Kishwaukee Community Hospital Offers Community Wellness Programs

Weekly Blood Pressure Clinics

A community wellness health professional from Kishwaukee Community Hospital monitors your blood pressure weekly free at three area locations. You receive blood pressure information and a tracking card. On Mondays at Kish Hospital from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Wednesdays at KishHealth Family and Specialty Care in Genoa from 9 to 11 a.m., and on Thursdays at KishHealth Family & Specialty Care in Waterman from 9 to 11 a.m. No registration is required; just walk in.

 

Girls Only… Your Changing Body in Genoa         

This program is for 9 to 12-year-old girls and their moms. The natural physical and emotional changes a young girl experiences can be overwhelming and puzzling. Knowing what to expect can lessen anxiety and make the transition smoother. The fee for the class is $10 per family. The class is Mar. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at KishHealth Family & Specialty Care in Genoa. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Live Healthy Team Challenge

Need some motivation to get healthy? Being part of a team can help you reach your weight and fitness goals through support, accountability and education. Join us for this comprehensive health challenge where teams of ten with coaches compete to lose weight and reach their health and fitness goals. The Live Healthy Team Challenge includes weekly team workouts at the YMCA and educational programs at Kish Hospital, on Mondays, from Mar. 26 to May 14, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., including a variety of topics from portion control, to exercise, to maintaining weight loss. Weigh-ins are every Monday. Participants receive a free membership to the YMCA during this challenge. Top team, female and male winners receive various memberships to the YMCA.  Prizes will be raffled off each week. The fee to participate is $30 for a YMCA member, non-YMCA members $80. Registration is required; to register, call Sue Munz at the YMCA 815.756.9577.

 

Control Your Cholesterol in Genoa

Are you concerned about your cholesterol? Do you understand what affects cholesterol levels? Whether your levels are high or normal, there are lifestyle changes you can make to reduce or maintain healthy cholesterol. Join us to receive a variety of resources and tools to develop healthy life-long habits. If you have your cholesterol results, please bring them. The free class is Mar. 27 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at KishHealth Family & Specialty Care in Genoa. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Cancer Support Group

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 group meets on Wednesdays of each month, until April 25, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at The Cancer Center at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. No registration is required; just walk in. For more information, call 815.748.2958 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Look Good… Feel Better®

Look Good… Feel Better® is presented in partnership with the American Cancer Society, Personal Care Products Council Foundation, Professional Beauty Association, and National Cosmetology Association. This free program teaches beauty techniques to women or girls who are actively undergoing cancer treatment to help combat the appearance-related side effects of radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Come learn tips for skin care, makeup, hair care and wigs. All participants receive a free kit of cosmetics. (Valued up to $200.) The free program is on Mar. 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Cancer Center at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. Call 815.748.2958 to register or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Facial Rejuvenation with Dr. Williams

Hauser-Ross Eye Institute now offers a fusion of medical science and aesthetics designed to refresh your look with minimal downtime. Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon Kenya Williams, MD, explains how the innovations in medical-grade treatments make it possible to slow down and possibly, reverse skin damage. Join us to learn about Botox, dermal fillers, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, facials, medical grade skin care products, laser surgery for brown spots, photo facials and cosmetic eyelid surgery. The free class is Mar. 29 from 6 to 7 p.m. in Kish Hospital’s Roberts Conference Center. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Men’s Game Night

For men impacted by cancer either as a survivor or caregiver, join us for a night of camaraderie and fun watching the final NCAA tournament on Apr. 2, starting a half hour before the NCAA basketball game starts, at The Cancer Center at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. Call 815.748.2958 to register or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Diabetes: Self-Management

Individual appointments with certified KishHealth diabetes educators are available in Genoa, Waterman, and DeKalb. For more information or to schedule an appointment call 815.748.8378, or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

HeartWise Cardiac Health Evaluation

The HeartWise Cardiac Health Evaluation program utilizes a combination of screening and non-invasive tests to evaluate risk factors for heart disease including: a state-of-the-art CT heart scan to reveal extent of calcified plaque, an indication of blockage in the coronary arteries; a blood draw for cholesterol and blood sugar levels; blood pressure, BMI and waist measurement; computerized health risk assessment; and a personal consultation with a registered nurse to identify and understand your cardiac risk factors. Suggested for those 40 years or older with at least one risk factor for heart disease. The cost is $99 person. May not be covered by insurance. Appointments are required. For more information, call 815.748.2975.

