Commitment to Community Health and Wellness

Rush North Shore Medical Center supports the community in many ways.
This may include various types of community health education events,
including health fairs, expert speakers and health screenings. 

To request a speaker for your civic group, professional organization,
business, or school, please contact the Marketing Department:
Debbie Lawrence at Communityoutreach@rsh.net.
We recommend that you contact our office at least 8 weeks in advance
of your scheduled meeting, and we will make every effort to accommodate
your request. Please have the following information available:

• Name of Group or Organization
• Contact Person
• Email address
• Address; Telephone Number
• Requested date, time and location of program
• Program topic desired
• Length of Program
• General Information about your group
• Expected Number of Attendees
  
  

General Health

• Your Body: An Owner’s Manual
• Good Health at Every Age: The art of aging gracefully
  
  

Women’s Health

• Women’s top Health Concerns – What you should know today for a healthier tomorrow
• The Best is Yet to Come: Your guide to health during menopause
• When Hormones Go Awry
• Conquering Uterine Pain
  
  

Men’s Health

• Men’s Top Health Concerns – A practical guide for men of all ages

Cancer

• Do You Know Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer?
• Are You One of the Eight? Breast Health Seminar
  
  

Surgery

• A Smart Consumer’s Guide to Surgery and Second Opinions
• Preparing Yourself for Surgery
  
  

Heart Health

• The Heart Factor: Know your risks and what to do
  
  

Find a Doctor

• How to Talk To Your Doctor: Making the Most of an Office Visit
  
  

Nutrition

• Eating Your Way to Better Health
• No More Dieting! Weight Management Strategies for Success
• Fads & Facts: Which Diet is Right for You?
• Holiday Fare with a Healthy Twist
  
  

Diabetes Health Education

• ABC’s of Diabetes
• Surviving the Holidays with Diabetes
  
  

Pain Management

• Aches & Pains:  Inevitable or Treatable?
• Oh My Aching Back!

Patient Education

• Medication Safety - What You Need to Know
• Be A Smart Patient – Reducing Your Costs, Improving Your Care
• A Smart Consumer’s Guide to Open Enrollment – Helping You make sense of your health insurance options
  
  

Stress Management

• Mind Body Connection: How Your Attitude Affects Your Health
• Take Stress Out of the Season
  
  

Screenings

• Bone density heel scan
• Annual skin cancer

Seniors

• Fall Prevention - Strategies to Minimize Your Risk & Improve Your Life
• Understanding Medicare part D