Health Calendar
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Look Good, Feel Better
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Classroom 3
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2/27/2012
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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/or Lexington Medical Center at 238-4409. Class runs from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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CPR for Infant and Child
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Education Center
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2/9/2012
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7:00 PM
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Description:
CPR for Infants and Children is open to expectant parents, grandparents or other family members who may be caring for a newborn, infant, or small child. Registration is required by calling 238-4770.
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Diabetes Support Group
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Education Center
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1/7/2012
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2:00 PM
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Description:
Come and meet new friends and share ideas about healthy living with Diabetes during a new support group which meets the first Wednesday of each month from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. For additional information about the Diabetes Support Group call Sally Jones, RN, BSN at 238-4408.
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Childbirth Education Classes
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Education Center
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1/5/2012
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7:00 PM
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Description:
The Childbirth education class is a six week series taught by the obstetrical nursing staff to prepare expectant parents for the birthing process. The 6th class scheduled for February 9, is CPR for Infant and Child, and is optional. The CPR class is open to parents, grandparents, or other family members who may be caring for the child. Registration is required. Call 238-4770 to register.
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Diabetes Self Management
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Education Center
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1/1/2012
1/31/2012
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Description:
Lexington Medical Center's ADA-recognized Diabetes Self-Management Education Program is designed to help the diabetes client gain a better understanding of diabetes, its effect on the body and the importance of self-care. The five-hour initial class discusses: What diabetes is, healthy eating, exercise, medications, monitoring blood glucose, complications, living with diabetes and behavioral 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, PALS
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Education Center
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1/1/2012
1/31/2012
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Description:
Lexington Medical Center 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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