Calendar of Events

Sjogren's syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which white blood cells attack the moisture-producing glands. Hallmark symptoms are dry eyes and mouth, but it is a systemic disease, affecting many organs. Often causes fatigue.

Meets the first Wednesday of every odd-numbered month at the Community Conference Center, 8700 Watertown Plank Rd.

No registration required.
2010 Dates: Jan 6, March 3, May 5, July 7, Sept 1, Nov 3

Autonomic disorders are neurological diseases in which the autonomic nervous system ceases to function properly. Some examples include small fiber neuropathy, large fiber neuropathy, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, Shy-Drager syndrome, pure autonomic failure and hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).

Family members are welcome to attend. Meets every Wednesday at the Community Conference Center, 8700 Watertown Plank Rd.

No registration required.

The Multiple Sclerosis Support Group offers a relaxed environment to share concerns, experiences and successes. The group provides encouragement from a group of people who face similar challenges.

Meets the first Wednesday of the month on the Treiber Conference Center. Sponsored by Health Ministry.

No registration required.

Discuss your concerns in a confidential group setting and connect with other athletes who share similar experiences. The group is appropriate for the elite athlete to the ‘weekend warrior.’ It will be a semi-structured format, with a variety of topics to be discussed, including goal-setting, coping strategies, relaxation techniques, imagery, confidence, motivation, and positive self-talk.

If interested in joining the group, please contact Areiane at ariane.machin@gmail.com.

Alzheimer's is defined as a progressive form of dementia. Symptoms are often impaired memory which is followed by impaired thought and speech and finally complete dependence on others for care. Requires great deal of care giving – that can be emotionally, physically and mentally draining.

Meets the first Wednesday of every month at Froedtert Hospital in Conference Room A/B. There is no meeting in July.

No registration required.

Meets every Wednesday in the East Conference Room.

No registration required.

A stroke is a sudden disruption in the flow of blood in the brain that may cause damage.

Meets the first Thursday of each month at Froedtert Hospital, North Tower Room 2209.

No registration required.

The Family & Friends® CPR program includes information on how to perform the basic skills of CPR in adults, children and infants and how to help an adult, child or infant who is choking. This program is a non-credentialed CPR program for those who do not need a course completion card but want to learn basic CPR.

Course fee is $20 per person. To register, call (414) 805-3666.

Disclaimer
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.

Group designed for any adult who has a desire to stop drinking alcohol. The facilitator is an AA Volunteer.

Meets in the East Conference Room at Community Memorial Hospital.

No registration required.

This group meets every Sunday in the East Conference Room at Community Memorial Hospital.

No registration required.

Meets Sunday mornings in Meeting Rooms ABC.

Alcoholism is a chronic disorder characterized by dependece on alcohol, repeated excessive use of alcoholic beverages, development of withdrawal symptoms on reducing or ceasing alcohol intake, morbidity that may include cirrhosis of the liver, and decreased ability to function socially and vocationally. Currently believed by many to be a disease with strong genetic links.

Meets every Monday at the Community Conference Center, 8700 Watertown Plank Rd.

No registration required.

We invite you to attend this support group for family members. A safe place where people listen and understand.

Meets the first Monday of every month.

No registration required.

Hosted by the CMH Community Recovery Center, this group meets every Monday in Community Memorial Hospital's Conference Dining Room.

For information call 262-257-4770.

Meets every Tuesday at Froedtert Hospital in Room 5228.

No registration required.

This class is designed to provide information needed for labor, delivery, care of yourself after delivery and immediate care of the newborn.

A coach/support person should attend all classes with you. Plan to finish the series four weeks before your due date. A tour of the Birthing Center is included.

After attending this series, participants will be able to:

• Identify warning signs in the third trimester of pregnancy


• Indentify signs and symptoms of true vs. false labor and be able to time contractions


• Identify when to contact their physician and come to the hospital


• Describe the stages and phases of labor


• Demonstrate comfort measures that may be used while in labor


• State routine labor care and methods of pain relief available at CMH


• Describe medical interventions that may be utilized during labor and delivery


• List reasons a cesarean section may be necessary


• Describe routine hospital care and recovery process of mom during her hospital stay and once home


• Describe routine hospital care and recognize physical and behavioral characteristics of the newborn at birth


• Verbalize normal feeding and sleeping patterns, waking and calming techniques for baby


• Demonstrate how to hold, swaddle, burp, and diaper baby; take an auxillary temperature


• Describe the transition to parenthood period and how to promote fathering

Please bring two pillows and a blanket to each class.

