In this weekly class, participants will explore a variety of evidence-based techniques designed to reduce stress and promote well-being. Each session will focus on a different strategy, including progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, breathing exercises, meditation, and mindfulness practices. Whether you're new to stress management or looking to deepen your practice, this class offers supportive […]
This class is for cancer patients and survivors only. The focus of this class will be to improve strength, stamina and flexibility. All levels of fitness welcome. Using any of your own equipment is encouraged. Supported by Advocate Lutheran General Hospital To register online: Click here Please call or email Samantha Daniel with any questions: 847.723.5690 […]
Gentle Yoga – Fridays with Maribel Yoga uses physical postures, breath work and meditation to bring mind and body back into a balanced state. These classes are for all fitness levels and can be practiced in a chair if necessary. The instructor will lead the class without being able to give corrections and will offer […]
Do you have questions about diet, nutrition, or food-related concerns? Join us each month to explore a variety of topics with our Board-Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition. Whether you're managing cancer treatment, supporting a loved one with cancer, or simply looking to enhance your diet, you'll receive expert, evidence-based guidance to support your nutritional needs […]
Reiki with Laura. In this class, you will experience Reiki energy through a guided group healing meditation and breathwork, to help reduce stress, promote relaxation and support your healing journey. It is recommended that you join from a quiet room where you'll have a place to recline and feel safe to relax and rest deeply. Presented by […]
Creative and journalistic writing can both heal and calm the mind. As you explore new possibilities and realities by putting pen to paper, you are free to be as goofy or serious as you would like to be while improving this craft and your communicative abilities. Through the bi-weekly Writing Lab, you will be asked […]
This gentle class is designed for cancer survivor/patient yoga students of all levels. Focus is on quiet stillness, strength, flexibility, alignment and balance. Each class will lead you through a harmonizing practice that releases tension and leaves you feeling refreshed and calm. Supported by Advocate Lutheran General Hospital To register online: Click here Please call or […]
In this series we will engage in evidence-based mindfulness practices to learn how to incorporate the nine attitudes of mindfulness into our daily lives through formal and informal practice. This class is for those who have basic experience with meditation and mindfulness and those who wish to renew or deepen their practice in community. Each […]
Amanda and Carly, licensed occupational therapists with advanced specialty training in lymphedema management, will help you become familiar with the causes of lymphedema and what the lymphatic system does for the body. They will give information on the personal risk factors that may put one at higher risk for developing lymphedema after cancer treatment. Learn […]
El cáncer de mama es uno de los cánceres más comunes y afecta a muchas mujeres. En esta charla, el Dr. Dario Villamar, oncólogo de la Universidad de Chicago, explicará qué es el cáncer de mama, los factores de riesgo más comunes y las medidas que pueden ayudar a reducir el riesgo. Presentado por Dr. […]
