June 16, 2008

Turlock - Emanuel Medical Center will offer in July 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
July 8 and 22 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 Series (7 weeks) - Conference Room C - East Wing
July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7 (Confr Rm D/E), 14, 21 (D/E) 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
July 12 and 13 - Saturday, July 12^th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 13^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
July 16 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.

Diabetes Basics - Conference Room C - East Wing
July 2 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.           

Heartsaver CPR & First Aid - Conference Room C - East Wing
CPR - Monday, July 21 from 6:00 p.m. to10:00 p.m.  First Aid - Wednesday, July 23 from 6:00 p.m. to   10:00 p.m. - Preregistration and $60.00 fee required.  This class is approved for daycare providers.  Class size is limited.

Living with Diabetes - Conference Rooms D&E - East Wing
July 22 & 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Preregistration required.  $10 per family per series or $5 per class
Class 1:  Diagnosis, Principles of Nutrition, Eating out and Eating in, Treatment, Medications, Healthy Habits
Class 2:  Acute and Chronic Complications, Glucose Monitoring and Considerations During Illness

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 - Call Hospice of Emanuel at (209) 664-2550
July 28 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 - Call Hospice of Emanuel at (209) 664-2550
July 21, 28, Aug 4, 11, 18, 25, Sept 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  For widows and widowers who have lost their spouse.  Support Group begins Monday, July 21^st and meets seven consecutive Monday evenings (except Labor Day).  Registration required, no fee, suggested one time donation of $15.00.  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.