Wellness Begins Here
Blood Pressure Clinic – Kishwaukee Community Hospital
A Kish Hospital community wellness health professional monitors your blood pressure weekly. Each participant receives blood pressure information and a tracking card. Free. No appointment necessary. Every Monday, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., in the Kish Hospital Roberts Conference Center. Call 815.748.8962, or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.
Sleep Apnea AWAKE Group: Alert, Well and Keeping Energetic
Sleep apnea affects all ages and can result in a variety of life changing health issues. This group provides support and education to help improve the quality of life for those living with this condition. Sleep Apnea AWAKE Group meets Sept. 9, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Kish Hospital Roberts Conference Center. Free. Registration required. Call 815.277.3979, ext. 215 for more information to register.
Blood Pressure Clinic – Genoa
A Kish Hospital community wellness health professional monitors your blood pressure weekly. Each participant receives blood pressure information and a tracking card. Free. No appointment necessary. Every Wednesday, from 9 – 11 a.m.., at KishHealth Family & Specialty Care, Genoa. Call 815.748.8962, or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.
CPR Healthcare Provider Renewal
This course is intended to renew CPR skills for participants who provide healthcare to patients in a wide variety of situations, including in and out-of-hospital settings. These healthcare providers may include (but are not limited to) nurses, paramedics, EMTs, respiratory therapists, CNAs, and other allied health personnel. The course is also designed for anyone who is required to take a healthcare provider course for employment and may be attended by laypersons. Participants must submit a copy of current CPR card. $40/person. CPR Helathcare Provider Renewal is Sept. 11, 5:30 p.m. in the KishHealth System Building at 2727 Sycamore Road, DeKalb. Call 815.756.1521 ext. 153618 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.
Ingredients for Healthy Living: 4-Part Kitchen Skills Series
Jo Cessna, healthy culinary instructor, introduces a variety of topics to help you improve your kitchen skills in this 4-part series. Register at once to attend all four sessions. Find out more about each class online. Recipes and tastings provided. Ingredients for Healthy Living: 4-Part Kitchen Skills Series is at HyVee Club Room, 2700 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore. $40/person. Registration required. For more information or to register call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.
Moms Breastfeeding Group
Mothers and babies are welcome to attend this breastfeeding group to discuss the joys and challenges of breastfeeding. Drop in with your baby to meet other breastfeeding moms and receive the support and encouragement you need. Moms Breastfeeding Group meets the second and fourth Thursday every month, 10 – 11:30 a.m., in the Kish Hospital Roberts Conference Center. Free. No registration required. For more information please call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.
Cancer Support Group
This group is open to anyone impacted by cancer. This weekly group provides an opportunity to learn more about cancer from fellow patients, caregivers and trained staff in a safe and encouraging environment. The group is open to patients, caregivers and community members. The Cancer Support Group meets every Thursday, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the Kish Hospital Cancer Center. Free. No registration required. Call 815.748.2958 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.
Infant Safety & CPR
For new parents, grandparents, and caregivers. Learn about infant safety including childproofing, poison prevention, SIDS, CPR and choking rescue for infants less than 1 year of age. Not a certification class. Infant Safety & CPR is Sept. 12, from 6:30 – 9 p.m. in the Kish Hospital Roberts Conference Center. $15 per couple. Registration is required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.
Breastfeeding Class
Learn the benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby, getting started, preventing common problems and how to pump and store breast milk. Breastfeeding Class is Sept. 14, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Kish Hospital Roberts Conference Center. $15 per couple. Registration required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.
Tour of Kish Hospital Maternity Suites
We encourage expectant parents to join us for a walking tour of the beautiful and spacious Kish Hospital Maternity Suites. Tour of Kish Hospital Maternity Suites is Sept. 14, from 1 – 2 p.m. The tour is free but registration is required. This tour is also given as part of our Prepared Childbirth class. Free. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.
Sibling Class
Children ages 2-7 will benefit from this class by learning how babies look, act and behave. Children tour a room at Kish Hospital Maternity Suites, visit a newborn in the nursery, practice holding a baby and watch a video about big brothers and sisters. Sibling Class is Sept. 14, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. at the Kish Hospital Roberts Conference Center. $10/family. Registration required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.
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