OSF Saint Anthony Support Groups and Programs for the Public

 

Child Safety - Car Seat Safety Checks
Every three minutes a child dies on the world’s roads – that approximately 500 children every day. Thousands more are disabled or injured each day. If children were more protected in vehicles, some of these deaths and injuries would be prevented.

The good news is that vehicle child safety restraint is up. The amount of people using restraints rose from 82 percent in 2004 to 89 percent in 2008.

OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center staff is dedicated to making sure families in our community are using the child restraints properly to insure the safety of our children. Trained professionals are available to check car seats and to determine whether or not they are installed properly.

  OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center offers free child passenger safety checks from 3 to 7 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month from October 14, 2009, through March 10, 2010. at Lifeline Ambulance, 318 Roxbury Road, Rockford. 

Parents who are concerned about the proper installation of their child's car seat are invited to cal815-227-2323 for a reserved time.  

          A certified car seat technician will check the car seats in the parents' vehicles and provide education about correct installation and the proper way the child should be placed in the seat.



“Woman to Woman” Support Group
for Patients With Breast Cancer. Meets from 3:30 to 4:40 p.m. on the first Tuesday and from 9 to 10 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month in Women’s Center Library. Call 815-227-2629 for information.



"Stepping Forward" Cancer Support Group

Meeting Held at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays, except June, July, August, November and December when it is held only on the first Thursday of the month. Call 815-395-2223 for more information.



After Cancer Program
Usually offered twice a year, spring and fall, from 5 to 6 p.m. Four sessions once a week. Reservations required. Call 815-226-2624 or 815-227-2618.



CLIMB (Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery) Program
5:30 to 7 p.m. on consecutive Tuesdays. Begins Tuesday, october 6, 2009. For children ages six to 12 years whose parent, grandparent or other loved one in the family has been diagnosed with cancer. Reservations required. Call 815-229-1287.



Breast Cancer Risk Reduction Class
Meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Designed for women who may have an increased risk of developing breast cancer. Free, but reservations required by calling 815-227-2618.



Alpha Support Group for widowed persons of all ages
Hosts a potluck supper at 6 p.m. on the last Saturday of every month (except December when a Christmas party is scheduled earlier in the month) in the Foundation Room. Often offers speakers or entertainment at the potluck. Free, but women are asked to bring a dish to pass that serves eight, and men are requested to bring drinks or snacks.

The support group is for widowed persons of all ages who have moved past the grieving stage and are prepared for a social life. Other activities include a picnic and a chili supper.

Contact phone number is 815-633-9530.



“New Hope” for the Recently Bereaved
Meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for six consecutive Monday evenings in the spring and fall. Designed for those who have suffered a recent loss. Reservations required. Call 815-395-5358 for more information.



Self-Hypnosis for Wellness
A free program for anyone undergoing health challenges. Held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of every month at the OSF Center for Cancer Care. Includes a presentation and relaxation techniques using guided imagery. Free, but reservations are required since enrollment is limited. Call 815-227-2618.



Diabetes Support Group
Generally meets three or four times per year at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays.  Occasionally offered at 2 p.m. Contact OSF Diabetes Education Center at 815-395-5159.



SHIP Medicare/Insurance Clinic
Offered from 9 to 11 a.m. on the second Friday of each month in the OSF Saint Anthony Volunteer Services office. Reservations required by calling 815-395-5064. Free.



Free Blood Pressure Screening
Offered from 9 to 11 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month in the OSF Saint Anthony Volunteer Services office. Reservations not needed.



Lose 10 Pounds in 10 Weeks Class
9 a.m. and 6 p.m. classes on Wednesdays at the OSF Center for Health, 5510 East State Street . Offered several times per year. The 10 sessions include information on resting metabolic rate, fats, proteins and carbohydrates, reading labels, vitamins and supplements, menus, recipes, grocery shopping and wellness for life. Fee: $149 for OSF Health Fitness members and $249 for non-members. The fee includes 12 weeks’ use of the fitness center, assessments with an exercise physiologist and recommendations based on weekly food and exercise diaries. 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.

