August 17, 2009

Turlock - Emanuel Medical Center will offer in September 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
September 8 and 22 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
September 12 and 13 - Saturday, September 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 13th 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.

Diabetes Basics - Conference Room C - East Wing
September 9 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.

Hospice of Emanuel Volunteer Training - Call Hospice of Emanuel at (209) 664-2550
Volunteers are needed to assist terminally ill patients and their families. Hospice of Emanuel has scheduled a Volunteer Training Session on Saturday, October 3rd and Saturday, October 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All new Volunteers must attend both sessions to complete the training. There is a $25 fee. Preregistration is required and Continuing Education Credit is available for people in the medical field.

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.