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Learn About GERD

Do you suffer from heartburn after eating? You may be one of the 40 percent of Americans suffering from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Come to the Skutt Student Center, Room 104, on the Creighton University campus, 24th & California, on Tuesday, June 12, from noon to 1 p.m., for a free educational program by Bennie Upchurch, M.D., chief gastroenterologist for Creighton Medical Associates. Left untreated, GERD may cause ulcers, respiratory problems and esophageal cancer.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Upchurch, call 402.449.4692, or visit www.findyourphysician.com.

No Surgery Necessary 

Attila Csordas, M.D., is now available for varicose vein consultations at the Creighton Medical Associates-Twin Creek Clinic on Tuesdays, from 5-7 p.m. On Tuesday, June 26, he will offer free leg vein screenings at the Walgreens’ location at 7151 Cass St. Endovenous laser therapy is a 45-minute office procedure under local anesthetic, requiring no hospitalization and with no scarring.

To schedule an appointment at Twin Creek Clinic, call 402.280.2010, or visit www.findyourphysician.com.

Treatment for Uterine Fibroids

Christopher Glowacki, M.D., and other board certified physicians from the Creighton University Departments of Interventional Radiology and Obstetrics and Gynecology offer women a variety of options for the treatment of uterine fibroids at the Creighton Fibroid Clinic. Services provided at the clinic, located in the Creighton University Medical Center at 601 N. 30th St., Suite 2803, include uterine fibroid embolization and other surgical treatment options.

Call 402.449.4577 for a consultation.

Pleasing a Picky Eater

Therapists at Creighton Pediatric Therapy will explore creative ways to build on your child’s current diet without food fights and power struggles. Learn strategies to get your child to eat healthy foods on Wednesday, June 20, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the clinic at 16910 Frances Street, Suite 102 at Lakeside. Call 402.932.3355 to reserve your space for the free informational session for families and caregivers or to schedule an appointment for your child.

For more information, visit pediatrictherapy.creighton.edu

Commit to Quit

The Cardiac Center at Creighton University offers its Commit to Quit Tobacco Cessation classes on Mondays from June 4-July 23. The eight 5-6 p.m. classes are held in the Cardiac Center’s main floor conference room and are designed to help you re-learn life without tobacco. Cost is $75.

To register or to get more information call 402.280.5287 or e-mail Tobacco@creighton.edu.

Manage Your Diabetes

The next diabetes education class designed to help you manage your diabetes will be conducted from 5-7 p.m. on June 18-21 at the Creighton Medical Associates-Dundee Clinic location at 5002 Underwood. Topics include an overview of diabetes, blood glucose monitoring, lifestyle changes, nutrition, medications and living with diabetes.

Call 402.280.1813 to register.

Women’s Health

The Women’s Health Center at Arbor Clinic, 2514 S. 119th St., offers women comprehensive evaluations if they suffer from incontinence, incomplete voiding, painful urination, pelvic floor prolapse or recurrent urinary tract infection. A trained team of obstetricians and gynecologists will work with your physician to determine the best treatment and outcomes for these recurring problems.

Physicians can make a referral by calling 402.579.2730.

Handwriting Linked to Learning

Children entering first through third grades can get a jump start on learning with handwriting classes at Creighton Pediatric Therapy, 16010 Frances Street, Suite 102 in Lakeside. Classes to improve printing skills will be taught by an occupational therapist and handwriting instructor to develop strength, coordination and visual motor skills. Child must have a handwriting screening prior to beginning the program. Classes will be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday, June 11-22 from 8:30-9:45 a.m. Registration fee is $90. Space is limited.

Call 402.932.3355 for more information and to register.