January 15, 2007

Turlock - Emanuel Medical Center will offer in February 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.

 

Bereaved Parents Support Group – Conference Rooms D&E - East Wing – Call Hospice at (209) 664-2550.  Classes begin Thursday, February 8th 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Pre-Registration required and $15.00 donation.  For parents who have lost a child.  Facilitators: Elsa Sherman and Bonnie Heath                     

 

Blood Pressure Checks - FREE – Education Training Room – East Wing.  February 13 & 27 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 Series (7 weeks) – Conference Room C - East Wing.  February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5 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.  February 10 and 11 – Saturday, February 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 11th 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 Rooms D&E – East Wing.  February 24 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.  February 8 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 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.  February 7 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.

  

Heartsaver CPR & First Aid – Conference Rooms D&E – East Wing.  February 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Pre-Registration and $60.00 fee required.  This class is approved for daycare providers.  Class size is limited.

 

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.