October 16, 2009

Turlock, Emanuel Medical Center will offer in November 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 Dept. at (209) 664-2580 unless otherwise noted.

Blood Pressure Checks - FREE - Education Training Room - East Wing November 10 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 14 and 15 - Saturday, November 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 15th 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.

CPR - Retraining for Healthcare Providers - Conference Room C - East Wing November 23 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 November 24 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 Training - For Healthcare Providers - Conference Room C - East Wing November 6 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.

Lap-Band System Educational Program - Conference Room C - East Wing November 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - The public is invited to a free educational program on the Lap-Band System. Turlock surgeon Huy Dao, DO and Leslie Salazar, RN, Bariatric Coordinator at Emanuel Medical Center will discuss who can benefit from the surgery and the steps taken before scheduling this procedure. For more information call 656-0183

For an up-to-date list of classes every month, visit our web site at www.emanuelmedicalcenter.org and click on Calendar.