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Avoiding Falls
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| The Centers for Disease Control reports more than one-third of adults 65 and older fall each year. Join a Valley West Physical Therapist to learn about the components of balance, common health conditions and medications making you more vulnerable to falls, other risk factors, and fall-proofing your home. |
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Fox Valley Community Center
1406 Suydam Road
Sandwich, Illinois 60548
815.786.3962
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Blood Drive
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| Appointments optional. For more information or to make an appointment, please call Heartland Blood Center at 800.786.4483 or visit www.heartlandbc.org. |
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Valley West Medical Office Building
1310 N. Main Street
Sandwich, Illinois 60548
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Entry Level Careers in Health Care
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| Offered in partnership with Waubonsee Community College. Opportunities in health care are numerous and include direct patient care as well as administrative support positions. Learn about entry level careers in health care from professionals and faculty including Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Patient Care Technician (PCT), Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Surgical Tech, medical office, coding, transcription and more. You'll learn about job prospects, advancement, work conditions, and where to get the training you need.
Registration Required. For questions or to register please call 630.466.6627. |
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Valley West Medical Office Building
1310 N. Main Street
Sandwich, Illinois 60548
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Management of Shoulder and Elbow Injuries in the Throwing Athlete with Dr. Choi
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| Throwing injuries are very prevalent, but only a small percentage of patients require surgical intervention. Physical therapy is vital to returning an athlete to play. Dr. Tony Choi discusses the surgical side of managing throwing injuries in athletes. A physical therapist experienced in training athletes joins him to discuss the importance of proper physical therapy. |
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Valley West Medical Office Building
1310 N. Main Street
Sandwich, Illinois 60548
815.786.3962
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Mental Health 101- An introduction
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| Would you like to learn more about yourself? Join a KishHealth System counselor to explore your definitions of mental health; learn about common mental health problems; assess your own mental health; and discuss strategies of self care and care giving. |
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Valley West Medical Office Building
1310 N. Main Street
Sandwich, Illinois 60548
815.786.3962
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Permanent Birth Control Made Easy with Dr. Cassidy
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| Is your family complete? Would you like permanent birth control, but don't want to go through surgery? Dr. Brett Cassidy, board certified OB/GYN, discusses many options including the newest advancements in permanent, non-surgical birth control. Learn about in-office procedures that do not require anesthesia, cutting or hormones. Those in attendance receive a gift certificate for a free facial. |
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Valley West Medical Office Building
1310 N. Main Street
Sandwich, Illinois 60548
815.786.3962
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The New Hysterectomy with Dr. Cassidy
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| Do you worry about the pain and recovery time involved in having a hysterectomy? Advancements in technology now allow a minimally invasive single incision hysterectomy through the belly button instead of open surgery. Join Dr. Brett Cassidy, board certified OB/GYN, to learn about this new technique. |
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Valley West Medical Office Building
1310 N. Main Street
Sandwich, Illinois 60548
815.786.3962
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Valley West Low Cost PSA and Cholesterol Screenings
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| Low cost cholesterol profiles with glucose (12 hour fast recommended) and prostate cancer screening (PSA) for National Cholesterol Education Month and National Prostate Health Awareness Month. |
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Valley West Community Hospital
11 E. Pleasant Avenue
Sandwich, Illinois 60548
815.786.3734
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$20.00 / Cholesterol Profile
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$25.00 / PSA Test
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Why Do My Feet Hurt? with Dr. Schroeder
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| Your feet are put through a beating every day, which may result in a variety of problems. You don't have to live in pain. From bunions, to joint pain, to burning, tingling and numbness, Dr. Amy Schroeder, DPM, discusses various painful foot conditions, diagnosis, and treatment options. |
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Valley West Medical Office Building
1310 N. Main Street
Sandwich, Illinois 60548
815.786.3962
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Women's Health: Valley West Family Planning Clinic
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| A Women's Health Clinic is conducted monthly at Valley West by the DeKalb County Health Department. This clinic provides routine gynecological exams by a certified nurse practitioner, with birth control methods of choice for women who wish to prevent or postpone pregnancy, and confidential pregnancy testing by RNs with counseling and referrals. Sliding fee scale. |
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Valley West Outpatient Specialty Clinic
11 E. Pleasant Ave.
Sandwich, Illinois 60548
815.748.2420
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Yoga
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| Increase your energy, feel happier and more peaceful. Yoga brings the mind and body together using breathing. It helps improve flexibility and relaxation. It's perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Six week sessions, once or twice per week. |
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Valley West Community Hospital
11 E. Pleasant Avenue
Sandwich, Illinois 60548
815.786.3962
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$48.00 / Once a Week
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$80.00 / Twice a Week
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