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Neuroscience and Sleep Disorder Center at Kish Hospital Receives Program Accreditation

Kishwaukee Community Hospital’s Neuroscience and Sleep Disorder Center has received accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), making it the only accredited sleep lab program in the area.

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), this accreditation is “the gold standard by which the medical community and the public can evaluate sleep medicine services.” The standards for accreditation tells consumers that sleep medicine providers display and maintain proficiency in areas such as testing procedures and policies, patient safety and follow-up, and physician and staff training.

“In addition to sleep studies, the center ensures patient compliance with home treatment by providing a sleep disorders support group referred to as A.W.A.K.E (Alert, Well, And Keeping Energetic),” said Joey Schap, director of Respiratory Care, Sleep, EEG, Pulmonary Function Testing and Cardiopulmonary Rehab at Kish Hospital. “This support group is offered once per quarter and is open to the public free of charge,” Schap added. “Many people affected by a sleep disorder use this group to meet with others affected by the same disorder and find it useful for ideas about home treatment.”

To receive a five-year accreditation, a sleep center must meet or exceed all standards for professional healthcare as designated by the AASM. The accreditation process involves detailed inspection of a center’s facility and staff, including an evaluation of testing procedures, patient contacts, and physician training. Additionally, the facility’s goals must be clearly stated and include plans for positively affecting the quality of medical care in the community it serves. 

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is a professional medical society for clinicians, researchers, and other health care providers in the field of sleep medicine. As the national accrediting body for sleep disorders centers and labs, the AASM is dedicated to setting standards and promoting excellence in sleep medicine health care, education and research. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine currently accredits more than 2,200 sleep medicine centers and laboratories across the country.

To schedule an appointment to see a sleep specialist at Kish Hospital’s Neuroscience and Sleep Disorder Center, call 815.277.3979. For more information, visit www.kishhospital.org/sleep.

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KishHealth System Announces Board Changes

           Michael Larson has been named chair of the KishHealth System Board of Directors succeeding Michael Cullen, who served as chair for four years.  Cullen, president and CEO of The National Bank & Trust Co., Sycamore, will continue to serve on the board.

           Larson of DeKalb, former owner of Elmer Larson Inc., has served on the health system board of directors for eight years. He is active with the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and previously was vice president of ReNew DeKalb. He also served on the boards of the Kishwaukee Family YMCA and the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

           The health system board also recently recognized two longtime members, Mike Mooney and Anita Zurbrugg, who retired from the board after fulfilling their maximum allowable terms. It also welcomed three new members, Thomas Choice, Dr. Photine Liakos, and Leonetta Rizzi.

             Mooney of DeKalb ended 18 years of involvement with the health system, which began with his appointment to the Kishwaukee Health System Council in 1993. In 2001, he was appointed to the Kishwaukee Community Hospital Board of Directors, which transitioned to the KishHealth System Board of Directors in 2002. He continued to serve on the health system board until 2011, and was board chair from 2004 to 2007.

              “Mike’s contributions to our community’s healthcare delivery system cannot be measured just in years,” said Kevin Poorten, health system president and CEO.  “He provided leadership and vision during a time of reorganization and planning that led to a new hospital in DeKalb, expansion of services, quality improvements in patient care, and strategic initiatives that will take the health system into a new era of reform and technological advances.

            “We applaud Mike’s continuing and dedicated community involvements and wish him the best as he transitions with the new ownership of the DeKalb/Sycamore GM dealership,” Poorten said.

             Zurbrugg of DeKalb was appointed to the Kish Hospital board in 2001, and like Mooney, transitioned to the health system board in 2002, serving until 2011. She also was on the board of Health Progress Inc., the health system’s for-profit arm, and was its chair from 2004 to 2008.

            “As a health system board member, Anita was passionate about improving the healthcare delivery system for our community. We’re thrilled that she will continue to serve the human needs of our community in her new role as program director for the DeKalb County Community Foundation,” Poorten said.

            The newest board members, Choice, Liakos, and Rizzi, began their terms in December 2011.

            Choice, president of Kishwaukee College and past chair of the Ben Gordon Center Board, also served on the Health Progress Board.

            Dr. Liakos, a DeKalb native and orthopedic surgeon with Midwest Orthopaedic Institute in Sycamore, previously served on the DeKalb County Board of Health and the Family Service Agency Foundation Board.

