April 16, 2007

Turlock - Emanuel Medical Center will offer in May 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.

 

Blood Pressure Checks - FREE – Education Training Room – East Wing.  May 8 & 22 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.

 

Car Seat Safety – FREE – Conference Rooms D&E – East Wing.  May 21 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.

 

Caring for the Caregiver Support Group – FREE – Education Training Room – East Wing - Call Hospice at (209) 664-2550.  May 21 at 7:00 p.m.  No fee.  A support group for caregivers.  Come join others who are providing care to a loved one or friend.  This group is also open to people who have a loved one in a Nursing Home.

 

Childbirth Preparation – Two-Day Weekend Childbirth Preparation – Conference Room C – East Wing.  May 19 and 20 – Saturday, May 19th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 20th 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.  May 16 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.

 

CPR - Retraining for Healthcare Providers – Conference Room C – East Wing.  May 16 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.  May 2 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.  May 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Pre-Registration and $60.00 fee required.  This class is approved for Child Care 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.