Prevention, education & recovery

Heart-healthy food choices can still be tasty! You'll learn how to plan a healthy meal, read food labels at the grocery store, make good choices at restaurants, and alter recipes to reduce fat and sodium, and much, much more. The two-part series meets monthly on Tuesdays or Thursdays in Naperville. The cost is $40 for both sessions; and free to Heart Hospital patients when scheduled within 30 days of discharge. Register now

Freedom from Smoking provides a supportive and structured approach to quitting smoking. The six-week program is taught by American Lung Association trained instructors with the ultimate goal of helping individuals overcome their addiction and enjoy the benefits of better health. The $25 fee covers all course materials. Call 630-527-6363 to register or 630-527-2825 for more details.

Some treatments for cancer may cause side effects to the heart. As part of the Edward-Elmhurst Cardio-Oncology program, our oncologists and cardiologists work together to protect patients undergoing cancer treatment from cardiovascular complications.