            Rizzi of Genoa is manager of Coordinated Care Solutions for Walgreens Health System Solutions, Deerfield. Before joining Walgreens she worked in the hospital and community side of healthcare for 26 years.

            “Our new board members provide diversity in expertise that will be invaluable as we address the challenges of healthcare reform and meeting the needs of our patients and community,” Poorten said.

            Other members of the health system board of directors are Terry Duffy, Serena; Dr. Umesh Goswami, DeKalb; Tom Matya, DeKalb; Mary Lynn McArtor,  Malta; John Moulton, Sycamore; Dr. Jagdish Patel, DeKalb; Promod Vohra, DeKalb; Brad Waller, Sycamore; and Dr. Ann West, Sandwich.

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Sycamore Golf Club’s Annual Swing into Spring Weekend Season Pass Sale

Friday, March 2nd, Saturday, March 3rd and Sunday, March 4th

On the first weekend of March, area golfers can purchase their 2012 Golf Season Pass at 5% off the 2012 rates! During this sale all pro shop merchandise will be offered at inventory blowout prices to help golfers get ready for the 2012 golf season. Gold shoes are 50% off regular price! Shirts as low as$9.99! Interested golfers can also sign up for leagues, purchase their Permanent Saturday and Sunday Tee Times and receive information about our 2012 Tournament Schedule and League Programs. The purchasing of your 2012 Golf Season Pass at a 5% discount in ONLY available for the first weekend in March. Starting March 5th Season Passes may be purchased in the pro shop at the posted 2012 Season Pass Prices.

Hours for the Special Swing into Spring Season Pass and Pro Shop Sale are:

Friday, March 2nd and Saturday, March 3rd from 8:30am to 4:30pm

Sunday, March 4th from 9am to 3pm

Visit us on www.sycgolfclub.com

940 East State Street Sycamore, Illinois

(815) 895-3884

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Kishwaukee Community Hospital Offers Community Wellness Programs

Fit and Fun Senior Workout

Are you looking for a fitness program tailored especially 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. Class size limited to 12 people. Classes meet from Mar. 19 to May 11 from 9 to 10 a.m. or noon to 1 p.m. at Unlimited Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine, Sycamore. The cost to participate is $80 for twice a week. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. For information and to register call 815.748.8900 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Chair Fitness

Do you sit for long hours and end up with tension in your back and shoulders? Would you like to learn simple stretching techniques to help you feel better throughout the day? Join a KishHealth certified yoga instructor to learn yoga based chair exercises that can improve your flexibility, develop core strength, reduce tension and stress, and improve posture. All ages are welcome. The free class is on Tuesdays from Mar. 20 to Apr. 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Kish Hospital’s Roberts Conference Center. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Infant Massage

Research shows touch is essential to human development. This one-hour, hands-on class will instruct you in beginner infant massage techniques and the clinical effects of massage on your baby. Limit two adults per infant. The class fee is $20 per couple. The class is Mar. 21 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Unlimited Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine, Sycamore. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. For information and to register call 815.748.8900 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

New Treatment Options for Cataracts with Dr. Dhaliwal

A cataract is a painless “clouding” of the eye lens. Join Ophthalmologist Jasmeet Dhaliwal, MD, from Hauser-Ross Eye Institute as he explains the diagnosis and available treatment for cataracts. The free class is Mar. 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Kish Hospital’s Roberts Conference Center. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

New Baby Care

A class for parents, grandparents, and other caregivers to learn the basics of newborn care. Bathing, diapering, feeding, sleeping, and comforting techniques to soothe a crying baby are just a few of the topics we will explore. The class fee is $15 per couple. The class is on Mar. 22 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in Kish Hospital’s Roberts Conference Center. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

Sibling Class

Children ages 2 – 7 will benefit from this class by learning how babies look, act and behave. Children tour a room in the Kish Hospital Maternity Suites, visit a newborn in the nursery, practice holding a baby and watch a video about big brothers and sisters. The class fee is $10 per family. The class is on Mar. 24 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Kish Hospital’s Roberts Conference Center. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Safe Sitter Basic

This 2-day internationally recognized babysitting program teaches 11 to 13-year-olds the skills to provide children in their care a safe, nurturing environment. Includes Safe Sitter backpack, manual, supplies and light refreshments. The fee for the class is $40 per person. The class is Mar. 24 and 31 from 8:30 a.m. to noon in Kish Hospital’s Roberts Conference Center. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Girls Only… Your Changing Body in Genoa

