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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.

If you’re a women undergoing cancer treatment, this special program can boost your self-image. You’ll learn makeup tips, hair alternatives, nail and skin care and cosmetic hygiene. This is a free, national public service program of the American Cancer Society.

To register, contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345.

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.

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.

The Pregnancy Support Connection facilitates and teaches this class. Topics for discussion include:

• How pregnancy affects your body


• Proper nutrition and exercise during pregnancy


• When to call the doctor


• Stages of labor


• Pain management during labor, including epidurals


• C-Section birth


• Breathing and relaxation


• Postpartum changes


• Birth control


• Baby care


• Breastfeeding/Bottle-feeding baby


• Going back to work or school

This class meets once a week for four weeks in the evening. Classes are held four times per year.

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.

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.

Kid Support at Froedtert Hospital sponsored by Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin and Gilda's Club is an opportunity for children ages 4-12 whose lives have been touched by cancer to make friends and learn coping skills.

Parent Orientation is Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at 5:00 pm.

Kid Support Sessions are Wednesdays Jan. 13 to Feb. 10 from 5:30 to 6:45 pm.

Location is the Cancer Center, 1st floor, Rooms J, K and L.

To register or learn more, call Esther Grinnell at 414-962-8201, ext. 101, or e-mail to estherg@gildasclubsewi.org.

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.

A discussion on starting or improving an exercise/diet program for overall health, wellness, and fitness.

Register online or call Careconnection at 262-251-1001.

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.

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.

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 support group is for men who have been newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and survivors of prostate cancer, as well as men at risk. Spouses, families, significant others and caregivers are also welcome to attend.

Meets on the first Thursday of even numbered months at Froedtert Hospital's Clinical Cancer Center, Conference Room M.

No registration required.

Join us to discuss the physiology of well being and how this balance is interrupted by the stressors of life and lead to disease.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. April 14 meeting meets in Conference Room N.

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.

Kid Support at Froedtert Hospital sponsored by Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin and Gilda's Club is an opportunity for children ages 4-12 whose lives have been touched by cancer to make friends and learn coping skills.

Parent Orientation is Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at 5:00 pm.

Kid Support Sessions are Wednesdays Jan. 13 to Feb. 10 from 5:30 to 6:45 pm.

Location is the Cancer Center, 1st floor, Rooms J, K and L.

To register or learn more, call Esther Grinnell at 414-962-8201, ext. 101, or e-mail to estherg@gildasclubsewi.org.

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.

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.

No registration required.

Meets every Wednesday night from 6:30 - 7:30 pm at the Froedtert & The Medical College Sports Medicine Center, 8700 W Watertown Plank Rd.

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.

Parkinson's disease, diagnosed by clinical history and neurological exam, is a neurogenerative disorder affecting more than one million people in the U.S.

The event will be held at Wil-O-Way Recreation Center, 10602 Underwood Parkway in Wauwatosa. The event supports heart research at the internationally recognized Cardiovascular Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

The Cullen Run/Walk is an 8-kilometer USA Track and Field (USATF) competitive run or 2-mile fun run/walk following a scenic path along Underwood Parkway in Wauwatosa. Sponsored by the Cullen family and the Badgerland Striders, the event includes famous Cullen Family & Friends Chili, refreshments, food, awards ceremony and live music for the entire family.

Register online, by mail or in person on Feb. 13. Registration is $18 for individuals, $60 for families of four until Feb. 5. After that date, $22 for individuals and $70 for families of four. Team registration is encouraged for companies, schools and organizations with five or more participants and can compete for the “Biggest Heart” trophy (most dollars raised for heart research) or the “Fleetest Feet” trophy (fastest time).

For more information and to register for the event, go to www.badgerlandstriders.org. Online registration closes Feb. 10 at 9 p.m.

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.

The agenda is designed to assist people in understanding the disease and finding ways to treat it and "live well" with it. Meetings feature a guest speaker followed by discussion.

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.

This American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR & AED course is intended for lay rescuers. Participants may include: first responders, security guards, massage therapists, athletic trainers, day care workers, grandparents or anyone who requires documented completion of a CPR course(course completion card).

This course is designed to teach the skills of CPR for all individuals including adult, child and infant. You will learn how to use a barrier device(mask), how to help a choking victim and how to use an automated external device(AED) on an adult and child.

