SPRING 2012


REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register, call 262-251-1001 or 800-246-8332. Classes are free and held at Froedtert Health Community Memorial Hospital unless otherwise noted. For more information or a complete list of our partners’ classes, visit froedtert.com/classes or froedterthealth.org/classes.


FIRST AID 101 FOR SUMMER Tuesday, May 15, 6:30-8 p.m.


Presented by: Julie Brady, RN, emergency medical services liaison Summer is a great time to play outdoors. Getting out and getting active also means more potential to get hurt. We’ll discuss basic first aid care, when to call 911, how to handle everything from allergies to insect bites, dehydration and sunburn.


SENIOR BREAKFAST: UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE AND MAXIMIZING YOUR BENEFITS Wednesday, May 23, 8:30-10 a.m.


Presented by: Debbie Bisswurm, Waukesha County outreach specialist with the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources We will provide an overview of Medicare Parts A, B, C, D as well as Medicare Supplemental Insurance and how they work together. We will provide information on programs for assistance with Medicare costs and prescription drug coverage. Fee: $3; pay at the door; includes breakfast.


LUNG CANCER Wednesday, May 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m.


Presented by: Kiran Devisetty, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin radiation oncologist Lung cancer continues to affect people from all walks of life. Join us as we discuss the incidence of lung cancer, risk factors, diagnosis/staging and treatments.


WOMEN'S HEALTH


HELP – HERE COMES MENOPAUSE Tuesday, March 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m.


Presented by: Anuradha Raman, MD, Froedtert Health Medical Group obstetrician/gynecologist, fellow in advanced pelvic surgery Join us as we discuss the various changes before, during and after menopause. We will cover menstrual irregularities, menopausal symptoms, incontinence, osteoporosis, hormone replacement and the role of bioidentical hormones (also known as natural hormones).


STAYING HEALTHY AT ANY AGE Wednesday, March 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m.


Presented by: Kelly Richards, FNP-BC, APNP, board-certified family nurse practitioner and advanced practice nurse prescriber in the Women’s Health Center Periodic health screenings can help you and your health care professional identify health problems early, when treatment may be most successful. We’ll discuss the latest recommendations/changes in health screening guidelines for women aged 20-60 years.


GESTATIONAL DIABETES Tuesday, March 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m.


Presented by: Susan Kroener, DO, Froedtert Health Medical Group obstetrician/gynecologist


Learn about gestational diabetes including causes, treatments and the potential risks it poses for you and your baby.


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YOU DON’T HAVE TO JUST LIVE WITH IT! Tuesday, April 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m.


Presented by: Henry Kaminski, MD, obstetrician/gynecologist Women’s bladder control problems, or urinary incontinence, occur for many reasons. Join us for a discussion on the types and causes of bladder control problems, ways to diagnose it, and treatments.


PELVIC FLOOR DISORDERS: IS THERE A PLACE FOR MESH? Monday, April 23; 6-7 p.m. Springdale Health Center, 21700 Intertech Drive, Brookfield


Presented by: Anthony Hoang, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin obstetrician/gynecologist We will discuss how best to make the right decisions on medical or surgical management of pelvic floor disorders. Topics will include the latest information on possible risks and benefits of mesh.


WOMEN’S WORKS: TOOLS FOR A HEALTHIER YOU Tuesday, May 22, 6:30-8 p.m.


Presented by: Anuradha Raman, MD, Froedtert Health Medical Group obstetrician/gynecologist, fellow in advanced pelvic surgery Learn about early detection and treatment options for gynecologic conditions such as fibroids, uterine prolapse, urinary incontinence, cancer, obesity, menopause and osteoporosis.


JOINT HEALTH


A WALK THROUGH JOINT REPLACEMENT Wednesday, March 28, 6:30-8 p.m.


Presented by: Timothy Morton, MD, and Gregory Van Winkle, MD, Froedtert Health Medical Group orthopaedic surgeons Learn about hip and knee replacement surgery. A registered nurse, physical therapist and occupational therapist will discuss postoperative care in the hospital and after returning home.


OH, MY ACHING SHOULDER Tursday, May 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m.


Presented by: Timothy Morton, MD, Froedtert Health Medical Group orthopaedic surgeon Join us as we discuss shoulder arthritis during National Arthritis Month. Tis class will cover the signs, symptoms and available treatment options for someone with shoulder-based arthritis. Sponsored by the National Arthritis Foundation.


JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY Wednesday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m.


Presented by: John Konkel, MD, orthopaedic surgeon Learn about non-operative management of joint arthritis, surgical options for hip and knee replacement and postoperative recovery.


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