November 17, 2008

Turlock - Emanuel Medical Center will offer in December 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

December 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 – Two-Day Weekend Childbirth Preparation – Conference Room C – East Wing

December 6 and 7 - Saturday, December 6^th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 7^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

December 13 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.

 

CPR – Retraining for Healthcare Providers – Conference Rooms D&E – East Wing

December 4 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 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.

 

Diabetes Basics – Conference Rooms D&E – East Wing

December 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – BY PHYSICIAN REFERRAL ONLY – Preregistration required.

Are you newly diagnosed with diabetes?  Need a refresher on how to manage your diabetes?  This class will cover eating well with diabetes, diabetes medications, exercise, blood sugar targets for good health, and other beneficial lifestyle changes.

 

Love Light 2008 presented by Hospice of Emanuel – Monte Vista Chapel – 1619 E. Monte Vista Avenue

December 4 at 7:00 p.m. – “A Celebration of Life”.  For more information contact Hospice of Emanuel at  (209) 664-2550.

                  

Support Groups

Breastfeeding Support Group – FREE - Check in at the front lobby information desk of the Hospital for meeting location – NO Preregistration required.  For questions, contact Debbie Garner, RN, BSN, IBCLC at (209) 664-2660

This 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.

 

One-on-One Grief Support - FREE - 1850 Colorado Avenue – Hospice Office - Call Hospice of Emanuel at (209) 664-2550

On-on-one grief support is offered by appointment only through Hospice of Emanuel.  There is no fee.  Call (209) 664-2550 to make an appointment.

 

Cancer Support Groups

Cancer in Your Life Support Group – FREE – Emanuel Medical Plaza – 880 E. Tuolumne Avenue, Conference Room - Call (209) 664-2434

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.  

 

Caregiver Support Group – FREE – Emanuel Medical Plaza – 880 E. Tuolumne Avenue, Conference Room - Call (209) 664-2434

First and Third Wednesday of every month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  This support group is to learn ways to care for one’s self and offer support to others as the caregiver.              

 

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.

 

“Look Good…Feel Better” – FREE – Emanuel Medical Plaza – 880 E. Tuolumne Avenue, Conference Room - Call 1-800-227-2345

Third Monday of every month from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  This program teaches beauty techniques to women who are actively undergoing cancer treatment, to help them combat the appearance related side effects of radiation and chemotherapy.

 

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.