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Breast Health Begins Before 40 |
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Breast health practices begin as a teenager. There are advancements in healthcare technology, self breast exam techniques, and lifestyle recommendations. In one evening you can learn about the importance of breast health, what MammaCare is from a certified MammaCare nurse, and the importance of a proper bra fitting courtesy of a certified bra fitter. A tour the KCH radiology department is included, where you can view a mammography machine and know what to expect during a mammogram. |
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KCH Roberts Conference Center
One Kish Hospital Drive
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.748.8962 |
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Free |
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Community Education Coordinator |
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Cholesterol: Balancing the Numbers |
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During these two 2 1/2-hour sessions, KCH Community Wellness Educator and KCH Registered Dietitian, will give you the tools you need to positively impact your cholesterol levels. Fee includes: AHA Cookbook, Cholesterol Tracker, Fast Food Guide and more. |
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KCH Roberts Conference Center
One Kish Hospital Drive
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.748.8962 |
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$15/Person
$25.00/Couple |
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Community Education Coordinator |
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Conception and pregnancy: What you need to know |
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Part two of the Stages of Life: Women's Health Series. The decision to have a baby is one of the most significant of your life. Dr. Meera Atkins, board certified obstetrician/gynecologist, and Chantal Manhart, ARNP provide information you need to know before getting pregnant. Join us to learn about choosing a doctor, the menstrual cycle, tests you can do to increase the chances of conception, and lifestyle changes for a healthy pregnancy.
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KCH Roberts Conference Center
One Kish Hospital Drive
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.748.8962 |
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Free |
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Community Education Coordinator |
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COPD: How to Improve Your Breathing |
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Do you experience a chronic cough, mucus that comes up when you cough, or shortness of breath that gets worse when you exercise? These may be symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) a lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. Join Dr S.W. Chang, Board Certified Pulmonologist, as he discusses the causes of COPD and its treatment. He will review the medical and inhalation treatments of COPD and discuss the role of exercise. The relationship between COPD and lung cancer will also be discussed. |
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KCH Roberts Conference Center
One Kish Hospital Drive
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.748.8962 |
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Free |
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Community Education Coordinator |
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Diabetes Self-Management Education Genoa |
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Individual appointments with certified diabetes educators are available by appointment. Call 815.748.8378 for more information or to schedule an appointment. |
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KCH Diabetes Education Center
One Kish Hospital Drive
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.748.8378 |
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Diabetes Education |
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Diabetes Success w/Self-Management |
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Learn the latest in diabetes care with an emphasis on the positives. Take the initiative now to control your diabetes and not allow it to control you. Call 815.748.8378 for more information and cost. |
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KCH Diabetes Education Center
One Kish Hospital Drive
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.748.8378 |
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Call For Price |
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Diabetes Education |
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Diabetes Support Group |
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The Diabetes Support Group offers the opportunity to learn from other's experiences and share your own. Individuals with diabetes, their family and friends are welcome. The Diabetes Support Group at Kishwaukee Community Hospital meets at 6 p.m., second floor, suite 202. |
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Kishwaukee Community Hospital
One Kish Hospital Drive
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.748.8962 |
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Free |
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Community Education Coordinator |
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Healthcare for Young Women |
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Part one of the Stages of Life: Women's Health Series. Young women face many healthcare issues, such as selecting a doctor, understanding how your body works and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Radha Krishna Upputuri, board certified obstetrician/gynecologist answers many of the healthcare questions you face as a young woman.
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KCH Roberts Conference Center
One Kish Hospital Drive
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.748.8962 |
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Free |
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Community Education Coordinator |
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Herbals and Complimentary Medicine with Cancer |
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As a part of the Living Life with Cancer Series, Dr. M. Ishaqe Memon, Board Certified Oncologist, answers your questions about the use of herbal and complimentary medicine in conjunction with cancer management. He will review the clinical data available in discussing these options. |
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KCH Roberts Conference Center
One Kish Hospital Drive
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.748.8962 |
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Free |
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Community Education Coordinator |
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MammaCare |
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MammaCare Breast Self-Examination is the recognized standard for teaching and performing manual breast examination throughout the world. Women and clinicians properly trained in this technique have found breast cancers as small as 3 mm in diameter. KCH now offers one-on-one instruction provided by a certified MammaCare Breast Self-Examination Instructor. Offered every other Thursday at 10 am, 1 pm and 2:30 pm. To schedule your training session, call 815.748.8962. |
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KCH Professional Building
9 Health Services Drive
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.748.8962 |
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$5/Person |
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Community Education Coordinator |
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Managing Cancer Related Side Effects |
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As a part of the Living Life with Cancer Series, Dr. Sabet Siddiqui, Board Certified Oncologist and Barb Schultz, Oncology RN, examine the common side effects of short and long term cancer treatments. Join us to learn methods used to minimize and tolerate these effects. |
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KCH Roberts Conference Center
One Kish Hospital Drive
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.748.8962 |
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Free |
| Contact: |
Community Education Coordinator |
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Menopause: Hot Flashes, Chocolate and Memory Loss |
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Part four of the Stages of Life: Women's Health Series. From night sweats, to chocolate cravings, to increased forgetfulness, menopause is filled with more than just a few challenges. Dr. Meera Atkins, board certified obstetrician/gynecologist, and Chantal Manhart, ARNP present this fun and interactive program filled with information about health screenings, treatments, and living healthy during menopause. |
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KCH Roberts Conference Center
One Kish Hospital Drive
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.748.8962 |
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Free |
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Community Education Coordinator |
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Men's Night Out |
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During Men's Night Out get a jump start on good health. Register for the KCH HeartWise Program and/or get a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) screening. The KCH HeartWise Cardiac Health Evaluation includes a CT scan to identify the amount of calcified plague in the coronary arteries and a cholesterol and glucose screen done by a fasting finger-stick at a follow-up appointment. A chair massage is offered after the CT scan. At a follow up appointment, nurse educators will review your HeartWise results including scan and labs, check your blood pressure, Body Mass Index and have you complete a health risk assessment. The prostate screening involves a simple blood draw to measure the level of prostate specific antigen in your blood. (results will be mailed.) Call 815.748.8962 to register. |
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Kishwaukee Community Hospital
One Kish Hospital Drive
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.748.8962 |
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$99/Person |
| Contact: |
Community Education Coordinator |
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Nutrition During Cancer Treatment |
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The Living with Cancer Series: Supporting a loved one going through cancer treatment is difficult enough, you should not feel overwhelmed planning their menu. Understanding the nutritional needs of a cancer patient is important. Join a KCH Dietitian to learn how to provide high quality nutritious meals and snacks for those with cancer. Easy recipes and adaptations are available.
