May 19, 2008

Turlock - Emanuel Medical Center will offer in June 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
June 10 and 24 from 10:00 a.m. 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
June 7 and 8 - Saturday, June 7^th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 8^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 "Spanish" One-Day Intensive Childbirth Preparation - Conference Rooms D&E - East Wing
June 7 from 12:00 p.m. 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.

Diabetes Basics - Conference Room C - East Wing
June 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - 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

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
June 23 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 - 1850 Colorado Avenue - New Hospice Office - Call Hospice of Emanuel at (209) 664-2550
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  For widows and widowers who have lost their spouse.  Support Group begins Monday, June 2^nd and meets seven consecutive Monday evenings.  Registration required, no fee, suggested donation of $15.00 for all seven sessions.  Facilitators Diane Tate and Bev Moeller.

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.    

 

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