HSHS St. John's Hospital, St. Clare Annex, near the chapel.
For people who have experienced pregnancy loss, stillbirth or infant loss. It meets the first Wednesday of each month.
10/23/2019
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Group meets in Classroom 2 on the lobby level of the Women and Children's Clinic 400 North 9th Street. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter, just to the north of the building. Please follow the walkway from the ramp to the main doors and enter there.
This weekly group gives moms and their babies the opportunity to meet in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Moms may bring a brown bag lunch and join lively informative conversations facilitated by Women and Infants Center nurses.
10/29/2019
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
The tour group will meet in the Tea Room on the lobby level of the Carol Jo Vecchie building at St. John's Hospital.
Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter Street. Please enter through Carol Jo Vecchie main lobby.
A registered nurse will guide expectant parents on a tour of the Women and Infants Center. An overview of all services available at the Women and Infants Center will be provided. The tour starts promptly at 5:30 p.m.
10/29/2019
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute at HSHS St. John's Hospital, 619 E Mason Street, Springfield.
Girl Talk: A time out for women
10/30/2019
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Group meets in Classroom 2 on the lobby level of the Women and Children's Clinic 400 North 9th Street. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter, just to the north of the building. Please follow the walkway from the ramp to the main doors and enter there.
This weekly group gives moms and their babies the opportunity to meet in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Moms may bring a brown bag lunch and join lively informative conversations facilitated by Women and Infants Center nurses.
11/2/2019
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Class will be held in Conference Room Q on the lobby level of the Carol Jo Vecchie Women's and Children's Center at St. John's Hospital. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter Street. Please enter through Carol Jo Vecchie main lobby. Please arrive a few minutes early to collect class materials.
This one day class gives you in-depth preparation for your labor and delivery experience. You and your support person will learn the process of labor and delivery in order to work together and share the birth of your baby.
11/2/2019
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
St. John's Hospital
800 E. Carpenter Street
Springfield, IL 62769
Centennial Hall
Enter the hospital using the main entrance and continue toward the elevators. Turn left into the hall just before the elevators, and continue down that hall to the second hallway to your right (there are only two hall ways, and they are both to your right. If you get to the Chapel, you have gone too far). Turn right into the second hallway to your right, and Centennial Hall will be 2/3 of the way down the hall, on your left.
Upon successful completion of the course, including a first aid skills demonstration and a CPR and AED skills test, students receive a Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course completion card, valid for two years.
11/4/2019
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Class will be held in Conference Room Q on the lobby level of the Carol Jo Vecchie Women's and Children's Center at St. John's Hospital. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter Street. Please enter through Carol Jo Vecchie main lobby. Please arrive a few minutes early to collect class materials.
This class prepares children ages 4-8 for the arrival of a new brother or sister. Parents do attend with their child(ren).
11/5/2019
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Group meets in Classroom 2 on the lobby level of the Women and Children's Clinic 400 North 9th Street. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter, just to the north of the building. Please follow the walkway from the ramp to the main doors and enter there.
This support group gives help to women from the central Illinois area who are or may be experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD) and other mood disorders during pregnancy and after the birth of their baby.
11/6/2019
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Group meets in Classroom 2 on the lobby level of the Women and Children's Clinic 400 North 9th Street. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter, just to the north of the building. Please follow the walkway from the ramp to the main doors and enter there.
This weekly group gives moms and their babies the opportunity to meet in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Moms may bring a brown bag lunch and join lively informative conversations facilitated by Women and Infants Center nurses.
11/6/2019
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Women & Children's Center Tea Room, main floor. Please enter through the main lobby of the children's hospital.
This support group is for stroke survivors who are still in the workforce, are raising a family or have other typical mid-life obligations and responsibilities. The group will be able to share the challenges and successes of getting back into the daily swing while adjusting to a "new normal". Though a focused group, all ages and those in all stages of life are welcome to join.
11/6/2019
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Bunn Auditorium at St. John's Hospital. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter Street. Please enter through Carol Jo Vecchie main lobby. Please arrive a few minutes early to collect class materials.
