Community Support

Check back often to find information on blood pressure and diabetes screenings as well as educational information to maintain your health!

Support Groups

Conference Rooms are located on the lower level.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Private Dining Room

Sundays at 7 a.m. & 7 p.m.

Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.

"Compassionate Healing" Grief Support - Auxiliary Room
Third Tuesday of the Month from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Providing individuals with the tools in coping with life at this difficult ime in a setting of group sharing. Members will be able to understand the seven stages of grief, and they will allow each person the ability to share ways in which they are personally dealing with their loss.

For more information, call 815-562-2181, ext. 2684.

Diabetic Support Group - Auxiliary Room
Third Monday of the Month at 7 p.m.

Connect with others who may be going through similar situations. Excellent forum for discussing problems, sharing solutions and encouraging other diabetics. Caregivers are welcome. Includes monthly newsletter. For more information, call 815-562-2181, ext. 1225.

Group Hope - Private Dining Room

Mondays at 6:30 p.m.

Provides support with depression and bi-polar disorder. Affiliated with the Rock River Valley Mental Health Association. Contact Dr. Charles Smith at 815-398-9628.

Educational Classes

Community Heartsaver CPR & First Aid Class

Cost: $45, includes book & card (American Heart Association curriculum)

Location: RCH Training Room, lower level

All classes are on Saturdays and meet from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

July 21, 2012

August 9, 2012

October 27, 2012

Community Heartsaver CPR & AED Class

All classes are on Wednesdays and meet from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Cost: $40, includes book and card (American Heart Association curriculum)

Location: RCH Training Room (lower level)

May 16, 2012

June 20, 2012

July 18, 2012

August 15, 2012

September 19, 2012

October 17, 2012

November 21, 2012

December 19, 2012

Freedom From Smoking ®

Cost: $25, includes workbook

Location: RCH Training Room (lower level)

Session Dates (eight classes per session): Class dates for 2012 to be announced.

Please call our Community Events Coordinator at 815-562-2181, ext. 1226 or e-mail eanaya@rcha.net regarding cost and registration. All instructors have received training through the American Lung Association.

Safe Sitter Class

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $35, includes materials

Location: RCH Training Room, lower level

Please call our Community Events Coordinator at 815-562-2181, ext. 1226 or e-mail eanaya@rcha.net to register.

Next Class: Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Class will be held at the hospital in the Training room (lower level).

Young children are not always able to communicate their needs and protect themselves. That's why babysitters must be able to handle whatever situation arises and react appropriately.

These classes teach boys and girls, ages 11-14, how to handle emergencies when caring for younger children.

SAFE SITTERS will learn:

· What to do if a child stops breathing

· How to call for emergency assistance

· How to perform basic child care skills (diapering, feeding, etc.)

· How to entertain children and keep them safe

· How to manage the "business of babysitting."

Classes for Healthcare Providers

Please contact our Education Department at jlodico@rcha.net or call 815-562-2181, ext. 2581 to register or for more information regarding these classes.

American Heart Association curriculum is used for all courses.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Two days

Day One: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Day Two: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

(Renewals may test out first day.) All classes are on Thursdays and Fridays.

Cost: $150, includes book and card

Location: RCH Training Room, lower level

May 17 & 18, 2012

August 16 & 17, 2012

November 15 & 16, 2012

Healthcare Provider CPR Class

Cost: $45, includes book & card

Location: RCH Training Room, lower level

Thursday, May 24, 2012, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 27, 2012, 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Cost: $150, includes book and card

Location: RCH Training Room (lower level)

Wednesday, October 17, 2012, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Two days

Day One: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Day Two: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

(Renewals may test out first day.) All classes are on Thursdays and Fridays.

Cost: $150, includes book and card

Location: RCH Training Room, lower level

June 21 & 22, 2012

September 20 & 21, 2012

December 13 & 14, 2012