Joint Revision Options for You
Tuesday, June 11th
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
DeKalb Medical Theatre on the North Decatur Campus
Join Maurice Jove, M.D., a DeKalb Medical orthopedic surgeon, as he talks about joint revision surgery. People wishing to take a tour of the Joint Solutions Center should meet in the theatre at 5 p.m.
Natural Childbirth as a Safe Option
Thursday, June 20th
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Dr. Bobbie Bailey Tower Auditorium - North Decatur Campus
Hear from doctors, doulas, labor and delivery nurses, and neonatal assessment nurses about natural, safe deliveries. This program includes a tour of the maternity area.
Living Well With Diabetes
Thursday, July 11th
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
DeKalb Medical at Hillandale Community Room
If you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, or if you simply need tools to prevent diabetes, this program is designed for you. Learn how early detection of diabetes symptoms and treatment can decrease the chance of developing diabetes.
Coping With Menopause
Tuesday, July 16th
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
DeKalb Medical Theatre - North Decatur Campus
Hear Al Scott, M.D., a DeKalb Medical obstretrician and gynecologist, discuss menopause—symptoms, impact on your life and diagnostic tests. Learn about treatment options, including lifestyle changes, hormonal and non-hormonal therapies, and bio-identical hormones to determine what is best for you.
Preventing Stroke
Tuesday, July 16th
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
DeKalb Medical at Hillandale Community Room
Join Daniel Tesfaye, M.D., a DeKalb Medical physician, as he discusses symptoms and treatment of strokes. Learn about important steps that you can take to prevent a stroke.
Managing Chronic Pain
Tuesday, July 23rd
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
DeKalb Medical at Hillandale Community Room
Almost 1 in 5 Americans suffer from chronic pain as a result of injury or a chronic illness such as arthritis. Come join us to learn about treatments for chronic pain such as medications, acupuncture, local electrical stimulation and brain stimulation, as well as surgery.
Hip Pain Solutions
Tuesday, July 30th
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
DeKalb Medical Theatre - North Decatur Campus
Join DeKalb Medical orthopedic surgeon Chris Haraszti, M.D., as he talks about the latest advances in the treatment of hip conditions. Guests wishing to take a tour of the Joint Solutions Center should meet in the theatre at 5 p.m.
Preventing Stroke
Thursday, August 15th
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
DeKalb Medical Theatre - North Decatur Campus
Join Daniel Tesfaye, M.D., a DeKalb Medical physician, as he discusses symptoms and treatment of strokes. Learn about important steps that you can take to prevent a stroke.
Healthy Sleep
Tuesday, August 20th
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
DeKalb Medical Theatre - North Decatur Campus
Do you have trouble waking in the morning? Feel tired all day? Join Massey Arrington, MBA, director of the DeKalb Medical Sleep Lab, to learn about sleep disorders. He will discuss tips for improving sleep and explain when you should seek a physician’s help to treat sleep problems.
Overcoming Chronic Knee Pain
Tuesday, August 27th
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
DeKalb Medical Theatre - North Decatur Campus
Join DeKalb Medical orthopedic surgeon Jeff Traub, M.D., as he talks about the latest advances in the treatment of knee conditions. Guests wishing to take a tour of the Joint Solutions Center should meet in the Theatre at 5 p.m.
Pondering Pregnancy
Friday, August 30th
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
DeKalb Medical Theatre - North Decatur Campus
Few things change your life more than having a baby. Whether you are just starting to contemplate having a baby or it’s the only thing on your mind, DeKalb Medical’s team is here to help. We invite you to join us for our Pondering Pregnancy panel of experts to hear tips on what to expect during pregnancy, ask questions and tour our maternity area.
Where Heart Meets Health
Tuesday, September 17th
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
DeKalb Medical Theatre - North Decatur Campus
Cardiovascular diseases can affect the heart and/or blood vessels. Learn how you can achieve optimum long-term heart health from our panel of experts including Patrick Green, executive director of the Heart and Vascular Institute, and DeKalb Medical cardiologists who will discuss the latest diagnostics and treatments for cardiovascular disease.
Celebrating Women's Health
Tuesday, September 17th
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
DeKalb Medical at Hillandale Community Room
DeKalb Medical’s state-of-the-art women’s services and facilities offer an extensive range of women’s health services to meet the unique needs of women of all ages. Learn more about changing medical issues and complexities of women in all stages of life, from maternity to menopause. Join our panel of physicians in a celebration of women’s health and receive answers to all your important questions.
Puberty Rocks for Boys
Friday, September 20th
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
DeKalb Medical at Hillandale Community Room
Is it time to address your son’s journey into adolescence? Learn how to help your son navigate the turbulent tween and teen years with the assistance of DeKalb Medical physician Ken Harper, M.D. This fun night out will cover body changes, mood swings, peer pressure and more. Please note that this program is for boys and their parents only.