This program is for 9 to 12-year-old girls and their moms. The natural physical and emotional changes a young girl experiences can be overwhelming and puzzling. Knowing what to expect can lessen anxiety and make the transition smoother. The fee for the class is $10 per family. The class is Mar. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at KishHealth Family & Specialty Care in Genoa. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Live Healthy Team Challenge

Need some motivation to get healthy? Being part of a team can help you reach your weight and fitness goals through support, accountability and education. Join us for this comprehensive health challenge where teams of ten with coaches compete to lose weight and reach their health and fitness goals. The Live Healthy Team Challenge includes weekly team workouts at the YMCA and educational programs at Kish Hospital, on Mondays, from Mar. 26 to May 14, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., including a variety of topics from portion control, to exercise, to maintaining weight loss. Weigh-ins are every Monday. Participants receive a free membership to the YMCA during this challenge. Top team, female and male winners receive various memberships to the YMCA.  Prizes will be raffled off each week. The fee to participate is $30 for a YMCA member. Registration is required; to register, call Sue Munz at the YMCA 815.756.9577.

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Blood Drive at Kish Hospital Feb. 29

Heartland Blood Centers will be in Kish Hospital’s Roberts Conference Center on Feb. 29 for a blood drive from 1 to 5 p.m. Receive a “Cause and Effect: You Give. People Live” t-shirt as an appreciation gift. To make an appointment, call 815.756.1521 x151000 or sign up online at www.heartlandbc.org. Walk-ins are welcome and a photo i.d. is required.

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‘Wrapped in Love:’ 80 blankets donated to Kishwaukee Cancer Center

Cutline for photo:  Anne Meyer of Sycamore and her son, Bill of St. Charles, delivered 80 fleece blankets to The Cancer Center at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb, on  Valentine’s Day in memory of husband and father, William Meyer.  Cancer Center staff warmly accept the gift for their patients.

 

Chemotherapy and radiation therapy patients at The Cancer Center at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb, are the beneficiaries of a heartwarming gift in memory of William C. Meyer, a Sycamore man who died of lung cancer last April.

Eighty handmade fleece blankets were delivered to The Cancer Center on Valentine’s Day by Meyer’s wife, Anne, his son, Bill; and long time family friend, Diana Tennant. 

Tennant, a family consumer science teacher at Haines Middle School, St. Charles, challenged her students to make 100 fleece blankets in a project to honor the memory of the man who was like a father to her.

 The project soon became known as “Wrapped in Love,” as word spread that the class was looking for donations of fleece material and money to complete the challenge.

Students sent out emails and circulated flyers. Others students, faculty, sports teams, and friends from as far away as Virginia and Texas got involved. Enough material was donated and purchased to make double thick blankets. Students cut strips and tied the layers together. The finished blankets were then rolled and tied with bright ribbon with a picture or note from the designer attached.

“We are little shy of the 100 blankets, but will continue the project throughout the year to reach 100,” Tennant said.  And she’d be very pleased if the idea went viral, inspiring others throughout the country to make fleece blankets for cancer patients in their communities.

As Anne well knows, cancer patients get chilled during their many hours of treatment. The soft blankets made with two layers of fleece come in bright colors and whimsical patterns and are sure to  warm patients’ bodies and hearts. The project, she said, was a lesson in “paying it forward.”

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Kishwaukee Community Hospital Offers Community Wellness Programs

Positive Psychology and the Heroic Journey

Everyday stories are told of ordinary people successfully overcoming remarkable adversity.  Positive psychology helps people realize their innate optimism, resilience and strengths. Research shows an increase in life satisfaction can be achieved by taking positive action when setbacks occur. The Heroic Journey combines positive psychology with the perspective of personal heroism revealing our competence, abilities and strengths. Taught by a KishHealth System licensed therapist. The free class is Mar. 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Kish Hospital’s Roberts Conference Center. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Pilates

Improve posture, flexibility, and stamina by isolating and training core muscles with fluid, graceful movements. Pilates is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Class size limited to 15. Classes are $48 for once a week or $80 for twice a week.  Classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Mar. 13 to May 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Unlimited Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine, Sycamore. For more information and to register call 815.748.8900 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Late and Long-term Effects of Chemo with Dr. Memon

