The document summarizes events and classes for a program called Healthy Transitions at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for people aged 55 and older. It provides information on various health-related topics like heart failure, bariatric surgery, skin cancer prevention, and maintaining mental health during menopause. It also lists free trial fitness classes that will be offered on maintaining wellness. To register for any of the events or classes, contact the Health Resources and Physician Referral Service.

1. at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Summer 2013
Healthy Transitions®
The Healthy Transitions Program
is a healthcare resource for our friends who are 55-plus.
To register or obtain information for any of these events, please call
our Health Resources and Physician Referral Service at
312-926-8400, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
To learn more about Healthy Transitions,
please visit nmh.org/healthy-transitions.
Monday, August 19; 11 a.m. to noon
Speaker: Allen S. Anderson, MD, FACC, FAHA
Heart failure describes a range of conditions that can, if untreated,
lead to very serious health problems, but over the past 25 years,
medical treatment for heart failure has led to remarkable treatment
advances and improved outcomes. Allen S.Anderson, MD,
FACC, FAHA, medical director of the Advanced Heart Failure
program and director of Network Development at the Bluhm
Cardiovascular Institute at Northwestern University, will discuss
what heart failure is, how cardiologists and cardiac surgeons are
working together using advanced treatment options to help patients
who are experiencing heart failure.
Heart Failure
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Northwestern Memorial is committed to representing the communities we serve, fostering a culture of inclusion,
delivering culturally competent care and access to treatment and programs in a non-discriminatory manner, and
eliminating healthcare disparities. For questions, please call the Patient Representative department at
312-926-3112, TDD/TTY number 312-944-2358.
©May 2013 by Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
For more information about Northwestern Memorial Hospital, please visit nmh.org
To register, please call 312-926-8400
Unless noted, all classes are held at Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s Pritzker Auditorium, 251 E. Huron Street, 3rd Floor.

2. Healthy Transitions Summer 2013 Classes & Events
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Bariatric Surgery - Achieving Weight Loss and
Improving Health
Thursday, June 20; 4-5 p.m.
Speaker: Jeffrey S. Fronza, MD
Jeffrey S. Fronza, MD, is a fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon
practicing at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and clinical
instructor of Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School
of Medicine. His discussion of bariatric surgery will focus not
only on its effectiveness in achieving permanent weight loss, but
also on its ability to improve or cure medical conditions such as
diabetes, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea and osteoarthritis.
Healthy Nutrition Trends
Wednesday, June 26; 11 a.m. to noon
Speaker: Erin McCarthy, MS, RD, CSSD
Questions about healthy nutrition arise all the time—is sugar
harmful to your health? Does a gluten-free diet make a difference?
Are plant-based diets good for everyone? What does GMO-free
really mean? Erin McCarthy, MS, RD, CSSD, registered dietitian
and sports dietitian with Northwestern, will lead a discussion about
healthy eating and what good nutrition means for health-conscious
people today.
Skin Cancer, Sun Protection and Atypical and
Benign Skin Growths
Monday, July 15; 4-5 p.m.
Speaker: Mary C. Martini, MD
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United
States, with over 2 million people diagnosed annually. Mary
Martini, MD, associate professor of Dermatology and director
of the Pigmented Lesion and Melanoma Clinic at Northwestern
University Feinberg School of Medicine, will discuss steps you
can take to help avoid skin cancer, and the difference between
benign and potentially malignant skin growths.
Natural Approaches to Heart Health
Wednesday, July 17; 4-5 p.m.
Speaker: Stephen R. Devries, MD
People have much more control over their heart health than is
commonly realized. Stephen R. Devries, MD, associate professor
of Cardiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of
Medicine, will discuss new advances that highlight the vital role
of nutrition and lifestyle measures for heart health. Scientific
evaluation of over the counter therapies and new laboratory tests
for metabolic risks will also be discussed.
Depression: How to Identify and Treat
Wednesday, July 24; 11 a.m. to noon
Speaker: Robert R. Edger, MD
Depression affects millions of Americans, affecting as many as
1 in 10 Americans, but despite its prevalence, it’s still important
to be able to effectively identify depression as a way of finding
the appropriate treatment of it. Robert R. Edger, MD, assistant
professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine discusses
depression and helps you know what signs to look for and how to
treat it.
Maintaining Mental Health During Menopause
Wednesday, August 14; 4-5 p.m.
Speaker: Katherine L. Wisner, MD, MS
With the changes that come during menopause, women find that their
emotional and mental health may also be impacted. Katherine L.
Wisner, MD, MS, Norman and Helen Asher Professor of Psychiatry
and Behavioral Sciences and Obstetrics and Gynecology Director,
Asher Center for the Study and Treatment of Depressive Disorders
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine—Department
of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, discusses ways women who
are experiencing menopause may help better maintain their mental
health.
Please join Northwestern Integrative Medicine’s
instructors to try our Exercise for Life classes.
All fitness classes will be held at 211 E. Ontario, Suite 905.
Get Moving – Free Trial Fitness and Wellness Classes
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Qi Gong
9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Strength and Balance
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Low Impact
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pilates for Mature Adults
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Zumba Gold
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Full Body Resistance for Mature Adults
12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Full Body Resistance for Mature Adults
12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Gentle Yoga
1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Yoga for Osteoporosis
1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Yoga in a Chair
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Yoga in a Chair