Online Childbirth Class
Date: January 1 - December 31, 2019
Time: All Day
Description:
Our online childbirth class is ideal for expectant parents who can’t attend our Prepared Childbirth class due to work schedules, time constraints or medical conditions. The eight-chapter program is an interactive, web-based class that uses videos, personal birth stories, animations, activities and games to teach all the essential information parents need to know to prepare for their baby’s birth. Our online class will help you understand pregnancy, learn about labor, see how the stages of labor unfold, and discover helpful comfort techniques during labor. Your eClass registration includes online access for six weeks. Within 72 hours after registering, you will receive an email with instructions for accessing the online class. After you pay, you will receive instruction for accessing the class.
Cost: $65.00
Registration: OPEN
Phone: 815-705-7301
Basic Life Support- Renewal
Date: September 5, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Description:
This American Heart Association class is intended for individuals who provide or could potentially provide healthcare, including RNs, CNAs, EMS personnel, police and fire fighters. The 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. We can accommodate 1 registration per transaction for BLS class. Each participant must have a valid email address prior to taking the course.
Please note: This class is intended for those participants who currently have a valid BLS CPR card and are looking to renew it. You must have a current American Heart Association CPR card in order to take this class. Card must be presented day of the course. If your CPR card is not valid or current, please see the ” Basic Life Support- Initial” Class.
Cost: $50.00
Registration: OPEN
Location: Shabbona Annex (Former Shabbona School), 725 School Street, Morris
Phone: For more information, call 815-705-7360
Babysitter’s Training Course
Date: September 7, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Description:
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.
Cost: $40.00
Registration: OPEN
Location: Morris Hospital – Whitman Assembly Room 1 (Lower Level), 150 W. High Street, Morris
Phone: 815-705-7365
Introduction to Breastfeeding
Date: September 9, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Description:
We are committed to providing breastfeeding moms with all the education and support they need to have a successful breastfeeding experience. This FREE 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.
Registration: OPEN
Location: Morris Hospital – Family Birthing Suites Classroom (Lower Level), 150 West High St., Morris
Phone: For information, call 815-942-3012
Prostate Screening
Date: September 10, 2019
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Description:
As an accredited cancer program through the Commission on Cancer of the College of American Surgeons, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is committed to offering early detection prostate screenings annually free of charge. The screening is intended for men ages 50 to 70 who do not have prostate cancer and are free of symptoms and includes a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and a digital rectal exam performed by a urologist with Advanced Urology Associates. Men at high risk for prostate cancer, including African American men and men who have a close relative diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65, should speak with their physician about beginning testing at an earlier age. Limited appointments are available. Advance registration is required by calling Morris Hospital at 815-416-6089.
Location: Advanced Urology Associates, 1401 Lakewood Dr., #3, Morris
Phone: To register, call 815-416-6089
Carbohydrate Counting Class (Meal Provided)
Date: September 10, 2019
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Description:
This is a basic introduction to carbohydrate counting and is an especially great program for people with diabetes and pre-diabetes. Join us for information on healthful eating about “foods that fit” and how this impacts blood sugar control. Participants will be guided in putting an appropriate meal together and will then be able to eat! The class is FREE.
Registration: OPEN
Location: Morris Hospital – Education Rooms 2 & 3 (Lower Level), 150 W. High Street, Morris
Phone: To register by phone, call 815-705-7527
Basic Life Support/Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support – Combo
Date: September 12, 2019
Time: 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Description:
This American Heart Association class is intended for individuals who provide or could potentially provide healthcare, including RNs, CNAs, EMS personnel, police and fire fighters. The course teaches the skills of CPR & ACLS for victims of all ages, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction. We can accommodate 1 registration per transaction for BLS/ACLS class. Each participant must have a valid email address prior to taking the course.
Please note: This class is intended for those participants who currently have a valid American Heart Association BLS CPR & ACLS card and are looking to renew it. You must have a current CPR & ACLS card in order to take this class. Cards must be presented day of class. If your CPR card is not valid or current, please see the “Basic Life Support- Initial” Class. If your ACLS card is not valid, please see the “Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support- Provider” Class.
