Upcoming Community Wellness Programs at Kish Hospital
Wellness Begins Here
Fit & Fun Senior Workout
Are you looking for a fitness program tailored especially for older adults? Unlimited Performance offers this specially designed program to help you reach your maximum physical potential through stretching, balance, light cardio, light weights, exercise bands, and core strengthening. Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesday with a Friday option for 8 weeks. Fit & Fun Senior Workout begins May 6, from 9 – 10 am, or 12 – 1 pm, at Unlimited Performance. $48/once per week; $80/twice per week. Registration is required and closes five days before the program date. A minimum number of participants are also required. Please call 815.748.8900 for more information or to register.
Control Your Cholesterol – Genoa
Are you concerned with your cholesterol? Do you understand what affects cholesterol levels? Whether your levels are high or normal, there are lifestyle changes you can make to reduce or maintain healthy cholesterol. Join us to receive a variety of resources and tools to develop healthy, life-long habits. If you have your cholesterol results, please bring them. Control Your Cholesterol – Genoa is July 9, from 6:30 – 9 pm at KishHealth Family & Specialty Care in Genoa. Free. Registration is required and closes five days before the program date. A minimum number of participants are also required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.
Diabetes: Self Management
Learn the latest in diabetes care with an emphasis on the positives. Take the initiative now to control your diabetes and not allow it to control you. The class meets July 11, 9 – 11 am, and July 18 & 25, from 9 am – 12 pm in Kish Hospital’s Diabetes Education Center. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants are also required. For more information about price and to register, call 815.748.8378 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.
Upcoming Community Wellness Programs at Valley West
Mommy & Me 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. Facilitated by a certified lactation consultant, this group is meant to provide support and assist with any issues you and baby may be experiencing with feeding. The free group meets next on Mon., July 1, and on the first Monday of every month at 10 a.m. at Valley West Community Hospital. No registration is required. For more information, call 815.786.3962 or visit www.valleywest.org/programs.
Diabetes: Self-Management
Learn the latest in diabetes care with an emphasis on the positives. Take the initiative now to control your diabetes and not allow it to control you. The class meets July 1, 9 – 11 am, July 8 & July 15, 9 am – noon, in the Valley West Medical Office Building. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is required. For more information about price and to register, call 815.786.3684 or visit www.valleywest.org/programs.
Blood Pressure Clinic
Valley West nurse volunteers offer free weekly blood pressure checks at Valley West Community Hospital every Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. Just walk in, no registration is required.
About Valley West Community Hospital
Valley West Community Hospital, part of the KishHealth System, is a 25-bed, federally designated Critical Access hospital located in Sandwich, IL. A full-service hospital, Valley West has a 24-hour Emergency Room, inpatient and ICU care, onsite laboratory and diagnostic imaging/radiology capabilities, and a Level II Nursery within the Maternity Suites. Over the past 11 years, the KishHealth System invested more than $25 million in facility and technology improvements, and recruitment of specialists to the hospital.
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