Upcoming Events
SUPPORT GROUPS
Beyond Breast Cancer
This is a support group that offers not only emotional support, but education as well. The group is facilitated by Tenille Oderwald, RN; Lisa Steil, RN; and Shelley Gregg, PhD. Meetings are held at the Susan G. Komen Breast Center, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. A light dinner will be served at 5:15 p.m. For a schedule and more information, call Tenille at 
SHARE
At SHARE, parents help others
who have experienced
the death of a baby or a pregnancy
that ended too soon.
SHARE meets on the second
Thursday of the month,
from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call Irma
Robbins at HEART HEALTH
FACE IT. CHANGE IT.
Did you know that more women die every year of heart disease than of all three leading cancers combined? Heart disease is the number one killer of American women, regardless of race. Fortunately, the FACE IT. CHANGE IT. program at OSF Saint Francis Heart Hospital can help you face your risk for heart disease by identifying your risk factors and helping you live a healthier life. To learn more or to take part in the program, visit www.osfsaintfrancis.org.Managing Your Heart Health
The winter series will be offered from January through April 2008. These free programs are provided by OSF Saint Francis Heart Hospital and Wellness Services at the RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness Center in Peoria. The first program is Thursday, January 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Pam Lichtenstein, an exercise specialist, will talk about stress management and how it relates to health. CallCLASSES / SEMINARS
Family Birthing Center
The Family Birthing Center offers a variety of courses for expectant parents and their families, including childbirth classes, breastfeeding classes, massage therapy, and support groups. Please refer to our 2008 Course Catalog for class times, registration information, and fees. CallFibromyalgia and You
This wellness seminar offers support for people living with fibromyalgia. It will be held on March 1 from 9 to 11 a.m., at the RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness Center in Peoria. The event is sponsored by OSF Saint Francis Arthritis Services and the Arthritis Foundation. The cost is $10. Call 
A MERRY HEART REALLY IS GOOD
MEDICINE—A FREE EVENT!
Thursday, February 21Par-A-Dice Hotel, East Peoria
5:15 p.m. registration
5:30 p.m. dinner
6 p.m. keynote speaker
Discover why laughter is the best way to beat stress.
Join therapeutic humorist and author Kathleen
Passanisi as she teaches you to use humor to
improve health, cope with everyday aggravations,
and enjoy the present. She’ll be joined by a panel of
healthcare experts for a question-and-answer session
hosted by WMBD-TV anchor Amy Paul. Bring a friend
and join in the spirit of the evening by wearing red.
Call
Thank you to the American Heart Association and HeartCare Midwest Foundation for their support of this event.