This class discusses what a new baby is really like and how to care for one. Information is provided on basic layette and nursery needs, feeding choices, safety issues, poison prevention and infant car seat regulations and installation.
11/6/2019 6:00 PM - 12/11/2019 7:30 PM
Healing Garden
Prairie Heart Institute at St. John's Hospital
Springfield, IL 62769
Medical research indicates that mindfulness – focusing attention on present moment experience in a non-judgmental way – can play an important role in reducing stress.
11/7/2019 3:00 PM - 12/19/2019 4:00 PM
HSHS St. John's Hospital
Cardiac Rehab Gym
Prairie Heart Institute at HSHS St. John's Hospital
Springfield, IL
Put on your comfy clothes and come experience therapeutic movement done to great music, designed to help you thrive!
11/7/2019
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Prairie Heart Institute at HSHS St. John's Hospital
Cardiac Rehab
619 E. Mason St.
Springfield, IL
Enjoy a fun workout in St. John's cardiac rehab center and hear heart healthy tips from health professionals. Free!
11/7/2019
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The tour group will meet in Con Q on the lobby level of the Carol Jo Vecchie building at St. John's Hospital. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter Street. Please enter through Carol Jo Vecchie main lobby.
A registered nurse will guide expectant parents on a tour of the Women and Infants Center. An overview of all services available at the Women and Infants Center will be provided. The tour starts promptly at 6:30 p.m.
11/8/2019
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Springfield Fire Department #1. Address is 825 E. Capitol Springfield, IL
Certified child passenger safety technicians will be available to check your car seat(s)and answer questions you may have. Please bring your car seat(s), vehicle, vehicle owner's manual, and car seat instructions. Please bring the child who will be riding in the seat if possible.
11/12/2019 6:00 PM - 12/17/2019 7:30 PM
HSHS St. John's Hospital
Centennial Hall
800 E. Carpenter St.
Springfield, IL
Put on your comfy clothes and come experience therapeutic movement done to great music, designed to help you thrive!
11/13/2019
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Group meets in Classroom 2 on the lobby level of the Women and Children's Clinic 400 North 9th Street. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter, just to the north of the building. Please follow the walkway from the ramp to the main doors and enter there.
This weekly group gives moms and their babies the opportunity to meet in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Moms may bring a brown bag lunch and join lively informative conversations facilitated by Women and Infants Center nurses.
11/13/2019
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Class will be held in Conference Room Q on the lobby level of the Carol Jo Vecchie Women's and Children's Center. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter Street. Please enter through Carol Jo Vecchie main lobby.
This class is designed to prepare you for your new role as a parent. We'll discuss the emotional and physical changes that you'll experience after the birth of your baby. How will I cope with a baby? Why do babies cry? How can I calm my baby? What kind of support should I have when I get home? These and many more questions will be answered. A local pediatrician will be present to answer questions about how to choose a baby doctor. This class may be taken before Baby Basics I if necessary.
11/14/2019
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Class will be held in the Classroom 6A on the 6th floor of the Carol Jo Vecchie Women and Children's Center. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter Street. Please enter through Carol Jo Vecchie main lobby.
For parents who must have a Cesarean delivery or who are planning to have a repeat C-Section.
11/16/2019
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
St. John's Hospital
800 E. Carpenter Street
Springfield IL 62769
Centennial Hall
Enter the hospital through the main entrance. Proceed toward the elevators. Take a left into the hall just before the elevators and go to the second hall to the right (there are only 2 halls, and they are both on the right - if you get to the Chapel, you have gone too far). Turn right into the second hall, and about 2/3 of the way down, you will find Centennial Hall on your left.
Led by an experienced instructor, this class offers all that is needed for pediatric first aid, CPR, and use of an AED.
11/19/2019
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Group meets in Classroom 2 on the lobby level of the Women and Children's Clinic 400 North 9th Street. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter, just to the north of the building. Please follow the walkway from the ramp to the main doors and enter there.
This support group gives help to women from the central Illinois area who are or may be experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD) and other mood disorders during pregnancy and after the birth of their baby.
