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Heartsaver AED/CPR
The American Heart Association Heartsaver AED course teaches lay rescuers when to phone 9-1-1, how to give CPR, how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and how to provide relief from choking. This course covers adult and child CPR and AED, and infant CPR. A course completion card will be given following successful completion of the course. Price includes book. Heartsaver AED/CPR is Monday, Dec. 2, 5:30-9 pm, at the KishHealth System Emergency Medical Services facility, DeKalb. $45/person. Registration required. Call 815.748.5951 to register.
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. Diabetes: Self Management is Mondays, beginning Dec. 2, 6-9 pm, at the KishHealth System Diabetes Education Center, Sandwich, or Thursdays, beginning Dec. 5, 9 am – 12 pm, or Saturdays, beginning Dec. 7, 8:30 am – 11:30 am, at the KishHealth System Diabetes Education Center, DeKalb. Registration required. Please call the KishHealth System Diabetes Education Center at 815.786.3684 in Sandwich, or 815.748.8378 in DeKalb for cost or to register.
Surgical and Non-Surgical Care of the Spine with Drs. Faubel and Malalis
Back pain, whether it is constant or sudden, mild or debilitating, can be a complex condition to treat. Join Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Christopher Faubel, MD, and Physiatrist Jacinthe Malalis, DO, to learn about the variety of treatment options and diagnostic tools available. Surgical and Non-Surgical Care of the Spine with Drs. Faubel and Malalis is Tuesay, Dec. 3, 6:30 – 8 pm, in the Kish Hospital Roberts Conference Center, DeKalb. Free. Registration required. Call 815.748.8962, or register online at www.kishprograms.org.
CPR Healthcare Provider
This course is intended for participants who provide healthcare to patients in a wide variety of situations, including in and out-of-hospital settings including (but not limited to) nurses, paramedics, EMTs, respiratory therapists, CNAs, and other allied health personnel. A course completion card will be issued upon successful completion of the course. Price includes book. CPR Healthcare Provider is Wednesday, Dec. 4, 5:30 – 9:30 pm, at KishHealth System Emergency Medical Services building, DeKalb. $50/person. Registration required. Call 815.748.5951 to register.
The Link Between Chronic Pain and Mental Health
Chronic pain can cause emotional distress and affect your ability to engage in daily activities. This can increase isolation and affect mental health. Join Mary McKinnell, licensed clinical professional counselor, to learn how to recognize and manage this cycle. The Link Between Chronic Pain and Mental Health is Wednesday, Dec. 4, 5:30-6:30 pm, in the Valley West Medical Office Building, Sandwich. Free. Registration required. Call 815.786.3962, or register online at www.kishprograms.org.
New Baby Care
12/5A class for parents, grandparents, and other caregivers to learn the basics of newborn care. Bathing, diapering, feeding, sleeping and comforting techniques to sooth a crying baby are just a few of the topics we will explore. New Baby Care is Thursday, Dec. 5, 6:30-8:30 pm, at the Kish Hospital Roberts Conference Center, DeKalb, $15/couple. Registration required. Call 815.748.8962, or register online at www.kishprograms.org
Conflict Management
12/5 People process and react to conflict in their own personal way. Join Kimberly Volk, licensed clinical professional counselor, and Terri Schade, licensed clinical social worker, as they help you understand your own personal style of conflict management. Conflict Management is Thursday, Dec. 5, 5:30-7 pm, at the Valley West Medical Office Building, Sandwich. Free. Registration required. Call 815.786.3962, or register online at www.kishprograms.org.
Prepared Childbirth Weekend Express
This condensed Prepared Childbirth class for the expectant mom and her labor companion provides the same basic information as the KishHealth System Prepared Childbirth class, but offers the convenience of completing it in one day. Prepared Childbirth Weekend Express is Saturday, Dec. 7, 8:30 am – 4 pm, at Valley West Hospital, Sandwich, or Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 am – 4:30 pm, in the Kish Hospital Roberts Conference Center, DeKalb. Call 815.786.3962 in Sandwich, or 815.748.8962 in DeKalb, or register online at www.kishprograms.org.
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