Illinois Valley Community Hospital Upcoming Calendar Items

Blood Pressure, Glucose and HbA1c Screenings

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

No appointment required for blood pressure and glucose screening, but please call 815-780-3337 to schedule an HbA1c screening.

Live Life! Pre- and Post Transplant Support Group

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

The Live Life Pre- and Post Transplant Support Group is for Illinois Valley residents who have had transplant surgery or who are on waitng lists for organ transplants.

Grief Recovery Group

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

IVCH Pastoral Care Coordinator, Deacon Ray Fischer, leads the Grief Recovery Group. The group allows persons who have recently suffered the loss of someone close to them to share their feelings and experiences with others who have also lost loved ones through death.

The group meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.

For more information, please call Deacon Ray Fischer at (815) 780-3426.

Blood Pressure/Glucose Check at the Peru Mall

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Sponsored by IVCH and Peru Mall, blood pressure and glucose checks are available at no charge the first Tuesday of each month.

"Possibilities" – DBSA of Illinois Valley Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

“Possibilities” - DBSA of Illinois Valley Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Compassionate Friends

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The Compassionate Friends is a support group that assists families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age. It is a self-help support organization that offers friendship, understanding and hope to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings.

The group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month..

For more information about the local group, call Rita Studzinski at 815-223-7663.

Grief Recovery Group

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Tai Chi

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Classes are offered on Tuesday and Thursday in the IVCH Community Room, near the Sears store in Peru Mall.

Characterized by slow, relaxed and circular movements, tai chi is believed to be especially beneficial to people who are physically challenged or who have arthritis.