The days are longer, the weather’s finally nice, and although school may be out for summer, it’s the perfect time to learn something new. Milwaukee-area hospitals and health care systems help you make the most of the summer months by offering a broad range of classes, most at low or no cost. Whether you’re an expectant parent or grandparent, a teen looking to bolster her babysitting skills, a patient seeking support for a diagnosis, or a weekend warrior hungry for a new exercise routine, there’s a class for you. Take advantage of these offerings and boost your health in the process. Information is subject to change, so be sure to confirm class details in advance. |
DIET & WEIGHT LOSS
Bariatric (Surgery for Obesity) Informational Seminar
Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital-Columbia, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16, 7-8 p.m., free, 414-963-9355 or columbia-stmarys.org.
Bariatric Surgery Programs
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-Elmbrook Hospital, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m.; Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-Franklin, July 14, 6:30 p.m.; Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints, Aug. 19, 6:30 p.m.; free, 888-994-3286 or mywheaton.org.
Fighting Food Faddism
Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin, Small Stones Health Resource Center, July 15, 6-7 p.m., free, 800-272-3666.
Grocery Store Tour
Pabst Farms Pick ’n Save, Oconomowoc, June 22, 5-7 p.m. p.m., Aug. 24, 5-7 p.m.; Sendik’s Brookfield, July 26, 5-7 p.m.; $15 per tour, 262-544-2745 or prohealthcare.org, under “Classes & Events.”
Heart Healthy Eating Plan
Waukesha Memorial Hospital, June 7 & 14, 6:30-8 p.m., Aug. 12 & 19, 6:30-8 p.m., $20; Oconomowoc Corporate Health Center, July 12 & 19, Sept. 14 & 21, 6:30-8 p.m., $20; 262-544-2745 or prohealthcare.org, under “Classes & Events.”
Mediterranean Cooking Demonstration
ProHealth Care West Wood Health & Fitness Center, Pewaukee, June 17 or Aug. 26, 6-8 p.m., $30, 262-544-2745 or prohealthcare.org, under “Classes & Events.”
Overweight and Obese Children
Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin, Small Stones Health Resource Center, June 1, 6-7 p.m., free, 800-272-3666.
Surgical Options For Weight Loss: A Team Approach
Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin, Community Conference Center, Aug. 25, 6-7:30 p.m., free, 800-272-3666.
DISEASE EDUCATION & MANAGEMENT
Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints, June 7, 6-7 p.m., free, 888-994-3286 or mywheaton.org.
Advanced Insulin Pump Seminars – Troubleshoot Like an Expert
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, July 13, 5:30-7 p.m., free, 414-649-6780 or aurorahealthcare.org/events/index.asp.
Cardiovascular Institute Community Education Series
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, 5-6 p.m., free, 888-994-3286 or mywheaton.org.
Cholesterol Basics: Types, Risk Factors, Levels and Treatments
Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin, Small Stones Health Resource Center, June 10, 6-7 p.m., free, 800-272-3666.
Diabetes Education Series
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints, third Tuesday of every odd month, 1-2:30 p.m., free, 888-994-3286 or mywheaton.org.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Beginning Pilates
ProHealth Care West Wood Health & Fitness Center, Pewaukee, eight-week session of classes, June 21-Aug. 15, Thursdays, 9:50-10:35 a.m., 5:15-6 p.m., Tuesdays 6-6:45 p.m., $65 non-members/$39 members, westwoodfitness.org.
Beginning Yoga
ProHealth Care West Wood Health & Fitness Center, Pewaukee, eight-week session, June 21-Aug. 15, Mondays, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m., $85 non-members/$52 members, westwoodfitness.org.
Pilates I and II
Aurora West Allis Medical Center, Mondays, June 30-Aug. 4, 6-7 p.m., $60, 414-329-5605 or aurorahealthcare.org/events/index.asp.
Strength at the Stations
Class uses resistance bands, mini-balls, dumbbells and step benches to provide a cardiovascular workout. Women’s Pavilion of Aurora West Allis Medical Center, Wednesdays, June 30-Aug. 4 (six weeks), 4:45-5:30 p.m., $36, 888-863-5502 or aurorahealthcare.org/events.index.asp.
