Northwest Community Hospital Upcoming Calendar Items

Courage to Quit - Smoking Cessation Class 1p-2p

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Courage to Quit® is a comprehensive group or individual tobacco treatment program for adults. Program leaders provide information, practice skills, and support to help you reach your smoke-free goals.

Courage to Quit is available in multiple formats with flexible content that can be customized for delivery to a variety of participant groups in health centers, community settings or workplaces. Research on a wide variety of people who smoke by age, race and gender has shown that among people who initially enrolled in the program (attended first session), 32-73% quit smoking at the end of the first month, and 18-34% quit smoking at the end of six months.

Courage to Quit classes cover:

addiction and withdrawal
quit smoking medicines
managing cravings
avoiding triggers
health benefits of quitting
free quitting resources

Session schedules are extremely flexible, call 847-618-7992 to schedule. Late registrants welcome!

Also offering:
1 on 1 counseling sessions. For more information call HealthConnection at 847.618.4YOU (4968)
Courage to Stay Smoke-Free Support Group. For more information call HealthConnection at 847.618.4YOU (4968) or click here to view our Online Events Guide.

To find out more on the Courage to Quit program click http://www.lungchicago.org/courage-to-quit/

Prepared Childbirth - On Line Childbirth Education

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This is an on-line class that allows you to learn at your own pace and at your own convenience, available at all times and days. The program includes all the content included in the Prepared Childbirth class setting, using a fun and interactive format. When you register, we will mail your code which will allow you to access the program any time you like, and as often as you like, for 60 days after you log-in. You will also receive a copy of the book "The Gift of Motherhood" as an additional resource.

Included is a class session with one of our childbirth educators, which will include a tour, relaxation technique practice time and the opportunity to have your questions answered. Please contact HealthConnection at 847-618-4968, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm to register for the Tour and relaxation practice. (To optimize your viewing experience, your computer needs to have high-speed internet and sound capability. Dial-up will work, but it will take longer to download.)

Class date shown does not mean "date of class". You can register for this class at any time and complete it within 60 days of receiving your log-in code.

Brain Waves: A Stroke Support Group

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Please join us for our community stroke support meeting. The program will include a meet and greet, a guest speaker and light refreshments. You may register by calling HealthConnection at 847-618-4968.

NCH Parkinson's Support Group

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

All meetings are free. We meet from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Arlington Heights Senior Center on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Topics and speakers are subject to change, but on the current agenda is:

July 16 - Open discussion for individuals with Parkinson's Disease and their caregivers or family members.

August 20 - The Amazing Simplicity of Meditation by Om Johari

Walker's Club

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

In a universe of walkers and non-walkers, it is usually easy to distinguish those who welcome the benefits of walking from those who’d rather drive five miles to the supermarket then walk up the block to the neighborhood store.

So, which are walkers and which are non-walkers?

Walkers are the ones who are always wearing comfortable shoes (or bring their tennis shoes in a tote bag everywhere). They never know when they will get the chance to do some unplanned walking on a lunch hour or along a beautiful new path they spot. Walkers are also the ones who carry water bottles everywhere. Walkers are the ones who take the stairs, instead of the elevator, and never seem to huff and puff after walking up a small flight. Their hearts are strong and prepared.

So, come walk with us. This is a free activity. Thirteen laps around our Arlington Heights Senior Center equals one mile. Join us as we stretch, laugh and walk and come away happier people.

Remember to log your miles in the logbook located in the Health Clinic. If you are interested in registering as a new walker, please fill out a registration form, found right by the logbook. We will assign you a walker’s number, so that you can keep track of all your miles (walked both at the Arlington Heights Senior Center and in your neighborhood).

Walkers, please stay on the designated walking path in the Senior Center. No other rooms are to be walked in as part of your exercise routine.

Walker's Club is co-sponsored by NCH’s Physical Rehabilitation Services and the Arlington Heights Senior Center.

Pre-Admission Visit and Joint Replacement Class - Thursdays

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Class content:

Surgical preparation
Post anesthesia care unit
Orthopedic unit
Progression of activity
Adaptive equipment
Discharge planning
Questions and answers session

There is no charge for this class. The Hospital will call you to schedule. For scheduling questions, please call 847.618.3775. Please feel free to bring a family member or caregiver(s).

Northwest Suburban Pregnancy Loss Support Group

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This support group, as part of the Renew Through Sharing program, provides support for those grieving the loss of their baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or newborn death.

This group is jointly sponsored by Northwest Community Hospital and the Alexian Healthcare System. For more information call 847.981.3676

Pre-Admission Visit and Joint Replacement Class - Tuesdays

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Class content:

Surgical preparation
Post anesthesia care unit
Orthopedic unit
Progression of activity
Adaptive equipment
Discharge planning
Questions and answers session

There is no charge for this class. The Hospital will call you to schedule. For scheduling questions, please call 847.618.3775. Please feel free to bring a family member or caregiver(s).

Courage to Stay Tobacco-Free Support Group Tues PM

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:15:00 GMT

This is a free support group open to anyone who want to quit using tobacco, has already quit but needs support, or is thinking about quitting.

We meet as a fellowship group of men and women to help each other to live our lives free of nicotine. We share our experiences, strengths, hopes and also help each other so that we may be free from this powerful addiction. This is an anonymous group. The group meets every Tuesday, excluding holidays, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Please call HealthConnection at 1-844-NCH-HEALTH if you have questions.

No registration required. Walk-ins welcome.

Also offering one-on-one counseling sessions. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Mary McNally in Cardiac Rehab at 847-618-7992.

Shake, Rattle, and Roll - The Parkinson's Exercise Group

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Northwest Community Hospital offers a Parkinson's Exercise Group, open to all members of the community with a diagnosis of Parkinson's, who wish to participate in a group exercise activity to maintain strength and function.

New participants are required to submit a completed physician release form prior to participation. Contact the site directly for more information on this 847-618-3880.

This group will be held at the NCH Outpatient Center for Physical Rehab 3300 Kirchoff Road Rolling Meadows for $3 per session. You can pay at the facility when you sign in.

Private Adult Swim Lessons 60 minutes

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Adult swim lessons are provided to members and non members of our facility. Each lesson will be tailored to the individuals fitness abilities and goals. A single 60 minute lesson charge is $70 for members and $80 for non-members. Discounted packages also available by request. To reserve a appointment call Jackie Baumann for available appointment times. 847-618-3603.

Private Youth Swim Lessons 30 minutes

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Our experienced instructors will help prepare and train for competitions or enhance swimming skills, stroke technique, turns and starts. A single 30 minute lesson charge is $35 for members and $45 for non-members. Discounted packages also available by request. To reserve a appointment call Jackie Baumann for available appointment times. 847-618-3603.