Community Health & Wellness Events

Freedom from Smoking
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 26, 31, February 7, 14, 2012, 6:00 PM
Lakeview Hospital
$60 (payable at first session) - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4655
Quit smoking for good with the Freedom From Smoking® program. In this six-week series you will learn how to overcome your tobacco addiction so you can start enjoying the benefits of better health. Small group setting. Fun, interactive learning environment. Includes participant workbook and CD.

Finding Your Way through Cancer
Thursdays, 7:00-8:15 PM
Winter Session: January (2012) 5, 12, 19, 26
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
A series for individuals and their families who are dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Each week will address an issue that most people confront at one time or another during their journey through cancer, including the "new normal". Facilitator: Julie Edstrom.

Explorers
Mondays, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 20, 2012, 7:00-8:30 PM - Sorry, this series is full
Lakeview Hospital
$15 for series (payable first night) - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
Space is limited; please register early!
A program for students (ages 14-20 years old) who are interested in exploring a career in healthcare. Each week will cover various areas of medicine such as nursing, emergency medicine, surgery, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, laboratory, pharmacy, radiology and paramedic. Offered in association with the Northern Star Council.

Explaining the PSA Controversy
Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
Recent recommendations that American men should no longer be offered PSA testing to screen for prostate cancer are controversial and unfortunate, confusing physicians and patients alike. Stillwater Medical Group urologist Dr. Tom Stormont will discuss the risks and benefits of PSA screening, the history, controversy and recommendations from several groups.

Kids & Teens in Grief
Six Thursdays, 6:00-7:15 PM
Winter Session: February 2-March 8, 2012
Spring Session: April 5-May 10, 2012
Boutwells Landing (5600 Norwich Pkwy., Oak Park Heights)
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4586
For kids and teens (K-12) who have experienced the death of a loved one. Trained volunteer facilitators provide a caring, safe and confidential environment in which youth are encouraged to freely express their grief through art, music, photographs and group discussion. The program also offers support and education for the young person's parent or guardian, enabling them to better understand their own grief as well as their child's grief.

Look Good...Feel Better
Monday, February 6, 2012, 4:00-6:00 PM
Monday, May 14, 2012, 4:00-6:00 PM
Monday, August 13, 2012, 4:00-6:00 PM
Monday, November 12, 2012, 4:00-6:00 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, call toll-free 800-227-2345
Look Good...Feel Better teaches beauty techniques to women cancer patients in active treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Look Good...Feel Better is a collaboration between the American Cancer Society; the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association Foundation; and the National Cosmetology Association.

Mind-Body Skills
Tuesdays, February 7-March 13, 2012, 7:00-9:00 PM
Stillwater Medical Group Specialty Clinic
$90 - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4510
Transform the physical, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions of your life with mind-body skills. Learn empowering skills - such as meditation, guided imagery, breath work and movement - to help reduce stress, increase resistance to disease and improve self-awareness. Instructors are Stillwater Medical Group providers.

Advance Care Planning
For Minnesota residents - Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 1:00-2:00 PM
For Minnesota residents - Monday, April 16, 2012, 1:00-2:00 PM
For Wisconsin residents - Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 6:00-7:00 PM
For Minnesota residents - Wednesday, August 15, 2012, 10:00-11:00 AM
For Wisconsin residents - Wednesday, October 17, 2012, 10:00-11:00 AM
For Minnesota residents - Wednesday, November 7, 2012, 10:00-11:00 AM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
It's never too early to plan ahead. Get the tools you need to assess your goals, values and beliefs about end-of-life care. We will offer tips on how to initiate a conversation with your loved ones and how to pick a surrogate decision maker. Participants will also be given an opportunity to schedule a free, private appointment to complete their advance directive with a certified Advance Care Planning facilitator.

Don't Let the Winter Blues Get You Down
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
Do you get the blues during the winter months but feel better in the spring and summer? You may have seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Dr. Jeff Virant, Stillwater Medical Group, will address SAD, its causes and what you can do about it - whether it's you or someone you know.

New Brother/Sister Class
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6:30-7:30 PM
Thursday, April 12, 2012, 6:30-7:30 PM
Thursday, June 7, 2012, 6:30-7:30 PM
Thursday, August 9, 2012, 6:30-7:30 PM
Thursday, October 4, 2012, 6:30-7:30 PM
Thursday, December 6, 2012, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
$20 per family - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4510
This special class helps children prepare for mom's hospital stay, a new baby in the family, and the role of being a big brother or sister. A short tour of the Lakeview Hospital Birth Center is included. For children ages 3-8.

American Red Cross Babysitter's Training
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM
Lakeview Hospital
$85 - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4510
This course provides youth (ages 11-15 years) with the knowledge and skills needed to safely and responsibly care for children and infants. They will learn leadership skills, how to develop a babysitting business, basic child care and first aid, and skills to help children behave. Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate.

Tinnitus: Ringing in the Ears
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
According to the American Tinnitus Association, more than 50 million Americans are impacted by tinnitus. In this class, Stillwater Medical Group audiologist Dr. Jennifer Reynolds will discuss what tinnitus is, what causes it and how you can manage it.

Eating Healthy On a Budget
Monday, February 27, 2012, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
A healthy diet can help you keep medical costs down, but eating healthy doesn't have to wreck your budget. This class will help you plan family meals to meet nutrition needs as well as fit into your budget. You will learn label reading and shopping tips to help you get a bang for your buck!

Hospice or Palliative Care?
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
Does your loved one suffer from a serious illness? Are they in need of palliative care or hospice care? In this class you will learn about the specific services that each offers, when they should be used and how they differ.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder that can cause abdominal pain and cramping, changes in bowel movements, and other symptoms. Living with IBS can present daily challenges that may affect the quality of one's life. Join Stillwater Medical Group gastroenterologist Dr. Karin Hagen as she discusses what IBS is, diagnosis, causes and treatment options.

Managing Chronic Pain
Monday, March 5, 2012, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
Stillwater Medical Group family physician Dr. Jane Wilkens will discuss what chronic pain is, why it lasts, and strategies available to help manage the pain.

New Grandparents Class
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 7:00-9:00 PM
Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 7:00-9:00 PM
Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 7:00-9:00 PM
Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 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.

Oh, My Racing Heart
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
Did your heart skip a beat? Heart arrhythmias may cause you concern but many are not dangerous. Lakeview Heart Center cardiologist Dr. Brandi Witt will provide an overview of fast, non-lethal heart rhythms including SVT, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, atrial tachycardia and others.

Managing Your Medications
Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
More than 1 in 3 medicine-related hospitalizations happen because that person didn't take medicine as directed. Not taking your medicine as directed can result in other health problems. Join Lakeview Community Pharmacy pharmacist Marcia McGowan as she discusses how medicines work, why you need to take them, side effects and other concerns. Understanding your medicine is an important step toward a healthier life.

A Different Approach to Hip Replacement
Thursday, March 29, 2012, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
Please join Dr. Robert Knowlan, St. Croix Orthopaedics, to learn more about an innovative approach to hip replacement surgery. Direct anterior hip replacement allows the surgeon to work between the muscles and tissues of the hip and thigh bones without causing significant disruption.

Hearing Impaired or Listening Impaired?
Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
Stillwater Medical Group audiologist Dr. Laura Morrison will discuss ways you can maximize your communication skills. Whether you enjoy normal hearing, have a hearing loss or are listening impaired, you will learn strategies to enhance communication in daily routine or difficult listening environments. She will also review current innovations that can help you connect to a variety of devices, including mobile phones, televisions and Mp3 players.