Cost: $225.00
Registration: OPEN
Location: Shabbona Annex (Former Shabbona School), 725 School Street, Morris
Phone: For more information, call 815-705-7360
I Can Cope
Date: September 12, 2019
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Description:
I Can Cope is a free support group for people facing cancer and their families and friends. This month’s topic focuses on “Relieving Cancer Pain.”
Registration: OPEN
Location: Radiation Therapy Center of Morris Hospital, 1600 W. US Route 6., Morris
Phone: For information, call 815-364-8915
Cholesterol and Clogged Arteries: Is there a Connection?
Date: September 12, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Description:
September is National Cholesterol Education Month. Do you know your cholesterol levels and what they mean? Board Certified Cardiologist Athar Saeed, M.D. will explain the different kinds of cholesterol and triglycerides and how they can effect heart health. Dr. Saeed will also talk about different ways to improve your numbers and reach your goals to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke.
Registration: OPEN
Location: Morris Hospital – Whitman Assembly Room 2 (Lower Level), 150 West High St., Morris
Phone: For phone registration, call 815-705-7832
Prostate Screening
Date: September 13, 2019
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description:
As an accredited cancer program through the Commission on Cancer of the College of American Surgeons, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is committed to offering early detection prostate screenings annually free of charge. The screening is intended for men ages 50 to 70 who do not have prostate cancer and are free of symptoms and includes a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and a digital rectal exam performed by a urologist with Advanced Urology Associates. Men at high risk for prostate cancer, including African American men and men who have a close relative diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65, should speak with their physician about beginning testing at an earlier age. Limited appointments are available. Advance registration is required by calling Morris Hospital at 815-416-6089.
Location: Advanced Urology Associates, 1401 Lakewood Dr., #3, Morris
Phone: To register, call 815-416-6089
Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
Date: September 16, 2019
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Description:
This FREE support group is for people with head and neck cancer or a history of head and neck cancer. The support group meets the third Monday of every month and provides an opportunity to meet people with similar challenges. The group is lead by a Morris Hospital speech pathologist and oncology nurse who can offer assistance with navigating through the illness and the rehabilitation process.
Location: Radiation Therapy Center of Morris Hospital, 1600 W. US Route 6., Morris
Phone: For information, call 815-364-8915
Basic Life Support- Renewal
Date: September 17, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Description:
This American Heart Association class is intended for individuals who provide or could potentially provide healthcare, including RNs, CNAs, EMS personnel, police and fire fighters. The 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. We can accommodate 1 registration per transaction for BLS class. Each participant must have a valid email address prior to taking the course.
Please note: This class is intended for those participants who currently have a valid BLS CPR card and are looking to renew it. You must have a current American Heart Association CPR card in order to take this class. Card must be presented day of the course. If your CPR card is not valid or current, please see the ” Basic Life Support- Initial” Class.
Cost: $50.00
Registration: OPEN
Location: Shabbona Annex (Former Shabbona School), 725 School Street, Morris
Phone: For more information, call 815-705-7360
Stroke and Aphasia Support Group
Date: September 17, 2019
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Description:
Our FREE Stroke & Aphasia Support Group is for individuals and their loved ones who have experienced the loss of physical function or communication due to a stroke or other neurological event. Discussion will focus on strategies for managing chronic pain or disabilities resulting from a stroke. Registration is not required.
Location: Morris Hospital – Whitman Assembly Room 2 (Lower Level), 150 West High St., Morris
Phone: For additional details, please call Speech Therapy at 815-705-7411.
Baby Care Basics
Date: September 18, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Description:
This class covers everything parents need to know to bring their baby home with confidence, including the latest information to ease parents into the basics of caring for their newborn. Through presentation and demonstration, this program will include newborn appearance/activity, feeding, warning signs, and safety. Cost is $15 per couple. Please register online.
