Medicare Questionsabout your care at

Beloit Health System?

I’m Here to Help.Tami Schindler, Medicare Advisor

Call 364-5583 for more information or to make an appointment.

Support Groups

All support groups are free.

Alzheimer’s Support Groupfor Caregivers

Call 314-8500 for more information.

Bosom BuddiesBreast cancer support group that meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. For more information call 364-5253.

Cancer Support GroupFor those with cancer, or their loved ones. For more information call 364-5686.

The Courageous SurvivorsSupport Group

For those with a physical or cognitive disabil-ity. For information call 364-5203.

Diabetes Support GroupFor more information call 364-5137.

Lymphedema Support GroupFor more info. call 364-5173.

Ostomy Support GroupMeets second Monday of each month at 1 p.m. at the hospital. For more information call 363-5705.

Young Adult/Children

Operation TimothyHospital orientation and tour for first graders. Thursdays Oct.–May, 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. To register, call 364-5237.

MarchCalendar of Classes, Events, and Support Groups

www.BeloitHealthSystem.org for news and physicians.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group

Develop skills to help you think, control negative emotions, relate better to others, and learn ways to cope under heavy stress. Call Sally at 364-5686 for more information.

Family Care Center

Birth Preparation ClassesClasses start Tuesdays, March 4 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. or Fridays, March 7 from 9–11 a.m. for four weeks. Free classes for those delivering at Beloit Hospital and $25 for those delivering elsewhere. Call 364-5237 to register.

Breastfeeding ClassesMeets March 5 from 6–8:30 p.m. This class is free of charge to all. Prepare the way for a successful breastfeeding experience by attending this class before you have your baby, or attend after the birth with your baby. Call 364-5237 to register.

Health and Fitness

AlertLineEmergency Personal Response System. Give your loved one who lives alone help at the touch of a button. Call 364-5480.

Blood Pressure ChecksThursdays Noon - 1 p.m., Beloit Clinic.

Free Health ExchangeInformation

Call (608) 364-1539 for more information or email cac@beloithealthsystem.org.

Foot Care ClinicsFor a current schedule call 363-5885.

Cosmetic LaserSkin Resurfacing at

NorthPointe DermatologyCall 815-525-4070 for more information. Look younger and refresh aged skin.

Counseling Care Center

Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment

If you have concerns about your teen’s use of alcohol and other drugs, call Amanda at 364-5686 for a substance abuse assess-ment. This program provides individual and group therapy to help educate teens on sub-stance use risks, increase coping skills, and assist youth with making healthy choices. (Note: This program also meets require-ments for teens involved with the court sys-tem due to Underage Drinking citations.)

Evidence Based Practice Anxiety Group

(New Group Forming March 4th from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. for 10 weeks)

Group meets two hours per week for 8-12 weeks, depending on the needs of the participants. Do you find yourself worrying about many things most of the time? Are you having problems sleeping because you can-not stop the worry? Does this worry affect your relationships with others because you are often irritable, can't concentrate, or too tired to do things? If you are struggling with these concerns and are interested in work-ing on them in a group environment, please call 364-5686 today to learn more about this evidence based anxiety group.

Cancer Patient/Family Therapy

Indiv./family therapy designed specifically for cancer patients and their families. Call Sally at 364-5686.

Pie and Coffee SeriesSkills Based Therapy Group designed for adults 65–100+

Group meets March 14 at the Occupational Health, Sports and Family Medicine Center, 1650 Lee Lane, Beloit. Pie, coffee and tea are served. We focus topics on enjoying and meeting the challenges of this phase of life. Facilitated by Sally Greer, Psychotherapist, Counseling Care Center. Please register by calling 364-5686. Medicare covers the cost of the group.

FREE Education SeminarChildhood Obesity

Risks, Prevention and Remedies

by Dr. Suresh Sreedharan,Pediatrician

Mon., March 10th • 7–8 p.m.NorthPointe Health and Wellness Campus

Community Education Room5605 E. Rockton Rd., Roscoe, IL

Childhood obesity is increasing faster than any other health related problem. We will look at the extent of this problem, the myr-iad of health issues that it can cause; and discuss practical ways to assure healthy weights for children. Parents, teachers or caregivers can all benefit from learning more about keeping our children healthy. For more information about this seminar, please call (815) 525-4215.

Mammograms at Beloit HospitalNow offering evening appointments on Thursdays until 8 p.m. for mammograms at the hospital. Call 364-1610 to schedule.

Volunteers NeededLooking for a fulfilling way to contribute your time? We are currently looking for volun-teers in our VIP Grille (1st Floor Snack Shop) our Gifts from the Hart Gift Shop, and for AlertLine Installers. For more information contact Linda at 364-5162 or Judy Simonds (AlertLine) at 364-5480.

Mammogram MondaysNorthPointe Health & Wellness Campus

Walk-in screening mammogram clinic held every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 5–8 p.m. Physician referral is not need-ed—just walk in! Most insurance accepted. Call 364-1610 for more information.

Hemo/Peritoneal DialysisServices Available

For more information call 364-5580.

Is Sleep a Problem?Suffering from a sleep related disorder that can be corrected? Call our sleep lab at 364-5481.

1969 W. Hart Rd., Beloit, WI 53511