OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center provides a number of programs for the public. Most programs are free, unless a fee is listed. Call the numbers listed for information.
Fitness Classes - OSF Center for Health, 5510 East State
Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays
Power Lunch (Strength Training) – 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Basic Training – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Morning Combo Class – 7:30 to 8:30 a. m.
Golden Motion Fitness Class – 12 noon to 1 p.m.
Abs/Stretching – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Participants purchase a “punch card” that can be used to attend any 12 class sessions. The card expires one year from the date of purchase. The cost is $48 for OSF Health Fitness members and $60 for non-members. Please note that participants who are not OSF Health Fitness members must provide a completed physician’s authorization form in order to participate in the classes.
All classes are offered for six weeks. For more information, call 815-395-4505.
OSF Saint Anthony Employee Craft Bazaar
7 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Friday, November 9 – Ambulatory Care Conference Rooms.
All are welcome to attend the Craft Bazaar. Christmas items, baby clothes, toys, crocheted gifts—many unique and hand-made items will be available. While you’re at the Craft Bazaar, remember to visit the new Java City Coffee Bar and Gift Shop with its unique, beautiful merchandise.
Saint Anthony College of Nursing Open House
5 to 7 p.m. –Tuesday, November 13, 2007 – Saint Anthony College of Nursing.
Prospective students, parents, teachers and counselors encouraged to attend. Faculty, students, financial aid officers available. Tours given and refreshments served.
For more information, call 815-395-5091.
Center for Health Fitness
The OSF Saint Anthony Center for Health Fitness offers several fitness classes for seniors as well as a fitness center with spacious exercise areas, AirDynes, stationary bikes, stairmasters, treadmills, Nautilus and other equipment.
Members can also make appointments with personal trainers, all of whom are degreed and certified exercise physiologists, to help meet individual needs and goals. Call 815-395-4505 for information.
Lose
10 Pounds in 10 Weeks
Held on Wednesdays. Your choice of 9:00 am or 6:00 pm -- OSF Center for Health,
5510 East State St.
The 10 Wednesday
sessions include information on resting metabolic rate, exercise
at home, fats, proteins and carbohydrates, reading labels, vitamins
and supplements, dining out, menus, recipes, grocery shopping and
wellness for life. Individual session with a registered dietitian
included. Fee: $100 for OSF Health Fitness members and $150 for
non-members. The fee includes unlimited use of the fitness
center. Two people (“buddies”) registering together
receive a $10 discount. Buddies do not need to attend the same
class time. Class size is limited. For
information and registration, call 815-395-4591.
Support
Groups -- 2007
Huntington’s Disease Support Group Meeting
2 to 4 p.m., Sundays, November 11 and December 9 -Saint Francis Room
For Huntington’s disease patients, their family members, caregivers and healthcare professionals. Call 815-282-0600 for information.
Post-Polio Support Group Meeting
Tuesdays, November 13 and December 11 -- 6:30 pm -- Saint Francis Room
For more information, call 815-988-4093.
Woman to Woman Breast Cancer Support Group
Wednesdays, November 7 and December 5 -- 5:00 pm -- Women's Center Library
The informal meetings offer speakers as well as topics for discussion chosen by the participants. The meetings provide a safe place for breast cancer patients "to let their hair down" and to share experiences as well as camaraderie. Registration is not required. If you have any questions, call 815-227-2618.
Breast Cancer Risk Reduction Class
Thursdays, November 8 and December 13 -- 9:30 am to 10:30 am -- Center for Cancer Care Library
The class is designed for women who have not been diagnosed with breast cancer but may have a moderate to high risk for developing the disease. Risk factors include having a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, carrying flawed versions of certain genes or being diagnosed with precancerous breast changes. Women concerned about their chance of developing hereditary breast cancer can use the “Pedigree Assessment Tool” (PAT) that Dr. Kent Hoskins, OSF Saint Anthony medical oncologist, and his colleagues developed for identifying women at high risk for hereditary breast cancer syndrome. To access the PAT click here. Information provided in the class is derived from the National Cancer Institute and from the STAR study, including the benefits and risks of chemoprevention. Class size is limited, and registration is required by calling 815-227-2618.
