The University of Chicago Medicine offers classes, events and support groups, both on- and off-campus and virtually, to help you lead a healthy, happy life. In addition, our Office of Community Affairs provides programs across the Chicagoland area. Although most of our classes are free and open to non-patients, some have a nominal fee. Registration is often required. Details for each class are below.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many of our group and class schedules. Please use the contact information listed within specific group/class details below to learn more.Classes & Events for Children
Annually, KidFest provides hundreds of children and adults with food, activities and entertainment while also providing children with access to school physicals and dental exams.
The Future: Type 1 Diabetes Youth and Parent Group offers a supportive, interactive environment for any youth with Type 1 diabetes, as well as parents and caregivers.
This group meets quarterly. Membership is free. Registration is required.
Family Birth Center
The Family Birth Center offers prenatal and family classes in Hyde Park — including several free classes for expectant parents and families — as well as prenatal classes in Harvey on our University of Chicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial campus. Our nurse educators will help you learn to prepare for childbirth and take care of your newborn. We also offer classes for family members, including new siblings and grandparents.
In this free, weekly support group, we welcome moms to return after delivery for expert guidance on personal breastfeeding challenges and successes. Registration not required.
Each spring, the Healthy Baby Network hosts BabyPalooza, where families can enjoy snacks, raffles, give-a-ways, face painting, hourly education sessions, free samples, maternity unit tours, car seat safety checks, vendors and more. The event runs 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Ingalls Memorial Cancer Care Lobby.
Price: Free
Date: Check back for updates dates
Contact Information
708-915-3825
Contact: Shanice Williams, Coordinator
UChicago Medicine-Ingalls Cancer Care Center, Harvey
156th & Wood St.
Harvey, IL. 60426
In our free breastfeeding class at the Family Birth Center - Hyde Park, a registered nurse helps expectant parents learn about breastfeeding essentials. Registration is required to attend a class.
For expectant families in our Southland region, this is also one of our prenatal classes offered at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial in Harvey.
Our free tour offers an opportunity to visit the Family Birth Center - Hyde Park and our Mother and Baby Care (postpartum) suites. Space is limited to a maximum of 16 attendees.
This refresher class will educate grandparents on updated baby care practices. Join other new and expectant grandparents, as you prepare for this special time in your life. This free class is taught by a prenatal nurse instructor.
Our free infant care class at the Family Birth Center - Hyde Park is designed for parents with little experience handling an infant. A registered nurse will demonstrate basic infant care techniques. Registration is required to attend a class.
For expectant families in our Southland region, this is also one of our prenatal classes offered at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial in Harvey.
The Infant CPR and Safety course teaches the lifesaving skills of infant CPR and choking relief for infants, from newborn to 12 months of age. Cost is $20 per person ($40 per couple). Registration is required to attend a class.
Once your little one arrives, bring him or her to this free class, which focuses on parent-baby bonding through soothing touch and massage. Parents will learn how to massage their babies using techniques that will promote better sleep, improve interaction and decrease infant stress, crying and gas. Registration is required to attend a class.
In this hands-on class you will learn how to properly install a rear facing infant car seat. Bring your infant’s car seat, and have the opportunity to practice before baby arrives. This free class is taught by a prenatal nurse instructor/child passenger safety technician. Registration is required to attend a class.
In our labor prep class at the Family Birth Center - Hyde Park, we'll help prepare you and your spouse, partner or co-parent for many aspects of labor and delivery and for the first few days with your newborn. Registration is required to attend a class.
For expectant families in our Southland region, this is also one of our prenatal classes offered at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial in Harvey.
We offer our complete Lamaze childbirth preparation course over a weekend, taught by a certified Lamaze educator. Cost is $90 per couple, for families delivering at the University of Chicago Medicine and $100 per couple, for families not delivering at the University of Chicago Medicine. Registration is required to attend a class.
Never Forgotten is a free support group for parents and loved ones who have experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant death. Registration is encouraged, but not required.
Expectant partners are invited to attend this free workshop. During the workshop, you'll have the opportunity to participate in lots of hands-on learning, including how to hold, bottle-feed, diaper, swaddle, soothe, and provide a safe sleep environment for your baby. Registration is required to attend a class.
