July 16, 2010
Health calendar
Classes
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; July 22 class on social development; series geared to parents and caregivers of children newborn 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.
Supersitter, July 26, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Memorial Hos-pital Community Relations Classroom, Southside Office, Jasper; class covers basics of babysitting in-cluding care and safety of infants and children, play activities, basic first aid and getting along with children; demonstrations on diapering, holding, feeding; open to persons 10-14 years old; class size limited; $20 fee; to register call (812) 481-2399.
Safe Sitter Classes, July 27 or July 29, 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m., parents/guardians are encouraged to attend a 15 minute ceremony honoring the students at 3:15 p.m.; St Mary’s, Evansville; teaches boys and girls ages 11-13 how to handle emergencies when caring for children; $55 fee each class includes student manual, messenger bag, list of important phone numbers, flashlight and other supplies; one day classes; $15 scholarships available based on financial need; participants need to bring a sack lunch; for information or to enroll your child or babysitter call Debbie Davidson at (812) 485-5607
Medic First Aid, July 28, 8 a.m.-noon, Memorial Hospital Southgate Offices, Jasper; basic training course in emergency care designed for use in the business/industrial setting; fee $55/person, limited class size; (812) 481-2399.
Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED, July 29 and August 5, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Community Relations Classroom, Memorial Southside Office. Jasper; class provides information on how to manage illness and injuries in the first few minutes of an emergency until professional help arrives; skills taught include CPR, AED use, relief of choking in adults and children, and infant CPR; cost $60, pre-registration required; for information or to register call (812) 481-2399.
Health
Bariatric Public Forum, July 24, 9 a.m., Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; learn more about bariatric weight loss surgery now being offered at Memorial Hospital; for more information call (812) 481-0185.