May 15, 2009

Turlock - Emanuel Medical Center will offer in June 2009 a variety of health education classes and programs for residents of Turlock and nearby communities.

 

All programs are offered in meeting rooms or facilities at the hospital located at 825 Delbon Avenue in Turlock. For more information on any program, call the Education Department at (209) 664-2580 unless otherwise noted.

 

Blood Pressure Checks - FREE – Education Training Room – East Wing

June 9 and 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – No reservation or fee required.  Retired nurse members of Emanuel Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary offer blood pressure checks.

 

Childbirth Preparation – Two-Day Weekend Childbirth Preparation – Conference Room C – East Wing

June 13 and 14 - Saturday, June 13^th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 14^th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.  Preregistration and $40.00 fee required.  Prepare for the birth of your child by attending this two-day class.  This weekend class will focus on the relaxation and coping skills needed for labor and birth, the birth process, infant care, breastfeeding, Cesarean birth and post-partum care.  A tour of the Mary Stuart Rogers Birthing Center is included.  Class is limited to 12 couples.

 

Childbirth “Spanish” One-Day Intensive Childbirth Preparation – Conference Rooms C – East Wing

June 20 (Saturday) from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Preregistration and $25.00 fee required.  This class is in Spanish and is designed for the Spanish speaking expectant families.  Class is limited to 12 couples.

 

CPR – Retraining for Healthcare Providers – Conference Rooms D&E – East Wing

June 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Preregistration and $35.00 fee required.  Requires knowledge of current AHA guidelines.  A copy of current CPR card must accompany registration.  Class size is limited.

 

CPR – Retraining for Healthcare Providers – Conference Rooms D&E – East Wing

June 15 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Preregistration and $35.00 fee required.  Requires knowledge of current AHA guidelines.  A copy of current CPR card must accompany registration.  Class size is limited.

 

Diabetes Basics – Conference Room C - East Wing

June 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – BY PHYSICIAN REFERRAL ONLY – Preregistration required.

Are you newly diagnosed with diabetes?  Need a refresher on how to manage your diabetes?  This class will cover eating well with diabetes, diabetes medications, exercise, blood sugar targets for good health, and other beneficial lifestyle changes.

                                                                                                                                          

Lap-Band Adjustable Gastric Banding System Information Session – FREE - Conference Room C – East Wing

June 11 at 7:00 p.m.  Emanuel Medical Center is now offering patients the new minimally invasive surgical weight loss option of laparoscopic gastric Lab Banding.  Dr. Huy Dao, general surgeon, and Emanuel staff will discuss the procedure, who can benefit from it, what steps must be completed prior to scheduling the procedure and the criteria that must be met to be eligible for the procedure.  For more information call (209) 656-0183.

                                                                                                                                                 

Emanuel Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community-based, Christian hospital serving Turlock and nearby Central Valley communities.

 

For an up-to-date list of classes every month, visit our web site at www.emanuelmedicalcenter.org and click on Calendar.