Prepare your child before baby is born. In this free class, your child will learn baby care basics, what to expect when the new baby arrives and how to be a good helper. Registration is required to attend a class.
Health & Wellness
Individual appointments available for smoking cessation, weight management and pain management. Call to schedule an appointment (Saturday appointments only).
Price:
- $80.00 for consultation
- $60.00 for follow-up
- $50.00 for seniors follow-up
Contact Information
708-915-8850
UChicago Medicine-Ingalls Wellness Center, Suite 2400
Flossmoor Ingalls Family Care Center
19550 Governors Highway
Flossmoor, IL. 60422
The first step in our Bariatric Surgery Program (surgical weight loss program) is to attend either an online webinar or in-person information session. Both options are free, but registration is required.
To watch the webinar or register for an information session, call 1-888-824-0200.
In-Person Information Sessions
When: First and fourth Monday of every month, 4 to 6 p.m. and the second Tuesday of every month from 9 to 11 a.m.
Where: Center for Care and Discovery
5700 S. Maryland Ave., Room 7750
Basic Life Support course is intended for Health Care Providers. Self Study American Heart Association Course (No Instructor). Call for more information and to schedule your class.
Price: $65.00
Contact Information
708-915-5540
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial, West 7
One Ingalls Drive
Harvey, IL. 60426
Whether you are currently receiving cancer treatment, are a cancer survivor, or looking to reduce your risk for cancer, all are welcome to learn about the relationship between nutrition and cancer. What we eat may influence our cancer risk, and what we eat can also influence how we may respond to treatment. Join us as we present evidence-based information on the relationship between nutrition and cancer, as well as provide practical tips and suggestions for how to incorporate new meal suggestions.
Registration:
Please click on the registration link below or contact Cheryl Bacon at 708-915-5723 or cheryl.bacon@ingalls.org to register.
*Registration is require for each session
Upcoming Topics:
Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Intake
- November 10, 2020
- Time: 12pm - 1pm
- Register: https://ucmedicinegroup.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAodeihrz8jGtJ4nTRBj0akvgDgre0Bbzt5
- Speakers: Dixie Flood, Eric Hanson, Tony Ramos
Whole Food vs Processed Food
- January 12, 2021
- Time: 12pm - 1pm
- Register: https://ucmedicinegroup.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMof-mtrjktHdQeDChLMdSBt2jobOdfsaPk
- Speakers:Alyssa Hrobat, Maria Vargas, Zoe Chen
Cancer Fighting Diet On a Budget
- May 11, 2021
- Time: 12pm - 1pm
- Register: https://ucmedicinegroup.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrdeqorTosE9RdrK9jCPV2X8uI_IctPoug
- Speakers: Lane Logan, Margaret Skibley, Yuning Liu
Date/Time:
April 22, 2021 to April 24, 2021
7:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.
Location:
Virtual Event via Zoom
To Register:
For more information:
Please contact Jacquline Entzminger
773-795-0333
The Community Fitness Program at the Museum of Science and Industry boasts 60 to 80 members who regularly walk and do aerobic exercise inside the museum’s confines. The program takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.
In existence more than 21 years, this free program is designed to encourage healthy fitness habits and to help seniors integrate a regular exercise program into their health routines.
Registration is required.
While there is no cure for diabetes, it can be controlled with proper management skills. Ingalls offers a three-session class to help you learn to manage your diabetes so you can lead an active and productive life. This program is designed to help newly-diagnosed diabetics, as well as individuals who are having difficulty controlling their diabetes. During class, you will receive basic dietary information, along with instructions on how to use a meal plan. We will also tell you about insulin and oral medication treatment options, glucose testing and how to prevent or delay long-term complications.
Price: Medicare insurance is billed.
Tuesday mornings, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. (3 classes per session).
Physician referral & appointment required.
Please call 708-915-8850 for class dates and to register.
Contact Information
UChicago Medicine at Ingalls in Flossmoor
Diabetes Management Center
19550 Governors Highway
Flossmoor, IL. 60422
Ingalls Outpatient Diabetes Center is recognized by the American Diabetes Association and holds individualized and group classes. Medicare covers group classes and many private insurances cover individual consultation. Individual assessments & self-management skills are taught. Diabetes is on the rise. Let us help you manage your diabetes.