It’s a well-known fact that chemotherapy drugs cause side effects. Some of these are temporary, but there may also be long term effects or even those that occur after completing chemotherapy. Join Oncologist M. Ishaqe Memon, MD, as he discusses fatigue, memory and concentration changes, neuropathy, and heart and lung problems. The class is on Mar. 13, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at The Cancer Center at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. Call 815.748.2958 to register or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Women with Cancer Networking Group

Women with cancer are invited to engage in a time of healing discussions and connection with other women living with cancer.  This sacred time will allow opportunity to find support and share cancer related stories with new friends over late morning coffee and snacks. The group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, from January to April, meeting next on Mar. 13 and 27, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at The Cancer Center at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. No registration is required; just walk in. For more information, call 815.748.2958 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

If you regularly take time to help a loved one with errands, personal care, living arrangements, financial and legal concerns or activities, you are a caregiver. This six-week course is designed to give you the tools to take care of yourself as you provide care. The 90-minute sessions are especially helpful for caregivers with limited time. The free class is on Tuesdays from Mar. 13 to Apr. 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at DeKalb County Hospice. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. Call 815.756.3000 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Bridge of Hope

A grief group for adults who have recently experienced the death of someone special. This group meets for 6 sessions and offers grief education and support. The free group meets on Wednesdays from Mar. 14 to Apr. 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at DeKalb County Hospice. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. Call 815.756.3000 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Cancer Support Group

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 group meets on Wednesdays of each month, until April 25, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at The Cancer Center at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. No registration is required; just walk in. For more information, call 815.748.2958 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Fit and Fun Senior Workout

Are you looking for a fitness program tailored especially 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. Class size limited to 12 people. Classes meet from Mar. 19 to May 11 from 9 to 10 a.m. or noon to 1 p.m. at Unlimited Performance Rehabilitation &Sports Medicine, Sycamore. The cost to participate is $80 for twice a week. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. For information and to register call 815.748.8900 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

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Kishwaukee Community Hospital Offers Community Wellness Programs

Diabetes and Exercise: A Perfect Match

It’s important to focus on diet when living with diabetes, but exercise plays an important role in helping to control your blood sugar, weight, and improving your body’s use of insulin. Join a Kish Hospital Diabetes Educator to learn about the benefits of appropriate exercises for those with diabetes. The free class is Mar. 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Kish Hospital’s Roberts Conference Center. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Know Your Numbers – Malta Senior Center

Knowing and understanding your numbers is a component vital to good health. Heart disease and other health issues can be predicted using this information. Join us to learn your numbers and how to decrease your personal risk for disease. Free screenings include a blood sample for cholesterol and blood sugar levels, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), body fat and waist measurement. Heart healthy snacks and drinks provided. Same day results with a group presentation to help you interpret your numbers. Appointments are available from 9 a.m. to noon for this free program on Mar. 5 at the Malta Senior Center. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Spine Pain Relief with Dr. Hwang

Eighty percent of Americans suffer from back pain at some point in their life. Presented by Harvard trained Orthopedic Surgeon Raymond Hwang, MD, this discussion focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the neck and back. Meal provided. The free class is Mar. 6 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (dinner at 6 pm) in Kish Hospital’s Roberts Conference Center. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Know Your Numbers – Genoa Senior Center

Knowing and understanding your numbers is a component vital to good health. Heart disease and other health issues can be predicted using this information. Join us to learn your numbers and how to decrease your personal risk for disease. Free screenings include a blood sample for cholesterol and blood sugar levels, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), body fat and waist measurement. Heart healthy snacks and drinks provided. Same day results with a group presentation to help you interpret your numbers. Appointments are available from 9 a.m. to noon for this free program on Mar. 6 at the Genoa Senior Center. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Know Your Numbers – Sycamore Senior Center

Knowing and understanding your numbers is a component vital to good health. Heart disease and other health issues can be predicted using this information. Join us to learn your numbers and how to decrease your personal risk for disease. Free screenings include a blood sample for cholesterol and blood sugar levels, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), body fat and waist measurement. Heart healthy snacks and drinks provided. Same day results with a group presentation to help you interpret your numbers. Appointments are available from 9 a.m. to noon for this free program on Mar. 7 at the Sycamore Senior Center. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Are You Tired of Being Tired?

