August 15, 2007

Turlock - Emanuel Medical Center will offer in September 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.  September 11 & 25 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.  September 10 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Preregistration 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 – Two-Day Weekend Childbirth Preparation – Conference Room C – East Wing.  September 8 and 9 – Saturday, September 8^th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 9^th 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 “Sibling” Preparation – Conference Rooms D&E - East Wing.  September 19 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.– Preregistration and $15.00 / family fee.  This class 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.  September 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon - Preregistration 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 D&E – East Wing.  September 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon – BY PHYSICIAN REFERRAL ONLY – Preregistration 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  

Adult General Grief and Education Support Group – Education Training Room – East Wing – Call Hospice at (209) 664-2550.  Support Group begins Tuesday, September 11 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Preregistration required and $15.00 donation.  For adults who have experienced a loss.   

Bereaved Parents Support Group – Education Training Room - East Wing – Call Hospice at (209) 664-2550.  Support Group begins Thursday, September 13 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 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.  September 24 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. 

Children’s Grief Class - Education Training Room – East Wing – Call Hospice at (209) 664-2550.  Classes begin Monday, September 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  Preregistration required and $15.00 donation.  For children ages 6-12 who have experienced a loss.   

Loss of Spouse – Conference Room C - East Wing - Call Hospice at (209) 664-2550.  Support Group begins Monday, September 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Preregistration required and $15.00 donation.  For widows and widowers who have lost their spouse.   

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