Classes & Coming Events
Diabetes education courses available
June 27, 2013
July 15, 2013
August 1, 2013
August 19, 2013
September 5, 2013
September 23, 2013
October 10, 2013
October 21, 2013
November 7, 2013
November 25, 2013
December 12, 2013
December 30, 2013
Mondays 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. or Thursdays 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Location: Center for Rehab and Clinics - Blackhawk Room
You can lead a full, active and successful life while living with diabetes. Get the information and support you need during the early weeks and months after your diagnosis, to help you learn how to co…
Diabetes support group
July 2, 2013
August 6, 2013
September 3, 2013
October 1, 2013
November 5, 2013
December 3, 2013
7 p.m.
Location: Maple Room
Great River Health Systems’ Diabetes Support Group is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month in the Maple Room on the lower level of Great River Medical Center, 1221 S. G…
Grief-sharing program hosted by Great River Hospice
July 5, 2013
August 2, 2013
September 6, 2013
October 4, 2013
November 1, 2013
December 6, 2013
5:30 p.m.
Location: Great River Hospice House, 1306 S. Washington Road, West Burlington
A support program for people who have experienced the loss of a loved one is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 5 at Great River Hospice House, 1306 S. Washington Road, West Burlington. &l…
Childbirth Prep Prenatal Series
July 11, 2013
September 5, 2013
November 7, 2013
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Location: Great River Medical Center, Oak Room
Childbirth Preparation is a free, four-week series of prenatal education classes designed to help take the mystery out of the birth process, to alleviate fear and to help expectant parents prepare for…
Big Brother and Big Sister Class
July 13, 2013
September 7, 2013
November 2, 2013
9:30 to 11 a.m.
Location: Great River Medical Center, Walnut Room
The Sibling Preparation Class helps children develop realistic expectations about their new baby brother or baby sister and helps reduce the anxiety about being separated from their mothers. Children …
Prenatal breastfeeding class
July 30, 2013
September 24, 2013
November 26, 2013
7 to 9 p.m.
Location:
This class is for expectant mothers who want to learn more about breastfeeding their babies. Fathers are welcome and encouraged to attend. &n…
Baby-care Basics
August 1, 2013
October 3, 2013
December 5, 2013
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Location: Great River Medical Center, Oak Room
Baby-care Basics is a free two-week class designed to help you learn the essentials of caring for your newborn. The class includes parenting tips and car-seat safety information. There will be opportu…
Childbirth Prep (condensed version) Prenatal Class
August 3, 2013
October 5, 2013
December 7, 2013
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Includes time for 30-minute lunch break. Hot meals available for purchase in cafeteria or bring your own.)
Location: Great River Medical Center, Oak Room
Childbirth Prep (condensed version) is a free, one-time Saturday prenatal education class designed to help take the mystery out of the birth process, to alleviate fear and the help expectant parents p…
CPR for Infants and Children
August 6, 2013
October 1, 2013
December 3, 2013
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Great River Medical Center, Oak Room
Learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other lifesaving techniques is one of the best gifts you can give your child. The goal of this class is to insure adequate instruction and practice so …
Health-care Careers Workshop
October 3, 2013
Noon to 3 p.m.
Location: Great River Medical Center, Walnut Room
Great River Health Systems will offer a health-career workshop for high-school students and displaced workers to help them decide whether health care is a possible career choice. There are more …