Day and evening appointments available.
Physician referral is required.
Please call 708-915-8850 to schedule an appointment.
Price: Insurance is billed
Contact Information
UChicago Medicine at Ingalls in Flossmoor
Diabetes Management Center
19550 Governors Highway
Flossmoor, IL. 60422
Join us as we discuss strategies about how to modify your meals to help reduce the risk of diabetes, as well as present strategies to help manage diabetes. In addition to increasing your knowledge about nutrition and diabetes, participants will be provided with resources and tools to help implement the strategies discussed in the presentations.
Registration:
Please click on the registration link below or contact Cheryl Bacon at 708-915-5723 or cheryl.bacon@ingalls.org to registrer.
*Registration is require for each session
Upcoming Topics:
Diabetes Myplate and Portion Control
- March 1, 2021
- Time: 12pm - 1pm
- Register: https://ucmedicinegroup.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApd-yprj0oGt1sWsQCGiWAx6DNaSDVaHZ3
- Speakers: Tony Ramos, Margaret Skibley
Sweetened Beverages: Riding the Sugar Waves
- May 3, 2021
- Time: 12pm - 1pm
- Register: https://ucmedicinegroup.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ocu2qqDwtGtZYgu4TISpchXOEeCPS8ZO2
- Speakers: Dixie Flood, Eric Hanson
Looking for ways to lead a heart healthier lifestyle? Nutrition plays a key role in heart health. Come learn new strategies on how you can modify your meals to include foods known to have a positive impact on your heart health.
Registration:
Please click on the registration link below or contact Cheryl Bacon at 708-915-5723 or cheryl.bacon@ingalls.org to register.
*Registration is require for each session
Upcoming Topics:
Fruits and Vegetables
- March 18, 2021
- Time: 12pm - 1pm
- Register: https://ucmedicinegroup.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtc-mhrD4qHNYe_q4s82nYS_lZfxXapEC3
- Speaker: Eric Hanson
Healthy Fats and Cholesterol
- April 22, 2021
- Time: 12pm - 1pm
- Register: https://ucmedicinegroup.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0lduiqqT8jHNb5DOY_GP7lgVDxaeCuWabZ
- Speakers: Dixie Flood
Meal Planning on a Budget
- May 3, 2021
- Time: 12pm - 1pm
- Register: https://ucmedicinegroup.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIuceyhrzwrHdRXYGGU3JtHQe-I2VnabJE8
- Speaker: Tony Ramos
Our program focuses on the steps a patient needs to take to become an active participant in re-establishing and maintaining their nutritional health.
Our team of registered nurses, dietitians, therapists, social workers and home health aides work together to provide an individualized nutritional and exercise plan that includes:
- Monitoring caloric intake and ensuring enough of the right calories are consumed on a daily basis
- Providing nutritional screenings and education about following a balanced eating plan
- Providing instructions related to medications, nutrition and exercise
- Facilitating follow-up with doctor visits
- Ensuring professional support to patients and caregivers
- Therapy and counseling services
If you suspect a loved one may be suffering from malnutrition –especially following surgery, hospitalization or illness –the Restorative Eating Program can help restore proper nutrition and good health to the people you care about.
For more information about the Home Care Restorative Eating Program, call 708-331-0226.
What can you do to keep your kidneys healthy?
Learn more about kidney disease and what you can do to keep your kidneys strong and healthy for as long as possible. Pre-registration is required. Please call 773-702-6134 to register or for additional information.
When: Third Tuesday of every month from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine
5758 S. Maryland Ave., Room 1005
Helping You Choose the Best Treatment
Learn about normal kidney function, decreased kidney function (kidney disease), and the pros and cons of different therapies used to treat advanced kidney disease. Pre-registration is required. Please call 773-702-6134 to reserve your spot or for more information.
When: First Tuesday of every month from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine
5758 S. Maryland Ave., Room 1005
Our highly trained lymphedema therapists use a variety of therapeutic techniques, including manual lymphatic drainage, multi-layered compression bandages, remedial exercises, and compression garment selection, application and proper fitting. For your convenience, lymphedema treatment is available at several Ingalls locations. Please call for more information and to schedule an appointment; this is an ongoing program. A physician referral is required.
