September 16, 2009Emanuel Medical Center will offer in October 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
October 13 and 27 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
October 10 and 11 - Saturday, October 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 11th 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
October 17 (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
October 19 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.

CPR Training - For Healthcare Providers - Conference Room C - East Wing
October 23 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. 

Living with Diabetes - Conference Room C - East Wing
October 27 and 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Preregistration required.  $10 per family per series or $5 per class.  This class is designed for people newly diagnosed with diabetes or those looking to better manage their diabetes.  Not only are the basics of diabetes discussed like eating and exercise but also included in the class are guest speakers from the community.  These medical professionals share their expertise about diabetes.         
         
For an up-to-date list of classes every month, visit our web site at www.emanuelmedicalcenter.org and click on Calendar.