Monthly Archives: April 2013

National Infant Immunization Week is April 21-28

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National Infant Immunization Week is April 21-28 and the DuPage County Health Department is reminding parents to follow the recommended immunization schedule to protect their children from disease.

Each year, approximately 170,000 babies are born in Illinois and they need to be immunized against 14 diseases before the age of two.

Immunizations not only provide individual protection to each child, but protect the health of the entire community. Vaccines have been so successful that parents may not have heard of some of today’s vaccines or the serious diseases they prevent. Continue reading →

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Raw Food Workshop!

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Prairie Food Co-op is kicking off the 1st of many food-related workshops, with a “Raw Foods Kitchen” workshop.

When? Saturday, April 20th 10:30am-12:00 noon
Where? Lombard location to be provided upon registration
Registration? Register here

Why Raw Food?
Raw food, generally defined as food not heated above 110-120 degrees, is believed to preserve many of the vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants and phytonutrients essential for the growth, repair, and maintenance of our bodies. Raw foodists propose that a diet high in raw foods has an alkalizing effect on our bodies that, along with the retained nutrients, can prevent and treat many diseases as well as slow down the signs of aging, create a toned glow to the skin and eyes, improve energy levels and mental clarity, erase musculo-skeletal aches and pains, even out emotional imbalances and weight fluctuations, and improve the quality of sleep. Join us as Prairie Food supporter Ginger Rubinstein teaches about this way of eating for optimum health.

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Get Moving: Adding Activity for Better Health

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Do you want to make everyday tasks easier? Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center is hosting a seminar that will educate you with simple ways to add extra movement into your daily life thereby improving your overall health and fitness. These new ideas can also improve the quality and enjoyment of your workout. 

Learn easy ways to add small amounts of activity throughout your day whether you’re stuck at work or do not belong to a workout facility. 

Already exercising?  You will be provided with ideas on how to revamp your workout using technology tools such as heart rate monitors and phone applications.  This will make your workout more interesting which can boost your results and keep you coming back for more fun. 

This lecture will run Tuesday, April 2nd from 1pm-2pm and Wednesday April 3rd from 7pm-8pm.  Everyone is welcome as this is a free event to all community members.

Call or check out the website for information on additional educational seminars that are hosted weekly at Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center. Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center is located at 3551 Highland Avenue in Downers Grove.  Check in at the front desk and head upstairs to learn something new!

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Healthy Lombard Will Participate in District 87’s GPS Series

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On April 10, 2013, preceding  a special GPS (Glenbard Parent Series) presentation entitled, ” Navigating Healthy Parenting” that will focus on how to combat the growing obesity epidemic and action items parents can take to make the health choice the easy choice, Healthy Lombard will participate in Glenbard’s Second Annual Wellness Expo.

Visitors to the Healthy Lombard booth will have the opportunity to “hunt” for the “Key To Good Health”  and have an opportunity to share, on camera,  a Healthy Hint.  The “hints” will be used on Healthy Lombard’s new cable show, “Health Local.” Continue reading →

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Say “YES” to Good Health

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National Public Health Week is April 1-7 and the DuPage County Health Department is celebrating the work of public health professionals and reminding DuPage County residents to take small steps to protect their health.

Since 1995, communities from coast to coast have observed National Public Health Week every April as we raise awareness of issues that are important to everyone’s health. This year’s daily themes will be:

    Monday, April 1: Ensuring a Safe, Healthy Home for Your Family: Health and safety begin at home. Make prevention a fun family tradition.
    Tuesday, April 2: Providing a Safe Environment for Children at School: Schools are the perfect setting for improving child health. Plus, children’s health is a rallying point few can ignore.

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