Summer Fitness on the Patio: Mix It Up Mondays
New class each Monday, ranging from cardio dance and kickboxing to strength moves and stretching. Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothes. St. Joseph’s Hospital Garden Patio, Mondays, June 7-July 26 (no class July 5), 5:30-6:30 p.m., free, 262-334-8576 or stjosephswb.com.
Summer Fitness on the Patio: Outdoor Yoga
St. Joseph’s Hospital Garden Patio, Saturdays, June 5-July 31 (no class July 3), 8-9 a.m., free, 262-334-8576 or stjosephswb.com.
Tai Chi
Regency Senior Communities, W181 S8540 Lodge Blvd., Muskego, Mondays through July 26, 9-10 a.m., $5 per class, 262-679-0888.
Yoga for Healing: Body, Mind & Spirit for Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Participants should bring a yoga mat. Oak Creek Community Center Ballroom, 8580 S. Howell Ave., June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & July 6; July 20, 27, Aug. 10, 17, 24 & 31; 5:30-6:30 p.m. (chair-based yoga), 6:45-7:45 p.m. (floor-based yoga), $10 (includes all six sessions), 888-863-5502 or aurorahealthcare.org/events/index.asp.
Yoga/Pilates
Aurora West Allis Medical Center, June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4, 5:45-6:45 p.m., $60, 414-329-5605 or aurorahealthcare.org/events/index.asp.
KIDS & TEENS
Home Alone
Helps children 10 years and older learn how to be safe when home without supervision. Parent or guardian must attend with the child. Children’s Hospital and Health System, Children’s Health Education Center, June 19 & July 10, 9-10:30 a.m., free, 414-390-2166 or bluekids.org.
Safe Sitter & Babysitting Course
For teens ages 11-15. WFH-Elmbrook Memorial, June 22-23, July 12-13, Aug. 2-3, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $60, 888-994-3286 or mywheaton.org.
Sitter CPR
Students are encouraged to bring a healthy snack. Participants must be 11 years old or older. Children’s Health Education Center, programs are from 9-11:30 a.m. or 1-3:30 p.m., July 1, July 2 (a.m. only), July 15, July 27, Aug. 5, Aug. 6 (a.m. only), Aug. 19, Aug. 20 (a.m. only), $25. For information: bluekids.org. To register, 414-390-2166 or e-mail: chec@chw.org.
High School Sports Physicals
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, locations TBD, dates and costs vary, 888-994-3286 mywheaton.org.
Successful Sitter
Students encouraged to bring healthy lunch & snack. Must be 11 years old or older. Children’s Health Education Center, June 29, 30, July 13, 14, 26, Aug. 3, 4, 17, 18, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $25. For information: bluekids.org. To register, 414-390-2166 or e-mail: chec@chw.org.
MISCELLANEOUS
8 Weeks to Better Hearing & Communication
Regency Senior Communities, W181 S8540 Lodge Blvd., Muskego, June 1-July 20, 1-2 p.m., free, 262-679-0888.
Advance Health Care Directives and Planning
Learn about the necessary steps to ensure your health care wishes are carried out. Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital-Columbia, July 13, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., free, 414-963-9355 or columbia-stmarys.org.
Finding Reliable Health Information
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, Medical Library, July 13, 2-3 p.m., free, 414-649-7356; Aurora Sinai Medical Center, Hurwitz Library, Aug. 9, 10-11 a.m., free; 414-219-6710 or aurorahealthcare.org/events/index.asp.
Freedom from Smoking Program
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, Aug. 10, 17, 24, 26, 31 and Sept. 7, 6-8 p.m., $55, 414-649-6075 or aurorahealthcare.org/events/index.asp.
