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Blood Pressure Clinic
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, or 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, at Kishwaukee Hospital, DeKalb. For more information, or other times and locations, visit www.kishprograms.org.
Nutrition for the Heart
Learn how to apply heart healthy diet guidelines to everyday life. Join us to learn how to build your grocery list, how to read nutrition labels, and tips for meal planning. Recipes and samples of a heart healthy meal provided. Nutrition for the Heart is Tuesday, Feb. 11, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, at Kish Hospital Roberts Conference Center. Free. Registration required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishprograms.org.
Eat to Beat Heart Disease, Part 1: Benefits of Cooking with Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Presented by Laurie Chilton, RN, Peggy Marchini, RD, and Healthy Culinary Instructor Jo Cessna, this series explores the top researched foods that can reduce your risk of heart disease and how this information applies to daily choices. Eat to Beat Heart Disease, Part 1: Benefits of Cooking with Omega 3 Fatty Acids is Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6 -8 pm, at Hy-Vee Club Room, Sycamore. $15/class, $75/entire series. Registration required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishprograms.org.
Blood Pressure Clinic
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, or Valley West Hospital, Sandwich. For more information, or other times and locations, visit www.kishprograms.org.
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 AED (automated defibrillator), and how to provide relief from choking. This course covers adult and child CPR & AED, and infant CPR. A course completion card will be given following successful completion of the course. Heartsaver AED/CPR is Wednesday, Feb. 12, 5:30 – 9 pm, at KishHealth System Emergency Medical Services, 2727 Sycamore Road, DeKalb. $45/person. Registration required. Call 815.748.5951 to register.
Cancer Support Group – Valley West
This group is open to anyone impacted by cancer. This monthly group provides an opportunity to learn more about cancer from fellow patients, caregivers, and trained staff in a safe and encouraging environment. Patients, caregivers and community members are welcome. The Valley West Cancer Support Group meets the second Wednesday of each month, 8:30 – 9:30 am, at the Valley West Medical Office Building, Sandwich. Free. No registration required. For more information, call 815.786.9198 or visit www.kishprograms.org.
Gratitude Journey: How and Why It Works
The use of therapeutic journaling has been shown through extensive research to improve life-satisfaction, optimism and happiness. Join Terri Schade, licensed clinical social worker, to learn this easy and enjoyable process. Gratitude Journey: How and Why It Works is Thursday, Feb. 13, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, at the Valley West Medical Office Building, Sandwich. Free. Registration required. Call 815.748.8334, or visit www.kishprograms.org.
Moms Breastfeeding Group
Mothers and babies are welcome to join us to discuss the joys and challenges of breastfeeding. Drop in with your baby to meet other breastfeeding moms and receive support and encouragement. Older siblings are always welcome. We ask that you bring some quiet activities they can enjoy seated next to you during a meeting. Topics are guided by a KishHealth System lactation specialist. The Moms Breastfeeding Group meets the second and fourth Thursday every month, from 10 – 11 am, in the Kish Hospital Roberts Conference Center, DeKalb. If you have any questions, please call the Breastfeeding Center at 815.748.8350.
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. This is not a certification class. Infant Safety & CPR is Thursday, Feb. 13, 6:30 – 9 pm, at the Kish Hospital Roberts Conference Center, DeKalb. $15/couple. Registration required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishprograms.org.
Living with Chronic Kidney Disease: Help, I Need Dialysis!
Approximately 26 million American s live with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and approximately 100,000 people each year are in need of dialysis. Who needs dialysis and why? What are the options available for dialysis and transplant? Join us to learn about kidney failure, the need for dialysis and treatment options including dialysis, transplant, and conservative management of progressive CKD. Living with Chronic Kidney Disease: Help, I Need Dialysis is Thursday, Feb. 13, 6:30 – 8 pm, at the Kish Hospital Roberts Conference Center, DeKalb. Free. Registration required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishprograms.org.
Prepared Childbirth Weekend Express
This condensed Prepared Childbirth class for the expectant mom and 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, Feb. 15, from 9 am – 4:30 pm, at the Kish Hospital Roberts Conference Center, DeKalb. $50/couple. Registration required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishprograms.org.
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