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February 2012 Outreach Calendar of Events
Tuesdays
Restorative Yoga
FREE CLASSES
Tuesdays
11:30am to 12:30pm
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 more information, call 580-6703.
NEW GROUP!
Friday, Feb. 3
Cancer Support Group
FREE SUPPORT GROUP
10:00am
Cancer Center Valdese Hospital
Main Conference Room
The group meets the first Friday morning of each month. For more information about the support group, call 580-7954.
Saturday, Feb. 4
Lipid Screening
FREE SCREENING
7:00am-10:00am
Gaston Chapel AME Church
If you would like to check your cholesterol level, visit the free screening at Gaston Chapel AME Church, 100 Bouchelle St. 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, Feb. 6
Infant CPR
Cost: $20
7:00pm
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, Feb. 7
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.
Monday, Feb. 13
Cancer Support Group
FREE SUPPORT GROUP
6:00pm
The Learning Center
Behind Grace Hospital
The group meets the second Monday of each month. For more information about the support group, call 580-7954.
Thursdays, Feb. 16-March 22
Prepared Childbirth Classes
Cost: $50*
7:00-9:00pm
Grace Hospital
Lake James Auditorium &
Third Floor Classroom
This series is offered on Thursdays, starting Feb. 16 and ending on March 22. 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. *If you attend the Prepared Childbirth Classes, you are eligible to attend Baby Care, Infant CPR and Sibling Tour for free.
Saturday, Feb. 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, Feb. 20
Lymphedema Prevention
FREE CLASS
5:30pm
The Cancer Center
Valdese Hospital
Learn about lymphedema prevention and treatment in this class presented by Frank Younce, OTR/L, MLD/CDT, a lymphedema therapist. 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 580-7592.
Monday, Feb. 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.
Tuesday, Feb. 21
Advanced Directives
FREE CLASS
9:30am
Valdese Hospital
McGalliard Falls Room, lobby 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. For more information, call Dennis Stamper at 580-5143 or Diana Spangler-Crawford at 580-7114.
Tuesday, Feb. 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.
Monday, March 5
Breastfeeding
Cost: $20
7:00-9:00pm
Grace Hospital
Lake James Auditorium
This free 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.
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. |
