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Health Class Education Calendar |
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Sponsored by Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital
To register call Community Education (541-386-2055) or visit their website
More Providence classes (Portland area) may be found here.
 Diabetes Education Series
Course Description: If you have diabetes, you know how it can affect almost every part of your daily life. Experts say if you take control of your diabetes now, your health will improve now and into the future. Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital diabetes educators and guest speakers will help you learn how to control your diabetes through diet, exercise, stress management and medication. A three-session class series is held each month. Registration also includes a one hour private consultation. Insurance often covers the cost. Scholarships are also available. Physician referral required. For fees and registration, call PHRMH Diabetes Education at 541-387-6379.
Instructor(s): Jennifer Price, RN, CDE and Kelly Chambers, MS, RD, CDE
Location: PHRMH Education Center
Date(s): 2008
| Month |
Dates |
Time |
| Jan |
15, 17, 22, 24 |
1:00 - 3:00 pm |
| Feb |
19, 21, 26, 28 |
9:00 -11:00 am |
| Mar |
11, 13, 18, 20 |
1:00 - 3:00 pm |
| Apr |
15, 17, 22, 24 |
9:00 -11:00 am |
| May |
13, 15, 20, 22 |
1:00 - 3:00 pm |
Childbirth Education
Choose between a five-session "beginner" course and a two-session "refresher" class. You'll learn about prenatal care, labor and delivery breathing and relaxation, newborn care, breastfeeding, and parenting of a new baby. A free breastfeeding only class is also available.
Instructors: Lynn Brophy, Jennifer Anthony, RN, and Christina McGee
Dates, Times & Fees: call 541-387-6340 for dates, times, fees, and to register
Place: Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Education Center
Also see our Childbirth Classes page
Cause and Treatment of Varicose Veins
Summer is coming, and time for our legs to come out of hiding. Varicose veins are a painful, unsightly condition, more common among women age 30 or older and those that stand or walk for long periods of time. There are a variety of treatment options available. Providence general surgeon David Maccabee, M.D., will discuss the condition and available treatments, including the Closure®, a minimally invasive varicose vein treatment he provides on an outpatient basis. This procedure offers minimal down time, is performed quickly in the office and may be covered by insurance.
Date & Time: Monday, April 14, 2008, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Place: Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Education Center
Fee: Free
Choosing a Birth Attendant in the 21st Century
Get the latest information on the choices you have for a birthing attendant. Providence women’s clinic certified midwife Michele Bouche, C.N.M., will discuss available options for pregnancy and birthing, levels of midwifery care, physician care, pain management options and abnormal fear of childbirth.
Date & Time: Monday, May 5, 2008, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Education Center
Fee: Free
Your Best Face Forward: Skin Management Options
Concerned about fine lines and wrinkles on your face and neck? Wondering about Botox, Restylane, Radiance, facial peels and other skin resurfacing choices? Local skin care expert and facial cosmetic surgeon Mendy Maccabee, M.D., will explain how various products and procedures work, and what options are now available in our community.
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Place: Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Education Center
Fee: Free
Surgical Weight Loss Options
This class is for people who are significantly overweight and have tried and failed at dieting and medical weight loss programs. Please talk with your primary care doctor about whether or not surgical weight loss may be an option for you. Bariatric surgeon David Maccabee, M.D., will talk about the lap band and the gastric bypass as options for weight.
Date & Time: Thursday, May 15, 2008, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Education Center
Fee: Free
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