Classes

(All classes are held in St. Margaret’s First Floor
Presentation Room, unless otherwise noted.)

CPR Classes
• Family & Friends: Sept. 2, 6 p.m.
• Healthcare Provider: May 6, 6 p.m.
• Heartsaver: July 1, 6 p.m.

St. Margaret’s Hospital Volunteer Orientation
Third Friday of every month, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Diabetes Education Classes
Classes meet once a week for four weeks. Different topics will be covered each week.

During the months of May, July and September, class will meet on
Mondays, from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

During the months of April, June, August and October, class will meet on Mondays, from 7-9 p.m.

The following topics will be covered:

Week 1:
“Overview of Diabetes, Complications and Monitoring,” presented by Pat Schummer, RN, MS

Week 2:
“Nutrition and Diet,” presented by Marilyn Csernus,
MS, RD, LDN

Week 3:
“Medications,” presented by C. Slingsby, Pharm D and
L. Brophy, Pharm D, and “Stress Management,”
presented by Jan Seaborn, LSW

Week 4:
“Exercise and Activity,” presented by Candy Ference,
Exercise Specialist, and “Foot, Skin and Oral Care,”
presented by Pat Schummer, RN, MS
To register for programs, call 815-664-1613

Childbirth Education
• Prenatal/Lamaze Classes: Classes meet for four consecutive weeks
and start on April 28. They are held in the St. Margaret’s First Floor Presentation Room, from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

• Sibling Classes (for 3-8 years olds preparing to welcome a new baby
into the family), Classes will be held on Saturday, May 24 at 10 a.m. in Room 309 at St. Margaret’s Hospital.

• ABC Prenatal Classes (for pregnant women in their first and second
trimesters of pregnancy), Classes will be held Monday, June 2. They will take place at 6:30 p.m. in St. Margaret’s First Floor Presentation Room.

To register for all programs, call St. Margaret’s Family Birthing Centre
at 815-664-1345 or 815-223-5346, ext. 345.