New Treatments for an Old Problem: The Enlarged Prostate
Monday, September 8, 2008, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, call (651) 430-4697
BPH, or enlargement of the prostate, is a natural part of the aging process. The good news is that treatment options are available. Join Stillwater Medical Group urologist Dr. Tom Stormont as he explains exciting new advances in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, including prostate laser procedures and an in-office microwave treatment.
New Grandparents Class
Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 7:00-9:00 PM
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 7:00-9:00 PM
Lakeview Hospital
$20 per couple - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4510
Learn about "today's baby" and current guidelines for infant care and safety. Discussion will include changes in birthing practices and how grandparents can help during pregnancy, birth and after baby is born. A tour of the Birth Center at Lakeview is included.
Healing Touch Level 3
Friday and Saturday, September 12 and 13, 2008, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
Lakeview Hospital
$250 - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4510
For students who desire more in-depth skills in healing touch, and have successfully completed Level 1 and Level 2. Includes development of Higher Sense Perception (HSP), sequencing of healing techniques, working with guidance, self-healing and self-development. Certification by Healing Touch International, Inc., endorsed by The American Holistic Nurses Association. Taught by certified healing touch instructor Barb Schommer, RN, MS, CHTP, CHTI
Meet & Greet at Stillwater Medical Group Somerset Clinic
Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 5:30-7:00 PM
Free - No registration required
Take this opportunity to meet and talk with the providers and specialists at Stillwater Medical Group's Somerset Clinic (700 Rivard Street, Somerset, WI) in an open house setting. Refreshments and door prizes.
Living Mindfully from the Center Within
Wednesdays, September 17 through October 22, 2008, 4:30-6:30 PM
Stillwater Medical Group Women's Center (located on the Lakeview Hospital campus)
$90 for six weeks - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4510
Do you feel like the people and circumstances of your life are sometimes in charge of your stress and peace of mind? Does this leave you feeling out of control? Learn self-empowering techniques designed to help you remain relaxed and centered despite the external stressors in your life. Utilize mind-body skills, including meditation practices, breath work, movement, poetry, art, guided imagery, music, mindful eating and authentic communication to find, hold and live from your center. Applying these skills in your personal and professional life will give you a renewed sense of well-being and confidence.
The Power of Relaxation through Authentic Communication
Wednesdays, September 17 through October 22, 2008, 7:00-9:00 PM
Stillwater Medical Group Women's Center (located on the Lakeview Hospital campus)
$90 for six weeks - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4510
A deep sense of connection and meaning in our life provides us with a sense of well-being. Sometimes our ability to express ourselves clearly and be understood prevents this. Learn proven tools that improve skills in expressing feelings and desires, and expand our ability to listen effectively. Explore and practice authentic and non-violent communication, appreciative inquiry, mindful listening, and finding a still place inside. Discover underlying beliefs and patterns in relationships that prevent ease in dialogues. Shift your perspective and understanding, transforming and deepening the connection and meaning in yourself and your relationships.
Women's Health Event: Leading a Balanced Life
Saturday, September 27, 2008, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Stillwater Area High School - Auditorium (5701 Stillwater Blvd. N., Stillwater, MN)
$15 (includes continental breakfast) - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
Presented in partnership with Stillwater Area Schools Community Education
Balancing Life through Proper Nutrition, presented by Lynne Stark, DTR, BSW
Our lives are busy, and sometimes it's hard to eat right. Nutritionist Lynne Stark will show you the tools you need to eat healthy and how to apply them when grocery shopping, eating out and eating in. You'll leave with delicious recipes that use only 3-4 ingredients.
30-minute break with opportunities to experience stretching, yoga and chair massages
Work-Life Balance, presented by Ewa Peczalska, PhD, LP, Stillwater Medical Group
Life can pull us in many different directions, and sometimes we lose our balance. Psychologist and pain management specialist Ewa Peczalska will teach you three ways to manage your stress.