Cost: $15.00
Registration: OPEN
Location: Morris Hospital – Education Rooms 2 & 3 (Lower Level), 150 W. High Street, Morris
Phone: For information, call 815-942-3012
Breathers’ Support Group
Date: September 20, 2019
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Description:
Our free, Breathers’ Support Group meets the third Friday of each month and is for anyone diagnosed with chronic lung disease including COPD, asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and pulmonary fibrosis. Lead by respiratory therapists, the group gives people with chronic lung disease an opportunity to participate in general discussions about ways to manage their condition, gain emotional support, and share their experiences with others. A 20 minute educational topic is presented at each meeting, with this month’s topic focusing on “Flu Season Tips.”
Registration: OPEN
Location: Diagnostic & Rehabilitative Center of Morris Hospital, 100 Gore Road, Suite H, Morris
Phone: For information, call 815-705-7837
Basic Life Support- Initial
Date: September 23, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Description:
This American Heart Association class is intended for individuals who provide or could potentially provide healthcare, including RNs, CNAs, EMS personnel, police and fire fighters. The 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. We can accommodate 1 registration per transaction for BLS class. Each participant must have a valid email address prior to taking the course.
Cost: $70.00
Registration: OPEN
Location: Shabbona Annex (Former Shabbona School), 725 School Street, Morris
Phone: 815-705-7360
Prostate Screening
Date: September 24, 2019
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Description:
As an accredited cancer program through the Commission on Cancer of the College of American Surgeons, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is committed to offering early detection prostate screenings annually free of charge. The screening is intended for men ages 50 to 70 who do not have prostate cancer and are free of symptoms and includes a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and a digital rectal exam performed by a urologist with Advanced Urology Associates. Men at high risk for prostate cancer, including African American men and men who have a close relative diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65, should speak with their physician about beginning testing at an earlier age. Limited appointments are available. Advance registration is required by calling Morris Hospital at 815-416-6089.
Location: Advanced Urology Associates, 1401 Lakewood Dr., #3, Morris
Phone: To register, call 815-416-6089
Cornfest 5K Fun Run
Date: September 28, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Description:
Held during Grundy County Corn Festival, the Morris Hospital 5K Fun Run is a 3.1 mile USATF IL-08046-JW certified course that starts at 9 a.m. on Dupont Avenue in front of Morris Elementary School and winds through residential neighborhoods. Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers, as well as the top 3 male and female in each age group. Long sleeve, hooded dri-fit shirts will be available to the first 300 pre-registered participants. $25 for early registration (May 13-Aug 25); $28 for standard registration (Aug. 26-Sept. 24); $30 race day registration .
There is also a Youth Fun Run for children 5 and under (100 yards) and 6-10 (1/2 mile) starting at 8:15 a.m. Registration is $10 per child.
7:30-8:45 a.m. – Race Day Registration
8:15 a.m. – Youth Fun Run
9:00 a.m. – 5K Fun Run
Click here to pre-register through Race Roster.
Registration: RaceRoster.com
Location: Morris Elementary School, 2001 Dupont Avenue, Morris
Phone: For information, call 815-705-7364
Prepared Childbirth
Date: October 2, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Description:
Designed for expectant parents during their last trimester of pregnancy, the Prepared Childbirth class covers labor, comfort measures, relaxation and medical interventions. Pain management options will also be discussed, along with vaginal and cesarean birth. The class concludes with a tour of Morris Hospital’s Family Birthing Suites, along with an explanation of delivery and post partum care. Please register online in advance.
Cost: $60.00
Registration: OPEN
Location: Morris Hospital – Family Birthing Suites Classroom (Lower Level), 150 West High St., Morris
Phone: For information, call 815-705-7301.
Basic Life Support- Renewal
Date: October 3, 2019
Time: 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Description:
This American Heart Association class is intended for individuals who provide or could potentially provide healthcare, including RNs, CNAs, EMS personnel, police and fire fighters. The 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. We can accommodate 1 registration per transaction for BLS class. Each participant must have a valid email address prior to taking the course.
