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St. Mary's Hospital Programs, Support Groups and Meetings


July 2008

Asthma Education
Our nurse clinician offers education for new asthma patients, children and their families, or adults needing a refresher course about asthma management. A physician’s order is required.

Time/Date: Individually scheduled
Phone: 815-673-4606

Baby on Board
St. Mary's Hospital offers Baby on Board, a free class on infant car seat safety. Attendees will be instructed in the correct use of child auto restraints, including proper fit of the car seat in the car and correct fit of the car seat harness on the baby. Parents can ask questions. The class is taught by a certified child passenger safety technician. Class is held on the Women’s Health Unit (3rd floor). Although the class is free, advanced registration is required.

Time/Date: To be announced soon
Cost: Free
Register: 815-673-4557

Breast Cancer Support Group
This group aims to meet the educational and emotional needs of current patients and survivors alike. Members of the St. Mary’s family guide the discussion and offer support and information.

Time: 6 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, June 23
Phone: 815-673-4606

Breastfeeding Classes
This class, taught by a certified lactation consultant, is available to pregnant women or mothers who recently have delivered a baby. The course will demonstrate proper feeding techniques and provide other valuable information.

Time/Date: To be announced soon
Cost: Free
Register: 815-673-4557

Bright Beginnings
This program offers free developmental screenings for children from birth to 35 months. Appointments are required.

Time/Date: Individually scheduled
Phone: 815-673-4559

Childbirth Education Classes
This class covers topics such as relaxation techniques, infant care, breast and bottle feeding and immediate postpartum care.

Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Date: Mondays, July 7-21
Cost: Free if delivering at St. Mary’s/ Small fee if delivering elsewhere
Register: 815-673-4557

CPR Courses
Health Care Providers
This class includes training in the automated external defibrillator, barrier devices, bag-valve mask, CPR, and relieving foreign body airway obstruction for adults and children. Class meets in the hospital’s St. Francis Hall Chapel and lasts 4-4½ hours.

Time: 8 a.m.
Date: Monday, July 21
Cost: $50 for public/ no cost to St. Mary’s employees
Register: 815-673-4570

Health Care Providers Renewal Course
Participants must show proof of current card to enroll. Class meets in the hospital’s St. Francis Hall Chapel.

Time: 8-11 a.m. or 1-4 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 2
Cost: $35 for public/ no cost to St. Mary’s employees
Register: 815-673-4570

Insulin Pump Information/Support Group
This informational meeting is designed to support patients with diabetes (families also welcome) currently using or wanting to learn more about insulin pump therapy. Learn tips and news to improve blood sugar control. Refreshments provided.

Time/Date: To be announced soon
More information: 815-673-4606

Mammography
Evening Hours
On certain dates, St. Mary's Hospital offers mammography screenings at later hours. Patients of all area physicians may have mammograms performed at St. Mary's Hospital, but they should contact their physician for a written order prior to having the procedure. Appointments are necessary.

Time: 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, July 10 and 24
Appointments: 815-673-4517

Mobile Mammography
Mammography screenings are performed in communities throughout St. Mary's Hospital’s service area. Patients of all area physicians may have mammograms performed, but they should contact their physician for a written order prior to having the procedure.

The next mobile mammography date scheduled for Dr. Michael Cichon’s office, 103 John St., Dwight is:
Time: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Thursday, August 14
Appointments: 815-584-3051

Organ Donation Information
Please refer questions to Marianne Audi at 815-673-4600.

Reach for Recovery
This program offers one-on-one support for new mastectomy patients.

More information: 815-673-4625

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) & Fibromyalgia/
Chronic Pain Support Group
The support group is for people experiencing chronic pain. Meetings are typically held the fourth Friday of each month in the lower level conference room.

Time: 3 p.m.
Date: Friday, July 25
More information: 815-673-4535

Sibling Education Program
For children ages 2-12 who are expecting a new baby in the family, this program includes a short class and tour of the women’s health unit, including the postpartum room and nursery. Registration is required, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Grandparents also are encouraged to attend the class as a refresher.

Time/Date: As needed
Cost: Free
Register: 815-673-4558

Zonta Teens Club of Streator
The club is for girls in their freshman to senior year in high school. The girls volunteer throughout the hospital. They are sponsored by the Zonta Club of Streator.

More information: 815-673-2311, ext. 3231