January 15, 2008

Turlock - Emanuel Medical Center will offer in February 2008 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
February 12 and 26 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. - No reservation or fee required.  Retired nurse members of Emanuel Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary offer blood pressure checks.

Childbirth Preparation - Two-Day Weekend Childbirth Preparation - Conference Room C - East Wing
February 2 and 3 - Saturday, February 2^nd from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 3^rd from 1:00 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 12 couples.

Childbirth "Spanish" One-Day Intensive Childbirth Preparation - Conference Rooms D&E - East Wing
February 9 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 12 couples.

CPR - Retraining for Healthcare Providers - Conference Room C - East Wing
February 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 D&E - East Wing
February 6 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.

Heartsaver CPR & First Aid - Conference Room C - East Wing
CPR - February 6 from 9:00 a.m. to12:30 p.m.  First Aid - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Pre-Registration and $60.00 fee required.  This class is approved for daycare providers.  Class size is limited.

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 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
February 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.

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

For an up-to-date list of classes every month, visit our web site at http://www.emanuelmedicalcenter.org/ and click on Calendar.