First Friday Share: Support for People Who Have Experienced the Loss of a Loved One
September 3, 2010
October 1, 2010
November 5, 2010
December 3, 2010
5:30 p.m. program; 5:45 p.m. potluck
Location: Great River Hospice House, 1306 S. Washington Rd., West Burlington
Monthly programs start with a short presentation followed by a potluck dinner, and visiting and sharing with others. First Friday Share is not exclusive to families and friends of former Great River H…
Great River Health Systems Offers Sports Medicine Clinic for Student Athletes
September 4, 2010
September 11, 2010
September 18, 2010
September 25, 2010
October 2, 2010
October 9, 2010
October 16, 2010
October 23, 2010
October 30, 2010
9 to 10 a.m.
Location: Great River Orthopedic Specialists
Great River Health Systems is providing the Saturday Sports Medicine Clinic to area student athletes. The clinic is available from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays, Aug. 28 to Oct. 30, at Great River Orthopedic…
Diabetes Support Group
September 7, 2010
October 5, 2010
November 2, 2010
December 7, 2010
7 p.m. Maple Room, Garden Level of hospital
Location: Maple Room, Garden Level of hospital
The Diabetes Support Group is for people who are newly diagnosed and those who have had diabetes for years, along with family members. Its purpose is to share ideas, and discuss challenges and strateg…
Great River Friends Sponsors Handbag Sale Sept. 9, 10
September 9, 2010
September 10, 2010
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9 and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10
Location: Mercy Plaza lobby
In keeping with its mission to support Great River Medical Center, Great River Friends is sponsoring a two-day handbag sale. Boutique to You offers styles comparable to popular designers. Prices range…
Diabetes Education Classes
September 9, 2010
September 27, 2010
October 14, 2010
October 25, 2010
November 11, 2010
November 22, 2010
Monday sessions are from 2:30 to 4 :30 p.m.: Thursday sessions, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. For more information or to register, please call Great Center for Rehab and Clinics at (319) 768-4100.
Location: Great River Center for Rehab and Clinics, 1401 W. Agency Rd., West Burlington
You can live well with diabetes if you understand how to care for yourself. Great River Diabetes Education Program offers four-week group diabetes classes. Sessions begin on the dates above. A …
Sibling Preparation Class
September 11, 2010
October 2, 2010
November 6, 2010
December 4, 2010
January 8, 2011
February 5, 2011
March 5, 2011
April 2, 2011
May 14, 2011
June 4, 2011
July 9, 2011
August 6, 2011
September 10, 2011
October 1, 2011
November 5, 2011
December 3, 2011
9:30 to 11 a.m.
Location:
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 …
Free Diabetic Foot Screenings
September 17, 2010
October 15, 2010
November 19, 2010
1 to 4 p.m. by appointment. Call (319) 768-4100.
Location: Center for Rehab and Clinics, 1401 W. Agency Rd., West Burlington
The screening is for people who have diabetes or loss of sensation in their feet.
Hospital to Host Party for Inpatient Rehabilitation Patients
September 23, 2010
4:30 p.m.
Location: Great River Medical Center Cafeteria
Great River Medical Center’s inpatient rehabilitation staff will host a party for current and former inpatient rehabilitation patients on Thursday, Sept. 23. Social time begins at 4:30 p.m. in …
Great River Hospice Plans Volunteer Training
September 23, 2010
1 to 5 p.m.
Location:
Great River Hospice is looking for additional volunteers to help meet the needs of people at end-of-life and their families in Des Moines, Henry, Lee and Louisa counties. A four-part training is…
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
September 28, 2010
November 23, 2010
7 to 9 p.m.
Location: Great River Medical Center
For all expectant mothers who want to learn more about breastfeeding their babies. Fathers are welcome and encouraged to attend. Registration is required. For more information or to register, please c…
CPR for Infants and Children
October 5, 2010
December 7, 2010
February 1, 2011
April 12, 2011
June 7, 2011
August 2, 2011
October 4, 2011
December 6, 2011
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
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 …
Prenatal Refresher Class
October 9, 2010
December 4, 2010
February 5, 2011
April 2, 2011
June 4, 2011
August 6, 2011
October 1, 2011
December 3, 2011
1:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
A free class for couples with previous birth experience who have completed the prenatal class. Registration is required. To register or obtain more information, please call the hospital's Edu…
Family Footprints Prenatal Series
November 4, 2010
January 6, 2011
March 3, 2011
May 5, 2011
July 7, 2011
September 1, 2011
November 3, 2011
7 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Family Footprints is a free six-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 this m…