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St. Luke's Hospital Offers Wellness CollegeThe first phase of this innovative, two-part program begins January 25.CHESTERFIELD, MO, January 21, 2011 - On January 25, St. Luke's Hospital will launch an innovative, two-part program called St. Luke's Wellness College. The initiative is designed to empower community members with information to improve their health and ultimately the quality of their lives. The first phase of the program includes free lectures each Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. from January 25 through March 1. Topics include heart, stroke, sleep and women's health and more. Medical experts from St. Luke's Hospital will lead the sessions and discuss the latest recommendations for prevention and detection regarding each topic. To register, please visit www.stlukes-stl.com or call 314-542-4848. Participants may attend one or both of the one-hour St. Luke's Hospital Wellness College lectures on each date: Tuesday, Jan. 25, 6 to 8 p.m. Why Wellness and Prevention? - James Loomis, MD, internist Cardiovascular Health - Morton Rinder, MD, cardiologist Tuesday, Feb. 1, 6 to 8 p.m. Metabolic Health (metabolic syndrome, diabetes) - Norman Fishman, MD, endocrinologist Neurological Health (Alzheimer's disease, stroke prevention) - Todd Silverman, MD, neurologist Tuesday, Feb. 8, 6 to 8 p.m. Orthopedic Health - Edward Schlafly, MD, orthopedic surgeon Building a Healthy Mind/Body Connection - Sherri Bassi, PhD, licensed psychologist Tuesday, Feb. 15, 6 to 8 p.m. Women's Health Issues Part I (breast health and cancer prevention) - Patricia Limpert, MD, surgeon Women's Health Issues Part II (ovarian, cervical and overall pelvic health) - Carlton Pearse, MD, OB/GYN Tuesday, Feb. 22, 6 to 8 p.m. Bone Health and Osteoporosis - Katharine Mikulec, MD, endocrinologist How Sleep Health Affects Your Physical Health - D. Troy Curry, MD, sleep medicine specialist Tuesday, March 1, 6 to 8 p.m. Colon Health and Colon Cancer Prevention - Paul Buse, MD, gastroenterologist Skin Health and Skin Cancer Prevention - Lawrence Samuels, MD, dermatologist The second phase of St. Luke's Wellness College will begin April 5 with the Personal Path to Wellness course, an individualized series of six classes designed to help participants explore how they can reach their personal health goals. The fee for this interactive program is $149, and it includes blood work, an online health risk assessment and a fitness assessment with a personal trainer to help each participant set their wellness goals. To register for the course, visit www.stlukes-stl.com or call 314-542-4848. BACK |