Health Education
Adult, Child, & Infant CPR
This American Heart Association class covers understanding and recognizing symptoms of and emergency resuscitation for adult heart attack, stroke, and choking, as well as choking relief techniques and rescue breathing for infants and children. Will earn a credential card documenting successful course completion.
$40 / person or $70 / couple
Call 675-4400 to register.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
• August 9
• September 13
• October 11
• November 8
• December 13
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
• August 26
• September 23
• October 28
Smoking Cessation
Quitting smoking can be difficult, but it is also one of the best things you can do for your health. St. Francis can help you take action to become – and stay – smoke free.
The program begins with an individual interview with a certified smoking cessation
counselor, who will meet with you individually to determine your level of nicotine
dependence, and if you are ready to begin an intensive program After the interview,
a complete smoking history and permission from your physician, you will be enrolled
in a weekly program that meets on Monday nights and offers education and support
throughout the process of quitting.
Hip and Knee Pain Seminars
Attend one of these informative seminars at ST. FRANCIS eastside to learn what you can do about your knee or hip pain. Presented by Joint Camp.
Call 675-4094 to register or request more information.
FREE
FREE
Adolescents
Conversations With Your Daughter
Designed for moms and their 14 to 17-year-old daughters, this class provides one-on-one time with a female gynecologist to discuss health concerns related to teenage girls. Information provided will help prepare a healthy lifestyle for your daughter now and into her college years.
Call 675-4400 to express your interest.
Facts of Life for Mothers and Daughters
A program about puberty for girls 8-12 years old, accompanied by their mothers. Presented by a Registered Nurse.
$10 / child
Call 675-4400 to register.
• September 2
• October 7
• December 2
Facts of Life for Fathers and Sons
A program about adolescent development that's geared to the 9 to 12-year-old boy, accompanied by his father or a father figure. Presented by a Health Educator.
$10 / child
Call 675-4400 to express your interest.
Safe Sitter
Safe Sitter is a two-day instructional program designed for 11 to 13 year olds that stresses how to handle emergenices-major and minor. Students listen, practice, and role play to learn about a variety of topics, including: safety precautions, rescue breathing techniques, recognizing emergencies, and calling for emergency help. Safe Sitter also covers the child care basics: how to feed and diaper an infant, what behaviors to expect with each age group. Principles of ethical and business aspects of babysitting are discussed. To become an official Safe Sitter, students must pass an oral, written, and practical exam at the end of the program. A graduation ceremony is held on the last day. Presented by Certified Safe Sitter Instructors.
$65 / child
Call 675-4400 to register.
• July 2 and 3
• July 30 and 31
• August 6 and 7
• July 2 and 3
• July 30 and 31
• August 6 and 7
Adoption
Adoption 101: Beginning the Process
Considering adoption? Learn about both domestic and international adoption, how to compare programs, adoption risk factors, red flags and medical considerations, and what may be right for you.
$15 / family
Call 675-4400 to register.
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
• October 23
Meets Hague educational requirements: 2.5 credit hours.
Adoption 202: International Adoption
This pre-adoption course covers the core issues of international adoption such as children in orphanages and foster care, expectations and transition, post-institutional effects (PIE) , expectations and transition, post-adoption support, resources, and more to help you understand the process.
$15 / family
Call 675-4400 to register.
• November 18
Meets Hague educational requirements: 2.5 credit hours.
Adopting from China
Taught by the author of Adopting a Daughter from China, this class combines basic childcare info with the unique needs of first time parents adopting from China, including: pre- and post-adoption resources, adoption travel, early days together and more.
$15 / family
Call 675-4400 to register.
Meets Hague educational requirements: 2.5 credit hours.
Adopting from Russia
Taught by the author of Adopting a Daughter from China, this class combines basic childcare info with the unique needs of first time parents adopting from Russia, including: pre- and post-adoption resources, adoption travel, early days together and more.
$15 / family
Call 675-4400 to register.
• July 10
• November 13
Meets Hague educational requirements: 2.5 credit hours.
Additional Adoption Studies
Offered at special times during the year, the following are additional community education programs that may be helpful.
Please call 675-4400 to express your interest.
• Adoption Options
• Adoption for Grandparents
Family Planning
Natural Family Planning (Creighton Model)
A natural and modern scientific method of family planning that is 99.6% effective. Delivered by Allied Health professionals who received their certification by the American Academy of Fertility Care.
To register for a class, call 292-0475 for Nancy McGrath, RN, BS, CFCP, FCE.
Sundays, 7:00 PM.
• August 24
• October 26
Counseling
Outpatient Nutrition Counseling
Private, individualized nutrition counseling with a Registered Dietitian. Counseling services include, but are not limited to: Weight management, High Cholesterol, Family Wellness, Diabetes, and Maternal Nutrition. We offer flexible appointment times.
For information or an appointment, call 675-4323.
Fitness
Yoga for Cancer Survivors
Basic and supported poses including standing, sitting, forward bending, mild inversions, for flexibility and stamina. Also, breathing and relaxation techniques to calm the body and mind. Presented by Suzanne Spitzer, Yoga therapist.
For more information, call 238-1622.
Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
FREE for oncology rehab participants, otherwise $30/six classes or $7/one class