St. Margaret’s Prenatal/Lamaze classes for expectant mothers, called “1-2-3-4 What To Expect From Labor/Delivery and More,” will begin Monday, Apr. 28, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the First Floor Presentation Room at St. Margaret’s Hospital.
The four-week series (Apr. 28, May 5, 12, and 19) of classes will consist of lectures on all aspects of pregnancy, including: stages of labor and delivery, techniques for pain relief, caesarian sections, medical interventions, Lamaze breathing techniques, conditioning and relaxation exercises, newborn care, breast and bottle-feeding and infant CPR. Films on childbirth, car seat safety, infant care and infant safety are shown, and a tour of St. Margaret’s Family Birthing Centre is provided.
Participants are asked to bring a blanket, two pillows, and a labor coach (support person). Expectant fathers are welcome and encouraged to attend.
There is no charge for the classes. To register, call St. Margaret’s Family Birthing Centre at (815) 664-1345 or (815) 223-5346, ext. 345.
St. Margaret’s ADD/ADHD & Behavior Disorders Support Group to Meet
The St. Margaret’s ADD/ADHD & Behavior Disorders Support Group will be meeting Tuesday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hospital’s First Floor Presentation Room. The ADD/ADHD & Behavior Disorders Support Group is a group designed to offer support to parents/guardians of children and adolescents with ADHD, ADD, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Anger Management. This group meets the second Tuesday of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call St. Margaret’s at (815) 664-1613 or 223-5346 ext. 613.
St. Margaret’s Health Offers Lipid Profile and Glucose Screening
St. Margaret’s Hospital will offer a Lipid Profile and Glucose Screening on Wed., May 14, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the DeAngelo Resource Room (rooms 104/105) located on the hospital’s first floor. The $20 fee includes a check of cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL and LDL. A twelve-hour food and beverage fast is recommended for more accurate results. Registration is requested by calling St. Margaret’s Occupational Health and Wellness Department at (815) 664-1613 or (815) 223-5346, ext. 1613.
Visions Support Group Schedules Meeting
“Visions,” a support group for the blind and visually impaired, will meet from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, in St. Margaret’s First Floor Presentation Room.
“Visions” meets regularly on the first and third Thursday of each month from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. For more information, call (815) 664-1613 or (815) 223- 5346, ext. 1613.
Alzheimer’s Support Group Schedules Meeting
A support group entitled, “Care Partners,” will meet Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. in St. Margaret’s First Floor Presentation Room.
The support group offers emotional support, socialization and an opportunity to share information with others who are affected by Alzheimer’s. The group meets regularly every second Tuesday of the month. For more information, call (815) 220-1955 or (815) 481-6465.
Rebound Meeting
The Breast Cancer Support Group, “Rebound,” of St. Margaret’s Hospital, will meet Monday, May 19, at 7 p.m. in the Hospital’s First Floor Presentation Room. The meeting is open to all persons affected by breast cancer. Interested parties may call (815) 339-6480 for details. The group meets regularly at St. Margaret’s the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
Grief Support Group
St. Margaret’s Grief Support Group will meet on Tuesday, May 20 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. at St. Margaret’s Hospital in the First Floor Presentation Room. Anyone who is experiencing grief due to a loss of a loved one is welcome to attend. Meetings are held every third Tuesday of the month. For any questions, please call (815) 664-1613 or (815) 223-5346 at ext. 1613.
“Turning Point” Support Group Meets
“Turning Point,” a support group for persons HIV positive or with AIDS, will meet on Wednesday, May 21 at 6 p.m. The location is not disclosed for confidentiality purposes. For more information, call St. Margaret’s Patient Support Services at (815) 664-1613 or (815) 223-5346, ext. 613. “Turning Point” meets regularly on the third Wednesday of each month.
Mom’s Special Helper Sibling Class To Be Held At St. Margaret’s
St. Margaret’s will hold a Mom’s Special Helper Sibling Class for soon-to-be big brothers and sisters on Saturday, May 9 at 10 a.m. in room 309 on the third floor of the Hospital. The class will be conducted through the use of a video, demonstrations, and storybook readings. A tour of the Family Birthing Centre will be provided, and participants will receive refreshments, certificates, a gift bag and souvenir handouts. Parents are encouraged to sign up their 3-10 year olds for this free class. To register, call St. Margaret’s Family Birthing Centre at (815) 664-1345 or (815) 223-5346, ext. 345.
