Community Wellness

You can register online for Marianjoy Community Classes. If you are registering for a course with a fee, please mail a check made out to:

Marianjoy Marketing Dept.

Marianjoy

26W171 Roosevelt Road

Wheaton, IL 60187

You also can call (630) 909-7102 to register for the Community Wellness classes listed below.

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Fall Class Schedule

Quieting the Mind, Healing the Spirit - A Meditation Workshop

This 5-week meditation workshop will help you explore the process of meditation, teach you how to relax, center yourself, organize your thoughts, and help you be less anxious.

Date: 5 week session - Thursdays, September 16 - October 14

Time: 6:30 p.m..

Cost: $25

Presenters: Rev. Godwin Raj, Marianjoy Chaplain

Joint Replacement and Rehabilitation – Getting the Facts

Dr. Norman Aliga, Medical Director of the Marianjoy Joint Access Program, and Marianjoy Orthopedic Therapists provide an overview on joint replacements, the different types of post-surgery rehabilitation, and demonstrate exercises to help strengthen muscles prior to surgery to help improve recovery.  

Date: September 23, 2010

Time: 9:30 a.m.

Cost: Free

Presenters: Dr. Norman Aliga, Medical Director of the Marianjoy Joint Access Program and the Marianjoy Therapists specializing in Orthopedics

Sports Concussions -- The Serious Side of Play

Sports concussions in athletes can have serious ramifications. A concussion may include symptoms including the inability to focus, headaches, dizziness, changes in personality and sleep disruptions. Returning to play too soon after a concussion may result in a higher risk of sustaining another concussion, serious long-term symptoms, and even death.

In this presentation, you will learn about what happens to the brain when a concussion occurs, the symptoms of a concussion, proper treatment approaches, and the use of  ImPACT TestingTM to measure the severity of a sports concussions and recovery time needed.

Date: September 29, 2010

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Presenters: Dr. Sachin Mehta, Medical Director of the Marianjoy Brain Injury Program; Dr. Patrick Walsh, Coordinator of the Marianjoy Brain Injury Program and Director of Psychology

Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, promotes healthy bone growth, assists in regulating the immune system and positively impacts the neuromuscular system. Learn the importance of Vitamin D as a daily supplement, the amount needed to make a positive impact on your health, and which foods are rich in Vitamin D.

Date: October 19, 2010

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Presenters: Dr. Mary Keen, Marianjoy Pediatric Physician; Angela Daniels, Marianjoy Dietitian

The Facts and Myths About Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children

One of the most commonly diagnosed disorders, ADHD causes hyperactivity, and interferes with a child’s ability to focus and control their behavior. Explore the symptoms and causes of ADHD, how it is diagnosed, and available treatment options.

Date: October 26, 2010

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Presenter: Dr. Kendra Farabee, Marianjoy Pediatric Physician;

Dr. Christine Valessares, Marianjoy Pediatric Neuropsychologist

Don't Miss Another Class

If you wish to have your name added to our mailing list for professional or community education, please send your name and address (for copies via US mail) or email address to: marketing@marianjoy.org.

Marianjoy reserves the right to cancel any class if the minimum number of attendees is not met.

The Wheaton Franciscan Sisters also offer classes on spiritual development and the healing arts on the Wheaton, Illinois, campus.