Nurse staffing Ratio: In an effort to maintain a safe environment for patient care, anyone can inquire about our staffing levels and core competencies by calling 815-664-1561 to make an appointment with the Vice-President of Nursing. All questions will be answered in accordance with the 2004 Illinois Report Card Act.

Classes

(All classes are held in St. Margaret’s First Floor
Presentation Room, unless otherwise noted.)

Babysitting Clinic

TBA, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The fee for this course is $20, which includes lunch. This program is for ages 11 and older. To register, please call (815) 664-1613.

2013 CPR Classes
• Family & Friends: Feb. 5, Apr. 2, Sept. 3
• Healthcare Provider: Jan. 8, May 7, July 2, Aug. 6, Oct. 1, Nov. 5
• Heartsaver: Mar. 5, June 4, Dec. 3

St. Margaret’s Hospital Volunteer Orientation
Third Friday of every month, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Diabetes Education Classes
Classes meet once a week for four weeks. Different topics will be covered each week.

The following topics will be covered:

- “Overview of Diabetes, Complications and Monitoring"

- "Nutrition and Diet”

- "Medications"

- “Stress Management”

- “Exercise and Activity”

- “Foot, Skin and Oral Care”

To register for programs, call 815-664-1183

Childbirth Education
• Prenatal/Lamaze Classes: Classes meet for four consecutive weeks
and start on Jan. 7, Mar. 4, Apr. 29, July 8, Aug. 26, and Nov. 4. They are held in the St. Margaret’s First Floor Presentation Room, from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

• Sibling Classes (for 3-8 years olds preparing to welcome a new baby
into the family)- Classes will be held at 10 a.m. in Room 309 at the hospital. Dates for 2013: Feb. 2, Mar. 30, June 1, Aug. 3, Sept. 28, & Nov. 30.

• ABC Prenatal Classes (for pregnant women in their first and second
trimesters of pregnancy), will be held Feb. 4, Apr. 1, June 3, Aug. 5, Sept. 30, and Dec. 2. They will take place at 6:30 p.m. in St. Margaret’s First Floor Presentation Room.

To register for all programs, call St. Margaret’s Family Birthing Centre
at 815-664-1345 or 815-223-5346, ext. 345.

St. Margaret’s Medication Review Service

Participants are asked to bring in their prescriptions and over-the-counter medications.  Pharmacists will be available to discuss medications and potential reactions. Please set up an appointment with the pharmacists by calling St. Margaret’s Hospital Occupational Health Department, at 815-664-1613 or 815-223-5346, ext. 1613.