University Partners with Downers Grove Library for Educational Series
Midwestern University is partnering with the Downers Grove Public Library to host a Community Health Lecture Series, offering free talks on healthy aging and wellness for seniors, caregivers, and community members. The series takes place on Wednesdays at noon, September 17 through October 8, covering topics including eye health, lifestyle medicine, oral health, and cognitive function. Attendance is free, and individuals may register at https://dglibrary.org/ for one or all of the sessions.
Clinical faculty from Midwestern University’s Multispecialty Clinic will share their expertise in dental care, family medicine, optometry, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, participate in discussions, and learn more about preventive care, early intervention, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Lecture Schedule:
September 17:
- Aging & Eye Health: Protecting Your Vision for the Years Ahead – presented by Dr. Parres Wright, Dr. Jenna Williams, Dr. Vakishan Nadarajah, Midwestern University Eye Institute
September 24:
- Lifestyle Medicine: A Holistic Approach to Aging Well – presented by Dr. Kimberly McKinnon, Family Medicine Clinic
October 1:
- Oral Health and Whole-Body Wellness – presented by Dr. Larry Williams, Dental Institute
October 8:
- Cognitive & Functional Health: Keeping the Brain & Body Working at Its Best – presented by Dr. Teri Elliott-Burke, Physical Therapy Institute, and Judy Ball, M.S., Speech Language-Pathology Institute
The Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinic, located at 3450 Lacey Road in Downers Grove, provides high-quality, patient-centered care for the whole family while serving as a hands-on teaching environment for Midwestern University’s graduate health science students. By combining expertise, advanced training, and a focus on preventive care and wellness, the clinics empower patients to maintain health, independence, and overall well-being.
About Midwestern University
Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit graduate and postgraduate institution specializing in the health sciences. The University serves more than 6,800 students across two campuses. The 105-acre Downers Grove Campus in Illinois includes seven colleges: the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine; the College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove; the College of Health Sciences–Downers Grove Campus; the College of Dental Medicine–Illinois; the Chicago College of Optometry; the Proposed College of Veterinary Medicine–Illinois; and the College of Graduate Studies. The University also operates an 11-acre clinical campus that includes the Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinic and the future Companion Animal Clinic. The 134-acre Glendale Campus in Arizona includes eight colleges: the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine; the College of Pharmacy, Glendale; the College of Health Sciences–Glendale Campus; the College of Dental Medicine–Arizona; the Arizona College of Optometry; the College of Veterinary Medicine-Arizona; the College of Graduate Studies; and the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine. The campus also features five community clinics on a 40-acre clinical campus: the Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinic, Dental Institute, Eye Institute, Animal Health Institute, and Therapy Institute.
Midwestern University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information, visit https://www.midwestern.edu or call (630) 515-7333. To learn more about Midwestern University Clinics, visit https://www.mwuclinics.com.
Midwestern University clinical faculty will share their expertise on wellness and healthy aging with the Downers Grove community during a free lecture series.