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KCH Roberts Conference Center
One Kish Hospital Drive
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.748.8962 |
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Free |
| Contact: |
Community Education Coordinator |
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One Day at a Time |
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The Living Life with Cancer Series: When an individual receives a diagnosis of cancer, the sheer volume of adjustments that need to be made by patients, their families and friends creates a need to manage emotions and learn to cope at a significantly new level. Emily Hummel, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, illustrates how to manage emotional responses and equips participants with the skills to cope and thrive when they, or someone they love are facing this difficult disease. |
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KCH Roberts Conference Center
One Kish Hospital Drive
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.748.8962 |
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Free |
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Community Education Coordinator |
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Painless Relief for Sinus Problems |
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Sinus pain can be debilitating. Haven't you suffered long enough? Join Dr. Joseph Scianna, ear, nose and throat specialist, to learn about balloon sinuplasty, an advanced treatment for sinusitis which uses a balloon to open the sinuses. During this procedure there is no tissue removal or nose packing and pain is minimal. Candidates for this outpatient procedure have a wide range of sinus problems, including facial pain, chronic nasal congestion, nasal drainage, loss of sense of smell, and reoccurring sinus infections. |
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KCH Roberts Conference Center
One Kish Hospital Drive
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.748.8962 |
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Free |
| Contact: |
Community Education Coordinator |
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers |
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If you regularly take time to help a loved one with errands, personal care, living arrangements, financial and legal concerns or activities, you are a caregiver. This six-week course is designed to give you the tools you need to take care of yourself and your loved one. |
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DeKalb County Hospice Office
2727 Sycamore Road
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.756.3000 |
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Free |
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DeKalb County Hospice Office |
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Quit Smoking Now |
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Cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the US. You have the power to take control and improve your health by quitting. Join a KCH community wellness educator to learn about the addiction of nicotine, the strategy of quitting, and how to control the side effects during and after you quit. |
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KCH Roberts Conference Center
One Kish Hospital Drive
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.748.8962 |
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$25/Person - Refundable |
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Community Education Coordinator |
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Wellness Club |
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KCH, area restaurants and fitness clubs are partnering to offer this exciting new program. 10% discount on select entrees at participating restaurants and special discounts at fitness clubs. Open to all area residents 18 and older. Wellness Club membership is free, please call 815.748.8962 or visit the Wellness Club page. |
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Kishwaukee Community Hospital
One Kish Hospital Drive
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.748.8962 |
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Free |
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Community Education Coordinator |
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Wellness Club Diabetic Foot Screen |
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Dr. Shane York, DPM will perform foot screenings to evaluate alterations in blood flow, sensation and foot and ankle deformities to assess your personal level for potential complications that aare common in the diabetic population. This screening will be held prior to "What Pre-Diabetes Means to You". Performed by Dr. Shane York, DPM. |
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KCH Roberts Conference Center
One Kish Hospital Drive
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.748.8962 |
| Price (Unit): |
Free |
| Contact: |
Community Education Coordinator |
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Wellness Club What Pre-Diabetes Means To You |
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There are 54 million people in the US who have pre-diabetes. The good news is that it is possible to delay or prevent Type 2 Diabetes from developing. Pre-diabetes is indicated by blood glucose levels that are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes. Come learn if you are at risk and how you can work toward a healthier self! |
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1 |
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Location:
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KCH Roberts Conference Center
One Kish Hospital Drive
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.748.8962 |
| Price (Unit): |
Free |
| Contact: |
Community Education Coordinator |
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Your body after giving birth |
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Part three of the Stages of Life: Women's Health Series. Many women read everything they can about conception and pregnancy, but once your baby arrives, do you know what to expect physically and emotionally? Dr. Radha Krishna Upputuri, board certified obstetrician/gynecologist discusses the changes a new mother's body goes through after giving birth. |
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1 |
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Location:
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KCH Roberts Conference Center
One Kish Hospital Drive
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.748.8962 |
| Price (Unit): |
Free |
| Contact: |
Community Eduation Coordinator |
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