should also bring a doll with movable arms and legs (not Barbie or similar dolls) to the class. Participants should also bring something to eat for dinner or money to purchase dinner. Advance registration and payment required. Fee: $70.
To register, call 1-877-RES-INFO (737-4636).
For Children and Adolescents
American Red Cross Babysitting
A registered nurse teaches young people, ages 11 and older, how to handle emergencies, prevent accidents and care for children while babysitting. Children must bring a signed parental consent, and should also bring a doll with movable arms and legs (not Barbie or similar dolls) to the class. Participants should also bring something to eat for dinner or money to purchase dinner. Advance registration and payment required. Fee: $70.
To register, call 1-877-RES-INFO (737-4636).
Holiday Kids Camp
Keep the kids off the couch and active over the holiday break with a variety of fun activities that will have them moving. Fee: $5/class. Please bring consent form to class.
Register by calling 1-877-RES-INFO (737-4636)
Hearing
Hearing Screening for Adults
This 5- to 10-minute hearing screening is conducted by audiologists in Resurrection Medical Center's Audiology Department. Screening will determine if you have normal hearing and whether a full evaluation is recommended. Advance registration required. Free.
To register, call 1-877-RES-INFO (737-4636).
Hypertension
Blood Pressure Screening
Blood pressure screenings offered without prior registration to persons who walk in. Free.
In the Club Res Fitness Center’s aerobics studio on the ground floor below Entrance B.
Lifestyle Lecture Series
Coping Well with Chronic Conditions Series
Living with a chronic medical condition such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, heart disease, diabetes, etc., can be very stressful, both for the individual and his/her family. If we don't manage the disease, the disease will manage us. In this class series, Dr. Romm will teach some of the basic, practical skills and attitudes needed to become an active self-manager of your chronic illness. The goal is to the best we can, live a life of purpose and quality despite our illness. Come to one class or to all the classes and bring a family member or friend.
September 8 :Becoming an active self-manager
October 13 :Managing stress and negativie thoughts
November 10 :Communicating with family, friends, and physicians
December 8 : Exercising for strength, flexibility, and endurance
All programs are on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will be in the Health Management Classroom 1st floor of the hospital 1 south corridor near Doctor's Offices C/Entrance C/Parking lot C.
Ongoing Programs
Massage Therapy
Therapeutic massages, by a certified massage therapist, for relaxation and stress reduction. Appointment required. Fee: $30 for 30 minutes.
New expanded hours—for more information and to schedule an appointment, call 773-792-5022.
Prevention and Wellness
Freedom From Smoking--American Lung Association Smoking Cessation
To help smokers kick the habit, Resurrection Medical Center is offering an eight-session American Lung Association program that uses a variety of techniques to quit smoking. Advance registration required. Fee: $150. A $25 refund is given for attending all sessions, whether or not quitting
is achieved. One 30-minute massage is included as well as tips on how not to gain weight and different ways to exercise.
Session 1: Begins September 1
Session 2: Begins October 27
For more information and to register, call 1-877-RES-INFO (737-4636).
Screenings
Blood Pressure Screening
Blood pressure screenings offered without prior registration to persons who walk in. Free.
In the Club Res Fitness Center’s aerobics studio on the ground floor below Entrance B.
Hearing Screening for Adults
This 5- to 10-minute hearing screening is conducted by audiologists in Resurrection Medical Center's Audiology Department. Screening will determine if you have normal hearing and whether a full evaluation is recommended. Advance registration required. Free.
To register, call 1-877-RES-INFO (737-4636).
Special Programs
American Red Cross Babysitting
A registered nurse teaches young people, ages 11 and older, how to handle emergencies, prevent accidents and care for children while babysitting. Children must bring a signed parental consent, and should also bring a doll with movable arms and legs (not Barbie or similar dolls) to the class. Participants should also bring something to eat for dinner or money to purchase dinner. Advance registration and payment required. Fee: $70.
To register, call 1-877-RES-INFO (737-4636).
Freedom From Smoking--American Lung Association Smoking Cessation
To help smokers kick the habit, Resurrection Medical Center is offering an eight-session American Lung Association program that uses a variety of techniques to quit smoking. Advance registration required. Fee: $150. A $25 refund is given for attending all sessions, whether or not quitting
is achieved. One 30-minute massage is included as well as tips on how not to gain weight and different ways to exercise.
Session 1: Begins September 1
Session 2: Begins October 27
For more information and to register, call 1-877-RES-INFO (737-4636).
Weight Control
Making Waves to a Better You
Making waves to a better you is an 8 week aquatic exercise class for those who have difficulty exercising with gravity. It increases endurance,agility,& flexibility. Tuesday 6-6:45p.m. is a lecture from a physician,exercise physiologist, dietician, psychologist, or a physical therapy assistant. Tuesday and Thursday from 7-7:45 p.m. is aquatic exercise.
Physician clearance is required on a prescription stating you can participate in the exercise class and bring it with you. Fee is $96.00. The aquatic exercise portion of this program will be taking place in the pool so swim wear is required.
Wellness
Blood Pressure Screening
Blood pressure screenings offered without prior registration to persons who walk in. Free.
In the Club Res Fitness Center’s aerobics studio on the ground floor below Entrance B.