11/20/2019
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Group meets in Classroom 2 on the lobby level of the Women and Children's Clinic 400 North 9th Street. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter, just to the north of the building. Please follow the walkway from the ramp to the main doors and enter there.
This weekly group gives moms and their babies the opportunity to meet in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Moms may bring a brown bag lunch and join lively informative conversations facilitated by Women and Infants Center nurses.
11/20/2019
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Class will be held in Bunn Auditorium. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter Street. Please enter through Carol Jo Vecchie main lobby. Please arrive a few minutes early to collect class materials.
This class will get expectant parents ready for a successful breastfeeding experience. Expectant moms are strongly encouraged to bring their partner to this class. Presented by Certified Lactation Consultants.
11/21/2019
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The session will meet in the Tea Room on the lobby level of the Carol Jo Vecchie building at St. John's Hospital.
Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter Street. Please enter through Carol Jo Vecchie main lobby.
A doula from Gentle Touch Doulas will host a meet and greet session to provide information on the role of a doula during labor and birth as well as answer questions that you may have about a doula attended birth.
12/2/2019
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Class will be held in Conference Room Q on the lobby level of the Carol Jo Vecchie Women's and Children's Center at St. John's Hospital. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter Street. Please enter through Carol Jo Vecchie main lobby. Please arrive a few minutes early to collect class materials.
This class prepares children ages 4-8 for the arrival of a new brother or sister. Parents do attend with their child(ren).
12/3/2019
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Group meets in Classroom 2 on the lobby level of the Women and Children's Clinic 400 North 9th Street. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter, just to the north of the building. Please follow the walkway from the ramp to the main doors and enter there.
This support group gives help to women from the central Illinois area who are or may be experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD) and other mood disorders during pregnancy and after the birth of their baby.
12/4/2019
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Group meets in Classroom 2 on the lobby level of the Women and Children's Clinic 400 North 9th Street. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter, just to the north of the building. Please follow the walkway from the ramp to the main doors and enter there.
This weekly group gives moms and their babies the opportunity to meet in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Moms may bring a brown bag lunch and join lively informative conversations facilitated by Women and Infants Center nurses.
12/4/2019
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Women & Children's Center Tea Room, main floor. Please enter through the main lobby of the children's hospital.
This support group is for stroke survivors who are still in the workforce, are raising a family or have other typical mid-life obligations and responsibilities. The group will be able to share the challenges and successes of getting back into the daily swing while adjusting to a "new normal". Though a focused group, all ages and those in all stages of life are welcome to join.
12/5/2019
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Bunn Auditorium at St. John's Hospital. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter Street. Please enter through Carol Jo Vecchie main lobby. Please arrive a few minutes early to collect class materials.
This class discusses what a new baby is really like and how to care for one. Information is provided on basic layette and nursery needs, feeding choices, safety issues, poison prevention and infant car seat regulations and installation.
12/5/2019
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
FitClub West
2811 W Lawrence Ave
Springfield, IL
FitClub will get you in the holiday spirit with this fun, energetic holiday dance class! Free!
12/7/2019
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Class will be held in Conference Room Q on the lobby level of the Carol Jo Vecchie Women's and Children's Center at St. John's Hospital. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter Street. Please enter through Carol Jo Vecchie main lobby. Please arrive a few minutes early to collect class materials.
This one day class gives you in-depth preparation for your labor and delivery experience. You and your support person will learn the process of labor and delivery in order to work together and share the birth of your baby.
12/11/2019
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Group meets in Classroom 2 on the lobby level of the Women and Children's Clinic 400 North 9th Street. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter, just to the north of the building. Please follow the walkway from the ramp to the main doors and enter there.
This weekly group gives moms and their babies the opportunity to meet in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Moms may bring a brown bag lunch and join lively informative conversations facilitated by Women and Infants Center nurses.
12/11/2019
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Class will be held in Conference Room Q on the lobby level of the Carol Jo Vecchie Women's and Children's Center at St. John's Hospital. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter Street. Please enter through Carol Jo Vecchie main lobby.