Infant, Child and Adult CPR
Aurora West Allis Medical Center, June 7, 7-8:30 p.m.; June 19, 10 a.m.-noon; July 5, 7-8:30 p.m.; July 24, 10 a.m.-noon; Aug. 2, 7-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 21, 10 a.m.-noon; $25, 414-328-7788 or aurorahealthcare.org/events/index.asp; Aurora Sinai Medical Center, Milwaukee Heart Institute, June 19, 1-3 p.m., $25, 414-328-7788 or aurorahealthcare.org/events/index.asp; WFH-Elmbrook Memorial, June 24, July 22, Aug. 26, 6-8 p.m., $25, 888-994-3286 or mywheaton.org.
Introduction to Reiki
Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin, Small Stones Health Resource Center, July 13, 5:30-7 p.m., free, 800-272-3666.
Power of Attorney for Health Care Workshop
Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore, June 10, Sept. 9, 10:30 a.m., free, 414-489-4284 or aurorahealthcare.org/events/index.asp.
Summer Ropes Course Program
Rogers Memorial Hospital Center for Organizational Advancement, June 28-July 9 and by appointment, $30 per session, 262-646-1396 or coaprograms.org.
When Sexual Desire Disappears
Women’s Pavilion of Aurora West Allis Memorial Hospital, June 3, 6:30-8 p.m., free, 888-863-5502 or aurorahealthcare.org/events/index.asp.
ORTHOPEDICS
Foot Pain Seminar
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints, June 14, Aug. 9, 1 p.m., free, 888-994-3286, mywheaton.org.
Knee and Hip Pain Seminar
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints, July 12, 1 p.m., free, 888-994-3286 or mywheaton.org.
Knee Pain? Hip Pain? Free Seminar!
Bay View Community Center, 1320 E. Oklahoma Ave., June 22, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Mequon-Thiensville Rec. Dep., 11040 N. Range Line Rd., July 29, 10-11 a.m., free, 414-963-9355, columbia-stmarys.org.
PARENTS & BABIES
Another Time Around
For parents who have already experienced childbirth and are preparing for another child. Women’s Pavilion of Aurora West Allis Medical Center, June 26, 2-3 p.m., $10, 414-328-7788 or aurorahealthcare.org/events.index.asp.
Baby and Me
Different parenting topics; for babies under 1 year of age. Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints St. Luke’s Health Pavilion, first and third Fridays of the month, 1-2:30 p.m., free ($1 donation), 888-994-3286 or mywheaton.org.
The Baby Connection
Led by a lactation consultant. Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-Elmbrook Memorial, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon, free, 888-994-3286, mywheaton.org.
Baby Signs Parent Workshop
Learn to communicate with your baby before your baby can talk with sign language. For parents of children from birth to 24 months. Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints St. Luke’s Health Pavilion, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, 6 p.m., $15 registration fee, $35 materials fee, 888-994-3286 or mywheaton.org.
Big Kids & New Baby
For children 3-8 years old. Women’s Pavilion of Aurora West Allis Medical Center, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10, 6-7:30 p.m., $15, 414-328-7788 or aurorahealthcare.org/events/index.asp.
Becoming a Big Brother or Sister
For siblings ages 3-6. Wheaton Franciscan-St. Joseph, June 5, Aug. 7, 10 a.m.; Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-Elmbrook Memorial, June 1, 6:30 p.m.; $12 per child, 888-994-3286 or mywheaton.org.
Breastfeeding Your Baby: The Basics
Women’s Pavilion of Aurora West Allis Medical Center, June 15, Aug. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $20, 414-328-7788 or aurorahealthcare.org/events/index.asp.
Breastfeeding Beyond the Basics: Pumping and Storing
Women’s Pavilion of Aurora West Allis Medical Center, June 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $20, 414-328-7788 or aurorahealthcare.org/events/index.asp.
Breastfeeding Your Baby: The Basics & Pumping and Storing
Women’s Pavilion of Aurora West Allis Medical Center, June 5, 27, July 17, 25, Aug. 21, 28, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $40, 414-328-7788 or aurorahealthcare.org/events/index.asp.