Cost is $60 per couple if delivering at CMH and $120 per couple if not delivering at CMH.

This class is a four-night series - twice a week for two consecutive weeks.

To register, contact Careconnection at 262-251-1001.

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD), the most common inherited life-threatening disease, affects more than 600,000 Americans and an estimated 12.5 million people worldwide — regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin. PKD appears in two forms — autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), which is the most common and affects one in 400 to 500 adults, and autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD), which is more rare and affects one in 10,000 people at a younger age, including infants and children.

Meets the first Tuesday of the month.

No registration required.

The Pulmonary Support Group is for those individuals with emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, or related lung problems. Find encouragement, information and empathy while getting in touch with people who have similar problems. Learn what has helped others while sharing feelings about lung related problems.

Meets the second Wednesday of each month, September through May, in the Treiber Conference Center.

No registration required.

A kidney transplant is an operation in which a person whose own kidneys have failed receives a new kidney to take over the work of cleaning the blood.

Meets the second Wednesday of every month at Froedtert Hospital's Clinical Cancer Center, Conference Room K.

There is no meeting in June, July, or August.

No registration required.

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects the brain. The disease is characterized by a shortage of the brain chemical dopamine, which controls people's movement. The four primary symptoms of Parkinson's are tremor; rigidity or stiffness of the muscles; slowness of movement (bradykinesia); and impaired balance. These symptoms can range from very mild to severe, and can cause difficulty in walking, talking or performing everyday tasks.

Meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Jewish Community Center,
6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay.

No registration required.

For men recovering from prostate cancer. Meets the second Wednesday of every month in the East Conference Room.

No registration required.

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic neuromuscular, autoimmune disorder that causes varying degrees of weakness involving the voluntary muscles of the body. Myasthenia gravis means "grave muscle weakness."

Meets the second Wednesday of every month at Froedtert Hospital in North Tower Room 2209.

No registration required.

Discuss your concerns in a confidential group setting and connect with other athletes who share similar experiences. The group is appropriate for the elite athlete to the ‘weekend warrior.’ It will be a semi-structured format, with a variety of topics to be discussed, including goal-setting, coping strategies, relaxation techniques, imagery, confidence, motivation, and positive self-talk.

If interested in joining the group, please contact Areiane at ariane.machin@gmail.com.

Stop in to see us before you have your baby. Meet key staff members, learn about our wide range of pregnancy, parenting and well baby classes. We’ll show you all you need to make an informed decision about the birth of your baby. Tours last one hour.

Open to the public, not only those delivering at Froedtert.

Pre-registration is required. For tour dates and times, call 414-805-3666.

Meets every Wednesday in the East Conference Room.

No registration required.

The Free Blood Pressure Screenings provided by the volunteers will be conducted in the Outpatient Care Center.

Directions to the Outpatient Care Center
Enter Driveway B and follow the signage to the entrance that says Women's Center/Outpatient Center/Conference Center. Park your vehicle in the parking lot labeled C-1 adjacent to the canopied entrance. Enter through the revolving doors under the Women's Center sign and walk left down the hallway until you get to the elevators. Take the elevator up to the first floor.

West Bend Clinic will be hosting a free prostate cancer screening to promote the importance of routine screenings and early cancer detection. Annual screenings are recommended for men age 50 and over, and beginning at age 45 for men with a family history of prostate cancer.

The free screening includes a health questionnaire, PSA blood test and a digital rectal exam (DRE) by a physician or a nurse practitioner. Participants must not have had a PSA or DRE within the past year. Screenings will be by appointment only. Advance registration is required, as space is limited.

To register call 262-365-6100.

Alpha-1 Antitypsin Deficiency can cause hereditary emphysema in young adults and liver disease in children. Meetings are open to family, friends and the medical community.

Meets the second Thursday of each month at the Community Conference Center, 8700 Watertown Plank Rd.

There is no meeting in August or December.

No registration required.

Type 2 diabetes, or non insulin-dependent diabetes, is the most common form of diabetes. People can develop type 2 diabetes at any age - even during childhood. This form of diabetes usually begins with insulin resistance, a condition in which fat, muscle, and liver cells do not use insulin properly.

