May 15, 2007

Turlock - Emanuel Medical Center will offer in June 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.  June 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.

 

Caring for the Caregiver Support Group – FREE – Education Training Room – East Wing - Call Hospice at (209) 664-2550.  June 25 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 Series (7 weeks) – Conference Room C - East Wing.  June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26 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.  June 9 and 10 – Saturday, June 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 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 Rooms D&E – East Wing.  June 23 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.  June 21 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.  June 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.

 

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.

 

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