Bringing Baby Home (Online Express Class)
Women’s Pavilion of Aurora West Allis Medical Center, June 23, Aug. 16, 7-9 p.m., $30, 414-328-7788 or aurorahealthcare.org/events/index.asp.
Childbirth and Breastfeeding Classes
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints, St. Joseph, Elmbrook Memorial and St. Francis, dates and costs vary, 888-994-3286 or mywheaton.org/womenandinfants.
Daddy Talk…Bonding with Baby
Aurora Hales Corners Clinic, June 15, 6:30-8 p.m., free, 888-863-5502 or aurorahealthcare.org/events/index.asp.
Expecting Twins or More!
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-Wauwatosa, Aug. 18, 6:30-9 p.m., $30/couple, 888-994-3286 or mywheaton.org.
Grandparents Class
Get updated info on postpartum challenges and today’s newborn safety/care guidelines. Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-Wauwatosa, June 19, 10 a.m.-noon, $20, 888-994-3286 or mywheaton.org.
Happiest Baby on the Block
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-Wauwatosa, July 24, 10 a.m.-noon, $40/family, 888-994-3286 or mywheaton.org.
Hello Baby!
Helps children ages 3-8 prepare for the birth of a sibling. Parent must accompany children. Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints St. Luke’s Health Pavilion, June 5, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, $10/family, 888-994-3286, mywheaton.org.
Infant Massage
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints, July 6 and July 20, 6-7:30 p.m., $40/infant, 888-994-3286 or mywheaton.org.
Labor and Birth Comfort Measures
Women’s Pavilion of Aurora West Allis Medical Center, July 22, 6:30-8 p.m., $15, 414-328-7788 or aurorahealthcare.org/events/index.asp.
Mom’s Chat
Bring baby, chat with other moms and compare notes; led by RN/lactation consultant. Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-Brown Deer at the YMCA Health Lifestyle Village, Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m., free, 888-994-3286 or mywheaton.org.
Prenatal Massage
Licensed massage therapist will instruct you and your partner in massage techniques to help through pregnancy and labor. Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints, June 1 and 8, Aug. 3 and 10, 6-7:30 p.m., $40, 888-994-3286 or mywheaton.org.
Preparing for Labor and Birth
Women’s Pavilion of Aurora West Allis Medical Center, June 7, 14 and 21, 6-9 p.m., $80; July 20, 27 and Aug. 3, 6-9 p.m., $80; Aug. 18, 25 and Sept. 1, $80; June 18 (6-9 p.m.) and June 19 (9 a.m.-2 p.m.), $75; July 9 (6-9 p.m.) and July 10 (9 a.m.-2 p.m.), $75; Aug. 13 (6-9 p.m.) and Aug. 14 (9 a.m.-2 p.m.), $75; 414-328-7788, aurorahealthcare.org/events.index.asp.
Preparing for Labor, Birth and Beyond
Aurora Medical Center in Hartford, June 12, Aug. 14, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., $75, 414-328-7788 or aurorahealthcare.org/events.index.asp.
Preparing for Labor and Birth: A One-Day Express Class
Women’s Pavilion of Aurora West Allis Medical Center, June 6, 12, 26, July 17, 25, 31, Aug. 14, 22, 29, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Aurora Sinai Medical Center, Milwaukee Heart Institute, June 13, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; $75, 414-328-7788 or aurorahealthcare.org/events.index.asp.
Toddlerhood: The Bumpy Years, One-Day Class
Women’s Pavilion of Aurora West Allis Medical Center, June 13, Aug. 29, 1-2:30 p.m., $15, 414-328-7788 or aurorahealthcare.org/events.index.asp.
Twins and More
Women’s Pavilion of Aurora West Allis Medical Center, June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 6:30-9 p.m., $100, 414-328-7788 or aurorahealthcare.org/events.index.asp.
Young and Pregnant Childbirth Series
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-St. Joseph, June 17 & 24, 6-9 p.m.; Aug. 21, 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m., $20, 888-994-3286 or mywheaton.org.