LEARN Program

To help people master new skills that will result in permanent lifestyle changes, the OSF Saint Anthony Center for Health Fitnes introduced the LEARN Program for Weight Management.  The LEARN program does not offer the typical "diet" approach to weight loss.  Instead, the program focuses on five key elements: Lifestyles, Exercise, Attitudes, Relationships, and Nutrition.

Classes for the 12-week program begin at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the OSF Center for Health, 5510 East State Street in Rockford.

The program includes 12 weekly group meetings facilitated by an OSF registered dietitian and exercise specialist. The participants weigh in, learn from health professionals and each other, and help keep each other motivated. 

The most scientifically tested and widely used weight loss manual in the world, The LEARN Program for Weight Management by Kelly D. Brownell, Ph.D., will be given to each participant.  Class members will also be given a Step Counter to help measure and improve physical activity.

Two body composition assessments are offered during the program to help measure participants' success.  Members also receive the free use of the OSF Fitness Center for the 12 weeks of the program.

The fees are $199 for current OSF Health Fitness Center members or $249 for non-members.  Call 815-395-4563 for more information and reservations.                          


Eating to Lower Your Blood Pressure
Held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on one Tuesday per month. Cost is $20. Reservations required by calling 815-395-5025.



Eating to Lower Your Cholesterol
Held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on one Tuesday per month. Cost is $20. Reservations required by calling 815-395-5025.



Healthy Eating for Kids

Held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on a Tuesday several times a year. Cost is $20. for each class. Reservations required by calling 815-395-5025.

Sports Nutrition

Participants will learn how altering their eating habits can improve athletic performance.  The class includes a review of how nutrition needs are different for athletes than for the general population.  The dietitian will also discuss some of the current popular supplements.  Fee:  $20.

Reservations required by calling 815-395-5025.


Balanced Eating on a Balanced Budget

This class will give participants tips for lowering their grocery bills while still eating a well-balanced diet.

Reservations required by calling 815-395-5025.
 

CPR Classes
OSF organizational development offers HeartCode BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider and Renewal Courses; ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Provider and Renewal Courses; and PALS (Pediatric). Call 815-484-7374 for times and availability.



Center for Life/OB Classes
For all classes, registration required by calling 815-227-2695.



Baby 101 (Preparation for Parenthood Classes)
Four classes that meet either on Tuesdays or Thursdays at 7 p.m. The fees are $35 for those who deliver at OSF Saint Anthony; $60 if the baby is not delivered at OSF Saint Anthony. Fees include infant/child CPR instruction.



Baby Express
Combines the information offered in Baby 101 but is presented in one all-day Saturday session. Dates vary. Held 6 to 8 times per year. Fee: $75 per couple.



Prenatal Refresher Class
Offered at the end of the Baby Express class. Fee: $25 per couple.



Sibling Class Held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays for children from ages three to 10 whose parents are expecting a baby. Dates vary; usually 6 to 8 sessions offered annually. Fee: $5 per family.



Infant and Toddler CPR classes/Breastfeeding Class
Offered from 7 to 9 p.m. one or two times a month. Included in the fees for the prenatal classes or $12.50 per person. Breastfeeding class held from 7 to 9 p.m. on some Wednesdays. Free. Fathers are expected to attend.




OSF Center for Health
Offers “Lose 10 Pounds in 10 Weeks” the "LEARN Program for Weight Management" and "10,000 Steps to Better Health" programs during the year; also has fitness classes for seniors, Gentle Yoga, personal trainers and a health club. Call 815-395-4591 for information.



Rockford Ostomy Support Group
Held at 7:30 p.m. on the third Monday of the month, except June, July and August. Sponsored by the Rockford Ostomy Association, a division of the American Cancer Society.

Post Polio Support Group
Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. Sponsored by Forest City Post Polio Support Group.



Huntington’s Disease Support Group
Meets from 2 to 4 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month. Often features speakers.