March 5, 2010
Health calendar
Classes/Information
Mother and Infant Care, March 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children, Evansville; learn the basics of caring for a new baby; $15/couple; to reigster call (812) 485-7972.
Breastfeeding — Getting Off to a Great Start, March 13, 1-3 p.m., St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children, Evansville; lactation counselor shows how to get breastfeeding started positively; $20/couple; to register call (812) 485-7972 or online at stmarys.org.
Weekend Prepared Childbirth, March 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children, Evansville; course covers labor, delivery, relaxation, pain management; lunch provided; $60/couple; to register call (812) 485-7972.
Your Health and Diabetes, March 15, 7-8 p.m., Pavilion Classroom, Memorial Hospital Jasper; discussion topics include why insulin is not a sign of failure, concerns about starting insulin and misperceptions about insulin; no reservations or fee; call (812) 482-0521 for more information.
BLS for Health Care Provider, March 17, 1-3p.m., Memorial Hospital‘s Community Relations Class-room, Southside Office, Jasper; American Heart Association course covers CPR for all ages, two-man CPR, bag-valve mask ventilation, choking, use of AED; $65 fee; for more information or to register call (812) 481-2399.
Infant and Child CPR, March 18, 6:30-9 p.m., St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children, Evansville; be prepared when an emergency happens; no skills or written tests; $25/person; to register call (812) 485-7972 or online at stmarys.org.
2010 Child Developmental Series, classes fourth Thursday of each month through October, 10-11 a.m., St. Mary’s Center for Children conference room, Evansville; series geared to parents and caregivers of children zero to three years old; child care provided; program is free; light refreshments and snacks served; for more information and list of topics call (812) 485-7944 or (812) 436-4501, ext. 229; sponsored by St .Mary’s and ECHO Community Health Care.
St. Mary’s Non-Surgical Weight-Loss Program, Health management resources program offered at St. Mary’s Weight Management Center, Evansville; call (812) 485-5801 for times of free information sessions.
Health Fair
Hooked on Health Community Wellness Fair, March 13, 2-4:30 p.m. St. Philip School, Posey County; wellness information, fitness and exercise information sessions, safety program, on-site health checks, door prizes and games; no cost.