Price: Based on needs & schedule.
Contact Information
Call for more information or to schedule an appointment at 708-915-8413
Lymphedema Coordinator
Call for a location near you
Massage therapy is an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain and muscle tension. Studies have also found massage may be helpful for relieving anxiety, digestive disorders, fibromyalgia, headaches, insomnia related to stress, sports injuries and temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ). The Ingalls Wellness Center in Flossmoor offers an array of massage therapies.
Price: Call for fees
Contact Information
Call for more information or to schedule a massage at 708-915-8850
UChicago Medicine-Ingalls Wellness Center, Suite 2400
Flossmoor Ingalls Family Care Center
19550 Governors Highway
Flossmoor, IL. 60422
How can chronic diseases affect your mental health?
Joint this session to learn about the psychological impacts of chronic diseases. Join our virtual event to learn more.
Presented by: Felicia Houston, MA, LCPC, CWA
When: March 24, 2021
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Where: Zoom
Registration: Submit this registration form
1-on-1 nutrition counseling with a registered dietitian is ideal for anyone seeking to adopt a healthier lifestyle through proper nutrition and successful weight management.
Individual 1-hour consultations include the creation of a customized nutrition plan, education about making healthy food choices, the importance of physical activity and more.
Nutrition counseling is also recommended for individuals who require medical nutrition therapy for a variety of health-related conditions, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, congestive heart failure, diabetes and for nutritional concerns related to children and the pediatric population.
A physician referral is required for individuals seeking medical nutrition therapy.
Nutrition counseling is also available for athletes looking to maximize their sports performance and for individuals who follow vegetarian or other specialized diets.
Nutrition counseling is offered at UChicago Medicine at Ingalls-Flossmoor.
Individual 1-hour session and packages are available.
For more information, call 708-915-8850.
Do you need a speaker for your event or organization? A UChicago Medicine registered dietitian can present an interactive, informative session on a variety of food and nutrition topics personalized for your group or organization.
For more information about Nutrition to Go, call 708-915-8850.
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a program of exercise, education, and support to help you learn to breathe and function at the highest level possible. Through Ingalls' Pulmonary Rehabilitation program, you'll work with a team of specialists who'll help you improve your physical condition through exercise training, nutritional counseling, education on how to manage your lung condition, energy-conserving techniques and breathing strategies. Pulmonary rehabilitation is helpful for individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sarcoidosis, pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis and more.
Price: Call for more information and to set an appointment.
Contact Information
708-915-5590
UChicago Medicine-Ingalls Professional Office Building
71 W. 156th Street
Suite 103
Harvey, IL. 60426
The Community Health Focus Hour is UChicago Medicine's weekly talk radio show exploring community health topics. Each week, one of our hosts facilitates an interactive conversation with featured guests. Listeners are encouraged to call in and contribute to the conversation.
Tune in to WVON 1690 AM at 1 p.m. on Saturdays to join in the Community Health Focus Hour discussion.
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This 12-week weight loss program is designed for adults who want to lose weight, improve their overall health and increase physical activity.
Through weekly group classes led by a registered dietitian, participants learn the basics of nutrition, the importance of regular physical activity and the behavioral changes necessary to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.Additional instruction includes tips on managing stress, a complimentary cooking class, grocery store tour and invaluable education from a personal trainer who discusses the importance of aerobic exercise and weight training.
On average, Healthy Lifestyles participants lose 12 pounds during the 12-week session, and more than 25 percent report increases in their quality of life, including more energy, enhanced self-esteem and improved mood.
Healthy Lifestyles Weight Management Class
This has been canceled until further notice. Please check back for more information.
Classes begin on Thursday, January 16 and run through Thursday, April 2. Classes meet weekly for two hours at UChicago Medicine at Ingalls-Flossmoor.
For more information, or to register, call 708-915-8850.
A variety of medical screenings that you can choose to take advantage of, even without a physician's order, which can offer peace of mind about your health, or can help pinpoint potential issues you can address. For information about our affordable menu of gender and age based screening options.