Please note: This class is intended for those participants who currently have a valid BLS CPR card and are looking to renew it. You must have a current American Heart Association CPR card in order to take this class. Card must be presented day of the course. If your CPR card is not valid or current, please see the ” Basic Life Support- Initial” Class.
Cost: $50.00
Registration: OPEN
Location: Shabbona Annex (Former Shabbona School), 725 School Street, Morris
Phone: For more information, call 815-705-7360
Basic Life Support- Renewal
Date: October 3, 2019
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Description:
This American Heart Association class is intended for individuals who provide or could potentially provide healthcare, including RNs, CNAs, EMS personnel, police and fire fighters. The 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. We can accommodate 1 registration per transaction for BLS class. Each participant must have a valid email address prior to taking the course.
Please note: This class is intended for those participants who currently have a valid BLS CPR card and are looking to renew it. You must have a current CPR card in order to take this class. If your CPR card is not valid or current, please see the ” Basic Life Support- Initial” Class.
Cost: $50.00
Registration: OPEN
Location: Shabbona Annex (Former Shabbona School), 725 School Street, Morris
Phone: For more information, call 815-705-7360
Pre-Diabetes Class
Date: October 8, 2019
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Description:
Led by a diabetes educator, this class will focus on healthy eating, physical activity and lifestyle behaviors that help prevent or delay the development of diabetes. Everyone is welcome to attend the class, as more than 1 in every 3 Americans has prediabetes, which places an individual at increased risk of developing heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Of those with prediabetes, 90 percent don’t know they have it.
Registration: OPEN
Location: Morris Hospital – Education Room 1 (Lower Level), 150 W. High Street, Morris
Phone: To register by phone, call 815-705-7367
Basic Life Support- Renewal
Date: October 14, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Description:
This American Heart Association class is intended for individuals who provide or could potentially provide healthcare, including RNs, CNAs, EMS personnel, police and fire fighters. The 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. We can accommodate 1 registration per transaction for BLS class. Each participant must have a valid email address prior to taking the course.
Please note: This class is intended for those participants who currently have a valid BLS CPR card and are looking to renew it. You must have a current American Heart Association CPR card in order to take this class. Card must be presented day of the course. If your CPR card is not valid or current, please see the ” Basic Life Support- Initial” Class.
Cost: $50.00
Registration: OPEN
Location: Shabbona Annex (Former Shabbona School), 725 School Street, Morris
Phone: For more information, call 815-705-7360
Breathers’ Support Group
Date: October 18, 2019
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Description:
Our free, Breathers’ Support Group meets the third Friday of each month and is for anyone diagnosed with chronic lung disease including COPD, asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and pulmonary fibrosis. Lead by respiratory therapists, the group gives people with chronic lung disease an opportunity to participate in general discussions about ways to manage their condition, gain emotional support, and share their experiences with others. A 20 minute educational topic is presented at each meeting, with this month’s topic focusing on “COPD Awareness.”
Registration: OPEN
Location: Diagnostic & Rehabilitative Center of Morris Hospital, 100 Gore Road, Suite H, Morris
Phone: For information, call 815-705-7837
Basic Life Support- Initial
Date: October 21, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Description:
This American Heart Association class is intended for individuals who provide or could potentially provide healthcare, including RNs, CNAs, EMS personnel, police and fire fighters. The 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. We can accommodate 1 registration per transaction for BLS class. Each participant must have a valid email address prior to taking the course.
Cost: $70.00
Registration: OPEN
Location: Shabbona Annex (Former Shabbona School), 725 School Street, Morris
Phone: 815-705-7360
Introduction to Breastfeeding
Date: October 21, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Description:
We are committed to providing breastfeeding moms with all the education and support they need to have a successful breastfeeding experience. This FREE 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.
Registration: OPEN
Location: Morris Hospital – Family Birthing Suites Classroom (Lower Level), 150 West High St., Morris
Phone: For information, call 815-942-3012
New Siblings
Date: October 21, 2019
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Description:
Enjoy a fun and interactive experience with you and your child as we explore expectations of a Super sibling. Through hands on activities and games, 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. Cost is $5 per child. Please register online.
