CPR classes start Feb. 3

Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers has announced its schedule of CPR classes for the month of February.

The American Heart Association’s Heartsaver AED (adult, infant, child) course will be offered Friday, Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hospital, 150 W. High Street in Morris. Heartsaver AED covers the basic techniques of adult, child and infant CPR, as well as use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and first aid for choking. The class is appropriate for anyone interested in learning skills that could save the life of a loved one, friend, coworker or citizen in the community. The cost is $55 for the Heartsaver AED course. Participants may add first aid training for an additional $40.

CPR for the Healthcare Provider will be offered Friday, Feb. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Intended for licensed and certified healthcare professionals, this course teaches the skills of CPR for victims of all ages, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction. The cost is $65.

Register online at the hospital website at www.morrishospital.org or call (815) 942-2932, ext. 7361 or 7362.

Diabetes education

Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers has announced its line-up of diabetes education programs for February.

The monthly Diabetes Support Group will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Family Birthing Suites classroom at Morris Hospital. This interactive support group is intended to provide a relaxed environment where people with diabetes can learn from others who understand the unique challenges of living day-to-day life with diabetes.

The free Diabetes Management Workshop will be held Tuesday, Feb. 14 from 10-11:30 a.m. in Whitman Assembly Room 1 at the hospital. This month’s class focuses on diet, exercise and stress and how each relates to diabetes management. Diabetes affects 25.8 million Americans. Whether a person is newly diagnosed or has been living with diabetes his or her entire life, managing diabetes is key to a healthy life.

Registration is not required for diabetes programs at Morris Hospital. All programs are free. For more information, call the Morris Hospital diabetes educator at (815) 942-2932, ext. 7367.