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1 Kish Hospital Drive DeKalb, IL 60115 www.kishhealth.org This publication in no way seeks to diagnose or treat illness or serve as a substitute for professional medical care. Please see a physician for diagnosis and treatment of health problems. Information comes from a range of medical experts. Models may be used in photos. If you have concerns or please contact your healthcare provider. KISHHEALTH SYSTEM ENTITIES Kishwaukee Hospital/815.756.1521 Valley West Hospital/815.786.8484 KishHealth System Cancer Center, DeKalb/815.748.2967 KishHealth System Cancer Center, Sandwich/815.786.9197 KishHealth System Behavioral Health Services 815.748.8334–Sycamore 815.786.3764–Sandwich KishHealth System Center for Family Health/815.752.3253 KishHealth System Foundation/815.748.9954 KishHealth System Genoa 815.784.2100 KishHealth System Hospice/815.756.3000 KishHealth System Laboratories/ 815.756.1521, ext. 153400 KishHealth System Physical Therapy Center 815.748.8900–Sycamore, Genoa, Hampshire KishHealth System Physical Therapy Center, Sandwich/815.786.8550 KishHealth System Waterman/815.264.3484 FIND A DOCTOR Kish Health System Physician Group 815.748.8300–DeKalb, Genoa, Sycamore 815.786.3980–Plano, Sandwich Kishwaukee Hospital 800.397.1521, ext.152974, or 815.748.2974 Valley West Hospital/815.786.3703 OUR MISSION We are the cornerstone of healthcare for the communities we serve—the first choice for service, comfort, and safety. Less Than Joyful? Your first holiday after the loss of a loved one can be incredibly difficult. While there is no single "right" way to grieve, here are some suggestions to help you better meet the challenges of this difficult time. BREAK THE SILENCE. Don't be afraid to talk about your loved one during the holidays. Encourage others to share their stories about favorite memories. SHED THE GUILT. Feelings of loss are always complicated—even more so during the holidays. Give yourself permission to be happy, sad, and every emotion in between. ACCEPT HELP Whether it's a friend, spouse, or counselor, having someone there . to listen and help you process your feelings can help the holidays feel less lonely. For information about support groups for those who have experienced a loss, call Hospice at 815.756.3000. To learn more about counseling at Behavioral Health Services, call 815.748.8334. WWW.KISHPROGRAMS.ORG • REGISTER ONLINE CLASSES • FIND MORE CLASSES BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Free/REGISTRATION REQUIRED HOPE AT THE HOLIDAYS For those who lost a loved one this year. KISHHEALTH SYSTEM HOSPICE KISHHEALTH SYSTEM HOSPICE 815.756.3000 815.756.3000 Nov. 7, 6 - 7:30 pm Dec. 10, 6 - 7:30 pm LIVING AFTER LOSS For anyone who has lost a child, no matter the age. KISHHEALTH SYSTEM HOSPICE 815.756.3000 Nov. 25, Dec. 23, & Jan. 27, 6:30 - 8 pm