Cost: $5.00
Registration: OPEN
Location: Morris Hospital – Family Birthing Suites Classroom (Lower Level), 150 West High St., Morris
Phone: For information, call 815-942-3012
Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
Date: October 21, 2019
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Description:
This FREE support group is for people with head and neck cancer or a history of head and neck cancer. The support group meets the third Monday of every month and provides an opportunity to meet people with similar challenges. The group is lead by a Morris Hospital speech pathologist and oncology nurse who can offer assistance with navigating through the illness and the rehabilitation process.
Location: Radiation Therapy Center of Morris Hospital, 1600 W. US Route 6., Morris
Phone: For information, call 815-364-8915
Donate Blood
Date: October 22, 2019
Time: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Description:
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. Walk-ins are welcome.
Location: Morris Hospital – Whitman Assembly Room 1 (Lower Level), 150 W. High Street, Morris
Phone: For information, call 815-705-7370.
Heartsaver CPR AED & First Aid
Date: November 5, 2019
Time: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Description:
This American Heart Association class is intended for the general public, or individuals who are not involved in the delivery of healthcare. 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.
Cost: $110.00
Registration: OPEN
Location: Shabbona Annex (Former Shabbona School), 725 School Street, Morris
Phone: 815-705-7360
Basic Life Support/Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support – Combo
Date: November 7, 2019
Time: 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Description:
This American Heart Association class is intended for individuals who provide or could potentially provide healthcare, including RNs, CNAs, EMS personnel, police and fire fighters. The course teaches the skills of CPR & ACLS for victims of all ages, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction. We can accommodate 1 registration per transaction for BLS/ACLS class. Each participant must have a valid email address prior to taking the course.
Please note: This class is intended for those participants who currently have a valid American Heart Association BLS CPR & ACLS card and are looking to renew it. Card must be presented day of class. You must have a current CPR & ACLS card in order to take this class. If your CPR card is not valid or current, please see the “Basic Life Support- Initial” Class. If your ACLS card is not valid, please see the “Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support- Provider” Class.
Cost: $225.00
Registration: OPEN
Location: Shabbona Annex (Former Shabbona School), 725 School Street, Morris
Phone: For more information, call 815-705-7360
Introduction to Breastfeeding
Date: November 11, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Description:
We are committed to providing breastfeeding moms with all the education and support they need to have a successful breastfeeding experience. This FREE 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.
Registration: OPEN
Location: Morris Hospital – Family Birthing Suites Classroom (Lower Level), 150 West High St., Morris
Phone: For information, call 815-942-3012
Basic Life Support- Renewal
Date: November 12, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Description:
This American Heart Association class is intended for individuals who provide or could potentially provide healthcare, including RNs, CNAs, EMS personnel, police and fire fighters. The 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. We can accommodate 1 registration per transaction for BLS class. Each participant must have a valid email address prior to taking the course.
Please note: This class is intended for those participants who currently have a valid BLS CPR card and are looking to renew it. You must have a current American Heart Association CPR card in order to take this class. Card must be presented day of the course. If your CPR card is not valid or current, please see the ” Basic Life Support- Initial” Class.
Cost: $50.00
Registration: OPEN
Location: Shabbona Annex (Former Shabbona School), 725 School Street, Morris
Phone: For more information, call 815-705-7360
Carbohydrate Counting Class (no meal)
Date: November 12, 2019
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Description:
This is a basic introduction to carbohydrate counting that is especially recommended for individuals with diabetes and pre-diabetes. Join us for information on healthful eating about “foods that fit” and how this impacts blood sugar control.
Registration: OPEN
Location: Morris Hospital – Education Room 1 (Lower Level), 150 W. High Street, Morris
Phone: To register by phone, call 815-705-7527
Baby Care Basics
Date: November 13, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Description:
This class covers everything parents need to know to bring their baby home with confidence, including the latest information to ease parents into the basics of caring for their newborn. Through presentation and demonstration, this program will include newborn appearance/activity, feeding, warning signs, and safety. Cost is $15 per couple. Please register online.
