October 18, 2007

Turlock - Emanuel Medical Center will offer in November 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
November 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.

Car Seat Safety - FREE - Conference Rooms D&E - East Wing
November 19 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
November 10 and 11 - Saturday, November 10^th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 11^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
November 14 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.

Coping with the Holidays - FREE - Covenant Village - 2125 N. Olive Avenue - Berg Hall - Call Hospice at (209) 664-2550
November 1 at 7:00 p.m.  A program designed to help people develop skills to assist them in coping with the loss of a loved one during the Holiday Season. 

CPR - Retraining for Healthcare Providers - Conference Room C - East Wing
November 14 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 D&E - East Wing
November 7 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.

Love Light 2007 - Covenant Village - 2125 N. Olive Avenue - Berg Hall - Call Hospice at (209) 664-2550 for Information
November 29 at 7:00 p.m.  "A Celebration of Life"  We invite you to attend the Love Light Ceremony and to reserve a symbolic light in the memory or living tribute to your loved one on the Hospice Love Light Tree.  Call the Office of Development at (209) 664-5180 to reserve a symbolic light in memory or living tribute.

Support Groups

Breastfeeding Support Group - FREE - Meet in the lobby of the Hospital - NO Preregistration required.  For questions, contact 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.  This group is open to all pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Cancer in Your Life Support Group - FREE - Emanuel Medical Plaza - California Oncology - 880 E. Tuolumne Avenue, Suite 103 - Call (209) 669-8300
First and Third Friday of every month from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.  Open to adult women and men who are new or recurring cancer patients, as well as those who have completed treatment.   

Caring for the Caregiver Support Group - FREE - Education Training Room - East Wing - Call Hospice at (209) 664-2550
November 26 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.

 

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