August 15, 2008

Turlock - Emanuel Medical Center will offer in September 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

September 9 and 23 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

September 4 (Confr Rm D/E), 11 (D/E), 18 (D/E), 25 (D/E), October 2 (D/E), 9, 16 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

September 13 and 14 - Saturday, September 13^th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 14^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.

 

Diabetes Basics – Conference Room C – East Wing

September 3 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.

 

CPR – Retraining for Healthcare Providers – Conference Room C – East Wing

September 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Preregistration and $30.00 fee required.  Requires knowledge of current AHA guidelines.  A copy of current CPR card must accompany registration.  Class size is limited.

 

CPR Training - For Healthcare Providers – Conference Room C – East Wing

September 29 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. 

 

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.

 

Caring for the Caregiver Support Group – FREE – 1850 Colorado Avenue – Hospice Office - Call Hospice of Emanuel at (209) 664-2550

September 22 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.

 

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.  

 

Journey Through Grief Support Group - Call Hospice of Emanuel at (209) 664-2550

For adults who are grieving the death of a friend or family member.  Classes begin Wednesday, October 1 and meet the first and third Wednesday of the month from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Registration required, no fee, suggested one time donation of $15.00. 

 

Loss of Spouse Support Group – Conference Room C – East Wing - Call Hospice of Emanuel at

(209) 664-2550

For widows and widowers who have lost their spouse.  Classes begin Monday, September 29 from

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.  Registration required, no fee, suggested one time donation of $15.00. 

 

Volunteer Training

 

Hospice of Emanuel Volunteer Training - Conference Room C - East Wing - Call Hospice of Emanuel at (209) 664-2550

Hospice of Emanuel has scheduled a Volunteer Training Session in English and Spanish on Saturday, October 4^th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, October 18^th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  All new Volunteers must attend both sessions to complete the training.  There is a $25 donation requested.  Preregistration is required and Continuing Education Credit is available for people in the medical field. 

 

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 www.emanuelmedicalcenter.org and click on Calendar.