Men's Health Event: Overcoming Obstacles
Thursday, October 2, 2008, 5:30-8:30 PM
Boutwells Landing - Town Hall (5600 Norwich Pkwy., Oak Park Heights, MN)
$15 (includes dinner) - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4510
It's Not What Happens to You, It's What You Do About It, presented by Bob Bardwell, national motivational speaker
Paralyzed from the waist down, Bob puts a triumphant twist on an old saying - "where there's a wheel, there's a way!" Through the years, Bob has worn out 65 sets of new wheels and spun across hundreds of marathon finish lines. Come and hear how you, too, can learn to roll over life's obstacles.
How You Can Beat Prostate Cancer, presented by Dr. Tom Stormont, Stillwater Medical Group
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men today, yet the death rate is dropping. Why? Urologist Dr. Tom Stormont will reveal how more men than ever are beating prostate cancer today in three steps - prevention, early detection and early treatment.
We All Have Obstacles...And the Tools to Handle Them, presented by Dr. Chuck Bransford, Stillwater Medical Group
We each face our own obstacles in life - whether it's a chronic illness or a major life change. But many of us don't realize that we also possess the internal tools to overcome them. Internist Dr. Chuck Bransford will discuss how to tap into your inner strengths and thrive in spite of your obstacles.
Getting the Tools You Need to Take Charge of Your Diabetes
Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 6:00-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Registration encouraged, (651) 430-8715
An open house evening for diabetics and their families, featuring interactive booths intended to provide the knowledge and tools you need to take charge of your diabetes.
Mind-Body Skills Group
Tuesdays, October 7 through November 18, 2008, 9:30-11:30 AM
Stillwater Medical Group Women's Center (located on the Lakeview Hospital campus)
$90 for six weeks - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4510
Mind-Body Skills Groups are an effective combination of research-based healing modalities used to help you deal with life changes, stress and illness in an intimate and supportive group setting. Explore and practice breathing work, meditation, guided imagery, movement and self-awareness techniques.
Asthma: You Really Can Get it Under Control
Monday, October 20, 2008, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
Recently revised national guidelines provide a successful, evidence-based plan for achieving excellent control of asthma symptoms and prevention of asthma attacks. Dr. Steven Zekowski, Stillwater Medical Group allergist/immunologist, will discuss asthma in both children and adults. With the right treatments, asthma can almost always be very well controlled.
Cholesterol Screening
Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 7:00-9:00 AM
Lakeview Hospital
$15 - No registration or appointment required
Fasting is required from midnight the evening before. Please wear short sleeves. Glucose screening will also be offered.
Healthcare Directives
Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 10:00-11:00 AM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
Lakeview Hospital social services staff will provide a one-hour overview of what healthcare directives are, their importance, and instructions on how to complete one. Forms and literature for Minnesota residents will be provided.
Look Good...Feel Better
Thursday, November 13, 2008, 6:00-8:00 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, call toll-free 800-227-2345
Look Good...Feel Better is a free service which teaches cancer patients beauty techniques to help enhance appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The program is designed to help women recovering from cancer deal with the unpleasant side effects of cancer treatment, such as dry skin, hair loss, etc. By gaining control and even triumphing over these side effects, patients will discover that looking good really can make them feel so much better. Patients will receive free make-up kits worth $250. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, National Cosmetology Association and the Cosmetic, Toiletry Fragrance Association.
Is it Spinal Nerve Compression?
Wednesday, November 12, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
Dr. Daniel Hanson, St. Croix Orthopaedics, will discuss how arm and leg pain may indicate spinal nerve compression.
PSA Screening for Prostate Cancer: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Monday, November 17, 2008, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
Dr. Tom Stormont, Stillwater Medical Group urologist, will give a brief presentation focusing on the controversies surrounding PSA screening for prostate cancer. He will talk about the potential benefits and pitfalls associated with the test and take your questions.
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