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Free Flu Shots For Skokie Seniors Over 50

Submitted by skokienet on September 28, 2008 - 10:08am.
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Free flu shots will be available to Skokie seniors over 50 during three events sponsored by the Skokie Health Department.

The flu shots will be offered:


Skokie Support Group for Families of Eating Disorder Sufferers

Submitted by skokienet on October 8, 2008 - 11:37am.
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Families suffer when a member becomes ill from an eating disorder.

October Happenings At The Skokie Health Department

Submitted by skokienet on October 7, 2008 - 10:17am.
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Prepare Yourself for Winter! Get Your Flu Shot At The Levy Senior Center

Submitted by skokienet on September 23, 2008 - 8:56am.
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Help avoid getting sick this winter by vaccinating against the flu.

Tetanus Booster Shots Available

Submitted by lee on September 19, 2008 - 7:22pm.
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The Skokie Health Department has tetanus booster shots available for Skokie residents who may have been exposed during the recent flooding and clean up. 

The Lilac Tree Resource Center Announced Fall Divorce Workshops and Support Groups

Submitted by skokienet on September 18, 2008 - 10:00am.
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The Lilac Tree Announces its Fall workshops for divorcing women in transition.

Skokie Among The First 100 Illinois Towns Ready To Be "Safe Haven" to Abandoned Babies

Submitted by skokienet on September 18, 2008 - 8:48am.
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Congratulations to Skokie public officials!

 


New Weekly Support Group for Teens Recovering From Drug Use Starts Sept. 26th

Submitted by skokienet on September 17, 2008 - 11:47am.
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Get Flu Shots, Financial Advice, At 'Senior Living Workshop' on Sept. 25th

Submitted by skokienet on September 4, 2008 - 11:02am.
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Get valuable tips on finance, safety, aging and healthcare at the second annual 'Senior Living Workshop.'

 


Bi-Monthly Support Group Meetings For those Grieving From The Loss of a Parent

Submitted by skokienet on September 2, 2008 - 10:51am.
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Legacy Support Group

NorthShore University HealthSystem

Home & Hospices Services

4901 Searle Parkway, Suite 130

Skokie, IL 60076


Blood pressure screenings provided to community

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Submitted by Rush North Shore on August 27, 2008 - 11:31am.
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Blood pressure screenings provided to communityRush North Shore Medical Center provided over 200 blood pressure screenings to the community at Score1 for Men's Health, a recent American Cancer Society event targeting men's health initiatives.

Skokie Laughter Yoga Cancer Support Group

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Submitted by Rush North Shore on August 27, 2008 - 11:00am.
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Rush North Shore Medical Center hosts “Laughter Yoga Cancer Support Group”

Upcoming Health Screenings at Rush North Shore Medical Center

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Submitted by Rush North Shore on August 27, 2008 - 10:54am.
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Health Screenings at Rush North Shore Medical Center

"What's the Buzz? WRAP: An Option for Recovery" Program to be Held Sept. 8

Submitted by skokienet on August 24, 2008 - 1:55pm.
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Time: Sept. 8th, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Kenton-Knox Conference Center Rush North Shore Medical Center 9701 N. Knox Avenue Skokie, IL 847.716.2252 http://www.maniccns.org

Steps To Take To Avoid West Nile Virus

Submitted by lee on August 8, 2008 - 5:51pm.
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It's that time of year again and the Skokie Health Department has some suggestions for reducing the risk of contracting West Nile Virus: stay indoors at dawn, dusk or early evening; wear long-sleeved

Laughter Yoga Class Every Tuesday

Submitted by skokienet on August 4, 2008 - 1:21pm.
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Weber Center (9300 Weber Park Place, Skokie) offers a laughter yoga class every Tuesday from 1:15 - 2:00pm. Class combines simulated laughter, yogic breathing, and playful laughter exercises.

Turning Point Outpatient Support Groups for Chronic Mental Illness

Submitted by skokienet on August 4, 2008 - 12:51pm.
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Groups available for children and adults with bipolar disorder, substance-abuse recovery, anger management, support for family members of the mentally ill, and social-skills building for children.

Beware of Ozone Levels During the Hot Weather

Submitted by lee on August 1, 2008 - 7:51pm.
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As the heat and humidity levels rise in the summer, so do the air pollution and ozone levels affecting the health of people at risk.

Skokie Health Department is busy with many screenings and clinics for the public

Submitted by skokienet on July 29, 2008 - 4:01pm.
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Blood pressure, Cholesterol, Hearing, plus many more. Blood Pressure Screening: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3-4:45 p.m. Wednesdays, 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evenings, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Rush North Shore Medical Center is seeking volunteers

Submitted by skokienet on July 25, 2008 - 2:42pm.
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Duties would include emergency-room liaison, patient visitor, transporting patients, delivering flowers, and greeting guests.