Meets the second Thursday of every other month at the Community Conference Center, 8700 Watertown Plank Rd.

No registration required.

Stop in to see us before you have your baby. Meet key staff members, learn about our wide range of pregnancy, parenting and well baby classes. We’ll show you all you need to make an informed decision about the birth of your baby. Tours last one hour.

Open to the public, not only those delivering at Froedtert.

Pre-registration is required. For tour dates and times, call 414-805-3666.

DBS is a surgery for patients with a movement disorder that is not responding adequately to medication. These disorders include individuals experiencing symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia and more.

Meets the second Saturday of the month at Small Stones in Brookfield.

There is no meeting in July or August.

No registration required.

ALS, also called Lou Gehrig's Disease, or Motor Neuron Disease, is a chronic, progressive disease marked by gradual degeneration of the nerve cells in the central nervous system that control voluntary muscle movement. The disorder causes muscle weakness and atrophy; symptoms commonly appear in middle to late adulthood, with death in two to five years. The cause is unknown, and there is no known cure.

Meets the second Saturday of each month at Froedtert Hospital, Conference Room A/B. There is no meeting in May, August, or December.

No registration required.

Group designed for any adult who has a desire to stop drinking alcohol. The facilitator is an AA Volunteer.

Meets in the East Conference Room at Community Memorial Hospital.

No registration required.

A coach/support person should attend the class with you. Plan to take the class four weeks before your due date. A tour of the Birthing Center is included.

After attending this class, participants will be able to:

• Identify warning signs in the third trimester of pregnancy


• Indentify signs and symptoms of true vs. false labor and be able to time contractions


• Identify when to contact their physician and come to the hospital


• Describe the stages and phases of labor


• Demonstrate comfort measures that may be used while in labor


• State routine labor care and methods of pain relief available at CMH


• Describe medical interventions that may be utilized during labor and delivery


• List reasons a cesarean section may be necessary


• Describe routine hospital care and recovery process of mom during her hospital stay and once home


• Describe routine hospital care and recognize physical and behavioral characteristics of the newborn at birth


• Verbalize normal feeding and sleeping patterns, waking and calming techniques for baby


• Demonstrate how to hold, swaddle, burp, and diaper baby; take an auxillary temperature


• Describe the transition to parenthood period and how to promote fathering

Please bring two pillows and a blanket to class.

Cost is $75 per couple if delivering at CMH and $150 per couple if not delivering at CMH. Cost of the class includes lunch.

To register, contact Careconnection at 262-251-1001.

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects the brain. The disease is characterized by a shortage of the brain chemical dopamine, which controls people's movement. The four primary symptoms of Parkinson's are tremor; rigidity or stiffness of the muscles; slowness of movement (bradykinesia); and impaired balance. These symptoms can range from very mild to severe, and can cause difficulty in walking, talking or performing everyday tasks.

Meets the second Saturday of every month at Small Stones in Brookfield.

No registration required.

This group meets every Sunday in the East Conference Room at Community Memorial Hospital.

No registration required.

Meets Sunday mornings in Meeting Rooms ABC.

Alcoholism is a chronic disorder characterized by dependece on alcohol, repeated excessive use of alcoholic beverages, development of withdrawal symptoms on reducing or ceasing alcohol intake, morbidity that may include cirrhosis of the liver, and decreased ability to function socially and vocationally. Currently believed by many to be a disease with strong genetic links.

Meets every Monday at the Community Conference Center, 8700 Watertown Plank Rd.

No registration required.

The workshops will provide information about:

• Techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation.
  
• Appropriate exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and endurance.
  
• Appropriate use of medications.
  
• Ways to communicate effectively with family, friends, and health professionals.
  
• Better nutrition tips.
  
• How to evaulate new treatments.

The Living Well with Chronic Conditions workshops meet for two-and-one-half hours once per week for six weeks. Classes are very interactive and mutual support and successes build your confidence in the ability to manage your health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.

There is no fee for the workshop, but registration is required. Each participant receives a textbook to use through class. The book can be purchased for $20 at the end of the sessions, or it may be returned.

Register online or call 414-805-3666.

A psychiatric or psychological condition regardless of cause such as schizophrenia, depression, manic depressive or bipolar illness, anxiety, personality disorders and/or adjustment disorders or other conditions. These conditions are usually treated by a mental health provider or other qualified provider using psychotherapy, psychotropic drugs, or other similar methods of treatment.

Meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at Froedtert Hospital Finance Conference Room.

No registration required.

Session will include a demonstration of exercise ideas using resistance bands, a foam roll, Swiss ball and The Stick. Class size is limited to 25 participants. Note: Please bring an exercise mat and resistance band; bands will be available for purchase prior to class.

call (414) 805-3666 to register

The Diabetes Group includes education and support for diabetics and family members. It provides an opportunity for adults 18 years or older to share concerns, successes and coping strategies with a group of people who face similar challenges. Sessions include special presentations related to diabetes. Diabetes group meets the second Monday of the month in Conference Room ABC at Community Memorial Hospital.

No registration required.

A coach/support person should attend all classes with you. Plan to finish the series four weeks before your due date. A tour of the Birthing Center is included.

After attending this series, participants will be able to:

• Identify warning signs in the third trimester of pregnancy


• Indentify signs and symptoms of true vs. false labor and be able to time contractions


• Identify when to contact their physician and come to the hospital


• Describe the stages and phases of labor


• Demonstrate comfort measures that may be used while in labor


• State routine labor care and methods of pain relief available at CMH


• Describe medical interventions that may be utilized during labor and delivery


• List reasons a cesarean section may be necessary


• Describe routine hospital care and recovery process of mom during her hospital stay and once home


• Describe routine hospital care and recognize physical and behavioral characteristics of the newborn at birth


• Verbalize normal feeding and sleeping patterns, waking and calming techniques for baby


• Demonstrate how to hold, swaddle, burp, and diaper baby; take an auxillary temperature


• Describe the transition to parenthood period and how to promote fathering

Please bring two pillows and a blanket to each class.

Cost is $60 per couple if delivering at CMH and $120 per couple if not delivering at CMH.

This class is a four-night series - twice a week for two consecutive weeks.

To register, contact Careconnection at 262-251-1001.

Participants should finish the series four weeks before their due dates. This series includes labor and delivery preparation, newborn care and a tour of the Birth Center. Classes meet once a week for four consecutive Mondays. Course fee is $60 per couple.

To register, call 414-805-3666.

Hosted by the CMH Community Recovery Center, this group meets every Monday in Community Memorial Hospital's Conference Dining Room.

For information call 262-257-4770.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a disorder resulting in hyperactivity and impulsiveness. People with this condition tend to attract attention by constantly disturbing others.

Meets the second Monday of every month at the Community Conference Center, 8700 Watertown Plank Rd.

No registration required.

Crohn's disease causes inflammation in the small intestine. Crohn's disease usually occurs in the lower part of the small intestine, called the ileum, but it can affect any part of the digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus. Colitis is inflammation of the colon.

Meets the second Monday of the month at Froedtert Hospital's Conference Room NT 9212, North Tower 9th Floor.

No registration required.

Meets every Tuesday at Froedtert Hospital in Room 5228.

No registration required.

Join Dr. Daniel Hambrook as he discusses the different types of fall allergies, treatment options, and how to live with asthma. A free asthma screening will be given to all participants by Barb Shier, RN and Gail Smith, RN, AE-C -Certified Asthma Educator.

You may call to register: 414-805-3666 or 800-272-3666.

A cochlear implant - an electronic device that stimulates the ear and enhances hearing - is a treatment option for people with hearing loss who don't benefit from hearing aids. Learn how cochlear implants work, who is a candidate for an implant, new product developments and research. Adults and older children who have a cochlear implant and parents of children with cochlear implants will discuss the benefits in a panel discussion.

Register online or call 414-805-3666.

Participants should finish the series four weeks before their due dates. This series includes labor and delivery preparation, newborn care and a tour of the Birth Center. Classes meet once a week for four weeks. Course fee is $60 per couple.

To register, call 414-805-3666.

Meets the third Wednesday of even months in the Treiber Conference Center. Sponsored by Inpatient Rehabilitation.

This support group is for women who are newly diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer or are survivors. Please join us for an opportunity to share information, ask questions or receive encouragement. Spouses, families, significant others and caregivers are also welcome to attend. Each support group session will offer a speaker and a new topic. We meet the third Wednesday of each month.

