November 15, 2006

Turlock - Emanuel Medical Center will offer in December 2006 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.

 

December 2006 programs, dates, reservations and fees requirements include: 

Blood Pressure Checks - FREE – Education Training Room – East Wing.  December 12 & 26 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. – No reservation or fee required.  Retired nurse members of the Auxiliary of Emanuel offer blood pressure checks.

 

Childbirth Preparation – Two-Day Weekend Childbirth Preparation – Conference Room C – East Wing. December 9 and 10 – Saturday, December 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 10th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Pre-Registration 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 15 couples.

 

Childbirth “Spanish” One-Day Intensive Childbirth Preparation – Conference Room C – East Wing.  December 16 from 12 Noon to 4:00 p.m. – Pre-registration and $25.00 fee required.  This class is en Espanol and is designed for the Spanish speaking expectant families.  Class is limited to 15 couples.

 

CPR - Retraining for Healthcare Providers – Conference Room C – East Wing.  December 7 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Pre-Registration and $20.00 fee required.  Requires knowledge of current AHA guidelines.  A copy of current CPR card must accompany registration.  Class size is limited.

 

Diabetes Basics – Education Training Room – East Wing.  December 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon – BY PHYSICIAN REFERRAL ONLY – Pre-registration required.  Are you a new diabetic?  Learn what and when you should eat and how to monitor your blood sugar.  You will also learn what blood sugar numbers mean and other ways to control your blood sugar.