Stepping Forward Cancer Support GroupMeetings
Thursdays, November 8 and December 13 -- 6:30 pm -- Center for Cancer Care Library
This is a free support group for cancer patients, their families and friends. Support group meetings are informal and allow participants to share their concerns and experiences. Various topics dealing with cancer are explored during the meetings, although formal educational programs are not offered. For more information, call 815-395-2223.
Alpha Support Group for
Widowed Persons of All Ages
Potluck - Saturday,
November 24 -- 6 pm -- Foundation
Room
Christmas Party, Saturday, December 8.
This group is for widowed persons of all ages. Entertainment will be provided.
Gentlemen are requested to bring wine, pop or snacks. Ladies are asked to bring
a dish to pass or dessert for eight people. Alpha membership is not required
to attend the potluck. For more information, call 815-633-1642 or 815-633-9530.
Gastric
Bypass Support Group
Monday,
November 26 -- 6:30 pm -- Center
For Health
A support group for those who have undergone gastric
bypass surgery, or those who are considering the procedure as a weight loss and
management option, are invited to attend this free monthly informational meeting.
For more information, please call 815-395-5036.
Community Diabetes Support Group
A certified diabetes educator moderates a group discussion. The meeting allows participants an opportunity to ask questions, express their concerns and share their experiences. Meetings are free and open to the public. For information, call 815-395-5159.
Insulin
Pump Support Group Meeting
A free support group meeting held once or twice a year for those
who use insulin pumps to help control their disease. Call 815-395-5159
for information.
New
Hope
This group was created for those who have suffered a recent loss. Space is limited,
and reservations by calling required. New Hope is a free support group for the
recently bereaved, which meets for six-week sessions two times a year. Call 815-395-5358
for information and registration.
Rockford
Ostomy Association Support Group
This group generally meets
on the third Monday of the month (except during the summer). Ostomy
patients, families,
friends and healthcare professionals are invited to attend the
free meetings. Meetings will resume in September 2007.
For more information, call 815-397-2514.
Education
and Training
Eating
to Lower Your Blood Pressure
OSF registered dietitians offer menus, recipes and cooking tips. There is no
cost for the class, but registration is required three days in advance by calling
815-395-5025.
Eating
to Lower Your Cholesterol
OSF registered dietitians offer menus, recipes
and cooking tips. There is no cost for the class,
but
registration is required three days in advance
by calling 815-395-5025.
Heartsaver First Aid with CPR
The Department of Children and Family Services recognizes this course for Day
Care Providers.
This course is designed to teach CPR, relief of an obstructed airway, and first
aid principles and responses to medical and injury emergencies to all lay rescuers,
particularly those who are expected to respond to emergencies in the workplace
and who are required to obtain a course completion card – a credential – documenting
completion of a CPR course. This is an 8-hour course that is divided into two
4-hour evenings. Part 1 covers the CPR and choking sequences for adult, child
and infant. Part 2 covers the First Aid components. Course fees include the cost
of required course material. The cost is $50 for Part 1 CPR & Part 2 First
Aid; $30 for Part 1 CPR (only); and $30 for Part 2 First Aid (only). A registration
form can be obtained by calling Staff Development at 815/395-5474.
Instructor Courses for BLS, ACLS, and PALS
The purpose of an instructor curse is to develop proficiency in teaching
the provider course. To become an instructor in any of the three disciplines,
a person must possess a firm working knowledge of the material. They must be
current in the discipline for which they wish to become an instructor and they
must be recommended as having instructor potential by the course director of
their most recent provider course. An instructor is expected to demonstrate in-depth
factual knowledge of basic and advanced cardiac and emergency care for the various
age groups. They must be able to clearly define the program objectives to the
students and evaluate the students’ progress toward these objectives. Therefore,
essential components of all the AHA instructor courses include principles of
adult learning, the use of interactive teaching strategies, and the ability to
sequence instruction and evaluate progress. For further information regarding
cost and date offerings please call 815/395-5545.
(PALS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Course
The
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course includes
both certification and renewal portions. Fees: $110 for
certification; $90 for renewal.