Upcoming sessions include:

September 15
Accupuncture
Hong Wu, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician

October 20
Sexual Dysfunction
Laura Liguori, PhD, Medical College of Wisconsin Psychologist

November 17
Psychological Well Being
Mary Jo Burgoyne, CNS-C, APNP, Nurse Specialist, Psych-oncology

No registration required.

Meet Dr. Steven Koenig and learn about the latest advances and find out if LASIK is right for you. Dr. Koenig uses the most advanced technology, including Blade-Free LASIK. Unlike many LASIK surgeons, Dr. Koenig personally handles every step of your care. Please bring a pair of glasses or prescription for glasses. The patient parking lot is adjacent to the half-circle drive in front of the Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute.

To register, call (414) 456-5274, or visit www.lasikmcw.com

How much cholesterol is too much? Join Dr. Konidala as she discusses cholesterol levels and how you can win the fight against high cholesterol.

This presentation will explain the disorder, review available treatments with an emphasis on surgical treatment, success, rates, recovery and potential side effects.

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects the brain. The disease is characterized by a shortage of the brain chemical dopamine, which controls people's movement. The four primary symptoms of Parkinson's are tremor; rigidity or stiffness of the muscles; slowness of movement (bradykinesia); and impaired balance. These symptoms can range from very mild to severe, and can cause difficulty in walking, talking or performing everyday tasks.

Meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Community Conference Center, 8700 Watertown Plank Rd.

There is no meeting in March.

No registration required.

Discuss your concerns in a confidential group setting and connect with other athletes who share similar experiences. The group is appropriate for the elite athlete to the ‘weekend warrior.’ It will be a semi-structured format, with a variety of topics to be discussed, including goal-setting, coping strategies, relaxation techniques, imagery, confidence, motivation, and positive self-talk.

If interested in joining the group, please contact Areiane at ariane.machin@gmail.com.

Meets every Wednesday in the East Conference Room.

No registration required.

In this class, you will be guided through activities and visualization to get your creative juices flowing and help you gain deeper clarity about your healthy life vision. Once you understand all the pieces in your vision of health, you can more effectively begin to create the healthy life you are seeking.

Register online or call (414) 805-3666.

This two-week series is designed to meet the needs of teen and single parents. Moms-to-be are welcome to attend alone or with the father of the baby, a friend or other support person. Includes labor and delivery preparation, newborn care, a tour of the Birth Center, breastfeeding class and information on community resources.

Each session meets on two consecutive Tuesdays.

Register online or call (414) 805-3666.

This is a support group for people with Muscular Dystrophy.

The name given to a group of diseases that are, for the most part, genetically determined and cause gradual wasting of muscle with accompanying weakness and deformity.

Meets monthly on 3rd Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. No meeting in June, July, August, and December.

Location: Froedtert Hospital, Conference Room NT2209, North Tower, Second Floor

No registration required.

Focus will be on the emerging role of robotic surgery for treatment of kidney tumors.

Register online or call 414-805-3666.

Come learn health choices for your personal well being, as Dr. Mohan Dhariwal, MD, discusses the evidence for different diets in health and sickness.

Register online or call 414-805-3666.

For family and friends caring for those with chronic disease or disability. Co-sponsored by Health Ministry.

Meets the third Thursday of each month in Treiber Conference Center Room 1 at Community Memorial Hospital.

Huntington's Disease is a hereditary disease of the brain characterized usually by the onset in adult life of unusual body movements and mental deterioration. The disease is chronically progressive.

Meets the third Saturday of every month at Froedtert Hospital, Conference Room NT22009, North Tower, Second Floor.

Note: there will not be a meeting in September.

No registration required.

Drs. John McGuire and Bradley Hiner have extensive experience in the use of Botox® in the treatment and rehabilitation of neurologic disorders, including spasticity from stroke and trauma as well as conditions affecting muscle tone such as dystonia. Join us for a fast-paced look at this treatment for these conditions and more.

Register online or call 414-805-3666.

Group designed for any adult who has a desire to stop drinking alcohol. The facilitator is an AA Volunteer.

Meets in the East Conference Room at Community Memorial Hospital.

No registration required.

Learn about breastfeeding and its benefits to mother and baby, as well as how to prepare for breastfeeding. This class should be taken about four weeks before your delivery, and your spouse or support person should attend with you. Course fee is $10 per couple.

To register, call (414) 805-3666.

