Events & Classes

For women undergoing cancer treatment, this special program is designed to teach beauty techniques to help overcome the appearance-related side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Trained, volunteer cosmetologists teach women how to cope with skin changes and hair loss using cosmetics and skin care products donated by the cosmetic industry. Free cosmetic kits are provided to participants.

Tours of the Family Birthing Suites are offered to anyone wishing to see our beautiful unit. If you are thinking of having a baby, or if you're a mother-to-be or an excited grandparent, we would love to give you a tour. After tour, we'll answer any questions.

We are committed to providing breastfeeding moms with all the education and support they need to have a successful breastfeeding experience. This class focuses on the benefits of breastfeeding, pumping, and going back to work. Breastfeeding moms will also get advice to help solve problems related to breastfeeding. The class is taught by a certified lactation consultant. Nursing mothers are welcome to bring their infants.

This fun class is for children ages 3-7 who are preparing to welcome a new brother or sister. Siblings-to-be will learn how a newborn baby looks and acts and what happens while mom and baby are in the hospital. Activities, discussion and a tour of the birthing suites helps them feel a part of the experience. Each child should bring a doll or stuffed animal.

This is great, one day class covering labor, comfort measures, relaxation and medical interventions. We also cover pain management options and vaginal and cesarean birth. A tour of the unit will take place at the end of the class. We will explain delivery and postpartum care in a one of the suites to give you a better understanding of the delivery process. This class, along with a breastfeeding class, will give you all you need for a great labor experience. Please attend class during your last trimester of pregnancy (months 7, 8 & 9). Wear something comfortable and lunch will be provided.

Intended for licensed and certified healthcare professionals, this course teaches the skills of CPR for victims of all ages, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction.

Participants will learn the basic techniques of adult, child and infant CPR and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and first aid for choking. The class is appropriate for anyone interested in learning skills that could save the life of a loved one, friend, co-worker or citizen in the community.

Give the gift of life by donating blood. Donors must be at least 17 years old or 16 with written parental permission, weigh at least 110 pounds, be symptom free of cold, flu and allergies, and be in general good health.

Designed to enhance overall fitness for individuals age 55 and older, this class is a balanced fitness program that includes a combination of cardio-respiratory, muscle, endurance and flexibility training.

Designed for youths age 11 and older, this course can help babysitters: interview for a babysitting job, choose safe and age-appropriate toys and games, perform first aid, learn diapering and feeding techniques, handle bedtime issues, and learn tips for having a safe babysitting experience. Participants should bring a doll to class. Lunch is included.

This fun and informative 3-hour emergency preparedness fair is for 4th, 5th and 6th grade students. Hospital staff, along with members of the Morris Police Department, local Fire Departments, EMS agencies, and Grundy County Sheriff’s Department, will provide demonstrations and interactive activities to acquaint children with possible emergency situations and procedures. Participants will also receive first aid instruction. Registration is required as space is limited.