Cost: $15.00
Registration: OPEN
Location: Morris Hospital – Family Birthing Suites Classroom (Lower Level), 150 West High St., Morris
Phone: For information, call 815-942-3012
I Can Cope
Date: November 14, 2019
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Description:
I Can Cope is a free support group for people facing cancer and their families and friends. This month’s topic focuses on “Taking Charge of Money Matters.”
Registration: OPEN
Location: Radiation Therapy Center of Morris Hospital, 1600 W. US Route 6., Morris
Phone: For information, call 815-364-8915
Breathers’ Support Group
Date: November 15, 2019
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Description:
Our free, Breathers’ Support Group meets the third Friday of each month and is for anyone diagnosed with chronic lung disease including COPD, asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and pulmonary fibrosis. Lead by respiratory therapists, the group gives people with chronic lung disease an opportunity to participate in general discussions about ways to manage their condition, gain emotional support, and share their experiences with others. A 20 minute educational topic is presented at each meeting, with this month’s topic focusing on “Lung CT, Radiology Updates.”
Registration: OPEN
Location: Diagnostic & Rehabilitative Center of Morris Hospital, 100 Gore Road, Suite H, Morris
Phone: For information, call 815-705-7837
Basic Life Support- Initial
Date: November 18, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Description:
This American Heart Association class is intended for individuals who provide or could potentially provide healthcare, including RNs, CNAs, EMS personnel, police and fire fighters. The 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. We can accommodate 1 registration per transaction for BLS class. Each participant must have a valid email address prior to taking the course.
Cost: $70.00
Registration: OPEN
Location: Shabbona Annex (Former Shabbona School), 725 School Street, Morris
Phone: 815-705-7360
Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
Date: November 18, 2019
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Description:
This FREE support group is for people with head and neck cancer or a history of head and neck cancer. The support group meets the third Monday of every month and provides an opportunity to meet people with similar challenges. The group is lead by a Morris Hospital speech pathologist and oncology nurse who can offer assistance with navigating through the illness and the rehabilitation process.
Location: Radiation Therapy Center of Morris Hospital, 1600 W. US Route 6., Morris
Phone: For information, call 815-364-8915
Introduction to Breastfeeding
Date: December 2, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Description:
We are committed to providing breastfeeding moms with all the education and support they need to have a successful breastfeeding experience. This FREE 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.
Registration: OPEN
Location: Morris Hospital – Family Birthing Suites Classroom (Lower Level), 150 West High St., Morris
Phone: For information, call 815-942-3012
New Siblings
Date: December 2, 2019
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Description:
Enjoy a fun and interactive experience with you and your child as we explore expectations of a Super sibling. Through hands on activities and games, 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. Cost is $5 per child. Please register online.
Cost: $5.00
Registration: OPEN
Location: Morris Hospital – Family Birthing Suites Classroom (Lower Level), 150 West High St., Morris
Phone: For information, call 815-942-3012
Basic Life Support- Renewal
Date: December 5, 2019
Time: 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Description:
This American Heart Association class is intended for individuals who provide or could potentially provide healthcare, including RNs, CNAs, EMS personnel, police and fire fighters. The 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. We can accommodate 1 registration per transaction for BLS class. Each participant must have a valid email address prior to taking the course.
Please note: This class is intended for those participants who currently have a valid BLS CPR card and are looking to renew it. You must have a current American Heart Association CPR card in order to take this class. Card must be presented day of the course. If your CPR card is not valid or current, please see the ” Basic Life Support- Initial” Class.
Cost: $50.00
Registration: OPEN
Location: Shabbona Annex (Former Shabbona School), 725 School Street, Morris
Phone: For more information, call 815-705-7360
Basic Life Support- Renewal
Date: December 5, 2019
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Description:
This American Heart Association class is intended for individuals who provide or could potentially provide healthcare, including RNs, CNAs, EMS personnel, police and fire fighters. The 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. We can accommodate 1 registration per transaction for BLS class. Each participant must have a valid email address prior to taking the course.
