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ACHIEVE! Women's Health Expo

ACHIEVE!, Health, Wellness, Fitness, Your Dreams.

Join us for the 5th Annual Acheive Women’s Health Expo! Achieve is a community-oriented women’s health expo which offers a variety of wellness information for women, free health screenings, a cooking demonstration, educational booths and healthy living presentations. Men are also encouraged to attend.

Saturday, September 25, 2010
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Quality Inn & Suites
800 N. Kinzie Avenue, Bradley

FREE Screenings:
  • EKG
  • Glucose
  • Pulse Oximetry
  • Blood Pressure
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Hearing Screening
  • Osteoporosis Screening
  • Vision/Glaucoma Screening
  • Functional Balance Screening
  • Cholesterol Screening (Total HDL, non-fasting)
  • Pre-diabetes (Metabolic Syndrome) Screening
FREE Health Risk Assessments:
  • Stroke
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Respiratory
  • Smoking
Other FREE Activities:
  • Mini Manicures by Trendsetters
  • Educational Booths
  • Demonstrations
  • Giveaways and Prizes
  • Presentations
  • and more...

Schedule of Events: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.   Zumba® Fitness Exercise Session
by Certified Zumba® Instructor Lindy Flanigan, Riverside Health Fitness Center

Dance your way to a healthy heart in Zumba®. A free-spirited, one-of-a-kind fitness program, Zumba® fuses Latin rhythms with easy-to-follow moves.

 
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.   Cooking Demonstration
by Amy Hertz, R.D., Riverside Diabetes Wellness Center and Chef Rocco, Quality Inn & Suites

Achieve heart health with these delectable vegetarian entrees: sweet and spicy peanut-pasta stir fry and jicama slaw. Enjoy sampling each dish after the demo. Recipe cards will be available.

 
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.   Osteoporosis Lecture
by Dr. Maria Francis, Rheumatologist, Riverside Medical Center

Focusing on the novel treatment options for osteoporosis which are available at Riverside Medical Center.

 
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.   Balancing Work and Life
by Dr. Kristin Mitchell, Psychologist, Riverside Medical Center

Creating a work-life balance is a continuous process as your family, interests and work-life change. Learn how to create a better work-life balance with simple ideas and tips on managing and tracking time, learning to say no, nurturing yourself and more.