Counseling Center Presents “Staying Upbeat” – The Counseling Center at Proctor Hospital will present “Staying Upbeat.” Presenter Pamela Shuck- Hoehne , MA, NCC, LCPC, RDDP, will discuss remedies for emotional success when life surrounding you – workplace, home and the economy – becomes increasingly stressful. The free program will be held Wednesday, November 11, 2009, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Classroom III of the Proctor Professional Building (adjacent to the Hospital) at 5409 N. Knoxville Ave. Call (309) 689-6008 to register.

FAMILY MATERNITY CENTER OFFERS NOVEMBER CLASSES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY – The Family Maternity Center at Proctor Hospital offers an array of classes for everyone in the family including moms, dads, siblings and grandparents. Most classes are free. Here’s what’s coming up: Newborn Care (free) – November 5; Breastfeeding ($10.00) – November 12; The Stork Club – designed for parents and siblings (free) – November 16 ; Early Pregnancy Basics (free) – November 17; Epidural Anesthesia (free) – November 18; LAMAZE Mondays ($60 per couple) November 23-December 14. To register for classes call (309) 691-1053. For more info call the Family Maternity Center at (309) 691-1099.

Seniors on the Go Offers Lunch and Learn – The Hult Health Education Center and Proctor Hospital will present Seniors on the Go on Thursday, November 19 at the Hult Health Education Center. This event is free to seniors and will feature presentations by Dennis Cioni, RN, BS, COT – Macular Degeneration; and Nutrition ABC’s … D’s with Marcey Coppernoll, RN, MS. Lunch is provided from 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. To register call the Hult Health Education Center at (309) 692-9595.

November is American Diabetes Month – Free Educational Sessions Offered at Hult Health Education Center – The Hult Center for Health Education and Proctor Hospital will present “Living Your Life with Diabetes” in recognition of American Diabetes Month, with educational sessions through November. The Hult Center located at 5215 N. Knoxville Ave. on the campus of Proctor Hospital. Calendar of sessions:
Tuesday, November 10 – Care of the Eyes & Feet with Dr. Kevin Brattain and Dr. Joseph Jackson from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. and again from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 17 – Diet and Exercise with Scott Blank, MS, LDN and Blair Gorsuch, MS – from10:00-11:30 a.m. and again from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Educational sessions are FREE, but space is limited. Light refreshments provided. Call (309) 692-6650.