Press Release
Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare presents "Digest This: The GI Series"
For Immediate Release, March 3, 2006
Chris Loder, (630) 993-5819
Suzanne Flynn, (630) 993-5605
ELMHURST - It is estimated that 60 to 70 million Americans are affected by digestive diseases and many go undiagnosed or untreated. Learn more about the complex digestive system and its special medical concerns at Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare’s three-part educational series, “Digest This: The GI Series.”
Each program will include a light dinner buffet, health displays, a presentation or cooking demo by a registered dietitian, and a presentation by a board-certified physician.
You can attend one or all of this three-part series—the cost is $10 per person for each program or $25 per person for the series of three. Space is limited and registration is required for each of these events. Please call CareMatch to register or for more information at 630-782-7878.
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GERD — Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Thursday, March 9, 2006
5:30 pm: Registration, educational displays, light dinner buffet
6:30 pm: Program
Elmhurst Memorial Center for Health, 1200 S. York Road, Elmhurst
Cost: $10 per personDo you suffer from heartburn? Join Kelly Quinn, registered dietitian, and Paul Parekh, M.D., gastroenterologist, for a discussion of diet challenges and treatment for this condition. A tour of the endoscopy lab will be available.
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IBS — Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Thursday, March 16, 2006
5:30 pm: Registration, educational displays, light dinner buffet
6:30 pm: Program
Elmhurst Memorial Center for Health, 1200 S. York Road, Elmhurst
Cost: $10 per personPatrick Lynch, M.D., gastroenterologist, and Kelly Quinn, registered dietitian, will travel through the GI system to discuss the myths and facts about IBS. A cooking demo will highlight recipe alterations. Dr. Lynch will present new advancements in treatment of this condition. Displays will feature stress management techniques.
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Colon Cancer — Awareness, Screening and Prevention
Thursday, March 23, 2006
5:30 pm: Registration, educational displays
6:30 pm: Dinner, program
Alta Villa Banquets, 430 N. Addison Rd, Addison
Cost: $10 per personBring your family, friends and your appetite to an entertaining, informative and delicious dinner. Kelly Quinn, a registered dietitian, will introduce each course. Michael Martirano, M.D., surgeon, will discuss the latest information on colon cancer prevention and screening. The evening will include fun displays, games and prizes.
Founded in 1926, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital today is Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare, a comprehensive health system with multiple locations and services designed to enhance the health of the communities and customers we serve. With 427 licensed beds, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare and its staff of more than 3,200 employees and 550 physicians are committed to excellence in medical and surgical care, behavioral health, cardiology, emergency care, maternity, neurosurgery, oncology, orthopedics and pediatrics. For more information about Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare, please call our physician referral line at (630) 782-7878, or visit our Web site at www.emhc.org.