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Blood Pressure Clinic – DeKalb
A KishHealth System health professional monitors your blood pressure weekly. Each participant receives blood pressure information and a tracking card. Free. No appointment necessary. Every Monday, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, at Kishwaukee Hospital, DeKalb. For more information call 815.748.3962, or visit www.kishprograms.org.
Blood Pressure Clinic – Plano
A KishHealth System health professional monitors your blood pressure weekly. Each participant receives blood pressure information and a tracking card. Free. No appointment necessary. Every Monday, 9-11 am, at KishHealth System Physician Group, 12700 US Highway 34, Plano. For more information call 815.786.3962, or visit www.kishprograms.org.
Fit and Fun Senior Workout
Are you looking for a fitness program tailored specifically 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. Fit and Fun Senior Workout is at KishHealth System Physical Therapy Center, 2111 Midlands Court, Sycamore. Class meets Monday and Wednesday for 8 weeks starting Jan. 6. $35/once a week; $70/twice a week. Call 815.748.8900 for more information or to register.
Yoga
Increase your energy, feel happier and more peaceful. Yoga brings the mind and body together using breathing to improve stress management and reduce anxiety. It helps improve flexibility and relaxation. Yoga is perfect for all ages and ability levels. Yoga is Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 6, 6 – 7 pm, at Valley West Hospital, Sandwich, or Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning Jan. 7, 5 – 6 pm, at KishHealth System Physical Therapy Center, Sycamore. $35/once a week, or $70/ twice a week. Registration required. Call 815.786.8550 in Sandwich, or 815.748.8900 in Sycamore, or register online at www.kishhospital.org.
Senior Yoga
Yoga helps maintain health and fitness as we age. A regular schedule of exercise allows us to maintain strong and healthy bodies. Yoga improves posture, range of motion, joint mobility and flexibility. Join us to learn simple, functional, and repetitive moves that can be done sitting in a wheelchair, or standing using the back of a chair for balance and support. Senior Yoga is Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 6, 12 – 1 pm, at Valley West Hospital, Sandwich. $35/once a week, or $70/ twice a week. Registration required. Call 815.786.8550 in Sandwich, or register online at www.kishhospital.org.
Blood Pressure Clinic – Genoa
A KishHealth System health professional monitors your blood pressure weekly. Each participant receives blood pressure information and a tracking card. Free. No appointment necessary. Every Wednesday, 9-11 am, at KishHealth System Physician Group, 599 Pearson Drive, Genoa. For more information call 815.748.3962, or visit www.kishprograms.org.
Blood Pressure Clinic – Sandwich
A KishHealth System health professional monitors your blood pressure weekly. Each participant receives blood pressure information and a tracking card. Free. No appointment necessary. Every Wednesday, 9-11 am, at Valley West Hospital, Sandwich. For more information call 815.786.3962, or visit www.kishprograms.org.
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 the second Wednesday each month, 8:30-9:30 am, at the Valley West Medical Office Building, Sandwich. Free. No registration required. Call 815.786.9197 for more information.
Know Your Numbers Personal Appointments
Kishwaukee Hospital has enhanced the format of Know Your Numbers to be more focused on patients through individual appointments. Knowing and understanding your numbers is a component vital to good health. Heart disease and other health issues can be predicted using this information. As a service to the communication, Kish Hospital is offering the following screenings and education free of charge in the convenience of one appointment: blood test for cholesterol and blood sugar levels, blood pressure, waist measurement, body mass index (BMI), and education. Appointments are available the second and fourth Thursdays each month. Registration and 12 hour fast required. Must be 20 years or older. For more information and to make an appointment, please call 815.748.8962.
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 each month, 10-11:30 am, at the Kish Hospital Roberts Conference Center, DeKalb. Free. No registration required. Call 815.748.8962 for more information.
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