Health Calendar
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Caregivers' Solutions
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Education Center
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8/24/2010
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3:00 PM
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Description:
A special support group for persons who take care of elderly, disabled or dependent people in the home setting. Call 238-4454 for more information. Session runs from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Look Good, Feel Better
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Classrooms 3
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8/23/2010
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6:30 PM
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Description:
The American Cancer Society offers a FREE beauty makeover for female patients undergoing cancer treatments. Each participant will receive a make-up kit worth over $200. To register call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-395-5665 and Lexington Memorial at 238-4409. Class runs from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Childbirth Education Classes
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Classroom 3
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8/5/2010
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7:00 PM
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Description:
A 6-week program taught by the Obstetrical Services nursing staff to prepare expectant parents for the birting experience. The 6th class is "CPR for Infant and Child," a class for expectant parents, grandparents, and other family members who may be caring for the infant. Call Obstetrical Services to register for classes beginning August 5 at 238-3770.
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Diabetes Self Management
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Education Center
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8/1/2010
8/31/2010
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9:00 AM
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Description:
Lexington Memorial Hospital's Diabetes Self-Management Education Program is a weekly class offered every Thursday and designed to help the diabetes client gain a better understanding of diabetes, its effect on the body and the importance of self-care. The class discusses the following topics: What diabetes is, healthy eating, exercise, medications, monitoring blood glucose, complications, living with diabetes and the American Association of Diabetes Educators' 7 behavior goals. A doctor's order is required to participate in the ADA-recognized program. It is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurance plans. (Call your insurance company to find out your covered status.) Follow-up classes are held monthly. One-on-one appointments are available upon request. Call Michelle Cole, RD, LDN, CDE, or Sally Jones, RN, BSN, at 238-4408. Classes are held weekly.
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BCLS, ACLS, TNCC, PALS
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Education Center
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8/1/2010
8/31/2010
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Description:
Lexington Memorial offers advanced skills courses for healthcare providers such as BCLS, ACLS, and PALS. Call 238-4409 to find out about upcoming class dates.
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