Children need to prepare for the birth of a new brother or sister. They may wonder where he/she fits in when the new baby comes. During this class, your child(ren) will have the opportunity to:

• Share what they have done to prepare for the new baby


• Explain what a new baby looks like


• Verbalize three things new babies can and cannot do


• Safely touch, hold, and play with a new baby


• Verbalize three ways they can help care for the new baby


• Join in activities that will help celebrate being a big brother or big sister


• Tour the Birthing Center to see where mom is going to stay when she has the new baby

One or both parents need to stay with the child during the class. Dolls are provided at class.

Cost of the class is $12 per child if delivering at CMH, $24 if delivering elsewhere.

To register, contact Careconnection at 262-251-1001.

This group meets every Sunday in the East Conference Room at Community Memorial Hospital.

No registration required.

Meets Sunday mornings in Meeting Rooms ABC.

Alcoholism is a chronic disorder characterized by dependece on alcohol, repeated excessive use of alcoholic beverages, development of withdrawal symptoms on reducing or ceasing alcohol intake, morbidity that may include cirrhosis of the liver, and decreased ability to function socially and vocationally. Currently believed by many to be a disease with strong genetic links.

Meets every Monday at the Community Conference Center, 8700 Watertown Plank Rd.

No registration required.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/fibromyalgia often overlap with symptoms such as diffuse or specific muscle, joint, or bone pain, fatigue, "brain fog" and a wide range of other symptoms.

Meets the third Monday of the month at Small Stones in Brookfield. Family and friends are welcome to attend.

No registration required.

Join Dr. Joseph Shaker as he discusses diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of the common bone disease: osteoporosis. Other common calcium and bone disorders such as vitamin D deficiency also will be discussed.

Register online or call (414) 805-3666.

Hosted by the CMH Community Recovery Center, this group meets every Monday in Community Memorial Hospital's Conference Dining Room.

For information call 262-257-4770.

The four primary symptoms of Parkinson's are tremor; rigidity or stiffness of the muscles; slowness of movement (bradykinesia); and impaired balance. These symptoms can range from very mild to severe, and can cause difficulty in walking, talking or performing everyday tasks

Meets the third Tuesday of each month at Small Stones in Brookfield.

No registration required.

Meets every Tuesday at Froedtert Hospital in Room 5228.

No registration required.

Please join Froedtert & The Medical College Neurosciences Center physicians as they discuss deep brain stimulation, an innovative surgical procedure that can significantly improve the quality of life for some people with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and dystonia. Learn about new treatment options that may help you regain control of your life.

Join Dr. Bravo-Fernandez as she discusses acupuncture's emphasis on healing and prevention by addressing the individual energy disturbances in our bodies.

Register online or call (414) 805-3666.

A tumor is an abnormal mass of tissue in the brain. Tumors are either benign or malignant or growth of tumor in the brain.

Meets 3rd Tuesday of every month at Froedtert Hospital in the East Clinics Administrative Boardroom.

No registration required.

This class should be completed four weeks before your due date. Some topics covered are:

• Review the process of and expectations for labor and delivery


• Coach's roles and responsibilities


• Review of breathing/relaxation techniques


• Helping your family adapt to the new baby


• Sibling involvement


• Addressing concerns about parenting another child


• Birthing Center tour

Cost of the class is $24 per couple if delivering at CMH, $48 if delivering elsewhere.

Register with Careconnection at 262-251-1001.

Join us as we discuss the history and workings of Reiki, a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. What is Reiki? Where did it come from? How can you use Reiki in your life? An opportunity to experience peaceful energy flowing through you and to others will be offered.

Register online or call (414) 805-3666.

Orthopedic surgeon Timothy Morton, MD, of Forward Orthopedics, will lead a discussion about hip and knee replacement surgery. This open forum provides an opportunity to bring your questions and to learn about the latest technology available for joint replacement.

You may call to register: 414-805-3666 or 800-272-3666.

This group meets to educate and support patients and families with a diagnosis of bladder cancer. It is open to anyone who has been touched by cancer.

No registration required. Meets the fourth Wednesday of every month.

For more information, contact Heidi Stark at (414) 805-0196.

A disorder of the nervous system in which abnormal electrical activity in the brain causes seizures (sudden uncontrolled waves of electrical activity in the brain, causing involuntary movement or loss of consciousness).

Meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at Froedtert Hospital, in North Tower Room 2209. No meeting in November and December.

