Classes and Support Groups
Various support groups and programs are offered through Kishwaukee Community Hospital.
For more information contact: 815.748.8330
CURRENT CLASSES AND SUPPORT GROUPS
The diagnosis of cancer can
be overwhelming and
impacts your daily life.
Learning how
to live life
with cancer
is important
to successful
recovery.
Programs offered by KHS
Foundation and American
Cancer Society will help
with the outward experience
and understand your
inner journey during this
challenging time in your life.
Networking Groups are an opportunity for individuals
with similar experiences
due to cancer to give and
receive support, and share information.
For more information or to register, please call 815.748.8962.
Or click on the available links below to register online.
| Men with Cancer Networking Group
Kish Hospital, FREE, 8 - 9 am, Mar. 10, Apr. 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8 |
Registration not required. This group is open to men with cancer. Meets the second Wednesday of the month. |
| Caregiver Networking Group
Kish Hospital, FREE, 8 - 9 am, Mar. 10, Apr. 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8 |
Registration not required. This group is open to spouses and other caregivers of individuals with cancer. Meets the second Wednesday of the month. This group meets the same time as the Men with Cancer Networking Group. |
| Women's Networking Group
Kish Hospital, FREE, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Mar. 16, Apr. 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 21 |
Registration not required. This group is open to women with cancer. Meets the third Tuesday of the month. |
Look Good, Feel Better Workshop Kishwaukee Cancer Services FREE, 6:30 pm, Apr. 13, July 13 (Registration Required)
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Registration Required. This free program teaches beauty techniques to women who are actively undergoing cancer treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of radiation and chemotherapy. Come and learn tips for skin care, makeup, hair care, and wigs. All participants will receive a free kit of cosmetics (valued up to $200). |
| Living Anew
Kish Hospital, Every Thursday, Mar. 11 - Apr. 15 (Registration Required) |
Registration Required. Living Anew is a 6 week program to reclaim your life by taking control and managing your life to improve your chances of surviving cancer. Each session will provide education, have group discussion, and include clinical hypnosis. You will learn stress management skills and cognitive behavioral techniques to minimize anxiety and depression. Caregivers are welcome to attend this program also. Facilitated by Paul Vander Sande, LCPC |
Kishwaukee Cancer Services FREE, 10 am - 12 noon March 10, 16, 24 First and third Tuesday of the month and second and fourth Wednesday of the month. (Registration Required) |
Registration Required. Provides patients, their caregivers, and family members an opportunity to express feelings and thoughts about their cancer experience through structured expressive art activities using visual art, guided imagery, and writing. Facilitated by Lisa Kay, Ed.D and Certified Art Therapist
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Breast Self-Examination Training
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Learn proper technique for Breast Self-Examination using the Mamma Care method, a recognized standard throughout the world. Women and clinicians properly trained in this technique have found breast cancers as small as 3 mm in diameter. Kish Hospital offers one-on-one instruction provided by a certified MammaCare Breast Self-Examination Instructor. To schedule your one hour training session call, 815-156-1521 Ext. 153738 |