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

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.

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.

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.

This class will address ways to deal with hair loss, changes in complexion and fingernails through the use of make-up, wigs, turbans, scarves and various accessories. Products provided through a partnership with the American Cancer Society, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Assn., and the National Cosmetology Assoc. Products will be used during class.

This class is free but registration is required. Register online or call Careconnection at 262-251-1001.

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.

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.

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.

St. Joseph's Hospital and the Kettle Moraine YMCA are offering a free Heart Smart screening. The screening includes cholesterol (non-fasting) testing, blood pressure, BMI (body mass index) and target heart rate. After the screening, a physician will discuss these important health numbers, what they mean, and when intervention is necessary.

To register, call 414-805-3666.

Meets every Tuesday at Froedtert Hospital in Room 5228.

No registration required.

Join us as we discuss meal planning guidelines and carb counting techniques. You will leave this class with simple and delicious meal ideas.

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 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. Please see our list of scheduled speakers and topics.

No registration required.

Meets on the third Wednesday of every month at Froedtert Hospital in Conference Room H. Does not meet in July, August, or September.

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

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.

No registration required.

Meets every Wednesday night from 6:30 - 7:30 pm at the Froedtert & The Medical College Sports Medicine Center, 8700 W Watertown Plank Rd.

Knowing your risk factors (high blood pressure, heart disease, high cholesterol, smoking and diabetes) is one way to prevent stroke and its long-term health consequences. Sign up for this free stroke assessment to determine your risk factors and what you can do about them.

To register, call 414-805-3666.

Muscular Dystrophy is 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 on the third Thursday of every month at Froedtert Hospital in Conference Room A/B. There is no meeting in June, July, August, or December.

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 of each month. The group does NOT meet June, July, August, and December.

No registration required.

Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the absence of an environmental stimulus. Commonly referred to as "ringing in the ears," tinnitus can consist of a variety of sounds.

The February 18 and May 12 classes are now full.

Please call (414)805-3666 to be placed on our wait list

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.

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.

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.

No registration required.

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.

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.

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 group will support the importance of the emotional health of the caregiver. It will also incorporate a basket weaving theme, intended as a tool to promote open communication of feelings as well as provide relaxation and stress relief. Participants can anticipate sharing of thoughts and feelings, while creating an easy-to-make keepsake. (Please note, no experience in basket weaving is necessary to attend. It is not mandatory that the members participate in the basket weaving; the group is also intended as an open forum). This support group is made possible by gifts from donors to the Froedtert Hospital Foundation.

Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month.

No registration required.

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 will incorporate a basket-weaving theme, intended as a tool to promote open communication of feelings, as well as provide relaxation and stress relief. No experience in basket-weaving is necessary to attend. It is not mandatory that the members participate in weaving — 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.

Meets every Tuesday at Froedtert Hospital in Room 5228.

No registration required.

Learn about osteoporosis screening, prevention, and non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments.

Discussion covers types of incontinence, symptoms, and treatment options including non-medical, pharmaceutical, and surgical modalities.

Register online or call 262-251-1001.

Please join us to learn what steps you can take to reduce your risk.

Register online or call 414-805-3666.

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.

No registration required.

Meets every Wednesday night from 6:30 - 7:30 pm at the Froedtert & The Medical College Sports Medicine Center, 8700 W Watertown Plank Rd.

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.

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.

Bring along your recent blood pressure and lipid profile to complete your own risk assessment.

Register online or call 414-805-3666.

Empower is a safe and effective program designed to meet the specialized needs of people who have cancer. People who remain active as much as possible with moderate exercise through a chronic illness notice more physical tolerance for activity, less fatigue and decreased nausea - in essence, better quality of life.

Meets for 12 weeks. Orientation is Feb. 26 from 1-3 pm. Regular meetings are 1-2 pm on Wednesdays and 1-3 pm on Fridays, beginning March 3 and ending May 28.

Call 414-805-3666 to register.

Olive oil, used in cooking for hundreds of years, is as popular as ever. Join us to learn about the health advantages and everyday uses of olive oil and how to pick the right oil. Taste different flavors and sample items made with olive oil.

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.