Healthy Heart Awareness Day—February 14, 2012

Mark your calendar!

February is American Heart Month. Celebrate healthy heart awareness at Doctors Hospital:

Free blood pressure checks
Glucose and cholesterol screenings
Body mass index (BMI)
Diet and exercise education
Heart attack and stroke risk analysis and much more

Healthy snacks and refreshments! Giveaways!
Participants must be fasting for glucose and cholesterol screenings.

Date: Wednesday, February 14th
Time: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Doctors Hospital Main Lobby

Prepared Childbirth Classes

Prepared Childbirth Classes are held on Monday evenings. Sessions are 6 - 8 p.m. We offer one three-session class per month.

Classes are held at the Women's Center Educational Center located by the Women's Center Entrance.

The classes are FREE, and registration is easy—registered patients may simply call 1-877-992-1711 for a current schedule and to sign up!

It is recommended that you and your support person attend at least one to two months before your due date.

Classes are currently being taught by the Women's Center Team.

Topics include the following:

Anatomy and Physiology
Labor and Delivery Procedures
Admitting Process Breathing Techniques
Relaxation Techniques
Vaginal Delivery Video
Pushing Techniques
Unexpected Outcomes
C-section Video
Post-Partum Procedures
Analgesia and Anesthesia
Nutrition
Newborn Care and Procedures
Breasffeeding
Infant CPR Video

A tour of our Labor and Delivery suites, Postpartum area, and Nursery Units will be held at the end of each session.

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