No registration required.

Discuss your concerns in a confidential group setting and connect with other athletes who share similar experiences. The group is appropriate for the elite athlete to the ‘weekend warrior.’ It will be a semi-structured format, with a variety of topics to be discussed, including goal-setting, coping strategies, relaxation techniques, imagery, confidence, motivation, and positive self-talk.

If interested in joining the group, please contact Areiane at ariane.machin@gmail.com.

Meets every Wednesday in the East Conference Room.

No registration required.

This class includes refining driving skills, updating knowledge on the rules of the road and reinforcing defensive driving techniques.

Fee is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members, payable at the door. AARP members must bring their membership card to class to receive the discount.

Registration is required. Call Careconnection at 262-251-1001.

The Free Blood Pressure Screenings provided by the volunteers will be conducted in the Outpatient Care Center.

Directions to the Outpatient Care Center
Enter Driveway B and follow the signage to the entrance that says Women's Center/Outpatient Center/Conference Center. Park your vehicle in the parking lot labeled C-1 adjacent to the canopied entrance. Enter through the revolving doors under the Women's Center sign and walk left down the hallway until you get to the elevators. Take the elevator up to the first floor.

This education series has been developed for patients who have had
a kidney, pancreas or liver transplant. A post transplant coordinator
will review common laboratory tests performed after these types of
transplants.

This class is for Froedtert Hospital transplant patients.

Register online or call 414-805-3666.

Robotically assisted heart surgery is changing the way heart surgery is performed, with many benefits to patients. Learn about the uses and benefits of minimally invasive and robotic heart surgery, who may be a candidate, and what to expect when undergoing these procedures.

Register online or call 414-805-3666.

Join Dr. Woodson for a discussion on the new advances in reconstructive upper airway surgery for sleep apnea and snoring. He will talk about who is a candidate, and the risks and benefits of surgery.

Register online or call 414-805-3666.

Group designed for any adult who has a desire to stop drinking alcohol. The facilitator is an AA Volunteer.

Meets in the East Conference Room at Community Memorial Hospital.

No registration required.

This condensed, one-session class includes labor and delivery preparation and newborn care. A tour of the Birth Center may be arranged, but is not included during the class due to time constraints. Course fee is $60 per couple.

To register, call 414-805-3666.

This group meets every Sunday in the East Conference Room at Community Memorial Hospital.

No registration required.

Meets Sunday mornings in Meeting Rooms ABC.

Alcoholism is a chronic disorder characterized by dependece on alcohol, repeated excessive use of alcoholic beverages, development of withdrawal symptoms on reducing or ceasing alcohol intake, morbidity that may include cirrhosis of the liver, and decreased ability to function socially and vocationally. Currently believed by many to be a disease with strong genetic links.

Meets every Monday at the Community Conference Center, 8700 Watertown Plank Rd.

No registration required.

A disorder of the peripheral nerves, usually involving the feet, hands and sometimes the legs, arms and face. Symptoms may include numbness, tingling or burning sensations, pain, abnormal reflexes, weakness and partial paralysis.

Meets the fourth Monday of every month. Does not meet in June, July, August, or December.

No registration required.

This is a beginner course that will introduce you to the basic principles of Pilates. Participants will partake in mat work on the floor as they learn fundamental mat exercises. Please note: Participants should be able to move easily up and down from the floor (freely in both standing and sitting positions). Mats are required, but not included; please bring your own.

Register online or call 414-805-3666.

The word bariatric means "weight treatment." The Froedtert & Medical College team uses the Roux Y Gastric Bypass surgery and Lap band - a procedure proven to offer the best combination of weight loss with the fewest nutritional risks. The surgeons specialize in minimally invasive techniques, and also offer traditional open surgery, depending on the needs of the individual.

Meets the last Monday of every month at the Community Conference Center, 8700 Watertown Plank Rd. There is no meeting in December.

No registration required.

A psychiatric or psychological condition regardless of cause such as schizophrenia, depression, manic depressive or bipolar illness, anxiety, personality disorders and/or adjustment disorders or other conditions. These conditions are usually treated by a mental health provider or other qualified provider using psychotherapy, psychotropic drugs, or other similar methods of treatment.

Meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at Froedtert Hospital Finance Conference Room.

No registration required.

The Breast Cancer Support Group meets to provide encouragement, support and friendship to persons experiencing the impact of breast cancer. The facilitator has had a mastectomy and encourages all family members and friends to participate.