The
OSF Saint Anthony staff development department
will also be offering BLS (Basic Life Support)
Healthcare Provider Renewal and ACLS (Advanced
Cardiac Life Support) Renewal courses. Call
815-395-5474 for information about and registration
for BLS/CPR classes.
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Staying
Healthy
When you join the OSF Saint Anthony Center for Health Fitness,
5510 East State Street, you will receive an individualized evaluation
for a fitness program that meets your particular needs and goals.
You will also receive a one-on-one introduction to the fitness
equipment, including AirDynes, stationary bikes, ellipticals, stairmasters,
treadmills and other equipment.
If
you wish, you can have a personal trainer on
an ongoing basis, either as part of a group or
as
an individual. Our OSF certified personal trainers
and exercise
physiologists have dual credentials, ensuring that your needs are met in
a safe manner. Additional programs at the OSF
Center for Health
include Occupational Rehabilitation Services
and the Center for Sports Medicine, which offers
the strength and
conditioning program known as "The Edge."
Outpatient
programs include Physical Therapy, Occupational
Therapy, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Lymphedema
Management, and the Pulmonary Rehabilitation program.
For information,
call 815-395-4505.
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Programs
for Parents-to-Be and Families
At the Center for Life,
we offer several programs to help prepare you and the rest of your
family for the birth of your baby. These classes and events are
great ways to meet other parents-to-be and their families.
For all classes offered through the OSF Center for Life, call 815-227-2695.
Baby Express
The content of the Preparation for Parenthood Class is condensed into this one-day Saturday class (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Topics include infant and toddler CPR. Other topics include relaxation, breathing and labor support skills, stages of labor, alternatives for pain control and the birth process. Couples should wear comfortable clothing to class and bring two bed pillows. Class size is limited and registration is required. Fee: $75 per couple.
Preparation for Parenthood Baby 101 Classes
Four sessions. New! Baby Expressions!, a presentation by the Rockford College Music Academy, is now included in the sessions as a method for parents to bond with their unborn child. Breastfeeding and infant/child CPR instruction are included in the fees. Fee: $35 if the baby is delivered at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center; $60 if the baby is not delivered at OSF Saint Anthony.
Pre-registration is required. Call 815-227-2695.
Sibling Class and Tours
This program helps prepare children age three to 10 for a new baby's arrival and to reassure them that they are special. Parents are asked to join as their children learn how to diaper, hold, and burp a baby. Class also includes a tour of the Center for Life as well as valuable suggestions for parents on how to ease the child's adjustment to a new baby. For children ages 3 to 10. Fee: $5 per family. Pre-registration is required. Call 815-227-2695.
Prenatal Refresher Class for Repeat Parents
Meets from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday every other month. It is designed for those who have previously given birth. This one-session refresher class includes breathing and relaxation techniques and information on delivery to help parents prepare for the birth of another child. Fee: $25 per couple. Pre-registration is required. Call 815-227-2695.
Breastfeeding Class
Mothers who are breastfeeding their babies can attend a free Breastfeeding Class
on the third Monday of every month. Fathers are welcome to attend. The breastfeeding
classes are included in the "Baby 101" Preparation for Parenthood classes.
Taught by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, the classes
are free. For information and to register, call 815-227-2695.
Infant/Toddler
CPR
This course is for parents, babysitters, childcare providers
and others who have contact with children. Taught by American
Heart Association instructors, the class is included in the "Baby 101" Prenatal
Classes. Class size is limited. The fee is $12.50 per person.
For information and to register, call 815-227-2695.
Post-Partum
Clinic
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center offers the free Post-Partum Clinic
for new mothers and their babies who are born at the OSF Saint
Anthony Center for Life OB department. For information and registration
for all Center for Life classes, call 815-227-2695.
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Programs
for Older Adults
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center offers several programs
for persons 50 years of age and older. Call 815-395-5064 for information
and registration.
SHIP Medicare/Insurance
Clinic
From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the second Friday of each month-- OSF
Saint Anthony Volunteer Services Office. Reservations required by calling 815-395-5064.
Free Blood Pressure
Screening
From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the Third Wednesday of each month -- OSF Saint Anthony Volunteer Services Office. Walk-ins welcome.
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