Healthy Happenings
Unless otherwise listed, all classes meet at SSM St. Mary’s Health Center and require
registration. To register for a class, call
Families, Kids and Teens
Adoptive Parenting Class
A five-part series. $55 per couple (five-week session).Meets Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., beginning Oct. 19.
Infant Care Class
Learn how to choose a pediatrician, feeding, bathing and more. $25 per couple.9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sept. 9 and Nov. 11
6:30-10 p.m., Oct. 25 and Dec. 20
Grandparenting Today
Explores grandparents’ role in supporting the family. $10 per person or $15 per couple.7-9 p.m., Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 15 and Dec. 20
lectures
Adult Diabetes Education
Explains diabetes, meal planning, dining out, monitoring your condition and healthy lifestyle habits. Four-session class. CallEmpower and Engage
Free mammograms for women who do not have insurance to cover them. Empower and Engage participants receive breakfast or lunch, a clinical breast examination, a mammogram and a breasthealth education session with St. Mary’s professionals. CallScreenings
Cholesterol and Glucose Screenings
Available the third Thursday of each month in the Nancy Sue Claypool Library. A 12-hour fast is recommended before the screenings. Call8:30-10:30 a.m., Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 and Dec. 21
Women
SSM Fertility Care Services
Learn the Creighton Model, which helps couples achieve or avoid a pregnancy. $26 per couple for introductory session.Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 and Dec. 21.
Call
Preconception Planning Class
Babies are healthier when planned by a healthy mom and dad. This class provides information regarding physiological, psychological and lifestyle factors that affect pregnancy and parenting. $10 couple7-9 p.m., Nov. 14
Maternity
Tours of Maternity Suites
Free tour of St. Mary’s labor and delivery suites.11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2
7 p.m., Sept. 11, Sept. 20, Oct. 9, Oct. 18, Nov. 13, Nov. 15, Dec. 11 and Dec. 20
Childbirth Preparation — Fast Track
For women and families preparing for childbirth. $75 per couple (two-week session).8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Oct. 7 and 14, Dec. 2 and 9
Breast-Feeding Class
Learn about breast-feeding, how the breast makes milk, establishing a good milk supply and more. $20 per couple.6:30-8:30 p.m., Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 and Dec. 21
10 a.m. to noon, Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2
Sibling Class
Helps children understand life with a new sibling. $10 for one child, $5 for each additional child.9-10:30 a.m., Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2
Childbirth Preparation — All Day Seminar
Includes breakfast, lunch and information on coping with labor and relaxation techniques. $85 per couple. Payment due before class.Childbirth Preparation
Recommended during the third trimester of pregnancy. Registration required before 20th week of pregnancy. $60 per couple (six-week session).7-9 p.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 12 – Oct. 17, Nov. 7 – Dec. 12 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursdays, Oct. 5 – Nov. 16 (skips Oct. 12)
Special Event
St. Mary’s Health Center Swing Golf Tournament
At the Norwood Hills Country Club. Benefiting the mission of St. Mary’s Health Center.Monday, October 2
- Four person, best ball scramble
- Player - $350 Foursome - $1,400
- Boxed lunch and player gifts provided.
- Long drive and closest-to-the-pin.
- Registration opens – 8:30 a.m.
- Shotgun start – 11:30 a.m.
- 19th hole reception and auction reception – 4:30 p.m.