SCREENINGS & EVALUATIONS
Osteoporosis Screening
D.N. Greenwald Center-Mukwonago, June 8, 9-11 a.m.; ProHealth Care West Wood Health & Fitness Center, Pewaukee, July 16, 10 a.m.-noon; free, 262-544-2745, prohealthcare.org.
Personal Heart Health Assessment
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints, Cardiovascular Institute, by appt., $50, 262-687-8260 or 888-994-3286, mywheaton.org.
Read My Lipids
ProHealth Care West Wood Health & Fitness Center, Pewaukee, June 16, 6-8 p.m., $15, 262-544-2745 or prohealthcare.org, under “Classes & Events.”
SUPPORT GROUPS
Amputee Support Group
West Allis Memorial Hospital, first Wednesday of every month, 2-4 p.m., free, 888-863-5502, aurorahealthcare.org/events.index.asp.
Aphasia Support Group
Aurora Sinai Medical Center, every third Wednesday, 2-3 p.m., 414-219-3849; Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, every third Thursday, 3-4:15 p.m., 414-649-7772; free, aurorahealthcare.org/events.index.asp.
Blanket of Love Program
Prenatal and parenting education program for young women, their spouses, friends and family. Community meal followed by prenatal or parenting education program and time for sharing. Ebenezer Church of God in Christ,3132 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Tuesdays 5:30-7 p.m.; New Life Presbyterian Church, 3410 W. Silver Spring Dr., Saturdays, 1-2:30 p.m.; free,preregistration required, 414-840-8893, columbia-stmarys.org.
Burn Survivors Support Group
Columbia St. Mary’s Regional Burn Center, third Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., free, for information contact Rose Koller at 414-291-1163 or Bill Ester at 262-767-0711, columbia-stmarys.org.
Diabetes Support Group
Aurora Sinai Medical Center, Aug. 17, 4-5 p.m., free, 414-219-7956 or aurorahealthcare.org/events/index.asp.
Grief Support Group
Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital-Columbia, second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 10:30 a.m.-noon, free, 414-961-3763, columbia-stmarys.org.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Support Group
Wisconsin Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, 375 W. River Woods Pkwy., June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, 414-475-5520, 877-586-5588, columbia-stmarys.org.
Man to Man: Prostate Cancer Support Group
Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital-Columbia, second Tuesday of every month, 6-7:30 p.m., free, 414-963-9355 or columbia-stmarys.org.
Sister Warriors: Breast Cancer Support Group
Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital Ozaukee, fourth Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m., free, to register or for information, call Demetra LaGalbo, RN, at 262-243-7478, columbia-stmarys.org.
Walking the Path: Life after Brain Injury
Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Institute, Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital-Columbia, second Wednesday each month, 4-5 p.m., free, registration required, 414-963-9355, columbia-stmarys.org .
WOMEN’S HEALTH
All About Living: A Cancer Support Group for Women
Women’s Pavilion of West Allis Memorial Hospital, second Tuesday of each month, 6-7:30 p.m., free, aurorahealthcare.org/events.index.asp.
Health After Hysterectomy
Women’s Pavilion of Aurora West Allis Medical Center, June 2, Sept. 8, 6:30-8 p.m., 888-863-5502 or aurorahealthcare.org/events/index.asp.
Look Good Feel Better
Free program for female cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Learn beauty techniques for enhancing self-image and appearance. Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, July 19, 1-4 p.m.; Aurora Women’s Pavilion of West Allis Memorial Hospital, July 19, 2-3:30 p.m.; 800-227-2345 or aurorahealthcare.org/events/index.asp; Columbia St. Mary’s Cancer Center, Aug. 2, 5-7 p.m., 414-291-1548; Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital Ozaukee, June 7, 5-7 p.m., 414-291-1548; Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints, July 12, 5-7 p.m.;Wheaton Franciscan Cancer Care-Reiman Center, June 7, 1 p.m.; Wheaton Franciscan-St. Joseph, Aug. 3, 1 p.m.; Wheaton Franciscan Cancer Care-Elmbrook Memorial, July 19, 1:30-3:30 p.m., 888-994-3286, mywheaton.org.
