October 16, 2008

Turlock - Emanuel Medical Center will offer in November 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

November 11 and 25 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

November 8 and 9 - Saturday, November 8^th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 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.

 

Healthier Holidays for People with Diabetes - FREE – East Wing – Conference Room C - Call Diabetes Services at (209) 664-2583 to reserve your spot

November 18 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  No fee.  Preregistration required.  Refresh your diabetes skills to make your holiday season more enjoyable. 

 

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

November 17 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.  

 

Coping with the Holidays - FREE – East Wing – Conference Room C - Call Hospice at (209) 664-2550

November 6 at 7:00 p.m.  A program to help people develop skills to cope with the loss of a loved one during the Holiday Season. 

 

Healing Paths – Writing Through Cancer Support Group – FREE – Emanuel Medical Plaza –               880 E. Tuolumne Avenue, Conference Room – Call (209) 664-2434 to register for the next session

Second and Fourth Tuesday of every month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Open to all who are affected by cancer.  Join in the healing process of writing and journaling through cancer.  Professional writing skills not required.

 

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.