October20, 2016
Please include the following items in yourNovember 2016 Calendar of Events. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Byers, MDH Public Relations, at (309) 836-1557.
Community First Aid Class
Tuesday, November1
6:00 pm, Auditorium A, McDonough District Hospital, Macomb
FEE: $32.00 Pre-registration is required.
For more information or to register, contact MDH Outreach Services at (309) 836-1584.
Anger Management
Tuesdays
3:30 - 5:00 pm, Health Services Building 1 Auditorium, lower level
Pre-registration is required. Insurance and financial assistance may cover costs depending on coverage.
For more information or to register, call MDH Behavioral Health Services at (309) 836-1582.
Seniors’ Day at Citizens
Thursday, November 6
8:30-11:30 am, Citizens Bank, Downtown Macomb
Topic: Hospice Display with information about Advance Directives
For more information, call MDH Hospice at (309) 836-1543.
Retirees Learning Institute
Friday, November 4
8:00am-2:30pm, Spoon River College Outreach Center; 2500 E. Jackson St, Macomb
For anyone 50 or over. Choose sessions from a variety of topics including health & fitness, finances and planning for the future.
Sessions with Speakers from MDH:
10:00 am – 11:00 pm, A Balanced Approach to Chronic Pain: Jen Balka, RN
11:15 am – 12:15 pm, Free Preventative Wellness Services; What is a Medicare Wellness Exam?: Richard Minter, DO
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, What is Osteopathic Medicine and How it is Integrated into Family Medicine?: Brianne Wehner, DO
Fee: $20 (includes lunch) Pre-registration is required.
For more information or to register contact Spoon River College at (309) 833-6031.
Divorcing Parents Education Program
Friday, November 4
1:00-5:00 pm, Health Services Building 1 Auditorium
Cost: $60.00 payable at session
Pre-registration is required.
For more information or to pre-register, call MDH Behavioral Health Services at (309) 836-1582.
MDH Breast Cancer Support Group
Monday, November 7
5:30 pm, Auditorium B, McDonough District Hospital, Macomb
For more information contact MDH Outreach Services at (309) 836-1584.
Bereavement Support Group - New Horizons
Mondays, November 7 & 21
3:00 - 4:00 pm, Medical Arts Building, Conference Room, McDonough District Hospital campus, Macomb
This open discussion support group is for adults who have experienced the loss of a family member or significant other. For more information, call the MDH Hospice at (309) 836-1543.
Childbirth and Infant Care: Sibling Class
Saturday, November 12
10:00-11:00am, Auxiliary Workroom, McDonough District Hospital, Macomb
This FREE one-hour class will help the "big brother" or "big sister" understand what it is like having a new baby in the family.
Pre-registration is required.
For more information or to register, call MDH Obstetrics Department at (309) 836-1570.
Community CPR Class
Tuesday, November 15
6:00 pm, Auditoriums A & B, Auxiliary conference room; McDonough District Hospital, Macomb
FEE: $32. Pre-registration is required.
For more information or to register, contact MDH Outreach Services at (309) 836-1584.
Childbirth and Infant Care: Cesarean Section Class
Thursday, November 17
7:00 - 9:00pm, Auditorium B, McDonough District Hospital, Macomb
A one-evening class providing information about some common reasons for cesarean birth. This class is highly recommended for anyone who wishes to have their support person in the operating room.
Free. Pre-registration is required.
For more information or to pre-register call the MDH Obstetrics Department at (309) 836-1570.
Teddy Bear T (Ladies Night Out)
Monday, November 28
5:00-7:00pm; Magnolias, 130 N Lafayette Street, Macomb
Cost: $15 plus a new Teddy Bear/stuffed animal
Bears/animals will be displayed on the Teddy Bear Tree during Festival of Trees, then donated to MDH pediatric patients after the event.
For more information, contact the MDH Foundation at (309) 836-1757.
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