February 15, 2008

Turlock - Emanuel Medical Center will offer in March 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
March 11 and 25 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.

Car Seat Safety - FREE - Conference Rooms D&E - East Wing
March 17 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 Series (7 weeks) - Conference Room C - East Wing
March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10 (Confr Rm D&E), 17 from 7:00 p.m. 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 12 couples. 

Childbirth Preparation - Two-Day Weekend Childbirth Preparation - Conference Room C - East Wing
March 8 and 9 - Saturday, March 8^th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 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 12 couples.

Childbirth "Sibling" Preparation - Conference Room C - East Wing
March 19 from 6:00 p.m. 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 Training - For Healthcare Providers - Conference Room C - East Wing
March 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., - Preregistration and $40.00 fee required.  This class is intended for Healthcare Providers.  Class size is limited. 

CPR - Retraining for Healthcare Providers - Conference Room C - East Wing
March 5 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 - Education Training Room - East Wing
March 5 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 - Conference Room C - East Wing - Call Hospice of Emanuel at (209) 664-2550
March 26 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  For adults who have experienced a loss.  Registration required, no fee, suggested donation of $15.00.

Bereaved Parents Support Group - Education Training Room - East Wing - Call Hospice of Emanuel at (209) 664-2550
March 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  For parents who have lost a child.  Support Group begins Thursday, March 27th^th and meets the 2^nd and 4^th Thursday of the month.  Registration required, no fee, suggested donation of $15.00.

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 p.m. 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 p.m. 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 - 1850 Colorado Avenue - New Hospice Office - Call Hospice of Emanuel at (209) 664-2550
March 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.

Loss of Spouse Support Group - Conference Room C - East Wing - Call Hospice of Emanuel at (209) 664-2550
March 17 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  For widows and widowers who have lost their spouse.  Support Group begins Monday, March 17^th and meets the 1^st and 3^rd Monday of the month.  Registration required, no fee, suggested donation of $15.00.

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.