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 time 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

2013--Saturdays: January 26, April 20, July 20 and October 19

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)

2013--Wednesdays: January 16, February 20, March 20, April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20 and December 18.

Freedom From Smoking ®

Cost: $25, includes workbook

Location: RCH Training Room (lower level)

Session Dates (eight classes per session): **Next Session begins Monday, March 4, 2013**

Please call our Community Events Coordinator at 815-561-3110 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 815-561-3110 or e-mail eanaya@rcha.net to register.

Upcoming Classes:

Thursday, March 28, 2013
Wednesday, June 5, 2013

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 (ACLS)

Cost: $150, includes book and card, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Location: RCH Training Room (lower level)

2013--Thursdays: February 21, May 16, August 15 and November 21

Healthcare Provider CPR Class

Cost: $45, includes book & card

Location: RCH Training Room, lower level

Thursday, January 24, 2013, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 18, 2013, 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 26, 2013, 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Cost: $150, includes book and card, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Location: RCH Training Room (lower level)

2013: Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, October 23

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Cost: $150, includes book and card, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Location: RCH Training Room (lower level)

2013--Thursdays: March 21, June 20, September 19 and December 12