July 15, 2009

Turlock - Emanuel Medical Center will offer in August 2009 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
August 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
August 8 and 9 - Saturday, August 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 9th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 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 C - East Wing
August 15 (Saturday) from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Preregistration and $25.00 fee required. This class is in Spanish 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
August 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Preregistration and $35.00 fee required. Requires knowledge of current AHA guidelines. A copy of current CPR card must accompany registration. Class size is limited.

CPR - Retraining for Healthcare Providers - Conference Rooms D&E - East Wing
August 21 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Preregistration and $35.00 fee required. Requires knowledge of current AHA guidelines. A copy of current CPR card must accompany registration. Class size is limited.

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.