Contact the audiology department to sign up for a free hearing screening at either the Lake Forest or Grayslake campus. Adults only.

Our Heart Smart Screening is recommended for the individual who wants a baseline assessment of his or her heart risk. The screening provides:

• Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and glucose measurement with immediate results
• Blood pressure
• Body mass index (BMI)
• Waist measurement
• Waist/hip Ratio
• Nurse practitioner review of findings with education/counseling
• Copy of results given to share with your physician

Fasting is required.

To register, call (847) 535-8500.

Schedule an appointment to screen your child’s (3 to 6 year olds) speech and language development or have a telephone consultation with a speech/language pathologist for children under 3.

Call (847) 535-6114 to schedule your screening.

This special event features health, prevention and wellness information and screenings for women in all stages of their lives.

For more information, call (847) 535-6111.

Free community celebration for the families of all babies born at Lake Forest Hospital in the past four years.

To register, call (847) 535-6111.

We will be hosting a race to see who can bike the farthest during the month of May. Mileage will be recorded on a map of the United States. Can you bike to Florida? How far will you bike? Prizes will be awarded to the person who bikes the farthest.

Join this lecture-based nutrition and fitness program tailored to help you understand how to create a healthy lifestyle. A registered dietitian or exercise specialist will take turns leading the six weekly lectures.

To register, call (847) 535-7000.

Approximately 30 vendors will offer a wide range of gift items for discerning shoppers from jewelry, specialty foods and children’s books to holiday décor, unique apparel and pewterware. All proceeds benefit Lake Forest Hospital.

To register, call (847) 535-6111.

The proceeds from our golf tournament are designated to the hospital’s highly regarded cardiology services.

To register, call (847) 535-6111.

To register, call (847) 535-8800.

To register, call (847) 535-8800.

To register, call (847) 535-8800.

To register, call (847) 535-8800.

For your breastfeeding questions and concerns or to register for the Breastfeeding Support Group, call the Lactation Center at Lake Forest Hospital, (847) 535-6262, to speak to a breastfeeding expert.

The following childbirth courses and related educational programs are open to the community. Call Mary Rieber at (847) 535-6182 or send her an e-mail to mrieber@lfh.org for more information, class schedules, fees or a complete childbirth course listing.

• Yoga Baby
• Pre & Postnatal Yoga
• Childbirth Preparation
• Newborn Care Basics
• Preparation for Breastfeeding
• Infant CPR and Safety
• Sibling Preparation
• Surviving Motherhood
• Spring Training for Dads
• Infant Massage

Help is only a phone call away. Call (847) 535-6161, 24 hours a day, seven days a week to talk to a registered nurse with any questions or concerns about your new baby (up to six weeks old).

For new (or not-so-new) moms. Two groups are offered based on your baby’s age, and you can participate regardless of where you delivered. Call Mary Rieber at 847.535.6182 or email her at mrieber@lfh.org

Every birth has a unique set of circumstances that will affect the family during this transition. In this class we will talk about economic concerns, social support systems, hormonal changes, and the difference between normal baby blues and postpartum depression.

Pre-adolescent girls (ages 9 to 12) learn about how their bodies will change as they grow older. This three-hour class, offered in the Hunter Family Center for Women’s Health, includes the physical, emotional and social aspects of puberty. Moms will get advice on guiding their daughters through adolescence and beyond. The $30 fee per mother/daughter team includes a nutritious breakfast.