You want to be a great dad, right? In this “guys only” class, you will begin to understand what becoming a dad involves and how it will change your life… for the better, of course. Dads play an important, pivotal role during pregnancy, especially the baby’s first year. The class will prepare you to be your best. You will receive great tips on preparing the house for baby, building consensus with and supporting mom, and connecting with your new child. You will learn what to expect and what to do during pregnancy and after mom and baby come home. This fun, relaxing session will prepare you for your new role – being a great dad.
12/11/2019
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The tour group will meet in the Tea Room on the lobby level of the Carol Jo Vecchie building at St. John's Hospital. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter Street. Please enter through Carol Jo Vecchie main lobby.
A registered nurse will guide expectant parents on a tour of the Women and Infants Center. An overview of all services available at the Women and Infants Center will be provided. The tour starts promptly at 6:30 p.m.
12/13/2019
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Springfield Fire Department #1. Address is 825 E. Capitol Springfield, IL
Certified child passenger safety technicians will be available to check your car seat(s)and answer questions you may have. Please bring your car seat(s), vehicle, vehicle owner's manual, and car seat instructions. Please bring the child who will be riding in the seat if possible.
12/17/2019
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Group meets in Classroom 2 on the lobby level of the Women and Children's Clinic 400 North 9th Street. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter, just to the north of the building. Please follow the walkway from the ramp to the main doors and enter there.
This support group gives help to women from the central Illinois area who are or may be experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD) and other mood disorders during pregnancy and after the birth of their baby.
12/18/2019
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Group meets in Classroom 2 on the lobby level of the Women and Children's Clinic 400 North 9th Street. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter, just to the north of the building. Please follow the walkway from the ramp to the main doors and enter there.
This weekly group gives moms and their babies the opportunity to meet in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Moms may bring a brown bag lunch and join lively informative conversations facilitated by Women and Infants Center nurses.
12/19/2019
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Class will be held in Bunn Auditorium. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter Street. Please enter through Carol Jo Vecchie main lobby. Please arrive a few minutes early to collect class materials.
This class will get expectant parents ready for a successful breastfeeding experience. Expectant moms are strongly encouraged to bring their partner to this class. Presented by Certified Lactation Consultants.
12/21/2019
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
St. John's Hospital
800 E. Carpenter Street
Springfield IL 62769
Centennial Hall
Enter the hospital through the main entrance. Proceed toward the elevators. Take a left into the hall just before the elevators and go to the second hall to the right (there are only 2 halls, and they are both on the right - if you get to the Chapel, you have gone too far). Turn right into the second hall, and about 2/3 of the way down, you will find Centennial Hall on your left.
Led by an experienced instructor, this class offers all that is needed for pediatric first aid, CPR, and use of an AED.
1/8/2020
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Bunn Auditorium at St. John's Hospital. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter Street. Please enter through Carol Jo Vecchie main lobby. Please arrive a few minutes early to collect class materials.
This class discusses what a new baby is really like and how to care for one. Information is provided on basic layette and nursery needs, feeding choices, safety issues, poison prevention and infant car seat regulations and installation.
1/13/2020
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Class will be held in Bunn Auditorium. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter Street. Please enter through Carol Jo Vecchie main lobby.
Expectant grandparents will tour the Women and Infants Center facilities and learn about new trends in childbirth. The latest information about newborn baby care including feedings, sleep environment and car seats will be discussed.
1/15/2020
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Class will be held in Conference Room Q on the lobby level of the Carol Jo Vecchie Women's and Children's Center. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th and Carpenter Street. Please enter through Carol Jo Vecchie main lobby.
This class is designed to prepare you for your new role as a parent. We'll discuss the emotional and physical changes that you'll experience after the birth of your baby. How will I cope with a baby? Why do babies cry? How can I calm my baby? What kind of support should I have when I get home? These and many more questions will be answered. A local pediatrician will be present to answer questions about how to choose a baby doctor. This class may be taken before Baby Basics I if necessary.