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Fitness Center – Huntley
Centegra Health Center – Huntley
Centegra Hospital – McHenry
Centegra Hospital – Woodstock
Centegra Sage Cancer Center
Centegra Specialty Hospital –
Woodstock, South Street
Crystal Lake Medical Arts
McHenry County College
Centegra Wound and Hyperbaric
Center – Huntley
Centegra Gavers Breast Center –
Crystal Lake
Maximize Your Exercise
Do you wonder if you’re getting the most out
of your workouts? If not, the answer may be
in the design and execution of your exercise
program. In this lecture you will learn what
components of an exercise program are
essential to your success, no matter what your
goals are. There will be time for questions
and answers following the presentation. Call
877-CENTEGRA
to register.
Conference Room 4
Day Date
Time
W
Jan 18
5:30–6:30pm
Tu
Feb 21
5:30–6:30pm
M Mar 19
5:30–6:30pm
The New Frontier in Cancer Care:
Genetics and Epigenetics
What do we know about genes and cancer?
Which cancers have a genetic factor? How
important is your family history? Are there
factors that can turn a cell “on” or “off”? Join
Dr. Terrence Bugno, an independent
radiation oncologist, and Dr. Michael Soble,
an independent medical oncologist on the
medical staff at Centegra Health System, for
this community presentation. Shelly
Galasinski, genetic counselor, will join the
physicians for the question-and-answer
session that will follow the presentation. Call
877-CENTEGRA
to register.
Conference Center Building B,
8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake
Day Date
Time
W Apr 4
6:30–8:30pm
Prostate Cancer: Know Your Stats
In 2010, more than 217,000 men in the
United States were diagnosed with prostate
cancer. According to the National Cancer
Institute, prostate cancer is the second most
common type of cancer among men in the
United States. Join Dr. Brian Keuer, an
independent urologist on the medical staff
at Centegra Health System, as he discusses
the symptoms and screenings available
to help fnd cancer at its earliest stages.
Dr. Keuer will also address the treatment
options and state-of-the-art procedures,
including da Vinci
®
Robotic Surgery,
available at Centegra Health System.
Call
877-CENTEGRA
to register.
Day Date
Time
Th
Jan 12
6:30–7:30pm
A Stroke of Genius
Strokes can be debilitating and even deadly.
The good news is they can be prevented and
treated. Hear from Dr. Benjamin Nager, a
neurologist at Centegra Physician Care, as he
discusses the risk factors and screenings
available that can help prevent stroke. Learn
the signs and symptoms of stroke and what to
do if you suspect someone is having one. Call
877-CENTEGRA
to register.
Day Date
Time
Tu
Feb 7
6:30–7:30pm
A Wake-Up Call: The Link
Between Sleep Apnea, Stroke
and Heart Disease
According to the National Institutes of
Health, sleep apnea more than doubles the
risk of stroke in men. With more than
12 million Americans estimated to have sleep
apnea and stroke being the second leading
cause of death worldwide, if you have sleep
apnea, this is your wake-up call to get help.
Join Dr. Benjamin Nager, a Centegra
Physician Care neurologist; Dr. Firas
Dairi, an independent pulmonologist; and
Dr. Timothy Chrapkiewicz, an independent
dentist on the medical staff at Centegra
Health System, as they discuss what sleep
apnea is and how it is linked to numerous
chronic health conditions, such as stroke
and congestive heart failure. They will also
discuss treatment options available such
as CPAP, supplemental oxygen and oral
appliance therapy. A panel question-and-
answer session will follow the presentation.
Call
877-CENTEGRA
to register.
Day Date
Time
W
Feb 15
6:30–8pm
MEDICALLY INTEGRATED
Lifestyle Therapy
High blood pressure? Elevated
blood sugar? High cholesterol?
Weight concerns? There is no
better time to take control of your health than
now! During this 12-week intervention, we will
guide and support you as you make positive
changes to your nutrition, ftness and stress
management. Lifestyle Therapy includes
consultations with a Registered Dietitian and
Wellness Coach, ftness assessments and
exercise sessions with a Fitness Coach, and
pre and post lipid panel and fasting glucose
level. For information, call Fitness Manager
Brad Boelkens at
815-444-2948
.
Day, Date, Time:
Flexible
Incontinence: Tired of Doing
the Potty Dance?
You are not alone. According to the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services,
13 million Americans are incontinent. Join
Dr. Tamra Lewis, an independent urologist
on the medical staff at Centegra Health
System, as she discusses the different
types of incontinence: stress, urge,
mixed and overfow. Learn the causes of
incontinence and the treatment options
available to get you back to doing the
tango. Call
877-CENTEGRA
to register.
Day Date
Time
W
Feb 22
6:30 –7:30pm
Hips and Knees in the Keys
Take off those heavy coats, show off your
most colorful Hawaiian shirt and take a “trip”
to the Keys, as Dr. John Daniels, an
independent orthopedic surgeon on the
medical staff at Centegra Health System,
discusses the many causes of knee and hip
pain, such as arthritis, injury and deformity.
In a relaxed, tropical setting, Dr. Daniels will
address when a patient is best suited for
replacement surgery and what to expect
when this procedure is chosen. Have a little
fruit punch while you watch a patient video
and participate in an extended Q&A session.
Learn how you can get your knees and hips
ready for a real trip to the Keys! Call
877-CENTEGRA
to register.
Day Date
Time
Th
Jan 19
6:30–7:30pm
Is Your Crick More Than A Pain?
Most people have had a crick in their neck or
back at some point in their life, but how do
you know if it is more than just a crick? Join
Drs. Carl Graf and Babak Lami, independent
spinal orthopedic surgeons on the medical
staff at Centegra Health System, as they
discuss the causes of neck and back pain and
the treatment options available to help
alleviate the pain. Learn what symptoms
should trigger concern and what to do if you
think your crick is more than just a pain. Call
877-CENTEGRA
to register.
Day Date
Time
W Mar 7
6:30 –7:30pm
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