Local and State law enforcement officers from Mobile Team Unit 1 (MTU 1) serve six surrounding counties. They attend various in-service training programs to upgrade their knowledge and skill. One of those programs, similar to Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training, teaches the skills necessary to interact with those in a
The Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. 9th Street, Sterling, IL, will hold a Medicare Information Class on Friday, February 19, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. Basic information provided will help our community members–who are new to Medicare and those who want more information–make a more informed decision when it comes
The Fulton Chamber of Commerce held its last Biz After 5 for the 2015 year at Fit Assist. Owner Colleen Temple, second from left, greeted guests and explained the various circuit workout methods, which are the heart of her facility. She stated that she offers before-and-after “work” hours, for those
NAMI Sauk Area will sponsor the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program, specifically for families of adults diagnosed with a serious mental disorder. The 12-week series of classes will meet weekly in Dixon, IL, on Thursdays, February 4, to April 21, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., at KSB Hospital. The course
On October 1, 2015, ICD-10 took effect in the United States health care system. According to the CDC, ICD-10 stands for the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, and is a medical classification list by the World Health Organization (WHO.) It contains codes for diseases, signs and symptoms, and external
Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, at 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, IL, will hold sessions of public interest this month. There is no cost to attend. Call 815-288-4673 for additional information.
Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1627 Plock Road, Dixon, IL, offers a program called “Advocating for Yourself and Your Loved Ones,” from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2015, the Home of Hope Center. Retired Registered Nurse Sheila Brune will teach you to be a voice for
Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1627 Plock Road, Dixon, IL, brings an American Cancer Society program for women dealing with hair loss and skin changes, due to treatments. It will provide techniques and information on head coverings and includes a free makeup package. This seminar will be held from
Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1627 Plock Road, Dixon, IL, brings Cancer Research Nurse Sue Hageman, of KSB Hospital in Dixon, IL, to a Lunch & Learn session at noon on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. She will help you understand cancer lab results. Her program is sponsored in part
Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, IL, will host an educational program on the symptoms and treatment of neuropathy induced by chemotherapy. The public is invited for this free seminar, beginning at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a progressive, enduring,
Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, IL, will host an introduction and overview of the Illinois Compassionate Care Act Program, Medical Cannabis Pilot Program. The public is invited for this free, question and answer seminar, beginning at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2015. PharmaCannis is the
How can one say, “There is a gift in cancer?” Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1627 Plock Road, Dixon, IL, brings inspirational speaker and cancer survivor Cindy Giles to answer that question. Her program is Saturday, May 9, 2015, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the center. The phone
Morrison Meditation Center presents a five-part series exploring the concept and practice of “Self-Compassion.” Registration for this program is $15 and includes a companion text. We will meet on Mondays, beginning January 26, 2015, from 6:45 to 8;00 p.m. Morrison Meditation Center is located in the lower level of Morrison
CGH Home Nursing Is Celebrating National Home Care Month-A Month Long Campaign in Motion Across the Country to Raise Awareness of Home Care CGH Home Nursing is joining home care providers across the state and country this November to mark National Home Care Month. During November the home care community
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Sauk Area, will meet on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.,at the Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL Rt. 2, Dixon, IL. This meeting provides education as well as support to families struggling with a diagnosis of mental illness in a relative or friend. NAMI