Monday, April 29
Infant CPR
Cost: $20
7:00pm
Grace Hospital
Lake James Auditorium &
Third Floor Classroom
Would you know what to do if your infant suddenly began to choke or stopped breathing? This class, taught by American Heart Association instructors, is a must for all parents and infant caregivers. To register, call 580-6333.
Restorative Yoga
FREE CLASSES
Phifer Wellness Center
This group is open to all cancer patients and cancer survivors. Participants need to wear something comfortable and bring a towel to sit on. For class times, call the main desk at Phifer, 580-6600.
Thursday, May 2
Breastfeeding Support Group
NEW, FREE SUPPORT GROUP
11:00am
Grace Hospital
Family Lounge, Third Floor
The Breastfeeding Support Group will meet the first Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. in the Family Lounge on the third floor at Grace Hospital. The group is for current or soon-to-be breastfeeding mothers. Participants can share tips, get information from our certified lactation consultants and get a free weight check for your baby. For more information, call 580-6333. Blue Ridge HealthCare also has a Lactation Center. If you have any questions about breast-feeding, call our Lactation Hot Line at 580-6305.
Saturday, May 4
Cholesterol Screening
FREE SCREENING
7:30-10:00am
Resurrection Cathedral For Christ Church
If you would like to check your cholesterol level, visit the free screening at Resurrection Cathedral For Christ Church, located at 318 Herman Sipe Road, Conover. For the most accurate results, please do not have any food or drink after midnight. Medicines may be taken with a small sip of water. For more information, call 580-6220.
Saturday, May 4
Prepared Childbirth Class
Cost: $50*
9:00am-4:00pm
Grace Hospital
Lake James Auditorium
Taught by Certified Childbirth Educators and experienced Labor and Delivery Nurses, this special one-day class condenses our weekly series of classes and is designed to give an extensive overview of what to expect in the last months of pregnancy, the birth process and labor coping skills, along with the early postpartum period. Registration is required. To register or for more information, call 580-6333.
Monday, May 6
Breastfeeding
Cost: $20
7:00-9:00pm
Grace Hospital
Lake James Auditorium
This class, taught by certified lactation specialists, will help you learn how to breastfeed your baby. Registration is required. To register, call 580-6333. Blue Ridge HealthCare also has a Lactation Center. If you have any questions about breast-feeding, call our Lactation Hot Line at 580-6305.
Tuesdays, May 7-June 4
Prepared Childbirth Classes
Cost: $50*
7:00-9:00pm
Grace Hospital
Lake James Auditorium &
Third Floor Classroom
This series is offered on Tuesdays, May 7 through June 4. The classes are designed to give an extensive overview of labor and delivery, comfort techniques and postpartum care. Registration is required. To register or for more information, call 580-6333.
Saturday, May 11
Cholesterol Screening
FREE SCREENING
7:00-10:00am
Denton’s Chapel United Methodist Church
If you would like to check your cholesterol level, visit the free screening at Denton’s Chapel United Methodist Church, located at 5358 Denton’s Chapel Road, Morganton. For the most accurate results, please do not have any food or drink after midnight. Medicines may be taken with a small sip of water. For more information, call 580-6220.
Monday, May 13
Cancer Support Group
FREE SUPPORT GROUP
6:00pm
Table Rock Conference Room
Lower Level Lobby
The group meets the second Monday of each month. For more information about the support group, call 580-7954.
Tuesday, May 14
Advanced Directives
FREE CLASS
9:30am
Grace Hospital
Mimosa Hills Conference Room, Lower Level
This free drop-in seminar is about creating a “Living Will” and “Health Care Power of Attorney.” An advance directive explains your wishes concerning life-sustaining treatment or it names a person to decide for you in the event you are unable to make health care decisions. Classes are free, but registration is requested. For more information, call Dennis Stamper at 580-5143.
Saturday, May 18
Parkinson’s Support
FREE SUPPORT GROUP
10:00am
Grace Ridge Retirement Community
This support group meets every third Saturday of the month in the Arts and Crafts Room at Grace Ridge. For more information, call group leader Bonita Leary at 584-8368.
Monday, May 20
Lymphedema Prevention
FREE CLASS
5:15pm
The Cancer Center
Valdese Hospital
Learn about lymphedema prevention and treatment in this class. Anyone who has lymph vessels that have been damaged or removed from surgery, radiation, infection or trauma is at risk for developing lymphedema. Lymphedema can occur anytime from postoperatively to a couple of years or even 20 years after cancer therapy. With proper education and care, lymphedema can be avoided, or if it develops, kept well under control. For more information, call 580-7954.
Monday, May 20
Look Good ... Feel Better
FREE SUPPORT GROUP
6:00pm-8:00pm
Valdese Hospital
Cancer Center
This free program, offered by the American Cancer Society and Blue Ridge HealthCare, teaches beauty techniques to patients in active treatment for cancer to help reduce the appearance-related side effects. Volunteer cosmetologists lead the program that includes a 12-step skin care and makeup program designed to teach women how to cope with skin changes using products donated by the cosmetic industry. Women also learn about hair loss, wigs, scarves and other accessories. This group meets the third Monday of each month at the Valdese Cancer Center. To register for a session, call at 438-4643.
Monday, May 20
Infant CPR
Cost: $20
7:00pm
Grace Hospital
Lake James Auditorium &
Third Floor Classroom
Would you know what to do if your infant suddenly began to choke or stopped breathing? This class, taught by American Heart Association instructors, is a must for all parents and infant caregivers. To register, call 580-6333.
Tuesday, May 21
Alzheimer’s Support
FREE SUPPORT GROUP
4:30pm
Grace Ridge Retirement Community
This support group meets every third Tuesday in the Social Work Office at Grace Ridge. For more information, call 580-8327.
Tuesday, June 3
Baby Care Basic Class
Cost: $20
7:00pm
Third floor classroom
Grace Hospital
In this class, you will learn the basics of caring for an infant including diapering, cord care, swaddling, bathing, understanding newborn characteristics and more. Registration is required. For more information, call 580-6333.
Arrange A Screening
If your organization would like to arrange a free health screening, Blue Ridge HealthCare May be able to help. Depending on your needs, we can perform a variety of tests, and provide helpful healthy living tips. For more information about what’s available through Blue Ridge HealthCare’s Community Outreach Program, give us a call at 580-6220. |
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