Call for information about our menu of gender and age-based screening options, and to schedule your screening.
Price: Fee based on screenings chosen.
Contact Information
708-915-8850
UChicago Medicine-Ingalls Wellness Center, Suite 2400
Flossmoor Ingalls Family Care Center
19550 Governors Highway
Flossmoor, IL. 60422
Support Groups
Helping Families & Caregivers Cope with Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
When: First Thursday of every month from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: The University of Chicago Medicine's Outpatient Senior Health Center at South Shore
7101 S. Exchange Ave.
Held In conjunction with Alzheimer's Association – Greater Illinois Chapter
Call us for more information: 773-702-4269
The amputee support group is for individuals with leg limb loss and their family members, caregiver and friends.
The purpose of amputee support group is to:
- Provide a safe and supportive environment for those affected by leg limb loss
- Motivate and empower individuals to achieve a fulfilling life
- Educate individuals on various topics related to living with leg amputation
Location
Goldblatt Pavilion Conference Room H103
Enter through 860 E. 59th St. Chicago, IL 60637
First meeting:
Thursday, June 11, 2020
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Guest speaker: Trissa A. Babrowski, MD, Vascular Surgeon
Future Meeting Dates:
Thursday, August 13, 2020
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Contact Information:
For more information please contact Cecilia at 773-702-6128 or Cecilia.Ramirez@uchospitals.edu
Light snacks will be provided
No fee to participate
This has been canceled until further notice. Please check back for more information.
Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder resulting from damage to the language centers and pathways of the brain. It can limit listening comprehension, a person’s ability to recall words and produce sentences, and hinder reading and writing. People with aphasia know what they want to say, but cannot find the words to express it.
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Aphasia Conversation Group provides a comfortable and supportive environment for persons with aphasia to socialize and practice communication skills, converse with others who are dealing with aphasia, gain confidence and improve overall quality of life. The group is facilitated by a speech pathologist at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial.
Meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of every month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Price: Free
Contact Information
708-915-4232
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial, North Building, 1st Floor
One Ingalls Drive
Harvey, IL 60426
In this free, weekly support group, we welcome moms to return after delivery for expert guidance on personal breastfeeding challenges and successes. Registration not required.
Breast Cancer Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. for encouragement and comfort for breast cancer patients.
Price: Free
Location
UChicago Medicine at Ingalls- Tinley Park
6701 West 159th Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Contact Information:
Diane Ross: 708-738-0956
Please call to RSVP
To give strength, guidance and support to anyone living with a cancer diagnosis.
Free Services: The center provides an array of classes, support groups and other networking opportunities, whether you are a patient or a caregiver.
Contact Information:
708-798-9171
Cancer Support Center
2028 Elm Road
Homewood, IL 60430
Meet us at our Grief and Loss Therapeutic Support Group.
Date/Time
Mondays at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m.
Contact information
Call to schedule an assessment: 708-915-7500
Location
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Tinley Park Family Care Center
6701 West 159
159th Street, Suite 2
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Price: Free
Contact Information
Call for more information 708-915-4675
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial, North Building, 2nd Floor
One Ingalls Drive
Harvey, IL
Helping Patients & Families Cope with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
UChicago Medicine hosts a monthly support group for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) and their families. We also offer educational events throughout the year.
For more information: Call us at 773-702-6140.
Living through Schizophrenia is weekly support group for patients diagnosed with Scizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder an their families. This group is designed to provide emotional, educational and social support to help patients and families navigate through life while managing their mental health.
Day/Time:
Tuesdays from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Contact Information
Call for more information 708-915-5050
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Outpatient Behavioral Health
40 W. 156th St.
Harvey, IL
Never Forgotten is a free support group for parents and loved ones who have experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant death. Registration is encouraged, but not required.
The Future: Type 1 Diabetes Youth and Parent Group offers a supportive, interactive environment for any youth with Type 1 diabetes, as well as parents and caregivers.
This group meets quarterly. Membership is free. Registration is required.
Tours
Our free tour offers an opportunity to visit the Family Birth Center - Hyde Park and our Mother and Baby Care (postpartum) suites. Space is limited to a maximum of 16 attendees.
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