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Diabetes/Prediabetes
When: Bi-monthly, Sept. 12 and
Nov. 14, 5 to 6 p.m.
Where: ◆
Info: Learn how to live a vibrant
life with diabetes. Share your tips
and ideas in a casual, accepting
atmosphere. Friends and family are
welcome and encouraged to attend.
No registration required. Call
360-636-4943 for more information.
Food Addicts in Recovery
Anonymous (FA)
When: Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: ■ second floor, conference
roomE
Info: A 12-step program for anyone
with food obsession, overeating,
undereating, or bulimia. Call 360-
442-9061 for more information.
I Understand Breast
Cancer Support Group
When: Fourth Monday of each month,
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: ■ conference rooms C/D
Info: Courageous and compassionate
women supporting one another. First
hour is educational, second hour is
group sharing. Call 360-747-5958
for more information.
FREE!
HOW MUCH WILL
THESE CLASSES COST?
Classes and events are free
unless otherwise noted.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Visit
events.
WHERE IS THIS CLASS?
Classes and events are at the
following locations unless
otherwise noted.
■ = PeaceHealth St. John Medical
Center, 1615 Delaware St.
▲ = PeaceHealth Broadway
Campus, 600 Broadway
◆ = PeaceHealth Medical Group–
Internal Medicine,
1615 Delaware St.
● = Women’s Health Pavilion,
1660 Delaware St. (corner of
Delaware and 17th Avenue across
from PeaceHealth St. John)
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WELLNESS
For more information or to register, call
360-636-4943 unless otherwise noted.
Joint Replacement
Information Session
When: Mondays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: ■
Info: Free class for patients scheduled
for a joint replacement. Learn about
the procedure, helpful recovery tips,
and your support team’s special role in
rehabilitation. Call360-636-4846.
Heartsaver CPR and AED
When: Sept. 14, 28, Oct. 12, 26,
Nov. 9, 23, Dec. 7, 21 (not a series;
choose one date), 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: ●
Info: Receive a course completion card
for first aid, CPR, and AED to meet
job, regulatory, or other requirements.
$70; includes book. Register at
Diabetes Education Classes
When: Mondays
Sept. 12 through Oct. 3, 1 to 3 p.m.;
Oct. 10 through Nov. 7, 5 to 7 p.m.;
Nov. 7 through 28, 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: ◆
Info: Four-week diabetes education
series covers meal planning,
medications, and diabetes self-
management options. A physician
referral is required.
Prediabetes
When: Fridays, Sept. 23, Oct. 21,
Nov. 18, or Dec. 16, 10 a.m. to noon
Where: ◆
Info: This group class will cover what
you need to know about prediabetes to
successfully manage your condition.
Heart Health: Nutrition
When: Wednesdays, Sept. 28 or
Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to noon
Where: ◆
Info: Join our two-hour heart health
group class. Learn about lifestyle
changes that can help prevent and
treat heart disease.
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
To register or for more information,
please call 360-636-4943.
One-to-One Individual
Weight Loss Program
Where: ◆
Info: $250. Educators will help you set
goals and support you as you begin
your individualized program.
Physician referral not required.
Medicare Weight Management
Program
Where: ◆
Info: Medicare provides coverage
to qualified patients for counseling
sessions to help you lose weight.
Medicare beneficiaries generally pay
nothing to participate in the program.
Check your plan for coverage. Visit
your primary health care provider to
see if you qualify and for a referral.
Weight Loss
When: Wednesdays, Sept. 14, Oct. 12,
or Nov. 9, 10 a.m. to noon
Where: ◆
Info: Two-hour group class. Learn
quick, easy ways to help you start on
your path to a healthy weight.
BIRTH AND PARENTING
Registration required for all classes:
or
360-501-3708 .
Preparing for Delivery
When: Tuesday evening series: Oct. 4
to 25, Nov. 1 to 22, or Dec. 6 to 27,
6 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday class: Sept. 24, Oct. 22,
Nov. 19, or Dec. 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: ●
Info: This class provides information
on labor, support, relaxation
techniques, and medications. Taught
by certified childbirth educators.
Fee: $74 per couple; state medical card
accepted.
Infant Feeding and Care
When: Tuesdays, Sept. 27, Oct. 25,
Nov. 22, or Dec. 27, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: ●
Info: Learn what to expect from your
newborn and how to soothe, diaper, and
bathe like a pro as well as breastfeeding
and bottle basics. Tour included.
Register online or call 360-501-3700.
Birth Center Tour
When: First Tuesday of each month,
5 to 5:30 p.m. No tours in September.
Where: ■
Info: For those who want just a tour of
the PeaceHealth birth center without
a Preparing for Delivery class.
Super Sibling Class
When: Tuesday, Nov. 22, 4 to 5 p.m.
Where: ●
Info:Kids learn about life with the
new baby, baby safety, and their role
as a Super Sibling. Interactive class
includes crafts, a video, and a snack.
Best if attended as close to the new
baby’s birth as possible. Parents stay in
the room with kids. Lots of fun!
SUPPORT GROUPS
Cancer Support Group
When: First Thursday of each month,
2:30 to 4 p.m.
Where: Cancer Center Resource Room
Info: Providing education and
support through the cancer journey
for patients, friends, and family.
Call 360-414-7968 for more
information.
Volunteer
Looking for a great way to
use your time? Consider
being a PeaceHealth
Volunteer or Friend of
St. John. Adult and teen
positions are available.
Call 360-636-4126.
For health news, events,
and tips, visit
Breast health screenings
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
When: Saturday, Oct. 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call
800-992-1817, ext. 1, for an appointment. For Spanish
or Russian, call 888-202-3301.
Where: PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center’s
Kearney Breast Center, 1615 Delaware St., Longview
Info: FREE clinical breast exams and 3-D digital
screening mammograms for uninsured women who:
■ ■ Are 40 and older
■ ■ Have no current breast concerns
■ ■ Live in Washington
■ ■ Qualify through the Breast, Cervical and Colon
Health Program
Refreshments will be served.
Interpreters will be available at no charge.
Call 360-514-1690 for more information.