Health Learning Center Update

Upcoming Events

Advances in Medicine and Science Teachers’ Conference: Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders

This annual conference offers K–12 teachers and related professionals leading-edge health information and resources they can use in the classroom.  Join us this year to unlock the mysteries of autism and autism spectrum disorders, and take home practical applications to create a healthy learning environment.  You will receive up to five continuing professional development units. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. 
Friday, February 27; 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
$50/person

View a complete listing of programs hosted by Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Health Learning Center and Alberto Culver Women's Health Learning Center.

Spotlight: Wellness Wednesdays for Women
At each stage of a woman’s life, there are important steps she should take to promote her health and wellness. This three-part series will focus on common breast changes and pain, lifestyle factors that contribute to breast cancer risk reduction, and information on the diagnosis, treatment and recovery of breast cancer. Join us!

• Wednesday, January 14: Breast Health 101
• Wednesday, January 21: Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
• Wednesday, January 28: Recovery after Breast Cancer

Services
Decisions about your health, whether they involve treating an illness or evaluating the benefits of a lifestyle choice, should be made with the most accurate and current information.  Knowing more will help you decide what is best for you and for your family.

Do you need more in-depth information than what is freely available on the Web? We offer a professional literature search service for individuals. Medical librarians perform these searches and deliver them to you via e-mail or U.S. mail at no cost to you. Just e-mail us at hlc@nmh.org or call 312-926-LINK (5465). We will respond within one business day.

Contact Us
Have a health question? Contact the Health Learning Centers by calling 312-926-LINK (5465) or by email hlc@nmh.org.

You will receive a response to your inquiry within one business day.