December 15, 2006

Turlock - Emanuel Medical Center will offer in January 2007 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.

 

Adolescents Grief Class – Education Training Room – East Wing – Call Hospice at(209)664-2550.  Classes begin Thursday, January 25th 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. – Pre-Registration required and $15.00 donation.  For adolescents ages 13-18 who have experienced a loss.  Facilitators: Gina Lima and Marisa Jones

 

Adult General Grief and Education Support Group – Education Training Room – East Wing – Call Hospice at (209) 664-2550.  Classes begin Tuesday, January 16th 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Pre-Registration required and $15.00 donation.  For adults who have experienced a loss.  Facilitators: Bridget Keller, Renette Bronken and Darlene Thomas

 

Blood Pressure Checks - FREE – Education Training Room – East Wing.  January 9 & 23 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.

 

Bright Horizons – Conference Room C – East Wing - Call Hospice at (209) 664-2550.  Meets the fourth Saturday from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.  Pre-Registration required and $15.00 donation.  Provides widowed persons support and education.  Participants must have completed Emanuel’s Loss of Spouse class prior to attending Bright Horizons.

 

Car Seat Safety – FREE – Conference Room C – East Wing.  January 22 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Pre-Registration required.  No fee.  Learn the correct way to use infant and convertible car safety seats, combination booster seats and booster seats.  Class is presented by the Turlock Fire Department’s Seated for Safety instructor.

 

Childbirth Preparation Series (7 weeks) – Conference Room C - East Wing.  January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Pre-Registration and $55.00 series fee required.  Prepare for the birth of your child by attending this 7- week series. Topics include physiology of labor, relaxation exercises, paced breathing, breast-feeding, infant care and safety and a tour of the Mary Stuart Rogers Birthing Center.  Class is limited to 15 couples. 

  

Childbirth Preparation – Two-Day Weekend Childbirth Preparation – Conference Room C – East Wing.  January 6 and 7 – Saturday, January 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 7th 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 “Sibling” Preparation – Conference Rooms D&E - East Wing.  January 17 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.– Pre-Registration and $15.00 / family fee.  This class is offered every other month and is designed to teach children how to be a big brother or sister and what to expect when a new baby is added to the family.  A tour of the Mary Stuart Rogers Birthing Center is included.

 

Children’s Grief Class - Education Training Room – East Wing – Call Hospice at (209) 664-2550.  Classes begin Thursday January 25th 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.  Pre-Registration required and $15.00 donation.  For children ages 6-12 who have experienced a loss.  Facilitators; Gina Lima and Marisa Jones

 

CPR Training - For Healthcare Providers – Conference Room C – East Wing.  January 29 from 9:00 to 3:30 p.m., – Pre-Registration and $40.00 fee required.  This class is intended for Healthcare Providers.  Class is limited to 24 participants.

 

CPR - Retraining for Healthcare Providers – Conference Room C – East Wing.  January 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Pre-Registration and $30.00 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

January 3 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.

 

Living with Diabetes – Conference Rooms D&E – East Wing

January 23 & 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Pre-Registration required.  $10 per family per series or $5 per class.  Class 1:  Diagnosis, Principles of Nutrition, Eating out and Eating in, Treatment, Medications, Healthy Habits.  Class 2:  Acute and Chronic Complications, Glucose Monitoring and Considerations During Illness

 

Loss of Spouse – Conferences D&E - East Wing - Call Hospice at(209)664-2550.  Classes begin Monday, January 15th 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Pre-Registration required and $15.00 donation.  For widows and widowers who have lost their spouse.  Facilitators: Diane Garzelli-Tate, Eileen Hamilton and Bev Moeller

 

Support Groups

Alzheimer’s Support Group, call Emanuel’s Education Department at (209) 664-2580 – Free.

 

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