Speaker Series Program
Confirmed Speakers
Date: September 15, 2016
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Speaker: West Cook YMCA staff: Laura Olszewski, Healthy Living Director, assisted by Healthy Living Coordinator Sergio Perez, and Jennifer Allington, Registered Dietitian
Topic: Chronic Disease Prevention-You Can Do it!
Event Page: http://www.oprfchamber.org/events/details/health-and-wellness-speaker-series-09-15-2016-15949
Date: October 20, 2016
Time: Noon - 1pm
Supplemental Health Insurance and Medicare Supplements
Thursday October 20, noon – 1 pm
Learn the benefits of having supplemental health insurance as well as Medicare supplement.
Guest expert: Lawanda Shelton, Combined Insurance
Lawanda Shelton is an independent Agent with Combined Insurance, and a Medicare specialist. She grew up in Oak Park, and is a member of the OPRF Chamber of Commerce and a graduate of Illinois State University.
Event Page: http://www.oprfchamber.org/events/details/oak-park-river-forest-chamber-of-commerce-health-and-wellness-speaker-series-10-20-2016-15950
Date: November 17, 2016
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Thursday November 17, 7 – 8 pm
Learn common causes of back pain, how to take care of your lower back (including proper ergonomics with lifting objects), and injury prevention. The presentation will include demonstration of exercises and stretches.
Guest Expert: Dr. Mahmoud Lotfi of Royal Health Care
Dr. Mahmoud Lotfi is a Chiropractor and owner of Royal Health Care in the Oak Park Arts District. He has a passion for sports and is heavily involved in the community, providing field athletic training to local athletic teams. He earned degrees in biomedical sciences and in chiropractic medicine at the National University of Health Sciences.
Event Page: http://www.oprfchamber.org/events/details/oak-park-river-forest-chamber-of-commerce-health-and-wellness-speaker-series-11-17-2016-15951
Date: December 15, 2016
Time: Noon - 1pm
Thursday December 15, noon – 1 pm
Aging is a fact of life, but it goes easier with preparation. Expert Julie Boggess will share information about how to plan for it – anticipating age-related crises, knowing available options, and preparing financially and in other ways for the later years of life. Don't get caught without a plan!
Guest expert: Julie Boggess, Bethesda Rehab and Senior Care
Julie Boggess is the CEO and Administrator for Bethesda Rehab & Senior Care, a not-for-profit that provides senior housing and healthcare. She has 30 years of experience in the senior housing and healthcare industry, and earned her Bachelor of Science degree at Northern Illinois University and her Master of Public Administration at Roosevelt University.
Event Page: http://www.oprfchamber.org/events/details/oak-park-river-forest-chamber-of-commerce-health-and-wellness-speaker-series-12-15-2016-15952
Date: January 19, 2017
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Speaker: TBD
Topic: TBD
Event Page: TBD
Date: February 16, 2017
Time: Noon - 1pm
Speaker: TBD
Topic: TBD
Event Page: TBD
Date: March 16, 2017
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Speaker: TBD
Topic: TBD
Event Page: TBD
Date: April 20, 2017
Time: Noon - 1pm
Speaker: TBD
Topic: TBD
Event Page: TBD