Topics include: breast cancer treatments, breast reconstruction, medications, books, and tapes. Personal involvement in discussion is encouraged.

Meets the fourth Monday of each month in the East Conference Room at Community Memorial Hospital.

This class may be taken in your third trimester of pregnancy. Your support person is encouraged to attend with you. After attending this class, participants will be able to:

• Recognize physiological changes in the breast during pregnancy and after delivery and how the lactation process begins


• State the three phases of breastmilk production and the importance of colostrum


• Recognize infant feeding cues, feeding frequency and factors that may influence sleep/wake cycles


• List at least three positions in which to hold a baby for breastfeeding


• Describe a proper versus improper latch and how each affects milk transfer and painful nipples


• Identify signs of adequate milk transfer, ways in which to improve transfer, and signs that the baby is receiving enough breastmilk


• Verbalize basic pumping and storage guidelines for breastmilk


• List three resources for help with breastfeeding concerns

$22 per couple if delivering at CMH; $44 if delivering elsewhere.

Register with Careconnection at 262-251-1001.

Hosted by the CMH Community Recovery Center, this group meets every Monday in Community Memorial Hospital's Conference Dining Room.

For information call 262-257-4770.

If you are a family member caring for a loved one diagnosed with any type of cancer, please join us for this support group.

The group offers speakers on various topics. There is opportunity for discussion and sharing of experiences, communication of feelings, relaxation, and stress relief. The group is also intended as an open forum.

Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month.

Questions? Please call 414-805-3666 or 800-272-3666.

Made possible by donations to the Froedtert Hospital Foundation

Meets every Tuesday at Froedtert Hospital in Room 5228.

No registration required.

Join Dr. Eric Hohenwalter as he discusses the evaluation of patients with varicose and spider veins, and potential treatment options.

Register online or call 414-805-3666.

This group, sponsored by the CMH Regional Sleep Disorders Center, focuses on education, open discussion, problem-solving, and mutual support.

Meets on the fourth Tuesday of odd months in the Treiber Conference Center. For more information, contact Careconnection at 262-251-1001.

No registration required.

Join us as we discuss the history and workings of Reiki, a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. What is Reiki? Where did it come from? How can you use Reiki in your life? An opportunity to experience peaceful energy flowing through you and to others will be offered.

Register online or call (414) 805-3666.

Brian Rose, MD, endocrinologist with West Bend Clinic, will present an introduction to the diagnosis and management of thyroid disorders. Learn about the different types of thyroid disorders, prognosis and treatment.

You may call to register: 414-805-3666 or 800-272-3666.

Take the first step toward reversing the life-threatening effects of obesity. Learn how this innovative surgery can give you a new outlook on life. Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Bariatric Surgery Program and its director, James Wallace, MD, PhD, have received the American Society for Bariatric Surgery’s “Center of Excellence” designation.

Register online or call 414-805-3666.

Join Dr. Mark Obermyer for a discussion about understanding high blood pressure, including diagnosis, symptoms, consequences and treatment. Other risk factors for cardiovascular disease (heart disease) also will be discussed.

Register online or call (414) 805-3666.

Discuss your concerns in a confidential group setting and connect with other athletes who share similar experiences. The group is appropriate for the elite athlete to the ‘weekend warrior.’ It will be a semi-structured format, with a variety of topics to be discussed, including goal-setting, coping strategies, relaxation techniques, imagery, confidence, motivation, and positive self-talk.

If interested in joining the group, please contact Areiane at ariane.machin@gmail.com.

Meets every Wednesday in the East Conference Room.

No registration required.

Join Dr. Michael Cada as he discusses effective self-management strategies for asthma. Learn about various triggers for asthma, early signs of potential exacerbations, treatment goals and options, and how to tell the difference between allergies and asthma.

Register online or call (414) 805-3666.

Research suggests that nutrition plays a role in brain development function as well as in brain aging. Mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer disease appear to be influenced by these factors. Join Dr. Piero Antuono for a discussion of nutrition in the prevention and management of dementia.

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder affecting more than a million people in the United States. This condition is diagnosed by careful clinical history and neurologic exam, which is most accurately done by a movement disorders specialist. The options for treatment are numerous and require an individual plan that best suits each particular patient's symptoms, goals, and philosophy of medical care.