Are you at risk for a sleep disorder? Join a member of the Kish Hospital Sleep Center to learn about symptoms of sleep disorders including sleep apnea and the risks associated with it. Discover sleep hygiene tips to get you on track for a good night’s sleep. After the program, tour the sleep center at Kish Hospital. The free class is Mar. 8 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.  in Kish Hospital’s Roberts Conference Center. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Know Your Numbers – DeKalb Senior Center

Knowing and understanding your numbers is a component vital to good health. Heart disease and other health issues can be predicted using this information. Join us to learn your numbers and how to decrease your personal risk for disease. Free screenings include a blood sample for cholesterol and blood sugar levels, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), body fat and waist measurement. Heart healthy snacks and drinks provided. Same day results with a group presentation to help you interpret your numbers. Appointments are available from 9 a.m. to noon for this free program on Mar. 8 at the DeKalb Senior Center. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Know Your Numbers – Cortland Senior Center

Knowing and understanding your numbers is a component vital to good health. Heart disease and other health issues can be predicted using this information. Join us to learn your numbers and how to decrease your personal risk for disease. Free screenings include a blood sample for cholesterol and blood sugar levels, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), body fat and waist measurement. Heart healthy snacks and drinks provided. Same day results with a group presentation to help you interpret your numbers. Appointments are available from 9 a.m. to noon for this free program on Mar. 9 at the Cortland Senior Center. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Positive Psychology and the Heroic Journey

Everyday stories are told of ordinary people successfully overcoming remarkable adversity.  Positive psychology helps people realize their innate optimism, resilience and strengths. Research shows an increase in life satisfaction can be achieved by taking positive action when setbacks occur. The Heroic Journey combines positive psychology with the perspective of personal heroism revealing our competence, abilities and strengths. Taught by a KishHealth System licensed therapist. The free class is Mar. 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Kish Hospital’s Roberts Conference Center. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. Call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

 

Sleep Apnea AWAKE Group: Alert, Well, And Keeping Energetic

Sleep apnea affects all ages and can result in a variety of life changing health issues.  This group provides support and education to help improve the quality of life for those living with this condition.  Please call 815.277.3979 ext 215 for more information or to schedule. The free class is Mar. 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Kish Hospital’s Roberts Conference Center. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants is also required. Call 815.277.3979, x215 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

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Kish Hospital Laboratory Honors Employees of the Year

Heather Larsen and Lisa Kiepert have been honored by Kishwaukee Community Hospital’s Laboratory as the 2012 employees of the year. The award recipients are nominated by their peers and then selected by a review committee of the laboratory’s director and supervisors. Nominations are required to include a paragraph with specific examples of the employees’ good behaviors and values exhibited on the job. Winners are chosen based on the number of nominations and the reasons given. This is the third year of the annual awards.

 Heather Larsen has been chosen as Kish Hospital’s Phlebotomist of the Year. A nominator said, “Heather makes the change of shift pleasant because she comes in ready to work. Heather has one of the best personalities in the lab. She is bright, friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, and above all, puts the patients first. I always feel confident that if Heather was involved with something it was done correctly. She is a great example of positivity.”

Heather worked for Kish Hospital, starting in 2001, as a phlebotomist for five and a half years, returning last year in January. Heather said, “I have really enjoyed working at Kish Hospital and am honored my co-workers picked me for Phlebotomist of the Year. Thank you all very much!”

Lisa Kiepert has been selected as Kish Hospital’s Lab Tech of the Year. A nominator said, “Lisa is the first person to jump on board and try to make improvements in the lab. She is a great mentor and very knowledgeable. Lisa is very dedicated to this lab and deserves to be recognized for her hard work. Lisa is a great leader and micro section head. She is always willing to help anyone who needs it. She never seems too busy to ask a question or to help resolve an issue.”

Lisa has been a lab tech for 20 years, 16 at Kish Hospital. Lisa said, “I have witnessed the huge growth that this facility has and is experiencing and it is exciting. I admire the commitment that this institution, the doctors, and staff are making to the community. I am blessed to be surrounded by a group of techs, phlebotomists, processors, and secretarial staff who exhibit the values of Kish Hospital. Everyone is deserving of recognition for all the hard work.”

Dorrie Kasmar, administrative director of Kish Hospital’s Lab, said, “This is such an important award for us because the winners are primarily selected by their peers.  It is rewarding to read the nominations and hear all the good things that the staff members are doing for patients and each other.” She added, “Their nominations reflect the high values they hold for the work that they do. The winners have their pictures posted in the department and they receive an award certificate and a gift certificate.”

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