For a complete and up-to-date list of community wellness events at Rush, visit www.rush.edu/events, where you can also find handouts from previous talks.

Advances in Prostate Cancer Treatments
Tuesday, Sept. 15
6 to 8 p.m.
Armour Academic Center
Room 994, 600 S. Paulina St.
Precision and accuracy are incredibly important in the treatment of prostate cancer. That is why Rush was the first in Chicago to offer the da Vinci Surgical System in high definition — a robotic surgery with 3-D — to treat prostate cancer. Join men’s health experts at Rush to learn about this and other advanced treatments for prostate cancer, such as TomoTherapy.

Allergies, Asthma and Chronic Sinus Problems in Children and Adults
Wednesday, Oct. 21
6 to 8 p.m.
Armour Academic Center
Rooms 976 and 994,
600 S. Paulina St.
Join physicians from Rush to learn about the symptoms and treatment of sinus disease, as well as the interrelated problems of allergies and asthma. Choose between a session focusing on children or one concerning adults.

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Surgical and Nonsurgical Treatments
Tuesday, Oct. 27
6 to 8 p.m.
Armour Academic Center
Room 994, 600 S. Paulina St.
Rheumatoid arthritis treatment is often a combination of therapies designed around the individual. Experts at Rush, including a rheumatologist and an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the hand, wrist and elbow, will discuss their unique approaches to treatment. Following the presentations, the speakers will be joined by a physical and an occupational therapist for a panel discussion on how they work together to maintain or increase quality of life for patients with this condition.

Prevention and Treatment of Stroke
Tuesday, Nov. 17
Screenings begin at 5 p.m.
Talks are from 6 to 8 p.m.
Armour Academic Center
Room 994, 600 S. Paulina St.
Could you be at risk for stroke? Each year more than 700,000 Americans have a stroke. You can improve your chances for survival and lower your risk for disability by knowing the warning signs and controlling the risk factors. Endovascular and stroke neurologists at Rush will educate you about stroke, and nurses will provide a personal screening. Screenings will be first come, first served.

Rush Generations presents:
Older adult and caregiver programs
All Rush Generations programs are held at Rush University Medical Center, Searle Conference Center, 5th floor (Elevator II, Professional Office Building), 1725 W. Harrison St., Chicago.

Back Pain: What You Need to Know About Back Problems and Treatment
Wednesday, Sept. 9
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Back pain affects 80 percent of Americans at some point in their lives. It comes in many forms and has different causes, including nerve and muscular problems, degenerative disc disease and arthritis. Come learn about the common back problems affecting older adults, approaches to treatment and preventive measures.

Life Continues After Loss
Wednesday, Oct. 14
10:30 a.m. to noon
Many older adults experience the death or departure of a spouse or significant other and find themselves feeling alone. Join us to learn about healthy ways of dealing with grief and guilt following loss, as well as the process of moving forward with new relationships and dating.

Medicare: Making Sense of It All
Wednesday, Oct. 28 
1:30 to 3 p.m.
Get the latest updates on Medicare health and prescription drug insurance just in time for the upcoming enrollment period. Whether you are new to Medicare or want to be sure you are getting the most out of the program, join us to learn about your benefits!

Rush Generations Health Fair 
Friday, Nov. 6
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Be proactive about maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle and come to this free health fair, where there will be screenings and health care information geared toward older adults and family caregivers.