Please note: This class is intended for those participants who currently have a valid BLS CPR card and are looking to renew it. You must have a current CPR card in order to take this class. If your CPR card is not valid or current, please see the ” Basic Life Support- Initial” Class.
Cost: $50.00
Registration: OPEN
Location: Shabbona Annex (Former Shabbona School), 725 School Street, Morris
Phone: For more information, call 815-705-7360
Basic Life Support- Renewal
Date: December 10, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Description:
This American Heart Association class is intended for individuals who provide or could potentially provide healthcare, including RNs, CNAs, EMS personnel, police and fire fighters. The 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. We can accommodate 1 registration per transaction for BLS class. Each participant must have a valid email address prior to taking the course.
Please note: This class is intended for those participants who currently have a valid BLS CPR card and are looking to renew it. You must have a current American Heart Association CPR card in order to take this class. Card must be presented day of the course. If your CPR card is not valid or current, please see the ” Basic Life Support- Initial” Class.
Cost: $50.00
Registration: OPEN
Location: Shabbona Annex (Former Shabbona School), 725 School Street, Morris
Phone: For more information, call 815-705-7360
Prepared Childbirth
Date: December 11, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Description:
Designed for expectant parents during their last trimester of pregnancy, the Prepared Childbirth class covers labor, comfort measures, relaxation and medical interventions. Pain management options will also be discussed, along with vaginal and cesarean birth. The class concludes with a tour of Morris Hospital’s Family Birthing Suites, along with an explanation of delivery and post partum care. Please register online in advance.
Cost: $60.00
Registration: OPEN
Location: Morris Hospital – Family Birthing Suites Classroom (Lower Level), 150 West High St., Morris
Phone: For information, call 815-705-7301.
Breathers’ Support Group
Date: December 13, 2019
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Description:
Our free, Breathers’ Support Group meets the third Friday of each month and is for anyone diagnosed with chronic lung disease including COPD, asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and pulmonary fibrosis. Lead by respiratory therapists, the group gives people with chronic lung disease an opportunity to participate in general discussions about ways to manage their condition, gain emotional support, and share their experiences with others. At this month’s meeting, there will be a Christmas potluck.
Registration: OPEN
Location: Diagnostic & Rehabilitative Center of Morris Hospital, 100 Gore Road, Suite H, Morris
Phone: For information, call 815-705-7837
Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
Date: December 16, 2019
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Description:
This FREE support group is for people with head and neck cancer or a history of head and neck cancer. The support group meets the third Monday of every month and provides an opportunity to meet people with similar challenges. The group is lead by a Morris Hospital speech pathologist and oncology nurse who can offer assistance with navigating through the illness and the rehabilitation process.
Location: Radiation Therapy Center of Morris Hospital, 1600 W. US Route 6., Morris
Phone: For information, call 815-364-8915
Stroke and Aphasia Support Group
Date: December 17, 2019
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Description:
Our FREE Stroke & Aphasia Support Group is for individuals and their loved ones who have experienced the loss of physical function or communication due to a stroke or other neurological event. Discussion will focus on strategies for managing chronic pain or disabilities resulting from a stroke. Registration is not required.
Location: Morris Hospital – Whitman Assembly Room 1 (Lower Level), 150 W. High Street, Morris
Phone: For additional details, please call Speech Therapy at 815-705-7411.
Donate Blood
Date: December 18, 2019
Time: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Description:
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. Walk-ins are welcome.
Location: Morris Hospital – Whitman Assembly Room 1 (Lower Level), 150 W. High Street, Morris
Phone: For information, call 815-705-7370.
Basic Life Support- Initial
Date: December 19, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Description:
This American Heart Association class is intended for individuals who provide or could potentially provide healthcare, including RNs, CNAs, EMS personnel, police and fire fighters. The 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. We can accommodate 1 registration per transaction for BLS class. Each participant must have a valid email address prior to taking the course.
Cost: $70.00
Registration: OPEN
Location: Shabbona Annex (Former Shabbona School), 725 School Street, Morris
Phone: 815-705-7360
