July 16, 2007

Turlock - Emanuel Medical Center will offer in August 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.  August 14 & 28 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.  August 9, 16, 23, 30, September 6, 13, 20 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.  Preregistration 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, breastfeeding, 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.  August 11 and 12 – Saturday, August 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 12th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Preregistration 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.  August 18 from 12 Noon to 4:00 p.m. – Preregistration 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.

 

Support Groups

 

Bereaved Parents Support Group – Education Training Room - East Wing – Call Hospice at (209) 664-2550.  Classes begin Thursday, August 30 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Preregistration required and $15.00 donation.  For parents who have lost a child. 

 

Breastfeeding Support Group – FREE - Meet in the lobby of the Hospital – Call Debbie Garner, RN, BSN at (209) 664-2660.  This new support group will meet every Tuesday, beginning August 7 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.  No fee or Preregistration required.  This group is open to all pregnant or breastfeeding women.

 

Caring for the Caregiver Support Group – FREE – Education Training Room – East Wing - Call Hospice at (209) 664-2550.  August 27 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.

 

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